Bhutan Private Trekking Journeys are for travellers who want the country beyond its road-accessible valleys — sacred high lakes, alpine passes and yak-herder landscapes, walked at altitude with a full private support crew.
Trekking here is a real physical effort: long walking days, changing weather, camping and thin mountain air. The premium is in the support — a licensed guide, cook team, horses, careful acclimatisation and comfortable hotels before and after.
Choose from routes such as the Druk Path or the remote Nub Tshonapata, with Jomolhari, Dagala and shorter supported treks on request. You carry only a daypack; the team handles everything else.
Best forActive couples & adventurers
PaceDemanding trek days
Walking5–8 hrs on trek days
Max altitude4,300 m
NightsCamps + luxury hotels
Best seasonMar–May · Sep–Nov
Highlights
Moments that stay with you
01Druk Path route: high passes, sacred lakes and ridgelines
02A fully supported trek — guide, cook team and horse support
03Daypack hiking only; the crew handles all gear and camp
04Comfortable tented nights with a proper dining setup
05Cultural immersion in Thimphu before the trek
06Hot stone bath recovery and luxury hotels either side
07Tiger’s Nest hike as the iconic finale
Choose your route
Private trekking routes
Signature private routes with full camp support. Jomolhari, Dagala and shorter supported treks are available on request and tailored to your fitness and dates.
Druk Path Trek
5 trek days · max 4,300 m
Nub Tshonapata Trek
Remote lakes · Haa region
Jomolhari Trek
Mt Jomolhari base · on request
Pricing by route
Trek routes & pricing
Per-person pricing for privately guided treks with full camp support — crew, horses, cooking and food logistics included. Jomolhari base and longer circuits available on request.
Trek
Duration
Comfort
Premium
Druk Path Trek
8 Days / 7 Nights
USD $3,400 pp
USD $4,250 pp
Nub Tshonapata Trek
9 Days / 8 Nights
USD $4,250 pp
USD $5,250 pp
Jomolhari Trek
12 Days / 11 Nights
USD $5,750 pp
USD $6,950 pp
Prices include camp crew, horses, cooking and food logistics, licensed guide, permits, entrance fees and the Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee. Final pricing varies with dates, group size and accommodation tier on non-trek nights.
Is this trek right for you?
Find your fit
Choose this journey if
You are comfortable walking 5–8 hours on trek days
You want remote landscapes beyond the standard circuit
You are comfortable with altitude and basic camp conditions
You value private trek support, safety and strong logistics
This may not be the right fit if
You want a fully hotel-based luxury trip
You dislike camping or long walking days
You are not comfortable with altitude
Day by Day
Your itinerary
Day 01
Arrive Paro, transfer to Thimphu
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Arrive in Paro and travel onward to Thimphu. The day is intentionally light to help you settle and begin acclimatising.
Scenic transfer to the capital
Easy evening orientation
Rest before the cultural and trek days
Dinner included · Overnight: Thimphu
Overnight · ThimphuAmankora Thimphu (suggested).
Day 02
Thimphu: culture & an acclimatisation walk
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A living-culture day with monastery viewpoints, craft and heritage, plus a gentle uphill walk to aid acclimatisation.
Monastery viewpoint and craft encounters
A gentle acclimatisation walk
Briefing on the days ahead
All meals included · Overnight: Thimphu
Overnight · ThimphuAmankora Thimphu (suggested).
Day 03
Trek briefing & gear check
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Meet your trekking crew and complete a full gear check and packing, transferring to the trailhead area.
At the monastery, your guide will help you understand why this place matters, not just the photographs, but the feeling of standing there. The view across the valley gorge is unforgettable.
Meet your guide, cook team and horseman
Full gear check and packing
Final preparation before the trek
All meals included · Overnight: Paro
Overnight · ParoAmankora Paro (suggested).
Days 04–08
Trek days — the Druk Path, fully supported
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Five trek days on the Druk Path-inspired route from Paro toward Thimphu, climbing to around 4,300 m past sacred lakes and ridgelines. You carry only a daypack while the crew moves ahead to set up camp. Camps include Jele Dzong (~3,480 m), Jangchulakha (~3,770 m) and Jimilangtsho (~3,870 m).
Arrive back in Paro for full comfort — a hot shower, clean clothes and a restorative hot stone bath.
Return to a luxury hotel in Paro
Traditional hot stone bath recovery
A relaxed, well-earned evening
Afternoon: choose one premium experience:
Private archery session with gentle instruction and cultural context
Traditional paper-making visit, a fascinating hands-on experience
Short quiet hike to a monastery above Thimphu for fresh air and views
All meals included · Overnight: Paro
Overnight · ParoAmankora Paro (suggested).
Day 10
Paro heritage — a gentle cultural day
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A gentle cultural day after the trek, intentionally unhurried so your body recovers.
Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum
A traditional farmhouse visit
Easy valley time at your own pace
All meals included · Overnight: Paro
Overnight · ParoAmankora Paro (suggested).
Day 11
Tiger’s Nest — the iconic finale
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The iconic Bhutan finale — a 4 to 6 hour round-trip hike to Tiger’s Nest at around 3,120 m, with a pony option.
Afternoon: choose what suits you:
Tiger’s Nest hike with a pony option
Guided interpretation at the monastery
Prayer-flag offering on the descent
All meals included · Overnight: Paro
Overnight · ParoAmankora Paro (suggested).
Day 12
Departure from Paro
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A private transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure.
Breakfast included
Tiger's Nest, ParoDochula PassPunakha Dzong
Where You Stay
Handpicked stays, valley by valley
Handpicked Stays
Included — with private supported camping on the trek.
Khangkhu Resort
Paro
A comfortable valley resort in Paro, with balcony rooms and mountain air.
Included
Terma Linca
Thimphu
A serene riverside resort on the edge of Thimphu — calm and private.
Included
Lobesa Boutique
Punakha
A welcoming boutique hotel above the Punakha–Lobesa valley.
Included
Premium Trek Upgrade
On request — with upgraded camp support where possible.
COMO Uma Paro
Paro
A refined luxury retreat above the Paro valley, with a destination spa.
On request
Pemako
Thimphu
An all-suite luxury resort in Thimphu, with elevated comfort and service.
On request
Dhensa
Punakha
A boutique resort overlooking the Punakha valley, with space to rest and restore.
On request
Luxury Lodge Add-On
Six Senses, Amankora or COMO — added before or after the trek, for a refined start or finish. Price on request.
Make It Yours
Every journey is tailor-made
Travel slower, add a festival, upgrade a valley, or weave in wellness days. This itinerary is a starting point. Tell us how Bhutan should feel for you.
Accommodation in double/twin room (Standard tier, premium upgrades available)
All meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
English-speaking private guide throughout
Private vehicle with driver
All entrance & monument fees
Bhutan SDF & visa fees, fully handled
Airport transfers & all internal travel
Pony assistance on the Tiger's Nest hike (on request)
All current taxes
Not Included
International airfare
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Festival & peak-period surcharges
Optional add-ons (hot-stone bath, archery)
Prices are based on private guided journeys and include the Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee, visa processing, accommodation, meals, private guide, private vehicle, driver, entrance fees and listed experiences. Final pricing may vary depending on travel dates, hotel availability, room category and group size.
Trip highlights
Moments that make this journey
Camp beneath the peaksThe high, wild northInto the cloudsRidgelines & mistPack ponies & passesGood company
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the trek? ↓+
Honestly demanding. There are five trek days of roughly 5 to 8 hours at altitudes up to 4,300 m, with camping. Good general fitness and some hill-walking experience are recommended.
Do I have to carry my own gear? ↓+
No. You carry only a daypack. Horses and a full crew move the gear, with a cook team and complete camp setup waiting for you each evening.
What are the nights like? ↓+
On trek days you stay in comfortable tented camps with a dining setup; before and after the trek you stay in luxury hotels for recovery. It is, in effect, a Bhutan luxury trek with real wilderness in the middle.
How is altitude managed? ↓+
Carefully — with acclimatisation days, a gradual ascent profile and an experienced guide monitoring the group throughout.
Which routes can I choose? ↓+
The Druk Path and the remote Nub Tshonapata are our signature private routes, with Jomolhari, Dagala and shorter supported treks available on request.
