Travel Packages
5 Night Package
  • $1,000 per person ($200 per day) for group of 3 persons or more.
  • $1,150 per person ($230 per day) for group of 2 persons.
  • $1,200 per single person ($240 per day).
  • Extra $35 USD per day as single supplement room to be added to above rates.
  • One time visa fee of $40 USD per person excluded in the above rates.
7 Night Package
  • $1,400 per person ($200 per day) for group of 3 persons or more.
  • $1,610 per person ($230 per day) for group of 2 persons.
  • $1,680 per single person ($240 per day).
  • Extra $35 USD per day as single supplement room to be added to above rates.
  • One time visa fee of $40 USD per person excluded in the above rates.
10 Night Package
  • $2,000 per person ($200 per day) for group of 3 persons or more.
  • $2,300 per person ($230 per day) for group of 2 persons.
  • $2,400 per single person. ($240 per day).
  • Extra $35 USD per day as single supplement room to be added to above rates.
  • One time visa fee of $40 USD per person excluded in the above rates.
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2014 TOUR PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR AGENTS: DOWNLOAD 5-DAY ITINERARY
DOWNLOAD 10-DAY ITINERARY
1. The TOURIST TARIFF in Bhutan is fixed by the Royal Government of Bhutan for an all-inclusive guided tour package
by a local tour operator. The minimum daily tariff is US $250 per person / night, inclusive of daily government royalty / tax of US
$65 per person / night, which goes to fund the country’s development programs. For the months of January, February, June, July,
August, and December, the minimum daily tariff is US $200 per person/night.

For groups of more than one person, 10% agent’s commission is provided on the daily tariff.

For groups of less than three persons, the following FIT surcharges over and above the daily tariff are applicable:
  • One person: US $ 40 per night
  • Two persons: US $ 30 per person / per night
2. The TOUR PACKAGE includes airport transfers, accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard local hotels, all meals with
mineral water, land transport in Bhutan, sightseeing, English speaking local tour guide, and supply of pack animals during trek,
museum entrance fees, and daily government tax / royalty.

The tour package excludes airfare plus taxes, visa fee, single and / or deluxe room supplement, accommodation and meals in
high-end hotels, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, and other personal expenses.

3. For a TREK to operate, there should be a minimum of four persons in a group trekking for a minimum of four days. If the group
consists of less than four persons or if the trek duration is less than four days, there will be an additional surcharge of US $120
per day for the trek portion only.

4. The following categories of visitors shall be eligible for DISCOUNTS on the daily tariff. However, FIT surcharge will not be exempted.
  • Full time STUDENTS under 25 years of age and holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall be provided a 25% discount on the daily tariff.
  • CHILDREN between 5 to 12 years of age accompanied by their parent / guardian shall be provided a 50% discount on the daily tariff.
  • Available child / student discounts shall be provided on the DrukAir fare, exclusive of applicable taxes/surcharges.
  • A discount of 100% on the daily tariff shall be provided to one member in a GROUP OF MORE THAN 15 PERSONS. A similar discount shall be provided on the DrukAir fare, exclusive of applicable taxes/surcharges.
  • A discount of 50% on the daily tariff shall be given to one member in a GROUP OF MORE THAN 10 PERSONS. A similar discount shall be provided on the DrukAir fare, exclusive of applicable taxes/surcharges.

    To encourage longer stays, there will be a DURATION DISCOUNT for persons paying the full daily tourist tariff as follows:
  • US $ 32.50 per person per night between the 9th to 14th night.
  • US $ 65 per person per night from the 15th night onwards.
5. Tours should be BOOKED at least three months in advance to ensure hotels and flights. During peak festival periods (March, April, September, October, November), a few days flexibility for incoming and outgoing flights to / from Bhutan should be provisioned.

6. Tours shall be confirmed and executed by Glimpses of Bhutan provided that enough lead time is given to allow for confirmation of flights, hotels, and other arrangements. For tours booked on short notice, every effort shall be made to confirm arrangements, but Glimpses of Bhutan will not be held liable if it is unable to do so.

7. Every effort shall be made to adhere to the planned itinerary, although changes to the ITINERARY could occur due to inclement weather, flight delays, road conditions, and other reasons beyond the control of Glimpses of Bhutan. In such situations, Glimpses of Bhutan will do its utmost to ensure that guests are inconvenienced as little as possible.

There shall be no government royalty / tax charged for the number of days of delay in arrival / departure of guests caused by the above. However, expenses incurred for accommodation, meals, transport, guide, and any other services in the event of delayed arrival / departure are payable by the guests.

8. Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to CANCELLATION CHARGES* as follows:
  • More than 45 days before arrival in Bhutan: No charge
  • Within 45 – 30 days of arrival in Bhutan: 25% of total tour cost
  • Less than 30 days of arrival in Bhutan: 50% of total tour cost
  • Less than 15 days of arrival in Bhutan: 100% of total tour cost
* Please note that DrukAir and high-end hotels in Bhutan have their own cancellation policies. Any charges levied by these service providers in the event of cancellation will be payable by the guests.

9. There is no INSURANCE of any kind included in the tour package price. Guests should obtain travel and any other insurance from their place of residence before leaving for Bhutan. While Glimpses of Bhutan will make every effort to ensure the safety, comfort, and care of its guests in Bhutan, it will not be liable for any loss, illness, injury or death sustained during a tour / trek. In the event of any accident / mishap requiring repatriation / emergency evacuation of the guests, Glimpses of Bhutan will render the necessary assistance. In such situations, the guests shall be responsible for the payment of associated charges.

10. To confirm visas and DrukAir tickets, all TOUR PAYMENTS must be made in advance as follows:
  • At time of tour booking: 50% of tour payment.
  • Forty five days before arrival in Bhutan: Balance 50% of tour payment.
Applicable bank charges for each payment transfer shall be payable by the guest. Bank account details of Glimpses of Bhutan:
  • Bank address (Correspondent Bank) :
    Bank of America N.A
    100 West 33rd Street
    New York, NY 10001, USA
    ABA # : 026009593
    Swift Code: BOFAUS3N
  • Beneficiary Bank :
    Bhutan National Bank
    P.O. Box 439
    GPO Building
    Chang Lam Thimphu, Bhutan
    Swift code: BNBTBTBT
  • Beneficiary Bank Account No.: 6550691700 (USD.A/C)
  • Ultimate Beneficiary Account No.: Account No. 0000051958020 of Glimpses of Bhutan Tours maintained with BNB, Thimphu, Bhutan.

 

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