Travel cost
Tourism Policy
The tourism policy of the royal government of Bhutan is based on the concept of “High value & low impact”. Founded on the principle of sustainability, tourism must be environmentally friendly, socially and culturally acceptable, and economically viable. Tourists are kept manageable level through a government-regulated tariff. A 100% currently tariff helps to sustain the provision of free medical care and education for everyone in the country
The Bhutan tour tariff set by the government is a mandate needed to ensure by all the tour operators. This tariff is to be served to all those individuals aspiring to travel to Bhutan. The entire tariffs to Bhutan for all kinds of tours are the same for all the tour agents. If you happen across any “underquoting” be informed as to not choose them, as if the government notices it, they will dismiss your Bhutan travel visas. So be judicious in determining the tour company for your travel to Bhutan.
The minimal daily package will include:
- Minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5-star may require an additional premium).
- All meals.
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for your entire trip.
- All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
- Camping equipment and transport for trekking tours.
It also covers:
- All internal taxes and charges.
- A sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of $100. This SDF goes towards free education, free healthcare, and poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure
The minimum daily package set for tourists traveling in a group of 3 persons or more is:
- $150 per person per night for January, February, June, July, August, and December.
- $180 per person per night for March, April, May, September, October, and November.
These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
The minimum daily package set for tourists traveling in a group of fewer than 3 persons is:
You are liable to pay surcharges if you travel in a group of fewer than three people.
- US $220 per night for one traveler.
- US $190 for 2 travelers.
These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
This cost does not cover your expenditures such as drinks and beverages, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, tips, and insurance of any kind.
Delayed Arrivals:
There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or roadblocks. The tourists must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation and other services required.
