- Licensed Bhutanese tour operator
- Thimphu, Bhutan
Blog · Updated October 2026
Bhutan luxury travel: what does a premium tour include?
Lodges, guides, private experiences, helicopters and wellness: what you actually get on a luxury trip, and what it costs.
- Amankora, COMO, Six Senses
- Senior guides
- Helicopter options
Luxury, Bhutan style
Quiet, personal and very well looked after
Luxury in Bhutan is less about marble and more about space, silence and attention. The top lodges are small, set in forests or above rice fields, with spas, wood-fired baths and views across the valleys. Amankora and Six Senses each run lodges in several valleys, so you can travel across the country with the same level of comfort. COMO has lodges in Paro and Punakha.
A premium tour adds the people and moments around the hotels: a senior guide, private access arranged with care, meals in unusual places and time to do very little.
- Small lodges in remarkable settings
- Senior guides and drivers
- Experiences arranged privately
What is included
What a premium tour typically includes
Luxury lodges
Amankora, COMO Uma, Six Senses or boutique lodges, often for every night.
Senior guide
One of the most experienced guides, chosen for your interests.
Premium vehicle
A comfortable SUV or van with an experienced driver.
Helicopter options
Scenic flights or transfers from Paro, from about USD 2,500 for a 30-minute scenic flight.
Wellness
Spa treatments, hot stone baths, yoga and meditation.
Private dining
A farmhouse dinner, a riverside picnic or a private meal with a view.
Blessings
A private blessing or butter lamp ceremony with a monk.
Seamless logistics
Flexible timings and someone handling every detail.
SDF and visa
Included and shown separately, as on every tour.
Costs
What luxury costs in Bhutan
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Luxury lodges | Often above USD 1,000 per room per night |
| 7-day luxury tour | Often USD 7,000 and above per person |
| SDF | USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027 |
| Helicopter scenic flight | From about USD 2,500 for 30 minutes, per aircraft |
Rates vary by lodge and season. We quote exact prices for your dates.
Planning
Getting the most from a luxury trip
Mix lodges and experiences
Some guests stay with one brand throughout; others mix Amankora in one valley with COMO or Six Senses in another. Each lodge has its own character.
Book early
Luxury lodges have few rooms and fill early in April, October and festival weeks. Six months ahead is sensible.
Slow down
The best luxury trips in Bhutan are unhurried: fewer valleys, longer stays and time to enjoy the lodges.
Sample route
A 7-night luxury journey
Two nights in Paro to settle in and see the valley, two nights in Punakha among the rice fields, one night in Gangtey above the crane valley, then two final nights in Paro for Tiger’s Nest and a slow last day. Add a helicopter flight over the Himalaya, a private blessing, and a farmhouse dinner with a hot stone bath. Every transfer, permit and booking is handled for you.
Luxury travel: questions
Amankora, COMO Uma and Six Senses are the best-known luxury lodges.
Often USD 7,000 and above per person for 7 days, depending on lodges and extras.
Yes. Scenic flights and transfers can be arranged from Paro.
It should be. Ours show it as a separate line.
Around six months ahead for peak months.
Design a luxury journey
Tell us your dates and lodges you have in mind. We will design an unhurried trip with every detail handled.
