PRIVATE TAILORMADE JOURNEY
Private work trip for Tsao Family Foundation staff
The activities on this trip are rated as moderate and suits a wide range of interests and physical fitness levels. The hikes on this trip can range from moderate to challenging, depending on your abilities. Trip members should be in good health and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time and confident navigating mixed and steep terrain that may include rocky trails, slippery conditions and, or, steps and stairs. Daily activities include city walking tours, hiking to and entering monasteries, temples and fortresses, driving over winding mountain roads and easy to moderate hiking with some strenuous options where possible. The general elevations in the valleys will mostly range from 6,800 ft to 9,000 ft, with drives that will take us over higher passes before descending to the average elevations mentioned above. The final hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery is 10,000 ft.
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Accommodations
The high-end accommodations on this journey feature traditional Bhutanese style with modern elements. The lodges are handpicked for regional character, comfort, and hospitality, including our beautiful family lodge in the central highlands of Bhutan, the Mountain Resort (see more on the Mountain Resort below). In peak season, depending on availability, we may use lodges comparable to the ones we have listed or advertised.
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Expedition Staff
Every expedition is curated by expert native-born guides and trip leaders who also facilitate meetings and learning experiences with other locally knowledgeable people along the way. Our experienced team shares valuable insights and local expertise to ensure a culturally rich adventure of discovery through the Himalayan landscape and traditions of Bhutan.
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The activities on this trip are rated as moderate and suits a wide range of interests and physical fitness levels. The hikes on this trip can range from moderate to challenging, depending on your abilities. Trip members should be in good health and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time and confident navigating mixed and steep terrain that may include rocky trails, slippery conditions and, or, steps and stairs. Daily activities include city walking tours, hiking to and entering monasteries, temples and fortresses, driving over winding mountain roads and easy to moderate hiking with some strenuous options where possible. The general elevations in the valleys will mostly range from 6,800 ft to 9,000 ft, with drives that will take us over higher passes before descending to the average elevations mentioned above. The final hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery is 10,000 ft.
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Accommodations
The high-end accommodations on this journey feature traditional Bhutanese style with modern elements. The lodges are handpicked for regional character, comfort, and hospitality, including our beautiful family lodge in the central highlands of Bhutan, the Mountain Resort (see more on the Mountain Resort below). In peak season, depending on availability, we may use lodges comparable to the ones we have listed or advertised.
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Expedition Staff
Every expedition is curated by expert native-born guides and trip leaders who also facilitate meetings and learning experiences with other locally knowledgeable people along the way. Our experienced team shares valuable insights and local expertise to ensure a culturally rich adventure of discovery through the Himalayan landscape and traditions of Bhutan.
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The activities on this trip are rated as moderate and suits a wide range of interests and physical fitness levels. The hikes on this trip can range from moderate to challenging, depending on your abilities. Trip members should be in good health and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time and confident navigating mixed and steep terrain that may include rocky trails, slippery conditions and, or, steps and stairs. Daily activities include city walking tours, hiking to and entering monasteries, temples and fortresses, driving over winding mountain roads and easy to moderate hiking with some strenuous options where possible. The general elevations in the valleys will mostly range from 6,800 ft to 9,000 ft, with drives that will take us over higher passes before descending to the average elevations mentioned above. The final hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery is 10,000 ft.
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Accommodations
The high-end accommodations on this journey feature traditional Bhutanese style with modern elements. The lodges are handpicked for regional character, comfort, and hospitality, including our beautiful family lodge in the central highlands of Bhutan, the Mountain Resort (see more on the Mountain Resort below). In peak season, depending on availability, we may use lodges comparable to the ones we have listed or advertised.
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Expedition Staff
Every expedition is curated by expert native-born guides and trip leaders who also facilitate meetings and learning experiences with other locally knowledgeable people along the way. Our experienced team shares valuable insights and local expertise to ensure a culturally rich adventure of discovery through the Himalayan landscape and traditions of Bhutan.
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The activities on this trip are rated as moderate and suits a wide range of interests and physical fitness levels. The hikes on this trip can range from moderate to challenging, depending on your abilities. Trip members should be in good health and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods of time and confident navigating mixed and steep terrain that may include rocky trails, slippery conditions and, or, steps and stairs. Daily activities include city walking tours, hiking to and entering monasteries, temples and fortresses, driving over winding mountain roads and easy to moderate hiking with some strenuous options where possible. The general elevations in the valleys will mostly range from 6,800 ft to 9,000 ft, with drives that will take us over higher passes before descending to the average elevations mentioned above. The final hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery is 10,000 ft.
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Accommodations
The high-end accommodations on this journey feature traditional Bhutanese style with modern elements. The lodges are handpicked for regional character, comfort, and hospitality, including our beautiful family lodge in the central highlands of Bhutan, the Mountain Resort (see more on the Mountain Resort below). In peak season, depending on availability, we may use lodges comparable to the ones we have listed or advertised.
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Expedition Staff
Every expedition is curated by expert native-born guides and trip leaders who also facilitate meetings and learning experiences with other locally knowledgeable people along the way. Our experienced team shares valuable insights and local expertise to ensure a culturally rich adventure of discovery through the Himalayan landscape and traditions of Bhutan.
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The journey begins with Druk Air flight KB 0541 from Singapore to Paro, departing at 12:30 and arriving at 16:45. Upon arrival, Priyanka and Natasha will have dinner with the Bhutan Foundation team in Paro.
The next day, charter a helicopter or drive by road to Bumthang (helicopter charter is NOT included in trip price and will be additional, if required, and as available) as there are no domestic flights available. In Bumthang, the itinerary includes meetings with the Wangduechhoeling Palace team, board members (including the Dzongda), and key community members. Priyanka and Natasha will also visit the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum in Bumthang valley.
For the return to Thimphu, they will have a 7-8-hour drive from Bumthang. In Thimphu, they'll meet with the Palace board chair and potentially have other audiences.
The trip concludes with a 1-hour drive from Thimphu to Paro airport, followed by Druk Air flight KB 0540 to Singapore, departing at 07:50 and arriving at 15:55.
***IMP: All travelers must have a passport that is valid beyond 6 months AFTER the trip. Please ensure your passports meet this requirement***
SHARE:
Overland from Paro to Bumthang and return to Thimphu
HEALTH & SAFETY
We are following strict national and international safety guidelines and protocols (Royal Government of Bhutan, WHO, and CDC (US) recommendations) to keep you, our staff, and the Bhutanese people safe. This includes new measures for maintaining personal health and hygiene, social distancing best practices, face covering requirements, cleaning, handwashing and more.
UPDATED BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY
With global travel resuming, we have changed our booking and cancellation policies back to normal. Normal cancellation policies are now in effect and final trip payment is due (4 months/120 days before trip start date, whichever is earlier). Trip cancellation policies are outlined in our trip confirmation emails and available by request.
ITINERARY
Fly from Singapore to Paro, where the guests meet and dine with the Bhutan Foundation team. After arriving in Paro, drive or fly by helicopter to Bumthang (additional) for meetings with the Palace team and community members, and visit the Palace Museum. Then drive to Thimphu to meet with the Palace board chair. The trip concludes with a return flight from Paro to Singapore.
VIEW DAY BY DAY
APRIL 6: ARRIVAL IN PARO

12:30 Depart Singapore on Druk Air KB 0541
16:45 Arrive in Paro
Evening: Dinner with Bhutan Foundation team in Paro
Meals included: D
Accommodations: Olathang Hotel, Olathang Cottages or comparable 3-star traditional lodge
APRIL 7: BUMTHANG

Morning: Charter helicopter to Bumthang or drive to Bumthang.
Meetings with Palace team and board members.
Visit Palace Museum.
Evening: Meet with key community members, including the Dzongda (District Administrator).
Meals included: B,L,D
Accommodations: The Mountain Resort or comparable 3-star traditional lodge
APRIL 08: TRAVEL TO THIMPHU

Drive 7 hours from Bumthang to Thimphu. Evening meeting with the Palace Museum chair.
Meals included: B,L,D
Accommodations: The Thimphu Capital Hotel or comparable 3-star hotel
APRIL 09: DEPARTURE

Early morning: Drive from Thimphu to Paro airport
07:50 Depart Paro on Druk Air KB 0540
15:55 Arrive in Singapore
