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6 NIGHTS AMANKORA + 2 NIGHTS BANGKOK ITINERARY
6 NIGHTS AMANKORA + 2 NIGHTS BANGKOK ITINERARY
+ Experience a lodge-to-lodge journey across Bhutan’s stunning valleys: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang.
+ Minimalist yet elegant designs, crafted with natural materials, and situated amidst breathtaking landscapes—from pine forests and rice fields to majestic mountain ranges.
+ Immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture through meditation, monastery visits, traditional customs, and vibrant Bhutanese festivals.
+ Enjoy personalized services tailored to your preferences for a truly unique experience.
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- 6 nights stay in Amankora, Bhutan
- 2 nights stay at Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Daily breakfast for 2 guests
- 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), non-alcoholic drinks in minibar daily at Amankora lodges for 2 guests
- Private car, driver and English speaking tour guide
- Sustainable Development Fee USD 100 / person / day
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- All exceptional community and sustainable travel experiences
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NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping expenses
- Activities included in the fee list
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POLICY
Stay Period: December 1-22, 2024 and January 2-March 15, 2025
Booking period : December 1-22, 2024 and January 2-March 15, 2025
PROJECTED ITINERARY
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DAY 1: VIETNAM - BANGKOK
- Flights from Vietnam - Bangkok
- Stay at Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
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AMANKORA THIMPHU
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DAY 2 & 3: AMANKORA THIMPHU
- Upon arrival in Amankora Thimphu, you will have time to relax before exploring Bhutan’s only city – a capital city unlike any other. Visit the Simply Bhutan Museum, Textile Museum, Weaving Centre and Paper Mill to learn more about Bhutan’s diverse cultural heritage.
- After breakfast on Day 2, you’ll trek to Cheri Goemba, a stunning temple and monastery that served as the foundation for the Kingdom’s first monastic institution. After a picnic lunch, visit the Choki School of Art, an institution dedicated to traditional Bhutanese arts (open only on weekdays), and Pangri Zampa, a 16th-century temple complex that now serves as a training ground for astrology for monks. If you’d like, you can ask a monk to read your astrological fortune or book a private astrological reading at the lodge (fees apply).
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AMANKORA PUNAKHA
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DAY 4 & 5: AMANKORA PUNAKHA
- On the way to Punakha Valley, we will stop at Semtokha Dzong, the country’s first fortress, and at Dochula Pass with its remarkable 108 chortens. Once in Punakha, we will visit Chimi Lhakhang, known throughout Bhutan as the Temple of Child Prayer, where devotees come to pray for children. The neighboring village is a pleasant place to wander and admire local handicrafts and folk art.
- Day 4 begins with a hike to the Khamsum Chorten, a spectacular structure set amidst agricultural fields and terraced rice paddies, offering a great opportunity to experience local farming traditions. From the chorten’s roof, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the valley, before enjoying a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, visit Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s largest fortresses, said to have appeared in the architect’s dream in 1637. Explore its sacred halls, courtyards and arched wooden bridges, then stroll to another of the valley’s handiwork masterpieces – the world’s longest chain suspension bridge.
- On the way to Punakha Valley, we will stop at Semtokha Dzong, the country’s first fortress, and at Dochula Pass with its remarkable 108 chortens. Once in Punakha, we will visit Chimi Lhakhang, known throughout Bhutan as the Temple of Child Prayer, where devotees come to pray for children. The neighboring village is a pleasant place to wander and admire local handicrafts and folk art.
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AMANKORA PARO
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DAY 6: AMANKORA PARO
In the morning, visit one of Bhutan’s most impressive structures, Taktsang Goemba, commonly known as the Tiger’s Nest. The monastery is built into a sheer cliff at 2,950m, offering breathtaking views of the valley 900m below. Return to the lodge for a late lunch and a relaxing full body massage. Then, if you have time and energy, head to the old town of Paro to wander the shady streets lined with galleries, cafes and bookshops. In the evening, a traditional Bhutanese meal awaits you at the lodge, along with traditional gho and kira costumes if you want to dress up in style.
The next morning, you will bid farewell to Bhutan. Your driver will take you to Paro International Airport, which is approximately 30 minutes away from the resort. We recommend arriving at the airport at least two hours before departure.
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ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES
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DAY 7:
After breakfast, the car will take you to the airport for the flight back to Bangkok.
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
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DAY 8: BANGKOK - VIETNAM
Flight from Bangkok - Vietnam. End of journey.
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