Is tour operator and guide still required to visit Bhutan?

Toni Romao 6 years ago

Having read about Bhutan in some recent articles, I am very much interested in visiting this beautiful country. Been reading up about traveling to bhutan and have become quite confused. If I visit, am I still required to come through a tour agency and pay $250 per day? Or has some rules changed recently? Although its been stated that everything from hotel, food, transport is included in that fee, is there a government agency that monitors that travel agencies are actually providing them to the guests? Do I need to be extra careful while choosing a travel agent?
Planning to visit this May with my wife and 5 year old son, so would be nice if someone in this forum could clear up my doubts and share some tips, preferably from someone who has visited Bhutan recently.
Thanks.

Scott Briton 6 years ago

I visited the country last year around March and paid more than $250 per day, it was more like 280. I believe its because i travelled alone and theres some extra fees for that. Although a bit on the expensive side it was more than worth it. The daily fee included everything from room, food, car driver and even a tour guide dedicated to me. More than the tour fee, the airfare with Drukair from Bangkok to Paro was quite expensive (about 800usd return fare) for what is only a 3 hours flight.

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