Tariffs

Group tariff :: Individual & small group tariff :: Discounts :: Remittance of Tour payment

GROUP TARIFF

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

High Season Tariff US$ 200 per person per night halt 
    (March, April, May, September, October & November)
Low Season Tariff US$ 165 per person per night halt 
    (January, February; June, July, August & December)

b) The minimum daily package rates shall be inclusive of the following: 
    (i)   royalty 
    (ii)  charges for accommodation 
    (iii) food and beverages as per the "Minimum Meal Entitlements" 
    (iv) service of guides 
    (v)  transport within Bhutan 
    (vi) riding ponies and pack animals on treks

c) The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local agents host obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis.

d) The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation updated from time to time shall be issued by the Department of Tourism.

TARIFF FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS (FITs)

a) Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows

Single individual  -  US$ 40 per night halt 
Group of 2             -  US$30 per night halt per person

b) The 10% agency commissions payable to agents abroad shall not be deductible from the surcharge.

c) The surcharge will not apply to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by Department of Tourism.

DISCOUNTS ON TOURIST TARIFF

The following discounts on daily rates shall be allowed

a) DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies/missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the daily rates.

b) There shall be no charge for CHILDREN upto the age of 5 years. However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates.

c) 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.

d) 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 he given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.

e) A discount of 10% on the daily rates shall be provided for halts between 11 to 20 nights and 20% discount on halts beyond 21 nights.

f) Visitors availing discounts under sections a) b) and c) shall not be eligible for discount under e).

g) Tariffs and Discounts mentioned above are subject to change as per the rules of the Department of Tourism.

REMITTANCE OF TOUR PAYMENT

Tour  payments may be made one month in advance of group operation to clear your visa for Bhutan.
Please deposit/ transfer the payment to the following Bank:

CITI BANK N.A.
111 WALL STREET,
19TH FLOOR,
NEW YORK, NY 10043
USA

Kindly fax us in Bhutan a copy of of bank transfer.