10-Nights Bhutan Trek & Cultural Discovery — CALL

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1376581

The enchanting Kingdom of Bhutan is an earthly nirvana filled with natural beauty and Buddhist tradition. This MT Sobek-exclusive itinerary highlights the best of Bhutan through three days of ridgeline trekking and camping, with the remaining time for easier touring and scenic day hikes. Visit Bhutan's most famous monasteries, learn about Bhutanese folk art, discover the Paro Valley, explore the remote and magical Haa Valley, and lose yourself amid some of the world's most exciting peaks. This epic trek and cultural journey will stay with you for a lifetime!

Highlights:

  • Explore the gems of Bhutan on this exclusive adventure designed for the short-on-time traveler
  • Immerse yourself in Bhutan's rich Buddhist traditions, visiting the famous Taktsang and Lhakhang Karpo monasteries
  • Discover the less visited Haa Valley while trekking and camping amidst great Himalayan views

Important Trip Details:
You will be hiking one to five hours on many days, up and down mountain trails that are sometimes steep, and mostly at elevations above 7,000 feet. You will ascend to over 10,000 feet on several hikes.

Minimum Age: 15

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Exclusive Amenity: $50 Donation Per Booking Will Be Made on Behalf of Your Clients to One of MT Sobek’s Partnered Foundations

Valid on new bookings deposited now – December 31, 2025 for travel anytime. 

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Itinerary

MT Sobek: Bhutan Trek & Cultural Discovery

Day 1 Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok! Transfer to the hotel via a free 24-hour shuttle bus. Note that most airlines arrive late at night into Bangkok, and your flight from Bangkok to Paro departs very early the next morning.
Accommodation: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel


Day 2 Enter the Kingdom of Bhutan
4-hour flight transfer & 45-minute private van transfer
Board an early-morning flight to Paro, Bhutan. Vie for a seat on the left side of the plane: Weather permitting, you'll have spectacular views of the eastern Himalaya, including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga — five of the highest peaks in the world! — Additionally, spot beautiful Bhutanese peaks such as Chomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsering Kang. After clearing customs, drive into Paro for lunch, then on to Thimphu (7,725'), the capital of Bhutan, set in the Wang Chu Valley. The remainder of the day is free to rest and relax.
Accommodation: Druk Hotel
(L, D)

Day 3 Hike to Cheri Monastery
2-hour private van transfer
3-4 hours/4 miles hiking
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu and then to the trailhead where you set out on your first hike: a steep, hour-long climb to Cheri Goemba, constructed in the 17th century. The monastery houses the relic stupas (ashes of the father of Shabdrung, the founder of Bhutan) and is also considered one of the earliest monasteries of Bhutan. Have lunch, then drive back to Thimphu and up to Wangdi Tse for a peaceful one hour loop hike where you can enjoy wonderful views of Thimphu, but see few others on the trail. Return to Thimphu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Druk Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 4 Explore Thimphu & Paro
45-minute private van transfer
Begin the day at the School of Arts and Crafts (or "painting school"), where Bhutanese children follow a six-year program in traditional arts, such as drawing, painting, woodcarving, and sculpture. Also visit the Textile Museum, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, and Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon, drive back to Paro and visit the National Museum, housed in an old watchtower above the Paro Dzong. The museum's collections include spectacular thangkas (religious scroll paintings), bronze statues, and Bhutan's beautiful stamps. Time permitting, also visit the Paro Dzong itself, built in 1644.
Accommodation: Zhiwaling Heritage Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 5 Hike to Taktsang Monastery
5 hours/2.6 miles hiking with 1,707’ elevation gain/loss
Today it's a steep hike to a traditional teahouse for a great view of Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 2,700 feet above the Paro Valley floor. Taktsang, meaning "tiger's nest," is Bhutan's most spiritual place and a major pilgrimage spot. Partly destroyed by fire in 1998, Taktsang has been completely rebuilt. After a tea break, you can sit outside and admire the monastery and its beautiful surroundings or, if you feel energetic, continue another hour to a closer viewpoint. Enjoy free afternoon time to explore Paro on your own.
Accommodation: Zhiwaling Heritage Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 6 Go Deep in the Unspoiled Haa Valley
3-hour private van transfer
Take a morning drive to the wooded Haa Valley, lying along the western border of Bhutan. Haa was closed to visitors until 2001, so to behold it is still a rare gift. Tonight's lodge is in a beautiful setting at the edge of a blue pine forest overlooking Haa La, and you may even be able to visit a local family today. Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Lhakhang Karpo (Temple of the White Dove), a famous monastery believed to have been built in the 8th century by a Tibetan king.
Accommodation: Lechuna Heritage Lodge
(B, L, D)

Day 7 Trek to Camp Below Saga La
4.5–5 hours/4–5 miles hiking with 1,500’ elevation gain
Lace up your boots! Begin your trek on a gradual uphill through a blue pine forest and farmland. The terrain steepens as you climb, and you'll walk along streams past rhododendron, juniper, spruce, and birch trees. Lunch in a grassy meadow at about 11,200 feet, then continue to camp at 11,800 feet, about 45 minutes below Saga La (pass). Weather permitting, take an afternoon hike up to Saga La for views of sacred Chomolhari (24,035'), several other peaks, and panoramic views of the Haa Valley.
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp—Haa Valley
(B, L, D)

Day 8 Over Saga La to Ningula
7–8 hours/7–8 miles hiking with 1,500’ elevation gain
In the morning, hike up to Saga La and follow the ridge up and down to 13,200 feet, from where you may be able to catch a glimpse of Taktsang Monastery. Continue steeply up through dwarf rhododendron to 13,700 feet and down through narrow grazing paths. Camp is set up for you at Ningula, in a rhododendron forest from where you have a beautiful view of the peaks of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake (21,857').
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp—Haa Valley
(B, L, D)

Day 9 Surround Yourself with Himalayan Peaks
1-hour private van transfer
7–8 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,200’ elevation gain
This morning climb steeply back up to the ridge and cross Kale La (12,900'), with views of Paro and the Haa Valley. Weather permitting, you'll also have a terrific view of the Paro Dzong and surrounding peaks including Kanchenjunga (28,208'), the third-highest peak in the world! Ascend up to Kung Karpo (13,500') for more stellar views, then descend and traverse toward Chele La (13,080'). All day, enjoy clear views of the mountains, and the Paro and Haa Valleys (again, weather permitting). Once at Chele La, meet your bus and drive to Paro where you'll be treated to a festive farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Zhiwaling Heritage Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 10 Return to Bangkok
4-hour flight transfer
Bid a fond farewell to the "happiest country in the world" as you transfer to the Paro airport for departure to Bangkok. Flight time will depend on the size of your group and availability and is TBD. Upon arrival, take the shuttle to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to shop, sight-see, and enjoy lunch and dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
(B)

Day 11 Depart from Bangkok
Take the hotel shuttle to the international terminal and depart on your homeward-bound flight.
Accommodation: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
(B)

Featured Destinations
Bangkok
Thimphu
Paro
Haa Valley

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
04/02/2025 - 04/12/2025
from $999,999,999 per person
04/13/2025 - 04/23/2025
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05/01/2025 - 05/11/2025
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10/04/2025 - 10/14/2025
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10/16/2025 - 10/26/2025
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11/02/2025 - 11/12/2025
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