The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) is an independent authority and highest decision-making body on all matters relating to tourism and its management in Bhutan. It regulates all tourism related activities in Bhutan. All the Bhutanese travel agencies & Bhutanese tour operators are registered with them, and they also fix the daily Bhutan tour prices and Bhutan Tourist Taxes or Bhutan Government Royalty.
Daily Tour Rate during the High Season-March, April, May, September, October and November:
- For a group of 3 persons or above, the minimum tour price US$ 280 per day per person
- For a group of 2 persons, the minimum tour cost is US$ 310 per day per person (daily tariff US $ 280+surcharge US $ 30)
- For a lone traveler, the tour rate is US $ 320 per day per person (daily tariff US $ 280 +surcharge US $ 40)
Daily Tour Prices during the Low season- January, February, June, July, August and December:
- For a group of 3 persons or above, the tour cost is US$230 per day per person.
- For a group of 2 persons, the tour price is US$260 day per person which is inclusive of surcharge of US$ 30 per day per person.
- For a single traveler, the tour rate is US$270 per day per person which is inclusive of surcharge of US$40 per day per person.
The above tour cost is inclusive of the following:
- Bhutan Government Royalty of US$65 per night per person
- Twin sharing hotel Rooms at 3 star hotels
- All Meals at 3 star hotels
- English speaking tour guides
- Refreshments (tea,coffee and snacks)
- All transfers and sightseeing/treks/tours within Bhutan
- Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
- Trekking equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- All entrance fees to museums and monuments
- All internal taxes and charges
- Mineral drinking water
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, Bhutan Travel Path’s obligation shall be limited to breakfast only.
The following is not included in the daily tourist tariff:
- Visa fee US $40 each (must be paid in advance with tour cost).
- Airfares (optional)
- Travel insurance (recommended but not available in Bhutan)
- Single Room supplements US$ 40 per room per night (optional)
- Other personal expenses, calls overseas, laundary, etc.