BHUTAN CYCLING TOUR
If anyone’s up for some pleasant ride passing along lush green forests, the rolling hills, along creeks and far-flung villages, ancient monasteries then cycling tour in Bhutan certainly is the perfect choice.
Bhutan, besides being rich in its culture and traditions, is a mountainous country so it’s one stop destination for any cycling enthusiast exploring it’s mountainous terrains. Most of the winding roads of Bhutan go dramatically up and down with exhilarating drops of thousands of meters, and there’s always a challenge of crossing over high mountains passes of over 3,000 meters. The high routes often pass through mixed forests, pasturelands, rich meadows and hills dotted with age-old villages and towns rich in culture. Due to its geographical location and spectacular mountain beauty, Bhutan offers plenty of adventurous cycling opportunities. Ride through and discover the prominent cities and towns of Bhutan like the colorful Paro, the tiny capital – Thimphu and the ancient capital city of Punakha including Trongsa, Bumthang, Gangtey, Ura Valley, Haa Valley and Phobijikha Valley, considered the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.
The west-east highways of Bhutan (approx. 600 kms) are a challenging route that passes along several mountain passes over 3,000 meters. You will feel the ad reline rush cycling down the highway winding up and down with the drops of thousands of feet. There will be a dramatic change in the flora and fauna and temperature while gradually descending, from the alpine heights into the temperate regions of the east. Biking in Bhutan certainly is a different experience discovering Bhutan ancient culture and witnessing majestic views of the snow-capped mountains.
Note: You may contact us here, if you wish to enter country by road.
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Bhutan, besides being rich in its culture and traditions, is a mountainous country so it’s one stop destination for any cycling enthusiast witnessing majestic views of the snow-capped mountains.
If this ready-made package doesn’t suits to your interest, you can always tell us to tailor make the program as per your preference. We are so flexible that we can assure to serve you at our best in any ways you would prefer please.
Trip Highlights (Long Route)
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Enjoy pleasant ride discovering green forests, beautiful landscapes, along creeks and distant villages, ancient monasteries.
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Visit the major cities of Bhutan – Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Trongs & Bumthang.
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Explore the Bumthang/Phobijikha Valley.
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Commence day excursion ride to the Haa Valley closer from Paro.
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Witness the contrasting Bhutan in cities, valleys and high mountain passes.
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Hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’
Trip Highlights (Short Route)
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Experience great ride into the lush green forests, beautiful landscapes, along creeks and distant villages, ancient monasteries.
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Cycle around the major cities of Bhutan – Thimphu, Punakha & Paro.
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Discover Bhutan in a different way with it’s rich cultural past.
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Hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’.
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Explore the historical and religious landmarks in Bhutan.
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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Payment Terms
100% payment required confirming the bookings for tour itinerary, hotels, visa application and transportations (this is mandated by TCB)
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Your payment is fully secured as it goes directly to the visa issuing agency (Tourism Council of Bhutan- TCB), which is a government organization. The TCB will fully monitor the amount that you send us, so this gives you full secure of the amount you sending us, in fact we do not receive the amount into our own account until you left Bhutan, to make sure you do not come across any trouble in the duration of your stay here in Bhutan. TCB only will approve your visa after the full payment is received.
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100% payment required for the flight tickets before the purchase of tickets
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We the ‘Absolute Happiness Origin Tours and Travel to Bhutan’ can arrange your airline tickets on both Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. We are authorized ticketing agent for two international airlines.
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The advantages of purchasing fight ticket through us are as follows:
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1. You’ll get the ticket cost bit cheaper to what you’ll see online of these flight agent
2. There is no commission fee or service charges for this service
3. You can avail discount for your children at various age category and students concession
4. We can do online check in with choosing best window side seats and aisle for you to have a great view over Himalayas (including Mount Everest)
5. Your e-ticket will be sent to your desktop
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Tour booking Terms and Conditions
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Itinerary/tour program is subject to change depending on the availability of the hotels and your interest
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Change of hotels stay can be accepted within seven days from the date of tour confirmation is released
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Flexible for day programs, you can choose to do anything you like within the valley
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Changing hotels is not possible once confirmed and paid, hotels follow very strict cancellation policy, therefore, in case change of hotel stay after your arrival is on your own expenses
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Emergency evacuation by Helicopter is on your own expenses or through your travel insurance.
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Emergency services like additional use of vehicles, people engaged and other ground services other than medication are borne by ‘Absolute Happiness Origin Tours to Bhutan’
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In case of visiting doctors and treatment in government hospitals in Bhutan are free of cost
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Tour cancellation and refund policy
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All tour programs that are booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:
Deposit Date Until 50 Days of Arrival | Deposit Forfeited |
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21 - 50 Days before arrival | 45 % |
14 - 20 Days before arrival | 70 % |
08 - 13 Days before arrival | 80 % |
07 Days or less before arrival | No Refund can be made |
Flight Cancellation Policy:
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Flight agents in Bhutan mandates following cancellation and re-scheduling policy.
Cancellation policy
Economy class:
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90% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled more than 30 days from the date of travel.
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75% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled from 10-29 days from the date of travel.
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50% refund permitted for the tickets cancelled from 04-09 days from the date of travel.
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03 days or less: only tax refundable.
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Rescheduled ticket: only taxes refundable.
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No refund is permitted for itinerary availed with promotional fares.
Business class:
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90% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled more than 30 days from the date of travel.
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75% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled from 10-29 days from the date of travel.
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50% refund permitted for the tickets cancelled from 02-09 days from the date of travel.
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01 day or less: only tax refundable.
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Rescheduled ticket: only taxes refundable.
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No refund is permitted for itinerary availed with promotional fares.
Change of flight schedule or flight delay policy for Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines
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For passengers heading to Bhutan, both the airlines will ensure that you get on the next available flight to Paro. For passengers who miss their flight due to late check-in, passengers can pay Druk Air an admin charge of US$50 to get on the next available flight.
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For travelers returning from Bhutan, airline staff at Paro will assist you with all arrangements in case of a flight delay. They will also attempt to contact your connecting flight airline to inform them of a delay. Should you not be able to take your connecting flight on the same day, they will arrange for your accommodation in your transit port.
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Any other fees and charges incurred will typically have to be borne by the travellers. You are advised to acquire your own travel insurance.
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