6 Days Bhutan Tour

6 days in Bhutan covers the same celebrated triangle as our five-day trip - Paro, Thimphu, Punakha - but changes one thing that changes everything: you sleep in Punakha. At 1,200 metres, the old winter capital is Bhutan's subtropical escape, and an overnight there means you see Punakha Dzong in the soft morning light before the day-trippers arrive, walk to the Temple of Fertility through rice fields at your own pace, and cross Dochula Pass twice - two chances at the great Himalayan panorama. The extra day removes the one compromise short itineraries make: hurry. Tiger's Nest still crowns the trip on your final full day. This is the length we recommend most often to first-time visitors who ask us, honestly, how long is enough.

Tour Highlights

Buddha Dordenma — the 51m statue above Thimphu
Takin Preserve Centre — Bhutan's national animal
School of Traditional Arts
Dochula Pass — 108 chortens at 3,100m
Chimi Lhakhang — the Temple of Fertility
Punakha Dzong — between the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu
Thimphu weekend market and traditional archery
Tashichho Dzong
National Museum at Ta Dzong, Paro
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Tiger's Nest Monastery hike
Kyichu Lhakhang — one of Bhutan's oldest temples
Complimentary hot stone bath in a farmhouse

Duration 6 Days

6 Days Bhutan Trip Cost

6 Days Bhutan Tour — 6 Days Bhutan Trip Cost by group size
Solo Traveler	$1,675
2 Pax	$1,280 per person
3 Pax or more	$1,240 per person

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Nature of Tour: The tour will be a private tour, with your own guide and a Driver (which means your group will not join any other group).

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Your 6 days in Bhutan at a glance

Day 1: Arrive in Paro – Drive to Thimphu

Thimphu (2,320m) · 54 km · 1 hr 20 mins
Day 2: Thimphu – Punakha

Punakha (1,242m) · 77 km · approx. 3 hrs
Day 3: Punakha – Thimphu

Thimphu (2,320m) · 77 km · approx. 3 hrs
Day 4: Thimphu – Paro

Paro (2,250m) · 54 km · 1 hr 20 mins
Day 5: Paro – Tiger's Nest Hike

Tiger's Nest (3,120m) · 7.4 km round trip · approx. 5 hours
Day 6: Departure from Paro

Paro Airport (2,235m)

6 days Bhutan itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Arrive in Paro – Drive to Thimphu

Paro (2,250m) – Thimphu (2,320m) · 54 km | 1 hr 20 mins

A warm welcome at Paro Airport from a representative of Byways Tours and Travels, then the drive to Thimphu – 54 km, about an hour and twenty minutes including a stop along the way.

After lunch, visit the 51-metre Buddha Dordenma statue, see Bhutan's national animal at the Takin Preserve Centre, explore a nunnery and the School of Traditional Arts, and shop at the local craft market. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 2: Thimphu – Punakha

Thimphu (2,320m) – Punakha (1,242m) · 77 km | approx. 3 hrs

Drive to Punakha over the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100m), which opens onto the Himalaya on a clear day.

Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility, and the magnificent Punakha Dzong, set between the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Overnight in Punakha.

Day 3: Punakha – Thimphu

Punakha (1,242m) – Thimphu (2,320m) · 77 km | approx. 3 hrs

Return to Thimphu after breakfast.

Visit the weekend market, enjoy an optional traditional archery match if one is being played, and see Tashichho Dzong, Bhutan's principal administrative and religious fortress. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 4: Thimphu – Paro

Thimphu (2,320m) – Paro (2,250m) · 54 km | 1 hr 20 mins

In the morning, visit the National Library and the Folk Heritage Museum before driving to Paro. Lunch will be served in Paro.

Explore Ta Dzong, now the National Museum, and the historic Paro Rinpung Dzong. Overnight in Paro.

Day 5: Paro – Tiger's Nest Hike

Paro (2,250m) – Tiger's Nest (3,120m) · 7.4 km round trip | approx. 5 hours

Early in the morning, hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang), dramatically perched on a cliffside. The round trip is about 7.4 km and takes around five hours. Enjoy a tea break at the Taktsang Cafeteria and learn about Guru Rinpoche's sacred meditation site.

Later, visit the ancient Kyichu Lhakhang and stroll through Paro town for some final shopping.

In the evening, enjoy a complimentary hot stone bath at a farmhouse. Overnight in Paro.

If you would like to try our Bhutanese dishes, we can serve your last lunch at a farmhouse.

Day 6: Departure from Paro

Paro Airport (2,235m)

An early morning transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Bhutan.

What's Included & Excluded

Accommodation in 3* Hotels on twin sharing basis
All Three Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Lunch will be served in a local Tourist Restaurant.
Daily Tariff.
Visa Fee.
Royalty and Government Taxes.
SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) of USD 100 per night per person, which directly goes towards free education, Free Healthcare and infrastructure development.
Transportation from receive till drop.
Museum and Monument fee.
Bottle Water in Car.
Sightseeing.
Guide.
Driver.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time of year to do the 6 day Bhutan tour?

Spring and autumn are the two windows most travellers choose. March to May brings the rhododendrons into bloom; October to December gives the clearest Himalayan views. Both carry the big tshechu festivals — Paro in March or April, Thimphu in September or October. Winter is quieter and colder but the valleys stay open, and the monsoon months are green and uncrowded. Our month-by-month guide breaks it down in detail.

How much does the 6 days Bhutan tour cost?

From US$1,240 per person for three or more travellers, US$1,280 each for two, and US$1,675 travelling solo. Those are all-inclusive figures: the Sustainable Development Fee of US$100 per person per night — US$500 across your five nights — and the one-off US$40 visa fee are already inside them, along with 3-star hotels, all meals, a guide, driver and private transport. Nothing further is payable on arrival.

Is the Tiger's Nest hike included in the 6 days Bhutan tour?

Yes. The hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) sits on your last full day, once you have had 5 nights to acclimatise. The round trip is about 7.4 km and takes roughly five hours including the tea-house stop.

Which places does the 5 nights / 6 days Bhutan tour cover?

Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

Can I visit Phobjikha on a 6 days Bhutan tour?

Not in 6 days. Phobjikha is reached on our 7 Days Bhutan Tour, the shortest itinerary that gets there.

Is the tour private or will I join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and your group is never merged with another.

Refund Terms and Conditions

More than 30 days before arrival: Full refund minus processing fees
15-30 days before arrival: 50% refund minus processing fees
7-14 days before arrival: 25% refund minus processing fees
Less than 7 days before arrival: No refund
No-shows: No refund
All cancellations must be made in writing via email

Note: We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment against unforeseen circumstances.

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