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HIMALAYA: UNTOLD STORIES OF BHUTAN

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TRAVEL DATE: OCT 03 - OCT 13
OCT 03 & OCT 04TG 625 03OCT MNL-BKK 19:45-22:00
KB 153 04OCT BKK-PBH 05:00-07:15
OCT 11KB 152 11OCT PBH-BKK 16:20-20:30
OCT 13TG 624 13OCT BKK-MNL 14:30-18:45
FLIGHT DETAILS VIA THAI AIRWAYS & DRUKAIR
THIMPHUNorkhil Hotel (4*) or similar
PHOBJIKHAHotel Phobjikha (3*) or similar
PUNAKHARKPO (4*) or similar
PAROKacchi Grand (4*) or similar
BANGKOKTBA
HOTELS

INCLUSIONS:

  • Roundtrip International Airfare
  • 4 International Flights
  • TG: 7 KG Hand Carry w/ 20 KG Check-in Baggage
  • KB: 7 KG Hand Carry w/ 25 KG Check-in Baggage
  • 7 Nights in Bhutan & Free 2 Nights in Bangkok
  • Fully Loaded Tours
  • Full Board Meals
  • Private Coach
  • English-Speaking Tour Manager
  • Filipino Tour Escort
  • E-Visa (Bhutan)
  • Mandatory Sustainable Development Fee in Bhutan (7 Nights) – USD 100/per night = USD 700

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Airline Taxes – Approx. USD 188
  • Travel Insurance – PHP 1,888
    (Up to 75 y/o only. If pax is 76 y/o and above, for quotation for Premium Insurance.)
  • Tipping – USD 10/pax/day
PACKAGE PRICEUSD 4,588 for 25+ pax
USD 4,688 for 20+ pax
USD 4,788 for 15+ pax
USD 4,888 for 10+ pax
GUARANTEE DEPOSITUSD 1,000
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTAdditional USD 888
TA COMMUSD 350/pax

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: MANILA – BHUTAN (MEALS ON BOARD)

  • Departure from Manila.

DAY 02: THIMPHU (B/L/D)

  • Arrival in Bhutan. Upon Landing at Paro International Airport, meet with our representative who will lead the journey throughout your stay in Bhutan. Transfer to Thimphu, the Capital city of Bhutan. Check- in to the hotel.
  • Explore Thimphu Valley, home to the seat of Bhutan’s Royal Government and Central Monastic Body. Join yourself with elderly people circumambulating the National Memorial Chorten, one of the most visible religious structures in Thimphu. Visit Tashi Chhoe Dzong, known as the “Fortress of the Glorious Religion,” the fortress houses the throne room and office of his majesty the King of Bhutan. Enjoy free leisure in Thimphu City.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.

DAY 03: THIMPHU (B/L/D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Visit more exciting sites in Thimphu today. Cherish the fascinating panoramic view of Thimphu City from Buddha Dordenma, one of the biggest sitting statues of Buddha in the world.
  • Take a chance to witness the Ancient Methods of Making Bhutanese Traditional Paper at Jungshi Paper Factory. Take a walk by the busiest Centenary Farmer Market, where fresh Bhutanese produce is available. Lunch at a local restaurant. Admire the unique patterns and exhibits of Bhutanese Local Textiles at the Royal Textile Academy. Enjoy free leisure in Thimphu City.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.

DAY 04: THIMPHU – PHOBJIKHA (B/L/D)

  • Early breakfast at the hotel and drive towards majestic Phobjikha Valley.
  • Stop at Dochula Pass to capture a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Descending from Dochula Pass, enjoy a hike to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to the “Divine Madman,” adorned with phallic symbols. Lunch at the local restaurant. Drive and wonder through Phobjikha Valley, the winter home of the endangered Black-necked crane, it is one of the most prestigious and breath-taking places in Bhutan. Transfer to hotel for check-in.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Phobjikha Valley.

DAY 05: PHOBJIKHA (B/L/D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the historic Gangtey Goemba at the head of the valley, an important monastery of Nyingmapa School of Buddhism where the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition and religious traditions still taught there.
  • Meander along the Gangtey Nature Trail, crossing streams, rhododendron gardens, and villages. Lunch at a local restaurant. Observe the interesting facts about Black Necked Crane in the form of videos, brochures, and diagrammatic presentations at the Black Necked Crane Information Centre. Enjoy free leisure around the valley.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Phobjikha Valley.

DAY 06: PHOBJIKHA – PUNAKHA (B/L/D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Punakha Valley. Journey to Punakha Valley, into some of Bhutan’s most spectacular scenery, from high mountain passes to tiered fields and along the river banks of Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Enter the courtyard of Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang – “Palace of Great Happiness,” the beautiful fortress is the winter residence of Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body. Walk along the longest Suspension Bridge and cross the Pho Chu River.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Punakha.

DAY 07: PUNAKHA – PARO (B/L/D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Hike towards Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, sitting majestically on the ridge above Punakha Valley. Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to beautiful Paro Valley, one of the picturesque regions and the widest valley in the Kingdom, covered with fertile rice fields and a beautiful crystal line river meandering down the valley. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Enjoy free leisure in Paro Town.
  • Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Paro.

DAY 08: PARO (B/L/D)

  • Early breakfast at the hotel and drive to the Tiger’s Nest Base. Hike to the most pilgrimage site in Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery, or Tiger’s Nest, is the most stunning and popular landmark in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Lunch at Taktsang Cafeteria. Enjoy free leisure at Paro Town for some final shopping.
  • Dinner at a local farm house. Overnight at Paro.

DAY 09: PARO – BANGKOK (B/-/-)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will transfer you to the Paro International Airport and fly towards Bangkok.
  • Arrival in Bangkok. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Make the most of your leisure moments while immersing yourself in the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Bangkok, a city that offers an array of exciting and culturally rich experiences for you to savor during your free time.

DAY 10: BANGKOK (B/-/-)

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Make the most of your leisure hours while exploring the vibrant and dynamic city of Bangkok. Delight in the myriad of activities and experiences this bustling metropolis has to offer.

DAY 11: BANGKOK – MANILA (B/-/-)

  • After breakfast, enjoy your free time in Bangkok until your departure to Manila.
  • Arrival in Manila

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • GUARANTEE DEPOSIT: USD 1,000 per person is required to secure the reservation. The guarantee deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and must be settled within FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS of receiving the Confirmation Invoice. Otherwise, the slot may be released.
  • BOOKING HOLDING PERIOD: The booking holding period is limited to five (5) business days only. Failure to provide the Guarantee Deposit within this period may result in the release of the booking.
  • FULL PAYMENT: Full payment must be settled FIFTY (50) DAYS before the Departure Date; otherwise, the slot may be released, and the deposit forfeited. If booked less than a month before departure, full payment must be made THREE (3) DAYS after receiving the Confirmation Invoice.
  • VISA DENIAL POLICY: In the unfortunate event of a visa application being DENIED, the guarantee deposit will be FORFEITED. However, a name change for a passenger with a valid visa is permissible if the ticket has not yet been issued, provided they join the same departure date.
  • TICKET ISSUANCE: Ticket issuance is finalized approximately one week before the departure date. Please note that this timeline is subject to adjustments influenced by the heightened demand experienced during peak seasons, as well as the operational capacity of our airline partners.
  • DATE TRANSFER POLICY: Upon payment of the Guarantee Deposit, the Agent acknowledges that the selected travel date is definitive. Any sudden request for a change in the travel date after payment is considered final and cannot be accommodated.
  • IMMIGRATION PROCESS: For passengers unable to pass the immigration process at any international airport, the entire tour package cost is non- refundable. Note that this process is subject to the discretion of the immigration officer, and outcomes may vary based on individual circumstances.
  • FLIGHT SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS: In the event of sudden adjustments to the flight schedule made by the airline, clients are expected to follow the new set schedule. Rebooking can only be processed in the event of natural calamities, force majeure (war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, epidemics, and pandemics), or mandated government cancellations. A refund is not an option.

Cancellation Policy:

  • The package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refunds will be provided for any unused tours, transportation, hotels, and flights. Once the guarantee deposit has been made, cancellation is not permitted. In the event of cancellation, both the guarantee deposit and full payment will be forfeited, along with corresponding charges.
    • Cancellations made 45 days or less prior to departure will result in the forfeiture of both the guarantee deposit and full payment.

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