Duration : 13 Days (8 days cycling)
Start & Finish : Kathmandu
Skill Level :
Support : Support vehicle, guide, bike trailer & bike mechanic
Group Size : min 3 / max 10
Best Time : March to April and Oct to Nov
The best way to explore the magnificent peaks and mystical valleys of Bhutan is by mountain bikes. This way of traveling allows you to become more familiar with the variety in landscapes of this, until recent, undiscovered Kingdom. The relatively small distance covered in a day, allows you to store all the images and impressions, which will make this trip a memory for a life time.
We start this tour flying from Kathmandu to Paro (Bhutan). Arriving at Paro airport, you will experience the flavor of Bhutan, the transparent purity of air and the absence of noise. This Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom and country of 'The Thunder Dragon' has a million things to see and explore. We have found and developed "the best off road biking tour" there is to discover all the ins and outs of central and western Bhutan.
The best time to bike in Bhutan is between March - April and Oct - Nov.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu day trip
Day 03: Fly to Paro
Day 04: Bike to Wangdue
Day 05: Wangdue to Punakha
Day 06: Punakha to Phobjikha
Day 07: Phobjikha – Phobjikha
Day 08: Phobjikha to Bumthang
Day 09: Bumthang – Bumthang
Day 10: Bumthang to near Wangdue
Day 11: Wangdue to Paro
Day 12: Paro to Kathmandu.
Day 13: Transfer out of Kathmandu to airport.
| TOUR COST | |
| 2 Pax | R21800 per person. |
| 3+ Pax | R18700 per person. |
NOTE: We reserve the right to change these prices should the Rand exchange rate change.
*Please note :
This price EXCLUDES the cost of airfare between Johannesburg and Kathmandu.
The approximate cost is between R8500 and R13500 return depending on the season, availability and airline.
This price may change depending on exchange rates, fuel increases and airport taxes.
THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES
- Expert Guide/mechanic,
- Driver & support vehicles
- All meals in Bhutan
- Lodgings throughout the whole tour - (twin shared basis)
- Airport transfers
- English & Bhutanese speaking Guides
- Bike tools for general servicing (not spare parts for personal bikes)
- Bikes transferred as required within Bhutan
- All permits & visa approvals. (not visa cost $20)
- Accommodations in Kathmandu – (Budget level attach bath) According to iti.
- Full board camping facilities where camping is undertaken
- Bedding (sleeping sheet maybe be added at clients cost, NO sleeping bags provided). Hotels fully cater to bedding
- Sightseeing on route
- Entry fees
THE ABOVE COST EXCLUDES
- Bikes / helmets / water bottles
- Drinks
- Medical treatments
- Emergency & Evacuation Costs
- Foot wear for biking, rafting, trekking
- Biking apparelle (gloves etc)
- Travel Insurance
- Nepal/ Bhutan visa’s
- Excess luggage
- Airport departures taxes from Nepal
- All costs associated with cancellations, changes & delays unavoidable by company.
- Personal correspondence
- Changes to existing ticketing (flights) and itinerary.
- Tourism development fund US $ 10 per person.
- Flight cost two way Kathmandu to Paro and back US $ 440 per person.