Private Bhutan tours, planned by a guide with 10+ years here
Culture, treks and festivals with our own licensed guides and drivers. One all-inclusive price, no agent in between.
- Free plan and price within 24 hours
Experienced guides, now our own company
I’ve guided visitors across Bhutan for more than ten years, as a licensed trekking, cultural and birding guide.
Bhutanova is the company I always wanted to guide for: our own guides, drivers and vehicles, and every trip planned by the people who lead it.
Like Bhutan, we are rooted in Gross National Happiness, and you, our guest, come first.
Tshering DorjiChief executive officer, Bhutan Tour Itinerary
Why travel with us
Planned by your guide
The person planning your days has walked these roads, passes and trails for years, not read about them in a brochure.
A small team you know by name
Operations answers your first message, and the same few people look after you until your last day.
Fair, all-inclusive prices
No overseas agent in between, so more of what you pay goes into your trip.
Every trip matters
A young company lives on word of mouth, so each trip gets our full attention.
Popular tours
Every trip is private, with your own guide and driver. The price includes the SDF, visa, hotels, meals and transport.
Paro Tshechu Festival Tour
Druk Path Trek
Family Bhutan Adventure
Bhutan Luxury Escape
Bumthang Heartland Journey
Bhutan tours by theme
Festivals, high-pass treks, family holidays or a slow luxury stay. Start with the kind of trip you have in mind.
Cultural tours
Dzongs, temples and farmhouse lunches between Paro and Punakha, with a Bhutanese guide who explains the stories behind them.
Festival tours
Plan your trip around a tshechu: masked cham dances, a giant thongdrel unrolled at dawn and courtyards full of local families.
Trekking tours
Guided treks over high passes and past glacial lakes, from the six-day Druk Path to the Jomolhari route under 7,000 m peaks.
Luxury tours
Five-star lodges in Paro, Punakha and Thimphu, a private guide and driver, and days paced around you rather than a timetable.
Family tours
Short drives, easy hikes, archery lessons and farmhouse stays, planned so children and grandparents enjoy Bhutan equally.
Off the beaten path
Bumthang, Trongsa and the quieter east: long drives over high passes to valleys where few visitors ever make it.
What travellers say
“Our guide Karma knew every story behind every dzong. The Tiger's Nest hike was paced perfectly, we never felt rushed, and dinner at a farmhouse in Paro was a highlight of the whole trip. We would book again tomorrow.”
Anna KellerZurich, Switzerland · Glimpse of Bhutan“Booking was simple from the first message. Permits, hotels and transfers were all handled for us.”
Rahul MenonBengaluru, India · Bhutan Cultural Extravaganza“We went for the Paro Tshechu and had front-row spots for the masked dances. Thoughtful, calm and very well organised.”
Mei TanakaOsaka, Japan · Paro Tshechu Festival Tour“The Druk Path trek was the best week of my year. Great camp crew, great food, and clear views of Jomolhari on day four. Every campsite was set up before we arrived, with hot tea waiting.”
James CarterMelbourne, Australia · Druk Path Trek“Travelling with two kids we needed flexibility, and Bhutanova delivered: archery lessons, a hot stone bath and short, easy drives.”
Sofia RuizMadrid, Spain · Family Bhutan Adventure“Clear pricing with the SDF explained upfront. No surprises, just a team that genuinely cared.”
Daniel OseiAccra, Ghana · Glimpse of Bhutan
From our blog
Destinations · 20 Aug 2026
Quiet valleys most visitors miss
Off-the-beaten-path valleys and villages that offer unique cultural experiences and stunning natural beauty.
Festivals · 28 Jul 2026
A first-timer's guide to tshechu festivals
From the lively Paro Tshechu to the sacred Punakha Drubchen — the history behind Bhutan's festival calendar.
Food · 30 Jun 2026
What to eat in Bhutan
From ema datshi, chillies stewed in local cheese, to momos, red rice and salty butter tea: what to try in Bhutan.
Frequently asked questions
Ask us on WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)What makes you different from other operators?
We are a new, Bhutanese-owned company in Babesa, Thimphu, started by a licensed trekking, cultural and birding guide with more than ten years of guiding. The founder plans every itinerary, and a small team you will know by name looks after you from your first message to your last day. Our guides, drivers and vehicles are our own, and when a trip needs more we hire only experienced people. We go by Gross National Happiness, as Bhutan does: the guest first, and fair pay for the people who look after you.
What kinds of trips do you run?
Cultural tours, festival trips, treks, luxury journeys and family holidays — all private, and all adjustable. Solo, couple or group, we plan around you.
How do I book?
Pick a tour, or ask for one of your own, and send us an enquiry or a WhatsApp message. Within 24 hours we send a free day-by-day plan and price; asking costs nothing. When you're happy with the plan, a deposit confirms it, and we apply for your visa, pay the SDF, book your flights and hotels, and send you a full travel pack.
Can you arrange hotels and transport?
Yes. Every tour includes tourism-certified hotels, a private vehicle with driver and a licensed guide. We also book your Drukair or Bhutan Airlines flights into Paro and arrange your visa and SDF.
Is Bhutan safe for travellers?
Bhutan is one of the safest countries in Asia, with very low crime. The main things to plan for are altitude on mountain passes and winding roads — your guide will pace the trip accordingly.
What should I pack?
Layers, a rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and modest clothing (long sleeves and long trousers or skirt) for visiting dzongs and temples.
Plan your trip
Four steps from your first message to landing in Paro.
Tell us your dates
Message us on WhatsApp, by email or with the enquiry form. Dates, group size and what you want to see is enough.
Get your plan and price
Within 24 hours: a day-by-day itinerary and one all-inclusive price per person. Change anything until it fits.
Confirm with a deposit
We book your guide, driver, hotels and permits, pay the SDF and arrange your Bhutan visa.
Land in Paro
Your guide and driver meet you at the airport. Everything else is taken care of.
Licences, memberships and the airlines we book
