Bhutan was opened to tourists only in 1974 and it has drastically attracted the tourists all over the world. Bhutan government has learned through the mistakes of other countries.  Tourisms industry if allowed boom without the cautious plans, there is a grave danger to lose ones cultural and traditional heritage and will lead to the destruction to the pristine natural environment that Bhutan has intact. So, the government has initiated a policy of Low volume, High revenue.International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive packages.

The tariffs for tourists visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:

Season Month Tariff

High Season:
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec: US$200 / per person per night

Low Season:
July, Aug: US$180 / per person per night

The rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other special interest tours.

ENTITLEMENTS

These minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following services:
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis
2. All transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan
3. Services of accompanied guide
4. All meals
5. 35% royalty & taxes to the government
6. Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
7. Fees to temples & monuments

Note: Alcohol, beverages, laundry and any communication cost is not included. Further luxury hotels like Aman Kora, UMA, Zhiwaling & Hotel Taj Tashi is not included in the above price. If interested then the individual will have to bear the extra room expenses for the above hotels. For further information on the above hotels, kindly write to us.

The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local agent's obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirement shall be payable on actual basis.
The above rates apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. These accommodation establishments shall be approved by TAB.

TARIFF FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUPS (FIT)

Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharges, as follows:
Single Individual: US$ 40/ per night halt
Group of 02: US$ 30/ per person per night halt
All tourists are required to pay US$ 10 per visit as Tourism development contribution.

DISCOUNT on tourist tariff
1. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the ages of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given a 40% discount on daily rates.

2. Full time Students below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates.

3. A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons. A 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.


CANCELLATION
Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:-

1. Within 45 days of the start of the tour programme: Free
2. Within 30 days: 15% of the rate
3. Within 21 days: 20% of the rate
4. Within 7 days:   30% of the rate
5. Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice: 50% of the rate
6. After arrival in Bhutan: 100%

DELAYED ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE

1. There shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of delay in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport & guide.

2. There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or roadblocks. They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food transport and any other services required.

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS

The quoted package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis and following supplements will be applicable incase of single room accommodation:-
Festival season = US$ 50 / per single room per night
Other season = US$ 25 / per single room per night

REMITTANCE OF TOUR PAYMENT
Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only.

For high seasons (March, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov) it is advisable to remit payment for Druk Air flights 3 months advance. This will help us in getting you seats confirmed.