How to book a tour

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Booking Process

Following your initial enquiry, whether for a scheduled group departure or a private itinerary, we will prepare and send you a proposed itinerary and quotation.

The prices shown for our scheduled group departures are fully inclusive and include return flights between Kathmandu and Bhutan, all accommodation, meals, permits, visas, support vehicles, guides, and motorcycle hire (unless otherwise stated).

We can also arrange flights from Delhi or Bangkok instead of Kathmandu, subject to availability and any difference in airfare at the time of booking. Any additional flight costs will be advised before your booking is confirmed.

To make a provisional flight reservation and confirm availability, we will require a copy of your passport. We will also check the availability of flights, accommodation, guides, and motorcycles where applicable.

Once we have confirmed availability and you are happy to proceed, we will invite you to pay your deposit. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will secure your flights, visa, permits, accommodation, and other travel arrangements, and your booking will be confirmed.

Booking form
Number 2

Complete the Booking Form

Once you have reviewed your itinerary and are ready to proceed, please complete our booking form and return it to us. This provides us with the information we need to process your reservation and make the necessary travel arrangements.

Once we receive your booking form, we’ll review your application and may get in touch with a few quick questions to ensure the trip is the right fit and meets your expectations.

Your booking is confirmed once it has been accepted by our team and your deposit has been received.

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Pay Your Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of USD $1,000 per person is required to secure your booking. Once received, we will confirm and reserve your Bhutan flights, visa, permits, accommodation, guides, and other travel arrangements in advance of your arrival.

Your booking is confirmed once your deposit has been received and all reservations have been secured.

Number 4

Final Payment

The balance of your trip cost is due 45 days prior to departure.

Once the balance has been received, we will arrange the issuance of your flight tickets, visa, and travel documentation. These are normally issued and sent to you approximately 30 days before departure, although this may vary slightly depending on airline and visa processing times.

Flights

Flights to and from Bhutan are not included in the trip price. We can arrange return flights to Paro from any of the three main gateways:

Kathmandu – approximately US$500 return
Delhi – approximately US$800 return
Bangkok – approximately US$900 return

If you are thinking about joining the trip, we can normally hold a flight reservation for around a week, giving you time to finalise your international travel plans before committing.

Once we receive your deposit, we will confirm the current fare with you and issue your tickets.

Flights to and from Bhutan are limited and can fill up well in advance, particularly at busy times of year, so we recommend reserving them as early as possible.

Booking & Payment Information

Bhutan Dragon Riders works with fully licensed partners in Bhutan to ensure that every aspect of your journey is professionally managed.

Motorcycle operations are managed by Himalayan Moto Tours, a fully licensed motorcycle rental and tour company based in Paro, under the direction of Kesang Dorji. Kesang has over 20 years of experience delivering cultural, trekking and specialist adventure travel throughout the Kingdom of Bhutan.

The team is fully licensed to arrange visas, government permits, flights, accommodation and ground services within Bhutan, as well as providing the motorcycles, professional guides, mechanics, support vehicles and technical support throughout your journey.

Payment is made by bank transfer in US Dollars (USD) directly to Yangphel Tours and Treks. Full banking details will be provided upon bookin

Himalayan Moto Tours
Director, Bhutan Operations:
Kesang Dorji
Tenyang Enterprise Building
Jangsa Jachukha, Dopshar-ri
Paro, Zip 12001
Kingdom of Bhutan

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