Experiences in Bhutan

Ways to know Bhutan beyond the sights: a farmhouse hot stone bath, an archery match, a night with a village family, a plate of ema datshi. Choose what interests you and we will build it into your journey.

9 experiences

Hot Stone Bath

Bhutan's traditional farmhouse bath: river stones heated in a fire and lowered into a wooden tub of water and wild herbs.

Archery

Bhutan's national sport: long-distance matches with bamboo and modern bows, full of songs, dances and good-natured teasing.

Homestays

A night with a Bhutanese family in a village farmhouse, sharing their meals, their fire and their daily routine.

Bhutanese Food

Chillies as a vegetable, cheese in almost everything, red rice and butter tea: a guide to what you will eat in Bhutan and what to try.

Masked dancers in yellow skirts leaping during a cham dance before a festival crowd

Buddhist Heritage

Monasteries, temples and fortress-monasteries shaped by more than twelve centuries of Buddhism, and still at the heart of daily life.

Three folk dancers in traditional dress performing in front of a festival crowd

Bhutanese Culture

National dress, traditional arts, archery, festivals and a strong sense of identity: how Bhutan keeps its culture alive.

Wildlife

Takin, black-necked cranes, red pandas and more than 700 bird species, in a country where forests still cover most of the land.

Rafting

Gentle rafting on the rivers of the Punakha valley, with views of Punakha Dzong from the water.

Local Experiences

Small, everyday moments that make a journey: a farmhouse visit, a village market, a cooking lesson or a walk with local people.