Amazing trip for 2! Bhutan Festival Tour w/Village Trek Save 5%... Or customize your own ideal private journey Start Price - Current Price - Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, June 08, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Paro, Bhutan See more about 'Amazing trip for 2! Bhutan Festival Tour w/Village Trek' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 squaretradetravelseal Untitled Page Amazing 11-day Bhutan Festival Tour with Village Trek for 2 people October 2 - October 12, 2008* Save 5% off the norml tariff - Priced at $4,800 USD only Brought to you by Bhutan "Your Way" Tours & Travel www.bhutanyourway.com Come experience the enchantment of Bhutan before the rest of the world gets here! *Due to limited flight availability, please contact us prior to purchasing to verify incoming and outgoing flights. Bhutan "Your Way" Tours & Travel is recognized and approved by the Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan and is an active member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators. Owned and operated by an American living in Bhutan, and her Bhutanese husband, rest assured your trip will be handled honestly, enthusiastically, and professionally from start to finish. Come experience this last Shangri La and enjoy personal attention every step of the way! Specializing in fully customized private tours with flexibility, we introduce you to the real Bhutan through unique and authentic travel experiences. As we deal only with private groups, your trip will be comprised of only the sights and activities you choose. Our personal attention from start to finish takes all the guess work out of traveling. Let us know what you need, and we will take care of the rest. We work with you every step of the way to ensure that your trip to Bhutan truly is the trip of a lifetime. Featured Trip: Bhutan Festival Tour with Gangtey Trek Tour duration: 10 nights / 11 days Tour dates: October 2008 Places visited: Haa, Paro, Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, Punakha, Phobjikha, and several remote villages Festivals to attend: Thimphu Drupchen and Wangdue Tsechu Trek duration: 2 nights / 3 days Trek difficulty: Easy This 10-night tour provides an excellent introduction to Western Bhutan, while allowing you to experience first-hand the living culture and traditions of the Bhutanese people. Attend two very important and grand "tsechus" or festivals, and if you like, participate by wearing the national dress of gho or kira. The glacial valley of Phobjikha, where no electricity is allowed, also awaits to introduce you to simplicity at its best. And as you embark on the short but beautiful Gangtey Trek, you will be met by the "real" Bhutan as you pass through several remote villages, visiting locals and experiencing the heart of Bhutan's people and nature. Itinerary in brief: Day Description Day 1 Arrive Paro International Airport, transfer to Haa After being met at the airport by your guide and driver, you will begin the 2.5 hour journey to Haa in your private vehichle. Sights along the way include Chele La Pass, and an optional hike to the Kila Goemba nunnery, the oldest nunnery in Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing in Haa as time permits. Overnight in Haa. Day 2 Haa to Thimphu Begin the journey to Thimphu with sightseeing along the way including optional stops at Selung Goemba, Phundup Pedma Yowzing Goemba, and the majestic Dobji Dzong. Afternoon arrival to Thimphu with sightseeing as time permits including the National Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, Semtokha Dzong, Changangkha Monastery, Trashichho Dzong, National Library, National Memorial Chorten, Motithang Takin Preserve, and Zangto Pelri Lhakhang. Overnight in Thimphu. Day 3 Thimphu Visit the grand and colorful Thimphu Drupchen in the morning. Afternoon is free for revisiting the festival or further cultural touring. Overnight in Thimphu. Day 4 Thimphu to Phobjikha Visit the Weekend Market, the largest in the country, before beginning the 5 hour journey to Phobjikha. Sights along the way include Dochu La Pass and the 108 Dochu La Chortens. Afternoon arrival to Phobjikha and overnight in Phobjikha. Day 5 Begin Gangtey Trek - Day 1 Phobjikha to Zasa Distance: 15km Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours Elevation gain/loss: 610m ascent / 410m descent Day 6 Gangtey Trek - Day 2 Zasa to Chorten Karpo Distance: 16km Hiking time: 5 – 7 hours Elevation gain/loss: 450m ascent / 860m descent Day 7 End Gangtey Trek - Day 3, transfer to Wangduephodrang Chorten Karpo to Tikke Zampa Your driver and vehicle will meet you at the end of the trek for the short transfer to Wangdue. Overnight in Wangdue. Distance: 12km Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours Elevation gain/loss: 120m ascent / 1340m descent Day 8 Wangdue Spend the day at the smaller yet enchanting Wangdue Tsechu with afternoon sightseeing in and around Wangdue as time allows. Overnight in Wangdue. Day 9 Wangdue to Paro Begin the 5-hour journey to Paro with a stop en route at the spectacular Punakha Dzong. Afternoon sightseeing in Paro as time allows including the Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong (home of the National Museum), Kichu Monastery, and Drugyel Dzong. Day 10 Paro Enjoy a morning hike to the magnificent Taktsang or "Tiger's Nest" Monastery with a traditional pack lunch on the way down. In the evening explore Paro town, followed by dinner and a traditional dance show in the evening. Day 11 Depart Paro As priced, this tour is for 2 people traveling together on a twin-sharing basis with payment made directly to the account of Bhutan "Your Way" Tours & Travel held and managed by the Royal Government of Bhutan Department of Tourism. Cost includes: All meals and tea/coffee with complimentary bottled water and driving snacks daily Lodging in the best available tourist standard hotels (mid-range to deluxe) All internal transportation in Landcruiser Prado or similar SUV Licensed and experienced English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request) and driver, who will be at your disposal 24 hours a day Entrance fees to all sights For the trekking portion, all trek gear is provided including kitchen, dining, and toilet tent, sleeping tents, pads, and blow pillows. Also included are the services of a professional trek cook and assistant cook, porter, and ponies or yaks to carry your gear. Government Royalty and all taxes Complimentary cell phone for use during your stay An American travel agent in the country for the duration of your stay Cost does not include: Airfare $20 visa fee per person $10 contribution to the Tourism Development Fund per person Bank wire fee as applicable Expenses of a personal nature including but not limited to Internet, alcohol, laundry, gifts, etc. For any questions you may have or to request a detailed trip itinerary, please contact us at info@bhutanyourway.com. Pricing is available for single travelers, and further discounts apply for larger groups. This tour can also be upgraded to include luxury accommodations and a 5-star camping experience at your request. If you would like to make changes to the above itinerary or would like help in customizing your own journey, please let us know and we will happily work with you to create the perfect trip. SquareTrade Travel Verified 014754941632 Place a Bid!