Druk Peaceful Holidays

14 Days Rafting & Adventure Tour of Bhutan

A high-altitude expedition through nomadic villages, deep valleys, and remote Himalayan passes.

Tour Highlights

  • White-water rafting in Punakha
  • Mountain biking in Bumthang
  • Nature hiking in Phobjikha
  • Authentic Haa Valley homestay
  • Scenic Himalayan landscapes
  • Rich cultural & spiritual experiences

14 Days Rafting & Adventure Tour of Bhutan Detailed Tour Itinery


Arrive at Paro International Airport

Meet & greet by Bhutanese guide

Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs)

Visit:

Memorial Chorten

Buddha Dordenma

Evening free to explore Thimphu town

Overnight: Thimphu

Visit:

Tashichho Dzong

Folk Heritage Museum

National Institute for Zorig Chusum

Short hike to Wangditse Lhakhang (great valley views)

Overnight: Thimphu

Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m)

Visit:

Punakha Dzong

Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple hike)

Evening riverside walk

Overnight: Punakha

White-water rafting on Mo Chhu or Pho Chhu River

Duration: 2–3 hours

Grade II–III rapids (safe & scenic)

Afternoon hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Overnight: Punakha

Drive to Phobjikha (Gangtey Valley)

Visit:

Gangtey Monastery

Evening village walk

Overnight: Phobjikha

Gangtey Nature Trail Hike (easy, scenic)

Explore wetlands & black-necked crane habitat

Cultural interaction with locals

Overnight: Phobjikha

Drive through central Bhutan

Visit:

Trongsa Dzong

Continue to Bumthang Valley

Overnight: Bumthang

Mountain biking in Bumthang

Route: Chamkhar – Tang Valley / Ura Valley

Visit:

Jakar Dzong

Jambay Lhakhang

Overnight: Bumthang

Visit:

Kurjey Lhakhang

Tamshing Lhakhang

Optional hike to Tang Valley

Overnight: Bumthang

Long scenic drive to western Bhutan

Cross high mountain passes

Reach beautiful Haa Valley

Overnight: Haa Homestay

Village walk & farm activities

Visit:

Lhakhang Karpo & Nagpo

Traditional Bhutanese meals

Cultural exchange with host family

Overnight: Haa Homestay

Drive back to Paro

Visit:

Kyichu Lhakhang

Paro Dzong

Evening free

Overnight: Paro

Hike to Taktsang Monastery

5–6 hours round trip


Afternoon leisure or traditional hot stone bath

Farewell dinner

Overnight: Paro

Tansfer to Paro Airport

Depart with wonderful adventure memories