Bhutan Tiger Nest Tour 7 Days

Duration: 7 Days | Based on 3 Reviews

The Bhutan Tiger nest tour offers you an extremely rare insight into the entire kingdom of Bhutan including; Paro, Thimpu and the awe-inspiring hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, built into a sheer cliff face, high above the valley.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery is the most sacred monastery in the entire kingdom, believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in Bhutan. One of the most glorious monasteries in the world, it is perched precariously on a cliff at a dizzying height of 10,000ft or 3,048m above sea level. The Tiger Nest Monastery truly is the bejeweled crown of Bhutan.

The name Tiger Nest came through the legend of Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, one of the holiest figures in Mahayana Buddhism. The legend goes that in the 8th Century, Guru Rinpoche flew to this exact spot from Tibet on the back of a tigress (which was a manifestation of his divine consort). He came to slay a demon and then took residence in the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave, where he would meditate for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days. He then started the conversion of the Bhutanese to Buddhism. The monastery was built in 1692, around the cave which Guru meditated in. Today it is a global cultural icon Bhutan and a trip to the kingdom is not complete without a visit to this sacred site.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01Arrival at Paro Bhutan (ex Kathmandu or Bangkok).
Day 02Paro valley sightseeing.
Day 03Hike/Excursion to Taktsang Monastery.
Day 04Drive to Thimphu. Afternoon tour of Thimpu.
Day 05Morning tour of Thimpu, Afternoon free.
Day 06Drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07Drive to Paro airport for your onward flight.

Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

Included

6/7 day's full board package in Tourist standard Hotel in Bhutan
Arrival Pick up and Departure drop from Paro Airport.
All land transportation by luxury vehicle, depending upon group size
3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the tour.
Accommodation of Hotel during the tour
All kind of Permit, National Park entry fee, and movement charge
Guide and Private Vehicles will be available for sightseeing as per above Itinerary
Escorted English speaking tour guide during the tour period as per Itinerary.
Entrance Fees to museum and monuments.
Bottle of mineral water during long road drive.
Evening tea with snacks
All hotel taxes/ service charges
Farewell Dinner before departure.
Alpine Eco Trek’s service charges
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes

Excluded

International and domestic Flight Ticket
Alcoholic beverages, Bhutan visa fee & Personal nature expenses
Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
Tips, gifts, souvenirs.

Useful Information

Insurance
Before joining a tour, we recommend you to take a travel insurance which should cover cancellation, medical expenses and emergency repatriation.

Client Reviews

Kyle Hammons

United States

Epic Tiger's Nest

Thanks for getting in touch. I had been meaning to write and update you on our trip, though I've been incredible busy processing photos and updating my website. We had an absolutely fantastic time in Bhutan; probably the best travel experience I've ever had. The country was every bit as amazing as I dreamed and everything went very smoothly. We ended up only visiting Tiger's Nest one time as the weather was great and I got all the photos I needed. I am going to write up a recommendation for you on Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree and I can post a link to your Bhutan trips website on my blog when you have it up and running. Thanks again for an amazing experience and I wish you all the best.

Daliha Jessy

Australia

Bhutan, Tiger's Nest, amazing trip

Alpine Eco Trek team and Ram Kumar, Thank you for the friendly and professional service provided - I wish all travel agents had your dedication. Organization, communications, car, driver, hotels, meals were all superb and to have you as a guide in some places was a joy. I cannot say the cancelled trip to Tibet was a disappointment as the replacement trip to Bhutan exceeded all expectations. I have travelled extensively to places some people can\'t point to on a map and have had some wonderful experiences however Nepal and Bhutan win out in total for friendliness, scenery and services. Thank you and see you someday in future.

Dylan Lewis

Switzerland

Bhutan Tour

I just got back from 7 days in Bhutan and loved it. I flew into Paro, went to Thimpu, then Bumthang and back to Paro for a beautiful hike to Tiger’s Nest. The trip and the country was great, and I would recommend it for all. I went alone, and as such paid a bit more per day (USD250) but it was worth having both a car driver and guide for that price. Of course guide spoke good English. Each day I decided exactly what I wanted to do and where to go and did just that. I cannot recommend enough this method, and Alpine Eco Trek. They were outstanding. They also love to work with small groups. I want to go back.