Rinpung Dzong Paro
A 15th-century fortress-monastery above the town and river.
5 days · 4 nights · Private tour
Paro & Thimphu Bhutan Tour Package
A private, all-inclusive week split between Paro's valley and the capital Thimphu: dzongs, the weekend market, the giant Buddha Dordenma and the climb to the Tiger's Nest, at an easy pace and on your own dates.
What's in this package
Private, all-inclusive, on your dates
- Private tour
- Just your partyYour own private trip — no group to join.
- Your own dates
- You choose whenPick the dates that suit you — we plan around them.
- Guide & driver
- Looked after throughoutLicensed English-speaking guide, private driver and vehicle.
- All-inclusive
- Full boardHotels, all meals, entry fees, SDF and the Bhutan visa included.
Day by day
Your itinerary
The essential first circuit — Paro's valley and monastery paired with two nights in the capital, moving between the two at an easy pace with your guide and private driver throughout.
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Day 1 · Arrival in Paro
Arrival & the Paro valley
Fly into Paro International Airport — one of the world's most scenic approaches, banking between forested ridgelines into a valley at around 2,200 metres. Your guide and private driver meet you and transfer you to your hotel. After time to settle in and adjust to the altitude, set out on a gentle orientation walk along the Paro river, past the white walls of Rinpung Dzong, with a first stop for butter tea.
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Day 2 · Paro valley
Dzongs, museum & ancient temples
A full day exploring the valley. Begin at the National Museum in the round Ta Dzong watchtower for an introduction to Bhutanese art, textiles and Buddhist history, then walk down to the 15th-century Rinpung Dzong, a working fortress-monastery of whitewashed walls and gilded roofs. In the afternoon, visit Kyichu Lhakhang — one of Bhutan's oldest and most revered temples, said to date from the 7th century.
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Day 3 · Thimphu
Over to the capital
A scenic hour-and-a-half drive brings you to Thimphu, the world's only capital without traffic lights. Stand beneath the giant Buddha Dordenma looking out over the city, browse the weekend market for handicrafts and produce, and visit the imposing Tashichho Dzong, seat of the government and the central monastic body. There is time for Thimphu's craft workshops, the memorial chorten and a relaxed evening in town.
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Day 4 · Return to Paro
The climb to the Tiger's Nest
Drive back to Paro for the trip's highlight: the hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest, clinging to a cliff around 900 metres above the valley floor. The trail climbs steadily through blue-pine forest hung with prayer flags to a viewpoint teahouse, then on to the monastery itself — most walkers take four to five hours round trip at an unhurried pace, with ponies available for the first stretch. Celebrate the descent with a well-earned lunch.
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Day 5 · Departure
Departure
A relaxed morning before your private driver transfers you to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Timings can be shifted to suit an earlier or later departure.
On this trip
Main attractions you'll visit
The landmarks your guide takes you to across Paro and the capital, Thimphu.
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn / Wikimedia · CC BY 2.5
Kyichu Lhakhang Paro
One of Bhutan's oldest and holiest temples, from the 7th century.
Buddha Dordenma Thimphu
A 51-metre gilded Buddha looking out over the capital.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tashichho Dzong Thimphu
The grand fortress that houses Bhutan's government and clergy.
Tiger's Nest Paro Taktsang
The cliffside monastery 900 m above the valley — the trip's finale.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide, private driver and vehicle throughout
- Hotel nights in Paro and Thimphu with all meals (full board)
- All monument, museum, dzong and temple entry fees
- Bhutan visa fee
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Not included
- Bangkok–Paro flights (arranged separately)
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and anything not listed above
The day plan above is a guide. Get in touch with the OMG Experience Team and we'll confirm the exact itinerary, hotels, dates and full quotation for your booking.
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