Luxury Bhutan Signature Journey
The classic circuit, reimagined with five-star stays and private guiding.
The same west-to-central route as our classic loop, rebuilt around five-star lodges, a private guide and vehicle for the whole trip, and unhurried pacing with room for spa time between dzongs. An optional helicopter transfer between Paro and Bumthang can replace the longest driving day.
- Five-star lodges
- Private guide & vehicle
- Optional helicopter transfer
- Punakha DrubchenPunakha · Late winter (Feb-Mar)
A re-enactment of a 17th-century battle staged in the dzong - easily folded into this trip's Punakha nights.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 8 days
- Max altitude
- 3,140 m (Taktsang viewpoint)
Why this trip works
- Best Attractions
Where this trip takes you
- 01Paro Taktsang, private-guided ascent
The Tiger's Nest climb, paced privately rather than with a group.
- 02Punakha Dzong
Toured with a private guide outside peak visiting hours.
- 03Five-star lodge spa circuits
Hot-stone bath sessions built into the itinerary between dzongs.
- 01Paro Taktsang, private-guided ascent
- See the gallery
- Things To Do
- Travel the entire trip with a private guide and vehicle
- Take a traditional hot-stone bath at a five-star lodge
- Option to swap the Paro-Bumthang road day for a helicopter transfer
- Visit dzongs on a privately paced schedule, outside peak hours
- Take a privately guided Mo Chhu float from the lodge's own riverfront
- Hotels
- LuxuryFive-Star Dzong-View Resort, Paro
- LuxuryLuxury Riverside Lodge, Punakha
- Best Season
- Spring · Mar - May
- Autumn · Sep - Nov
Peak comfort and clearest views align with Bhutan's two festival seasons.
The route
Hover or tap a dzongkhag for what this trip does there - shown in visiting order, west to east.
A closer look
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A few more starting points - every trip is customizable around your dates and pace.
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This is just the starting point
Every trip here is a template, not a fixed package - tell us your dates, pace, and interests and we'll customize Luxury Bhutan Signature Journey (or build something new) around exactly what you want.