Bhutan FAQs

Answers to the questions travellers ask us most about visas, fees, prices and planning a trip to Bhutan.

Updated 27 September 2026Last verified 27 September 2026

These are the questions travellers ask us most often. If yours is not here, ask a Bhutan travel expert and we will reply personally.

Payments and booking

What does the price include?

The regular price includes hotel accommodation, all meals, transportation within Bhutan, a licensed Bhutanese tour guide, the Bhutan visa fee and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).

It does not include entrance fees for monuments and sacred sites, international or domestic airfare, international travel insurance, or personal and entertainment expenses.

Is there a discount for groups?

Yes. Groups of more than 8 travellers receive 10% off the regular price.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Any itinerary can be adjusted: add or remove days, change the pace, or combine it with a festival or a trek. Use Customize This Trip to tell us what you would like, and we will send you a revised plan and price.

Sustainable Development Fee

Is the Sustainable Development Fee included?

Yes. The Sustainable Development Fee charged by the Royal Government of Bhutan is included in our regular price.

Visa

Is the Bhutan visa fee included?

Yes. The Bhutan visa fee is included in our regular price.