Bhutan Tour Cost

Daily Tourist Tariff

The minimum tariff for tourists visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:
High Season tariff : US$ 250 per person per night halt( March, April, May, September, October & November )
Low Season tariff : US$ 200 per person per night( December, January, February, June, July, August & December )
The minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following services:
1. 35 % Royalty
2. Charges for accommodation
3. services of accompanied guide
4. all meals
5. Transport within Bhutan
6. riding ponies and pack animals on treks
Tariffs for Individuals And Small Groups ( FITs )

Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharges over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows
Single Individual : US$ 40/ per night haltGroup of 02 : US$ 30/ per person per night halt
These FIT surcharge are net payable (non commissionable).
Agency Commission
As per international norm, 10% of the gross tour payment shall be payable to the principal agents abroad as commission and shall be deducted by these agents at source.
Royalty and other levies

- Royalty of US$ 65/- per tourist per night halt shall be payable during the high season months..
- A sum of US$ 10 per tourist visit shall be payable towards the Tourism Development Fund.
- 2 % holding tax payable to TAB.

Discount on tourist tariff

The following discounts shall be allowed :
1. Diplomats from foreign embassies/missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the
daily rates.
2. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given a 40% discount on daily rates.
3. Full time Students below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates.
4. A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons. A 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
5. A discount of 10% on the daily rates shall be provided for halts between 11 to 20 nights and 20% discount on halts beyond 21 nights.

Cancellation
Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject cancellation charges as follows: -
a. Within 30 days of the start of the tour programme : Free
b. Within 21 days '' : 10% of the rate
c. Within 14 days '' : 15% of the rate
d. Within 7 days '' : 30% of the rate
e. Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice : 50% of the rate
f. After arrival in Bhutan : 100%
Delayed Arrival / Departure
a.There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport & guide.
b. There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks. They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food, transport and any other services required.

Remittance Of Tour Payment

Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only