Short & Exclusive Luxury Bhutan Tour - 6 Days

Trip Overview

Exclusive Luxury Bhutan tour is a 6 day premium journey through the beautiful valleys of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. It is designed for honeymooners, couples, executives and discerning travelers who want to experience Bhutan in complete comfort and privacy. Every part of the journey is carefully planned to create a refined and exclusive travel experience.

Your journey takes you from the capital Thimphu to the beautiful Punakha Valley before returning to Paro. Your travel is with your private guide and premium travel arrangements. Enjoy carefully selected cultural and local experiences, and stay at premium and specific 5 star or theme based exclusive luxury resorts. The journey moves at a relaxed pace and gives you time to enjoy each destination in complete comfort and privacy.

Trip Detail

Itinerary Overview

This 6 day, 5 night exclusive luxury journey follows a carefully designed route through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, built around comfort, culture and immersive experiences at a relaxed and premium pace. The route begins with a scenic drive from Paro to Thimphu, where Day 2 unveils the capital's major cultural landmarks and artisan traditions, before crossing the scenic Dochula Pass into Punakha for a private picnic, Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong. A full day in Punakha follows for a private valley walk, a farmhouse visit, an exclusive Bhutanese cooking experience and a traditional hot stone bath. The journey then returns to Paro with a stop at Kyichu Lhakhang and a private dinner, concluding with the hike to the legendary Tiger's Nest and time to explore Paro before departure, closing a truly premium Bhutan escape.

Here is a quick look at how your journey unfolds.

• Day 1: Arrive in Paro to a personal welcome, then transfer to Thimphu with a stop at the Buddha Dordenma. Overnight Thimphu.

• Day 2: A full day of private Thimphu experiences, including Tashichho Dzong, the Memorial Chorten, artisan workshops and a private cultural experience. Overnight Thimphu.

• Day 3: Drive from Thimphu to Punakha over the Dochula Pass, with a private picnic, Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong. Overnight Punakha.

• Day 4: A private Punakha valley experience, with a morning walk, a farmhouse visit, a traditional cooking experience, a hot stone bath and riverside relaxation. Overnight Punakha.

• Day 5: Return from Punakha to Paro, with a visit to Kyichu Lhakhang and a private dinner in the evening. Overnight Paro.

• Day 6: Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest, then explore Paro before your departure transfer.
   

Highlights of Exclusive Bhutan Journey

• A Short Journey with a Truly Exclusive Feel
  This 6 day itinerary is crafted for travelers who want Bhutan's most rewarding experiences without a long, demanding circuit. With only three destinations, Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, every day unfolds at an unhurried, personal pace, giving you time to enjoy your lodge, the mountain views and each private experience instead of rushing from place to place. 

• Three of Bhutan's Finest Valleys
  The route brings together Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, each with its own feel. Thimphu is Bhutan's political and cultural capital, Punakha is a warm river valley surrounded by rice fields, and Paro combines old temples, mountain views and the famous Tiger's Nest.

• Premium Accommodation Choices
  Your stay is chosen from an exclusive collection of properties that define luxury in the Himalayas, including the multi valley Six Senses Bhutan lodges known for their wellness focused design, the intimate COMO Uma retreats prized for their refined comfort, the minimalist Amankora suites with their signature wood burning stoves and terrazzo bathtubs, and the secluded andBeyond Punakha River Lodge with its riverside tented suites.

• A Private Picnic at Dochula Pass
  The drive from Thimphu to Punakha crosses the Dochula Pass at around 3,100 m, marked by the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. Rather than a brief photo stop, Day 3 pauses here for a private picnic laid out exclusively for you, with uninterrupted Himalayan views stretching to the horizon on a clear day.

• A Full Day Dedicated to Punakha
  Day 4 is kept free of long drives so you can slow down and enjoy the valley. The day includes a gentle countryside walk, a farmhouse visit, a private Bhutanese cooking class with local hosts, and a traditional hot stone bath in the evening to close the day.

• Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong
  A short walk through golden rice fields leads to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple linked to the fifteenth century saint Lama Drukpa Kunley. Nearby, Punakha Dzong sits where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers meet, widely seen as Bhutan's most beautiful dzong and the winter home of its central monastic body.

• A Traditional Hot Stone Bath
  Known locally as Dotsho, this centuries old ritual uses river stones heated over an open fire and lowered into a wooden tub infused with local herbs. Enjoyed after a day of walking and sightseeing, it is one of Bhutan's most authentic and restorative wellness traditions.

• An Exclusive Final Evening in Paro
  The return to Paro allows time to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, among the oldest and most sacred temples in the kingdom, before a private dinner arranged especially for your group, a calm and memorable close to the journey ahead of its most iconic day.

• The Tiger's Nest Hike
  The journey reaches its finale with the hike to Paro Taktsang, universally known as the Tiger's Nest. Set on a cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley at a height of around 3,120 m, it is Bhutan's most famous landmark and the most memorable moment of the journey. 
   

Altitude & Activities

This journey travels between Paro (about 2,200 m), Thimphu (about 2,320 m) and Punakha (about 1,200 m). The highest point of the trip is reached during the Tiger's Nest hike on Day 6, at around 3,120 m.

Exclusive Luxury Stays

The following hotels and lodges represent some of the finest accommodation choices for this journey. Final hotel selection can be made according to availability, preferred style and the level of exclusivity required.

• Six Senses Bhutan (Paro, Thimphu and Punakha)
  Six Senses operates lodges in all three destinations on this journey, each designed around its own setting while sharing the same standard of wellness focused luxury. Six Senses Paro is set within 12th century stone ruins above the Paro Valley, offering a spa, indoor pool, fitness facilities and yoga and meditation spaces, and makes a refined base for the Tiger's Nest experience. Six Senses Thimphu, known as a Palace in the Sky, sits in the mountains above the capital with panoramic views, spacious suites and villas, wellness facilities and highly personalized experiences. Six Senses Punakha is surrounded by rice fields in a warmer, lower altitude setting, with spacious suites and villas, including private outdoor pools for selected villas, alongside an outdoor pool, yoga and meditation. Together, these lodges suit travelers who want a consistent standard of privacy, wellness and atmosphere throughout the trip.
   

• Amankora (Paro and Thimphu)
  Amankora offers intimate, understated lodges in both Paro and Thimphu. Amankora Paro is hidden among pine forests with 24 spacious suites, each featuring king size beds, wood burning stoves, terrazzo bathtubs and window seating, along with a two storey spa, hot stone bath, sauna, steam room and yoga studio. Amankora Thimphu is set in a secluded pine forest overlooking the capital with only 16 suites, combining traditional dzong inspired architecture with contemporary interiors, spacious bathrooms and wood burning stoves, along with a spa, treatment rooms and a steam room. Both lodges suit travelers who value understated luxury, privacy and a peaceful forest setting.
   

• COMO Uma (Paro and Punakha)
  COMO Uma offers refined, design led properties in both Paro and Punakha. COMO Uma Paro sits on a tree covered hill overlooking the Paro Valley, combining contemporary design with traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship across elegant rooms, suites and highly private villas, with premium wellness at COMO Shambhala, including treatment rooms, hot stone baths, an indoor heated pool, fitness facilities and a yoga studio. COMO Uma Punakha is a small and intimate property on a hill above the Mo Chhu River, with rooms and villas overlooking the valley, COMO Shambhala treatments, a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath, and private villas with spacious living areas, outdoor terraces and, in the COMO Villa, dedicated butler service. Both properties suit travelers seeking a refined combination of culture, privacy and wellness.
   

• andBeyond Punakha River Lodge (Punakha only)
  andBeyond's first lodge in Asia sits on the banks of the Mo Chhu river amid paddy fields and forested hills. Drawing on andBeyond's African safari heritage, the property offers canvas and timber tented suites built into a rammed earth frame, along with a one bedroom River House and a two bedroom villa with a private pool, a rim flow swimming pool, an organic garden and hands on Bhutanese cooking classes, ideal for travelers who want a distinctive, nature immersed alternative to a traditional hotel stay.
   

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation throughout the journey is arranged in selected 4 star or 5 star luxury hotels and lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. The final hotel selection may be based on the traveler's preferred property, room category and availability at the time of booking. All meals are included throughout the journey. Dining can be arranged at the selected luxury hotel or lodge, with carefully chosen local and international dining experiences where appropriate. Special dietary requirements can be requested in advance.