The tariff is fixed by the Royal Government of Bhutan for packages to Bhutan and this must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan. Regional guests can pay in local currrrency or in rupees.
Daily Tariff
The minimum tariff for tourist visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:
Surcharges
Individual traveller and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows:
Single individual - USD $40 per night
Group of 2 persons - USD $30 per person per night
The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by TCB.
Tour package cost is inclusive of the following:
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis.
The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation updated from time to time shall be issued by TCB.
The 10% agency commission payable to agents abroad shall not be deductible from the surcharge.
The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by TCB.
Discounts
a) There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the ages of 6-12 years accompanied by elders/ guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates and 100% discount on Royalty.
- Full time STUDENTS below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates.
- A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 people. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
Cancellations
1. Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned itinerary. However, due to weather conditions and reasons beyond Rainbow Tours and Treks control, changes to the itinerary might occur, for which the company accepts no responsibility.
2. Cancellation Charges:
Tour programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to the cancellation charges as follows:
Within 01 month of tour start date - 50% of Tour Package
Within 15 days of tour start date - 100% of Tour Package (No refund)
3. Delay of Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines Flights:
Local operator shall not be liable to refund tour payment for flight delays up to 48 hours for any reason which is beyond their control. For delays more than 48 hours,clients may choose to either claim refund or extend tour.
4. Insurance
There is no personal insurance of any kind included in the tour price, so travel insurance should be obtained from your place of residence, before commencement of trip. Rainbow Tours and Treks will not hold liability for any illness, injury or death sustained during a tour/trek.
Tour Payment
The only mode of payment to Bhutan is by wire transfer. Prior to your trip to Bhutan, you will be asked to wire the full payment for your holiday through a designated bank by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. Tourist visa will not be issued until full payment is made prior to departure. This money will remain with the Tourism Council of Bhutan until your trip is complete. Only after you have completed your holiday will the money be transferred to the handling local tour operator.