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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 (GBP6,081 * EUR6,948 * AUD11,276)

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 (GBP6,624 * EUR7,569 * AUD12,283)

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 (GBP7,009 * EUR8,009 * AUD12,997)

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

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.

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.

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
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!

Daniel Danckwerts
DS & JS, Bhutan 2020

"Thank you, Rockjumper, for the great birding adventure in Bhutan. And, thank you for providing such an extremely competent guide in Daniel. He was amazing! It was rather incredible, his knowledge of the birds, hearing, seeing and identifying them with lightning speed. We felt lucky to have him as our leader. And, add to that his really delightful and positive spirit over all 14 days. He was awesome! The ""on-the-ground"" Bhutanese guides were fantastic as well. They were so helpful, and joyful to spend our days with. While we waited for birds, they enlightened us culturally, every day. We left Bhutan knowing so much more about where we had visited. Wonderful. We will remember them with much fondness. The driver was also terrific; some of the roads were rather frightening, and he was cautious and skilled and did an excellent job for all of us. A really fabulous adventure for us! Please give our best to Daniel; we hope to travel with him again one of these days."

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