Trip Highlights
- Hiking up to the famed Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
- Rafting Bhutan’s beautiful rivers
- Visiting the famous Punakha Dzong
- Standing beneath the largest sitting Buddha statue in the world
Land of the Thunder Dragon
Bhutan
Rafting, Kayaking, and Cultural Tours
9 Day Rafting and Cultural Tours in Bhutan
- Length: 9 days
- Activities: Class II/III Rafting, Hiking, and Cultural Tours
- Minimum Age: 12
- Meeting Place: Paro, Bhutan
- Lodging: Hotels
- Trip Cost: $5295
- Additional Costs: $995 for round trip flights from Bangkok and $495 single supplement
Life-Changing Experience in Bhutan!
★★★★★
“ Bhutan is everything I didn’t know I needed. The mountains, rivers, temples, and fortresses were absolutely breathtaking, but what truly made this trip unforgettable was our cultural guide, Loday. Without him, it would have been just a sightseeing tour; instead, he turned it into a transformative experience. His deep knowledge and passion for Bhutanese culture brought every moment to life. The other local guides welcomed us with open arms, making us feel like family. Saying goodbye to them was like leaving loved ones behind. I’m forever changed by this journey and am already trying to figure out how to return! Thank you, NWRC, for the BEST 9 days of my life! Highly recommend this to anyone looking for more than just a vacation—it’s a soul-stirring adventure.”
- Jenny Tomlinson
Travel with Northwest Rafting Company to the country revered by many as the last Shangri-La. Bhutan is a tiny Buddhist kingdom nestled between India and China. Bhutan travel with Northwest Rafting Company features an active itinerary that will have you rafting or kayaking its rivers and visiting some of the most important Buddhist cultural sites in the world.
Rafting and Kayaking
Access to Bhutan is strictly limited by the government and many tours would have you riding by bus from site to site. Our tour is different. You’ll experience the monasteries and shrines of the peace-loving monks that call Bhutan home, as well as the pristine natural environment of the Himalayas. A typical day will have you rafting a short stretch of river in the morning and visiting a cultural site in the afternoon.
Cultural Tours
Other highlights include visits to the capital city’s handicraft school, seeing one of the largest seated Buddhas in the world, and hiking to the stunning cliffside monastery, Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest).
Our trip to Bhutan offers a unique opportunity to experience the culture, history, and natural beauty of Bhutan. We hope you’ll join us for our next adventure in the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.”
Trip Details
The trip cost includes all lodging, rafting gear, group meals, and entrance fees. You will need to purchase airfare to Bangkok and hotels while in Bangkok. We will book your flights from Bangkok to Paro, Bhutan.
Our tours are offered under special permission of their government with non-refundable deposits due well in advance. Refunds, will therefore, not be offered, and we highly recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.