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Bhutan Flora Tour

Thimphu, Bhutan

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

This tour is guided by a master botanist. The tour is kept broadly and depending on the season there could be changes to this itinerary.

An astonishing array of plants grow in Bhutan: over 5,400 species, including 500 species of medicinal plants, some hardy species thriving even at 3,700m above. It has also 82 unique orchids and 48 unique rhododendrons species.

The tropical vegetation below 800m has forests of oak, birch, maple, magnolia and laurel. Above 2,400m altitude home to spruce, yew, and weeping cypress. Higher still grows the east Himalayan fir. At about 5,500m are low shrubs, rhododendrons, Himalayan grasses and flowering herbs.

What to remember

Important info

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Wheelchair accessible. Infant meals not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. May be operated by a multi-lingual guide. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Accommodation as per itinerary. Fuel surcharge. Bottled water. Afternoon tea. Driver/guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Private tour. Round-trip private transfer. Transport by private vehicle. Snacks. 2x Dinner. 2x Lunch. Accommodation included: 2 nights. 1x Breakfast. Entry/Admission - Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)