FAQ

BHUTAN

  1. What is the group size on your tours? 

    The maximum will always be 17 people per group.

  2. What is the best time to travel?

    Our comprehensive tours have been specifically designed for travel during the most comfortable seasons for travel to your destination.  A trip to Bhutan can be planned throughout the year but the best months are March, April, May, September, October and November. Also there are several festivals taking place during these months, offering an added attraction.

  3. What are the inclusions and exclusions of the packages?

    Most items have been included in the initial cost of your fully inclusive package; International airfare, all accommodation, 3 meals per day, entrance fees to scenic attractions, all transportation and daily tours, services of your National Escort and local guides, visa fees for Australian passport holders, domestic taxes within Bhutan and Australian and Indian Departure Taxes.

    The only items not included in your fully inclusive package are tipping, beverages and personal expenditure. What this means for you is that after paying the initial cost your can sit back, relax and we will take care of the rest!

  4. Will my Australian plugs fit into overseas power points?

    Most hotels in Bhutan use the Asian two pin power point, both round and flat pin. The voltage used is 220 volts.

  5. What types of meals are served on tour?

    All group tours include 3 meals per day - breakfast lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a combination of eastern and western cuisine served in buffet style. Packed lunches or dinners may be served when travelling. Set meals tend to be on the bland side because local food is heavily seasoned with red chillies and can be quite hot. The more adventurous can try the local delicacies like the tasty and fiery national dish of Bhutan, Emma Datshi which is made with chillies and local Bhutanese cheese. Most hotels provide buffet style meals which are usually Continental, Indian, Chinese and Bhutanese dishes. The food in hotels is generally the best in town, however there are a few restaurants becoming popular in the main towns. All hotels have a good selection of international and Bhutanese beverages.

  6. Can I drink the local tap water?

    To ensure an enjoyable tour by all, we strongly recommend that you do not drink tap water, nor take ice with your drinks. All hotel rooms will provide flasks of boiled water which may be used for drinking and cleaning teeth.

  7. Is it worthwhile to have travel insurance?

    It is a condition of travel that you take out travel insurance, to cover you against any situations that may arise. Please enquire with one of our friendly staff or ask your travel agent for further details.

  8. What immunisation do I need, when travelling to Bhutan?

    Please consult your doctor or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre in your capital city for your vaccination requirements.

  9. How far in advance should I book?

    As a general rule, it is best to book as soon as you have made a firm decision on a particular tour in order to avoid disappointment, as our limited number of tours fill up rather quickly. To make a booking, contact our office to check for availability, then simply fill out our booking form and send a $300 deposit. You may also book online, by following the prompts on the booking form.

  10. Do you create tours specifically for my requirements?

    We understand that group travel is not always suited for everyone, so we will happily custom make any itinerary to suit your specific needs. Please locate our tailor made itineray icon on the home page for further details.

  11. How much money should I allocate for tipping?

    Tipping is not compulsory in Bhutan.  Nethertheless the bottom line in determining whether and how much to tip is to ask yourself how much the individual contributed  to make your travels more enjoyable. 

  12. What are the coaches and train compartments like on the tours?

    Most coaches used whilst on tour are air conditioned and occupy seating for up to 18 people.  Luggage is carried in a support vehicle. 

  13. How much free time do we get whilst on tour?

    As indicated in our itineraries daily activities are planned, however the programs are flexible, as whilst at the attractions a period of time is allocated where you are free to roam as you please. Generally, apart from a few performances, the evenings are your own also.

  14. What type of guides escort the tour?

    All our tours are escorted by well trained, knowledgeable guides who are certified by the Bhutanese Department of Tourism. 

  15. How do I get my visa?

    Visas are essential when travelling to Bhutan. Your visa costs are included in all fully inclusive tour packages for Australian passport holders. Additional costs apply for non Australian passport holders. Bhutan Visas are issued upon arrival in Bhutan.  Your passport details will be forwarded to our operator at least 6 weeks before you leave to obtain a Visa Authorisation letter which is needed before you can board your Druk Air flight or cross the land border.  All travellers are required to carry 2 passport sized photographs for their visa upon arrival.  For independent travellers USD20 is payable in cash, at the point of entry.

  16. What is the breakaway fee?

    All fully inclusive prices are based on group travel and any deviation from the set itinerary will incur a breakaway fee of $100.00 per person.

  17. What is the fuel surcharge?

    All packages that are inclusive of flights will be subject to airline fuel surcharges that will be applied from time to time by the airline and will be in addition to the cost of the tour. These fees cannot be waived.

  18. What is a Re-routing Fee?

    A re-routing fee will be applied whenever a passenger changes the arrival/ departure city, to that of another where there is a difference in the airfare cost.

  19. Are there any baggage restrictions?

    All passengers are limited to two (2) items of luggage each:
    > One (1) suitcase or backpack, with a maximum weight of 20kg and maximum size of 70 litres.
    > One (1) piece of hand luggage, with a maximum weight of 5kg. It is advisable that your hand luggage consist of a day “daypack”- a small bag which you can access during the day and carry items like your camera, drinking water, toilet paper, hat etc.

    It is essential that you have a lock for each piece of luggage. Without one, railway and airline staff may refuse to handle it.




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