Bhutan Tariff

This page has all the information to help you estimate your travel cost to Bhutan. We would like to inform our valued customers that the Royal Government of Bhutan has revised the minimum daily tariff from US$220 per person to US$250 with effect from January 2009. However, in the event of the recent economic recession, the increase in tariff is postponed till further notice.

Any tour operator offering tour packages with less than the government prescribed minimum daily tariff is a definitive act of undercutting and is prosecutable under the law of the country. The government sets the minimum daily tariff so that the tourism industry can sustain for years to come and at the same time the policy is targeted to balance between the economic gain and protection of unique culture and tradition of Bhutan.

2009 Tariff for Retty Tours & Treks

For individual traveler: US$ 270 per person per day.
For two person traveling together US$ 250 per person per day.
For three person traveling together US$ 220 per person per day.
For a group of four or more traveling together US$ 200 per person per day.

The tariff is same for both cultural tour and trekking. However we require a minimum of three people to arrange a trekking program. This is because the daily tariff cannot meet the trekking expenses when the group is less than three people. For trekking, we require a minimum of seven horses, two cooks, and a guide even for individual travelers. All supplies for the trek needs to carried on horseback as there are no shops, restaurants or hotels on trekking routes.

Single Room Supplements: The quoted tariff is valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis and US$ 20 will be applicable incase single room accommodation is requested.

Remittance of tour payment: Tour payment must be settled at least a few months prior to the date of your arrival for the high season. The main reason being the fact that your ticket must be issued at least three months prior to your arrival date. Since Bhutan has only one airline operating to many destinations in a given week, plus the fact that there are thousands of tourists visiting Bhutan at the same time, it virtually becomes impossible to issue tickets at a later date. Your visa is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only. Money transfer charges must be borne by the remitter. We need to receive the exact sum quoted for the trip.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST

Government’s Royalty of US$ 65 per person per day
Accommodation on twin sharing basis
All transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan
Services of an accompanied English speaking guide
All meals (Breakfast/lunch/diner) in the restaurant of your choice except in four luxury hotels listed below
Airport pick up & drop
All entrance fees to national museum, folk heritage etc & special permits to visit monasteries and fortress
Special permits and route permits for in country travel
Tents, pack ponies, all supplies required for trek

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST

Airfare (please check our airfare page)
Onetime payment visa fee of US$ 20 per person
One time Tourism Development Fee of US$ 10 per person
Health and travel insurance
Alcohol, beverages, laundry and any communication cost is not included. Further luxury hotels like Aman, Uma, Taj Tashi and Zhiwaling are not included in the above price. Any guest wishing to stay in above luxury hotels will have to bear the room expenses separately. For details you can contact us.
Gratuity for Guide and Driver

Our cancellation policy

Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

a. Within 30 days : No cancellation fee

b. Within 21 days: 20% of the rate

c. Within 14 days: 25% of the rate

d. Within 7 days : 30% of the rate

e. Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice: 50 % of the rate

f. After arrival in Bhutan 100%

Delayed Arrival/Departure: There shall be no charge for the number of days delayed in departure of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks. You will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food, transport and any others services that you might require.

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