We have developed a new adventure & community tourism product as a part of our holding enterprise, Bhutan Impact Travels. The event is an international enduro biking event, scheduled for the first Saturday of every December, with the inaugural year being 2020 at Limbukha, Punakha.
Bhutan Impact Travels designs and leads customized journeys that offer visitors deeper, more meaningful immersion experiences into the Kingdom of Bhutan’s rich culture, pristine environment and vibrant community.
100% of profits go directly to the Tarayana Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that seeks to build a happy and prosperous Bhutan by helping vulnerable and disadvantaged communities to help themselves. Our conservation-minded itineraries take great care to interact responsibly with the Kingdom; this means sensitivity to the pristine environment, the indigenous culture and the well being of local people.
Our itineraries emphasise community based tourism, natural beauty, indigenous traditions, and adventure sports.
All of Your Travel Package Includes
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All land costs once you touch down in Paro which include:
- English speaking and licensed tour guide and driver
- All land transport once in Bhutan (sharing basis on a Toyota coaster bus - 14 people)
- Visa fees, travel fees and permits to temples and monuments
- All government travel tariffs
- All government royalties (which go toward: education; healthcare; infrastructure)
- All hotel accommodation (On sharing basis)
- All meals from arrival in Paro until departure from Paro
- Race registration fee
- An opportunity to race in a sparsely visited, remote, and protected region of Bhutan, in the first Enduro series in the country
- Tours of: Dochula Memorial Site, Punakha Dzong, Temple of the Divine Madman, Painting School, National Chorten, Thimphu Dzong, Buddha Dordenma, as well as several other temples and monasteries in the Paro, Thimphu, Punakha areas (see your itinerary for details)
- Much more detailed information on traveling in Bhutan from an experienced expert
Travel Package Does NOT Include:
- International airfare to and from Paro, Bhutan (we can purchase with additional charges*)
- Bike rental
- Additional gratuity / tips for local staff
- Additional tips for local staff
- Personal drinks, snacks, laundry, alcohol and gifts
- Subsequent lodging beyond nights listed in itinerary
- Travel insurance (highly recommended) for this trip
- Charges incurred as a result of delays
Notice
DO NOT DELAY on booking your trip! In order to get a flight into Paro on the date you wish, it is highly advisable to book this trip several months in advance. If flights are delayed due to weather condition you are responsible for all food, accommodation and transportation costs prior to arriving in Paro.
Travel Itinerary
All visitors to Bhutan require a visa
Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6-month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC).
All tourists visiting Bhutan must obtain Bhutanese visa prior to your travel to Bhutan. Bhutan Impact Travels will process your Visa to Bhutan through an online system once your trip is confirmed by making full Payment besides other arrangements.
You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a US$40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account. Once received, the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
You are required to show your visa clearance letter where it will be stamped into your passport at any point of entry to Bhutan.
We also do make arrangements for Air tickets for the same trip on your request.
Online Regional Permit Facility
The system facilitates the online processing of permits for regional tourists through registered Bhutanese tour operators. The facility is offered as an optional channel to process permits for visitors from the region and is applicable for entry from Paro and Phuntsholing. Visitors who use this facility will be able to obtain their permit clearances and route permits ahead of their arrival in Bhutan similar to international tourists.
5 Nights / 6 Days Itinerary
$1019
- DECEMBER 1 : INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL & RACE BRIEFING
- DECEMBER 2: PRACTICE DAY 1
- DECEMBER 3: PRACTICE DAY 2 & OPENING CEREMONY
- DECEMBER 4: RACE DAY 1 SS1-SS3
- DECEMBER 5: RACE DAY 2 SS4-SS6
- DECEMBER 6: INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
- Note: Bhutan’s Daily Tourist Tariff (DTT) The Kingdom of Bhutan charges individuals a daily tourist tariff of which the following amount goes to sustainable of tourism (Royalty of US $65, per night). The Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation and infrastructure building.
6 Nights / 7 Days Itinerary
$1161
- NOVEMBER 30 : INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL
- DECEMBER 1 : RACE BRIEFING
- DECEMBER 2: PRACTICE DAY 1
- DECEMBER 3: PRACTICE DAY 2 & OPENING CEREMONY
- DECEMBER 4: RACE DAY 1 SS1-SS3
- DECEMBER 5: RACE DAY 2 SS4-SS6
- DECEMBER 6: INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
- Note: Bhutan’s Daily Tourist Tariff (DTT) The Kingdom of Bhutan charges individuals a daily tourist tariff of which the following amount goes to sustainable of tourism (Royalty of US $65, per night). The Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation and infrastructure building.