The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for packages to Bhutan and this must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.

  1. The minimum daily package covers the following services.
  2. A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
  3. All meals
  4. A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
  5. All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
  6. Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours

It also includes:
All internal taxes and charges
A sustainable tourism Royalty of $65. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.

The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows:

  • USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December.
  • USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.

These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.

On the day of departure, the local agents host obligation shall be limited to providing breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on usage basis.

The list of hotels and lodges approved to provide accommodations all listed on this website. If you accommodation is not listed on this website then it is not licensed cater for international tourists.

The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for packages to Bhutan. These must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.

CANCELLATIONS

Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

  1. within 30 days of start of program  ~ no charges
  2. within 21 days ~ 10% of rate
  3. within 14 days ~ 15% of rate
  4. within 7 days ~ 30% of rate
  5. less than 7 days or without notice ~ 50% of rate
  6. after arrival in Bhutan ~ 100%

DELAYED ARRIVALS

There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or road blocks. The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required.

It is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance prior to travel.

SURCHARGES

Tourists travelling in a group of two (2) persons or less shall be subject to a surcharge, in addition to the minimum daily package rates.

These are as follows:

  1. Single individual – US$ 40 per night
  2. Group of 2 persons only – US$ 30 per person per night
  3. The 10% agency commission payable to agents abroad shall not be deductible from the surcharge.

The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by TCB.