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Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom

© Himalayan Monal by Glen Valentine
Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom III 2027

10 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2027 (20 days)

USD11,595 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,595 (GBP8,790 * AUD16,396)

Single Supplement: USD680 (GBP516 * AUD962)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom I 2027

15 Mar 2027 - 03 Apr 2027 (20 days)

USD11,595 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,595 (GBP8,790 * AUD16,396)

Single Supplement: USD690 (GBP523 * AUD976)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom II 2027

03 Apr 2027 - 22 Apr 2027 (20 days)

USD11,595 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,595 (GBP8,790 * AUD16,396)

Single Supplement: USD680 (GBP516 * AUD962)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom I 2028

13 Mar 2028 - 01 Apr 2028 (20 days)

USD12,200 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,200 (GBP9,249 * AUD17,252)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom II 2028

01 Apr 2028 - 20 Apr 2028 (20 days)

USD12,200 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,200 (GBP9,249 * AUD17,252)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom I 2029

12 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2029 (20 days)

USD12,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,800 (GBP9,704 * AUD18,100)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom II 2029

01 Apr 2029 - 20 Apr 2029 (20 days)

USD12,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,800 (GBP9,704 * AUD18,100)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

One of the least spoilt countries in the mighty Himalayan range, Bhutan boasts incredible mountain scenery and endless verdant forests, whilst shrouded in Buddhist myth and legend and replete with a plethora of incredible and beautiful birds!

On a typical day’s birding with us in this avian wonderland, you will find yourself in breath-taking surroundings searching for legendary birds in pristine forests, with mighty Himalayan peaks towering in the distance – all in all, Bhutan is a destination like no other! As we journey through this fabled land, we will regularly cross dramatic mountain passes, that are adorned with brightly coloured prayer flags and chortens/stupas (temples), and these give way to vast countryside, often dominated by impressive dzongs (temple-fortresses) that so characterise this unique country. We look forward to having you aboard this adventure through a paradise of culture, birds, and scenic vistas as we explore the heavenly riches of Bhutan!

*The SDF tourism levy was fortunately reduced from the mandatory $200 per person per day to a lower variable figure dependent on the length of tour (01/06/2023)*

Top Birds

Himalayan Monal; Satyr Tragopan; Blood Pheasant; White-bellied Heron; Ibisbill; Ward’s & Red-headed Trogons; Rufous-necked, Wreathed & Giant Hornbills; Beautiful Nuthatch; Slender-billed & Black-crowned Scimitar Babblers; Black-headed Shrike-Babbler; Fire-tailed Myzornis; Fire-tailed Sunbird; Himalayan Cutia; Bhutan & Spotted Laughingthrushes; Blue-bearded Bee-eater; Spotted Elachura; Long-tailed Broadbill; Sultan Tit; Pied Falconet; Red-faced Liocichla; Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch; Golden-breasted Fulvetta; Golden Bush Robin; Darjeeling Woodpecker; and a host of parrotbills

Top Mammals

Golden, Nepal Grey & Capped Langurs; Himalayan Goral; Yellow-throated Marten; Hodgson's Giant Flying Squirrel; Black Giant Squirrel; Large-eared Pika.

Habitats Covered

low to high elevation forests (including bamboo, coniferous & mixed broad-leafed), pastures, wetlands, rocky slopes, rivers

Expected Climate

warm and tropical to temperate and cold, some rain expected

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 9 - 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Mostly undemanding. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels & most mobility capabilities.

Accommodation

Comfortable, several nights in mobile camps. Two nights at high elevation (2 600 m / 8 500 ft).

Ease of Birding

Most species provide good visuals in open conditions.

Number of Species Expected

320 - 350

Other Attractions

Buddhist culture, dzongs (temple-fortresses), incredible mountain scenery and magnificent forests, a land little touched by time

Photographic Opportunities

Average to good. No dedicated hides. Very good cultural photo opportunities.

What our clients say about us

David Hoddinott
IR, Bhutan 2018

David Hoddinott, your birding skills & management of the tour never cease to astound us all. You are a legend and I am so grateful that you could lead us yet again!

Keith Valentine
TC - Bhutan 2024

The trip was wonderful. Keith and Glen were wonderful guides. The local "crew" was also excellent, both on a daily basis as well as when we used them for camping. The bus was comfortable. Laundry was available on most 2-night stays. Hotels were good. Food was good, but I think the hotel in Paro was the weakest on the food front. It would have been nice to have 1 meal, just one meal, that was not Bhutanese/Indian. I enjoyed the mixing of the Bhutanese cultural aspects with the birding. I may have small complaints (pillows weren't comfortable), but otherwise I really have nothing negative to say. Good job guys.

Glen Valentine
CM, Bhutan 2024

The tour was great; organization was excellent, Glen was a fabulous leader both with the birding and the nuts and bolts of the tour.

Gregory de Klerk
JC, Bhutan - Highlights of Spring 2026

I tripped and lost consciousness the first day and strangers helped me and found where I belonged. Greg and CG took me to an Urgent Care, later a hospital, and designated another staff member (my Guardian Angel, Tashi to help me so I could continue the tour. They all could not have been more professional or helpful and I’m forever grateful!

Gregory de Klerk
PD, Bhutan 2018

I would like to add that our group was small, only 6 guests, which enhanced the birding experiences. The Rockjumper guides, Greg de Klerk and David Erterius, did a great job getting everyone onto most of the species every time. The small group also made for more comfortable travelling.

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