Private Tour
5 Days- Bhutan Cultural Tour
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120 hours
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1. We offer diverse option of tours and can customize tours to cater to our clients ‘special needs.
2. We guarantee superior customer service, high comfort level and the most updated information.
3. We focus on the quality with prompt response and take you to places where it's not mentioned in the guidebooks and let you interact with local people sharing authentic experiences.
4. We are staffed with friendly and experienced English speaking guides all certified by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
5. Maebar Travel is a licensed tour operator and a member of Association of Bhutan Tour Operators and Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Accommodation
Tea Coffee & snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Airfare
Travel insurance
Laundry, alcohol & beverages
Tips to the guide & driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Paro Airport
Paro Bhutan
What To Expect
Arrive Paro International Airport
Accommodations
3 star hotel minimum
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
• Walk on the ancient suspension bridge below Tamchog lhakhang.
Motithang Takin Preserve
See the endangered Takin,which is found in captivity. This hill is also called the “romantic point” as lovers often come here to enjoy the panoramic view of the Thimphu valley
Buddha Dordenma
Visit Buddha Gang, which offers a spectacular view of Thimphu city. This giant Buddha-statue overlooking Thimphu is one of the biggest in the world.
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
Circumambulate Memorial chorten (huge stupa). This is the favorite spot for the locals of all age to chant mantras, prostrate, pray and practice their devotion.
Thimphu’s Weekend Market
Visit the Farmer’s Weekend Market for organic fruits & nuts
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
Zorig Chusum “School for Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts” followed by a visit to Craft Bazaar for authentic local handicraft and souvenir.
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
The Tashichhoe Dzong, the main secretariat building, the office of the King and Throne room and also the house of the State Monastic Body.
Discovering Punakha & Wangdue (78km/ 2.5hr)
Accommodations
3 star hotel minimum
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dochula Pass
En route stop by Dochula pass (3150m) to enjoy spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan mountain range.
Druk Wangyel Monastery
Visit Drukwangyel (Royal temple) at Dochula known for Druk Wangyel festival performed by Royal Bhutan Army.
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
As you arrive Wangdue, hike along the Metshina village to Chimi lhakhang, a solitary “fertility temple” where a childless couple who comes to pray is usually blessed with a child.
Punakha Dzong
Visit the Punakha Dzong, "Palace of the Great Happiness". This beautiful fortress lies between two rivers, the Pochu and Mochu, male and female river.
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Walk on the 200m suspension bridge above Phochu river to Gidagom village .
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is a stunning Buddhist temple located in the Punakha Valley of Bhutan. It is one of the most unique and beautiful temples in the country, known for its intricate architecture, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere. History of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten was built in 1993 by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck. The temple was built to bring peace and prosperity to Bhutan and to protect the country from negative energies. It took four years to build the temple, with a team of 100 Bhutanese artisans working tirelessly to complete it.
Paro Sightseeing & Detour (135km/ 3-4hr)
Accommodations
3 star hotel minimum
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Paro
Ta Dzong is a historic watchtower located in the town of Paro, Bhutan. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the region and is a popular tourist attraction. The watchtower was built in the 17th century to defend Paro Rinpung Dzong, the nearby fortress and monastery. In the 1960s, the watchtower was converted into the National Museum of Bhutan, showcasing a collection of artifacts and exhibits that highlight the cultural and historical heritage of the country. The museum’s exhibits include traditional Bhutanese art, textiles, weapons, and household objects, as well as exhibits on the country’s flora and fauna.
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Rinpung Dzong is a historic fortress and Buddhist monastery located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is a popular tourist attraction and considered one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. The dzong was built in the 17th century to defend the Paro Valley against Tibetan invaders and has since served as the administrative and religious center of the Paro district. The dzong’s name means “Fortress of the Heap of Jewels” and it is famous for its stunning paintings, intricate woodwork, and traditional Bhutanese architecture. Visitors can explore the dzong’s courtyards, temples, and administrative offices, and gain insight into Bhutanese history and culture. The dzong is also the venue for the famous Paro Tsechu festival, a colorful and vibrant annual event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan.
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang, is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is considered one of the oldest and most sacred temples in the country, and is an important site for pilgrimage and religious practice. The temple was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo, who is believed to have built 108 temples throughout the region to subdue a giant demoness that was obstructing the spread of Buddhism. Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the two temples that he built in Bhutan, the other being Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang. Kyichu Lhakhang has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, with the most recent one being carried out in the 1970s by the third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The temple houses many sacred relics and artifacts, including an image of Jowo Sakyamuni, the Buddha, and a statue of Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Excursion to mystical Tiger's nest.(60km/ 1hr)
Accommodations
3 star hotel minimum
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Paro Taktsang
After a wholesome breakfast, spend the day hiking up the forested path to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s most famous and scenic icon. Tiger’s Nest clings to sheer cliffs of 900m above Paro valley. The climb is steep and takes about 4-5hrs round trip. (Ponies & horses optional) • Lunch at the hillside cafe with close Tiger’s Nest view. • In evening, authentic Bhutanese farewell dinner at a typical village home with local liquor called “Ara.” • Hot stone bath, optional. River rocks are heated and dunked into a large wooden tub with herbs. This type of bath is considered to have medicinal properties of healing. Overnight Paro (Alt; 2280m)
Depart from Paro International Airport
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Paro
Our representative will bid you farewell at the airport. TashiDelek!
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5 Days- Bhutan Cultural Tour
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5-day individual tour: Thimpu - Punakha - Paros
IsabellaG1988,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 5-day tour of Bhutan was perfect. The organization very simple also thanks to WhatsApp communications with Tsenrig, always very kind and helpful. The tour is customizable and the highlight, in my opinion, is that it is an individual tour and not a group tour. Arrived in Bhutan we were awaited by our private guide and driver, Pema and Nima, two very pleasant people with whom to spend whole days, of extreme kindness, very competent and well available to meet our requests. Nima, the driver, is very diligent, drives carefully and never once have we felt in danger traveling by car with him. Pema, the guide, is incredible. He has an immeasurable knowledge of every detail about his country; he has filled us with valuable information and enriched us culturally by making us taste the authenticity of Bhutan. He never rushed us, he always gave us time for visits and purchases. Even during the tiring trek to Tiger's Nest he never rushed us indeed, he told us to take our time, to take breaks, to walk slowly so as not to tire too much given the altitude. Our trip would not have been the same without these two important figures, so thank you very much Pema and Nima for making our stay in Bhutan unforgettable. The 3-star accommodation exceeded expectations: very spacious rooms, warm rooms and relaxing atmosphere. The food, all included in the package, was always great; Bhutanese cuisine was a nice find in terms of quality and flavors. Not to mention the quantities, for us always exaggerated since we usually eat little, but they really care about making you eat well and a lot. We also loved the bathroom with hot stones and the typical dinner at Isha's house, excellent cook. Bhutan is a country to discover, which leaves you breathless with its Himalayan landscapes, its particular architecture and its calm and kind people. Kadrin than Bhutan! You were incredible!
Maebar Travel fantastic 5 day cultural tour highly recommend
Erica P,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just finished a 5 day tour with Maebar Travel, which I booked online from the UK several months ago. We are missing Bhutan already, we had the most wonderful tour/experience! Bhutan really is unlike any other south Asian country we have visited, it's impossible to put into words. We are very happy to recommend the use of Maebar Travel (you are unable to travel independently to Bhutan, a tour /guide is currently required). Tsenrig organised our visas and communicated really well with our itinerary, adjusting as our flight changed. Be mindful that you are unable to book via credit card, Bhutan does not use credit cards but there are ATMs in the main towns and some European cards are accepted. A huge positive review of our fantastic driver Nema and our amazing guide Tenzin, whose knowledge including historical storytelling was outstanding alongside with his passion and love of his country and Royal family. We had many laughs together and will already remember our time in Bhutan with much joy. Thank you. Delighted to highly recommend using Maebar travel.
Bhutan tour
375neerk,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Maebar Travel on a 7 day tour. They took care of everything we needed. We highly recommend this company. The owner was very accommodating and made sure everything worked out. Our Guide Tenzin and driver Nima were wonderful and very attentive. They made sure we had a great visit.
Five days of Brilliant Bhutan
ChrisH414,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tsenrig organised my brilliant tour through Thimpu, Paro and Punakha. The accommodation options were just terrific and there was a perfect amount of sightseeing and relaxing. The tour took in all the big sights including the fortresses, temples, monestaries, museums and some trekking. The food was great including a lovely farmhouse visit with home cooked Bhutanese food and even a hot stone bath. A special mention of my guide Tenzin and driver/guide Nima who made the whole experience unforgettable. So much knowledge and so polite and helpful, I couldn't have asked for more.
Great tour, huge thanks to the amazing Maeber travel team
stephentP2126GV,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all, I cannot say enough good things about Maebar travel. The team were amazing beginning from the level of communication and preparedness before our trip started, through to the moment they dropped us off the airport, wishing us safe travel. Getting into Bhutan requires a Visa, which is significantly easier to let a tour guide/travel agency perform for you. Tsenrig was in regular touch, collecting the right information to ensure the process was smooth and that we had it in plenty of time for our flight - very efficient. We were greeted at the airport by our smiling guide and driver, and over the next 4 (and a tiny bit) days, they couldn't do enough for us. They were very knowledgeable and were constantly sharing cultural and historical information, and anything they couldn't answer was answered within hours after they researched it. The driving was slower in Bhutan than I was used to but our driver was extremely safe and made every drive as comfortable as possible. This included those nice little touches you appreciate such as making sure we had fresh water in the door pockets each day. As to the tour itself, it was an amazing experience. It was a close to a 180 shift from the hustle and bustle of Nepal as we could get, and you can't help but 'get' the cultural vibe from the moment you arrive at the airport. I'd read (and watched) about the landing in Paro, with the fact that there are only 50 pilots in the world approved to do it, but as an avid aviation enthusiast can confidently say there was nothing about the descent in Paro that worried me. It was comfortable and safe, and a wonderful experience in its own right. Each day was a combination of travel, fortress, and temple with very comfortable accommodation each night. All but the last night had A/C and we didn't really need it in Paro anyway because it was a little cooler. Food was enjoyable and our guide regularly gave us the option between some Bhutanese local food or something else of our choosing, and we mostly stuck with the Bhutanese food because, well, we're on a tour, and frankly much of it was delicious. On our last full day we did the hike to the famous Tiger's Nest. In my view the effort of the hike makes the reward all the sweeter but be clear, this is a day of some effort. We ascended something around 2,000ft (>600m), taking around 90 minutes to do it. There is a mix of trail and stairs and there is no reason to go as fast as we did if you'd rather take your time. There's a nice rest stop half way too. I have already shown a bunch of pic's to friends and am offering to connect them to Maebar travel if they are interested - and leave my review with the same recommendation to you. I'm very happy with my choice of this team - they made the trip itself all the more special. Well done guys!
Amazing Experience in Bhutan
Explore23830442501,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maebar did a fantastic job arranging our 15-day adventure in Bhutan. We were looking for a cultural-focused tour that really gave us insight into both historical and modern Bhutanese life and gave us an appreciation of and understanding for this amazing kingdom. Our guide Tenzin and our driver Pema delivered just that. We visited Thimphu, Paro, Ura, Bumthang, Punakha and Phobjikha Valley, with a mix of both hotels and homestays across both. They were both fun, insightful, knowledgable and great partners to have in this two week journey. Lodging and pace of trip was well thought out and comfortable. Highlights were certainly the annual festival at Ura and learning famous Bhutanese pop songs on the road. I'd highly recommend Maebar to anyone considering a trip to Bhutan!
Magnificent Bhutan!
Roving542487,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tsenrig from Maebar Travel was fantastic to work with. He answered all my questions with detail and patience. Bhutan truly is a magnificent hidden gem!
Great people to have a tour with
Shueyb G,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful overall experience with Maebar travel. Before the tour started, Palden Tsenrig patiently explained everything and helped with securing the flight tickets. When we arrived in the country, our guide, Kezang Nima, and driver, Sonam Letho, were very friendly and accommodating and took great care of us. We really enjoyed the beautiful country of Bhutan, its mountains, monasteries, fortresses and food and would definitely recommend this agency.
5 day tour
Amandeepsangha265,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had such a good time in Bhutan. It's a beautiful country with very lovely people. Maebar Travel were fantastic. The guide Mr Karchung and our driver were very kind, attentive, and knowledgeable and would go out of their way to make it a wonderful trip for our honeymoon. The company is much more competitively priced than other companies on the market, and we liked that the money was going back into the community. Thank you, Mr Karchung and to our driver for making this a once in a lifetime experience for us.
Excellent, tailored tour
116piiam,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved my tour from beginning to end: Tsering went out of his way to make sure he knew what I wanted and tailored my itinerary accordingly. As a result, I did a bit of everything: hiked up to and stayed at a monastery, visited the Punakha fort, the national museum and a brewery. And of course the fab Tiger’s Nest. Highly recommended!
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