- Licensed Bhutanese tour operator
- Thimphu, Bhutan
Luxury Bhutan tours 2027
Luxury Bhutan tours with private guiding
Amankora, COMO Uma and Six Senses lodges, a private guide and driver throughout, and helicopter flights over the Himalaya if you want them.
- Lodge circuits in five valleys
- Helicopter transfers
- One point of contact
Luxury, the Bhutan way
Quiet lodges and time to look around
Luxury in Bhutan is less about marble and more about space. Bhutan had 209,376 visitors in 2025, which is fewer than many single attractions elsewhere see in a month. The best lodges sit apart from towns, in pine forest above Paro, among Punakha’s rice terraces or at the edge of the Phobjikha valley.
We match lodges to your route, arrange private visits such as a blessing with a lama or a meal at a farmhouse, and keep the pace easy. If you would rather not spend five hours on mountain roads, we can book Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services between valleys.
- Experienced senior guides
- Help with dinners, spa time and private visits
- Flexible days that move with the weather
Where you can stay
Luxury hotels and lodges in Bhutan
These are the properties our luxury guests ask for most. Availability is tight in April and October, so we hold rooms as soon as you confirm dates.
| Brand | Locations | What it is like |
|---|---|---|
| Amankora | Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang | Five lodges with a calm, minimal style. Guests often stay at several on one journey. |
| Six Senses Bhutan | Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang | Five lodges with a strong wellness focus and wide valley views. |
| COMO Uma | Paro and Punakha | Uma Paro sits in forest above the valley. Uma Punakha is a small lodge above the river. |
| &Beyond Punakha River Lodge | Punakha | Tented suites beside the Mo Chhu river. |
| Le Méridien and Taj Tashi | Paro and Thimphu | Full-service city hotels, good for the first and last nights. |
Lodge rates change by season and are quoted per night on top of the SDF. We confirm current rates with each property.
Itineraries for 2027
Our luxury Bhutan itineraries
5 Day Amankora Journey
Paro and Thimphu lodges with the Tiger’s Nest hike. Short and unhurried.
7 Day Amankora Journey
Thimphu, two days in Punakha and two in Paro, staying at Amankora throughout.
7 Days Luxury Retreat
A slower trip with wellness time in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.
Six-Night Himalayan Explorer
Punakha valley days and the Paro valley, ending at Tiger’s Nest.
Bhutan Helicopter Adventure
Fly to the highland village of Laya, then by helicopter from Punakha back to Paro.
8 Day Uma Paro Through the Lens
A photography-led stay at COMO Uma Paro with a day at Chele La pass.
Private experiences
Things we can add to a luxury trip
Helicopter flights
Scenic flights from Paro towards Jomolhari, or transfers to Punakha, Bumthang and Laya. See our helicopter page for flight times.
Hot stone bath
A traditional dotsho bath, with river stones heated in a fire and dropped into wooden tubs with medicinal herbs.
Blessing with a lama
A private prayer ceremony or butter lamp offering at a temple, arranged through our guides.
Farmhouse dinner
Dinner with a family in their traditional house, with ema datshi, red rice and home-made ara.
Archery session
Try Bhutan's national sport with a local coach, then watch a weekend match.
Craft visits
Meet weavers, thangka painters and woodcarvers in their workshops.
Bhutan travel rules for 2027
What you pay the government, and what we arrange
These rules apply to every tour in Bhutan, whoever you book with. We checked them against Department of Tourism notices in October 2026.
SDF: USD 100 a night
The Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027. Children aged 6 to 11 pay USD 50 and under-6s pay nothing. The government has not yet said what the rate will be after that date.
Visa: USD 40, once
Most nationalities need an e-visa before they fly. It costs USD 40 per person and is usually issued within 5 working days. Indian visitors need only an entry permit. Bangladeshi and Maldivian visitors follow separate regional rules.
Indian visitors
Indian nationals pay an SDF of INR 1,200 per night and enter with a passport or voter ID. No visa is needed.
Licensed guide required
A Department of Tourism notice issued on 8 April 2026 confirms that guests must travel with a licensed guide beyond the first checkpoint, including on the drive from Paro airport. Treks need a licensed trekking guide.
Insurance is optional
Travel insurance has not been compulsory since 23 April 2024. We still recommend a policy that covers medical evacuation, especially for treks.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from Bhutan.
Rates can change. We confirm the current SDF and visa fee in writing before you pay anything.
What guests say after travelling with us
“We did 7 nights 8 days tour with Deya Bhutan and had a wonderful experience. Om Naath was in regular touch with us before during and after the trip. He was always available on WhatsApp.”
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7 nights, 8 days
“I visited Bhutan this October with my parents who are elderly and I was concerned about their well-being, but Mr. Omnath from Deya Tours and Travels made sure that they were well taken care of.”
Yadenla
Family trip with elderly parents
“Mr. Omanth did a fantastic job overall. He took care of all the cancellations of hotels due to government holidays, and booking it again on our previously planned dates, that too without charge.”
Munendra
Trip via Phuentsholing
Luxury Bhutan tour questions
Luxury lodges in Bhutan are priced per night on top of the SDF. At the top lodges, room rates in peak season often run above USD 1,000 per room per night before the SDF. Tell us your budget and we will show you the options inside it.
Yes. Many guests mix, for example Uma Paro at the start and Six Senses or Amankora in Punakha and Gangtey. We plan the route so the transfers are short.
If you have limited time or prefer not to spend long days on mountain roads, yes. Paro to Punakha is about 50 minutes by helicopter against four to five hours by road. Flights depend on weather, so we always keep a road plan ready.
Most luxury lodges in Bhutan quote full board or include meals in the room rate. We list exactly what each lodge includes in your quote.
Free trip planning
Plan your luxury trip to Bhutan
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- Free personalised consultation
- No booking fees, ever
- A reply within 24 hours
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