TARIFF
Tariff
International Tourist Tariff
International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is
valid for all-inclusive packages.
The tariffs for tourists visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as
follows:
High Season
January, February, March, April, May,June, September, October, November and
December
US$ 200 per person per night
Low Season
July, August
US$ 165 per person per night
The rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other special
interest tours.
Entitlement
These minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following services:
1. accomodation on twin sharing basis
2. all transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan
3. services of accompanied guide
4. all meals
5. 35% royalty & taxes to the government
6. riding ponies and pack animals on treks
7. fees to temples & monuments
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
On the day of departure, the local agent's obligation shall be limited to
breakfast only and any extra requirement shall be payable on actual basis.
The above rates apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of
accommodation provided/asked for. These accommodation establishments
shall be approved by Tourism Authority of Bhutan.
TARIFF FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUPS (FITs)
Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be
subject to surcharges, as follows:
Single Individual : US$ 40/ per night halt
Group of 02 : US$ 30/ per person per night halt
These FIT surcharge are net payable (non commissionable)
All tourists are required to pay US$ 10 per visit as Tourism development
contribution.
Discount on tourist tariff
a) DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies/missions accredited to Bhutan shall
be given a 25% discount on the daily rates.
b) There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years.
However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years accompanied by
elders/guardians shall be given a 40% discount on daily rates.
c) 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.
d) A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group
of 11 to 15 persons.A 100% discount shall be given to one member in a
group exceeding 16 persons.
e) A discount of 10% on the daily rates shall be provided for halts between
11 to 20 nights and 20% discount on halts beyond 21 nights.
Visitors availing discounts under section a. b. c. shall not be eligible for
discount under e.
CANCELLATION
Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject
cancellation charges as follows:-
a) Within 30 days of the start of the tour programme: Free
b) Within 21 days : 10% of the rate
c) Within 14 days : 15% 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
a) There shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of delay in arrival
of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks
except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport & guide.
b) There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure
of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks.
They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food
transport and any other services required.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS
The quoted package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing
basis and following supplements will be applicable in case of single room
accommodation :-
For, Festival season = US$ 25/ per single room per night
For, other season = US$ 15/ per single room per night
REMITTANCE OF TOUR PAYMENT
Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan
and VISA is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only.
Entire tour payment must be sent to Eagle Tours by Bank transfer, in
advance as time period specified: -
• For FITs : 30 days advance
• For GITs : 30 days advance
• For Festival Tours: 60days advance
Services are confirmed subject to advance payment only.
For high seasons (March,April,May, Sept, Oct, Nov) it is advisable to remitt
payment for Druk Air flights 3 months advance. This will help us in getting
you seats confirmed.