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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 (GBP6,032 * EUR6,962 * AUD11,296)

Single Supplement: USD450 (GBP344 * EUR397 * AUD644)

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 (GBP6,571 * EUR7,583 * AUD12,305)

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 (GBP6,953 * EUR8,024 * AUD13,020)

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.

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
KB, Bhutan 2018

It was an excellent tour, both in Assam and Bhutan. David Erterius and Greg de Klerk worked well together, and the local support was very satisfactory. It met all my expectations.

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!

André Bernon
KW, Bhutan 2023

We finally made it to Bhutan after a wait of 3 years due to Covid! Great trip. the culture, the Bhutanese people and of course, the birds. Those pheasants are incredible! We also got some great butterflies! Andre was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed his relaxed, fun personality and his handling of the group. He has AMAZING birding skills, able to spot stuff moving and able to predict where it might pop out of the shrubbery for a view. His bird call recognition and mimicking was excellent. We did find the group was a bit to large for our liking, so we might explore using RJs private custom tour service.

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