Tariff and Payment


International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive packages.

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

High Season:

Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec: US$250 / per person per night

Low Season:

Jan, June & July: US$200 / 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 to the government
  6. Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
  7. All Entry fees
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 Tourism Council of Bhutan.

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

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 or no show: 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

Remitttance 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.

Please Deposit/Transfer the Payment to following Bank.

Bank Address:

American Express Bank Ltd.
300 Bouleverd East
Weehawken NJ 07087-6702
Beneficiary Bank: Bhutan National Bank
Account No: 734061
Swift Code: AEIB US 33
ABA number: 124071889
Ultimate Beneficiary: Happy Bhutan Adventures.
Account No.: 51763010

Scanned copy of the bank transfer should be e-mailed to us for necessary follow up with the bank.

Entire tour payment must be sent to Happy Bhutan Adventures by Bank transfer, in advance as time period specified: -

For Group & FIT: 60 days advance

For Festival Tours: 90 days advance
(Services are confirmed subject to advance payment only.)

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

Note: In the case of Bhutan tours, you are paying an agency of the Bhutanese government, not the tour operator directly; therefore you have more protection against default on the part of the tour company.