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Bhutan - Highlights of Spring

© Blood Pheasant by David Hoddinott
Bhutan - Highlights of Spring 2027

23 Apr 2027 - 05 May 2027 (13 days)

USD7,895 1 SPACE AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,895 (GBP6,082 * EUR6,951 * AUD11,277)

Single Supplement: USD450 (GBP347 * EUR396 * AUD643)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : ***NO CAMPING**

Bhutan - Highlights of Spring 2028

21 Apr 2028 - 03 May 2028 (13 days)

USD8,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Joshua Olszewski

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,600 (GBP6,625 * EUR7,571 * AUD12,284)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* **NO CAMPING**

Bhutan - Highlights of Spring 2029

21 Apr 2029 - 03 May 2029 (13 days)

USD9,100 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,100 (GBP7,010 * EUR8,012 * AUD12,998)

This tour pairs with: Bhutan & India - Assam Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* **NO CAMPING**

This itinerary has also been specifically designed to maximise comfort, with all nights spent in hotel accommodation, no camping required.

Bhutan remains one of the least spoiled and most culturally intact countries in the Himalayas. Cloaked in vast forests, scattered with ancient monasteries and fortress-like dzongs, and framed by snow-capped peaks, this remarkable kingdom offers some of the most spectacular birding scenery anywhere in Asia.

Our journey through this Himalayan wonderland takes us from subtropical river valleys to high mountain passes draped in colourful prayer flags, traversing a remarkable range of habitats in search of an exceptional diversity of birds. Along the way we will explore pristine broad-leaved and coniferous forests, scenic alpine slopes and fast-flowing rivers while searching for a host of Himalayan specialities, including Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, Ward’s Trogon, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Beautiful Rosefinch, White-bellied Heron and the dazzling Fire-tailed Sunbird.

Beyond the birding, Bhutan’s unique Buddhist culture remains deeply woven into everyday life. Impressive dzongs, remote monasteries and traditional villages all contribute to the distinctive atmosphere of this extraordinary country, while dramatic mountain scenery provides a constant backdrop throughout the tour.

*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 Trogon; Slender-billed Scimitar Babblers; Black-headed Shrike-Babbler; Fire-tailed Myzornis; Fire-tailed, Green-tailed & Mrs. Gould’s Sunbirds; Himalayan Cutia; Black-faced & Spotted Laughingthrushes; Spotted Elachura; Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch; White-browed & Rufous-winged Fulvettas; Golden Bush Robin; Darjeeling & Rufous-bellied Woodpeckers; Himalayan Bluetail; Rusty-flanked & Sikkim Treecreepers; and a host of parrotbills.

Top Mammals

Himalayan Goral; Yellow-throated Marten; Royle's & Large-eared Pika.

Habitats Covered

medium 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

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Suitable for all birding and wildlife interest levels, though participants should be comfortable with some walking at altitude.

Accommodation

All nights in comfortable hotel lodging. Some nights at high elevation (2 500 – 3 000m / 8 400 – 10 000ft)

Ease of Birding

Most species are usually seen well, often in relatively open conditions.

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. Good cultural photo opportunities.

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
LM, Bhutan

Glen & Rainer worked well together. Both were most attentive to client needs, no matter how trivial. Their sense of humour was keen and attention to birding very much appreciated. This was probably one of THE BEST tours I have been on. Wonderful combination of scenery, cultures and over-the-top birds.

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!

Gregory de Klerk
CS, Bhutan 2018

Another great trip!!! Many thanks to all at Rockjumper. The tour was excellent, both David Erterius and Greg de Klerk did a great job as leaders, both in finding birds, making sure we all saw them and just being fun to be with. We would love to travel with either of them again - they were what we have come to expect from Rockjumper! The field agents were also brilliant and could not have done more for us... All-in-all, a great trip - I will recommend Bhutan to anyone (and, of course, Rockjumper). Already looking forward to our next adventure with you.

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.

Adam Walleyn
SP, Bhutan - Birding the Buddhist Kingdom I 2026

Both Adam and the local guide team were excellent. The camping was incredibly well done under the circumstances and we were all amazed at what the camp team managed to put together for us. I had wanted to visit Bhutan for a very long time and I am glad that I went. It is a pity that the Tiger's Nest hike is no longer on the itinerary, but I do appreciate that a number of the group would have struggled with it.

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