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Tariff

In Bhutan, the tourist tariff is set by  government which is valid for all inclusive package.

* The government fixed package tariff for tourists visiting in a group of 03 persons or more are as follows  :-

High Season Tariff (Jan, Feb,Mar, April, May,June,Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) = US $ 200/ per person per night

Low Season Tariff ( July, Aug) = US $ 165/ per person per night

This tariff is same for Cultural Tours, Treks or any other Special Interest Tours.

These minimum daily rates are inclusive of following services :

i)  accommodation on twin sharing basis

ii) all transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan

iii) services of accompanied English speaking guide

iv)  all meals

v)  government’s royalty which is US $ 65/ per person per night in High Season and US $ 63/ per person per night in Low Season

vi)  riding ponies and pack animals on treks

vii) entrance fees to the monuments

Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons are subject to following surcharges, over and above daily package tariff :

Surcharge incase only single person travelling = US $ 40/ per night

Surcharge incase 02 persons travelling together = US $ 30/ per person per night

Incase the number of persons travelling together is 03 or more then there is no surcharge.

Agency Commission

As per international norms, 10% of the gross tour payment shall be payable to the principal agents abroad as commission and shall be deducted by these agents at source. Further, this commission shall be calculated from the net amount after deducting the discounts wherever applicable. Also there is no commission on FIT Surcharges, applicable incase of 01 and 02 pax.

Tourism Development Fund

A sum of US $ 10/ per tourist per visit shall be payable towards Tourism Development Fund.

Discount on Tourist Tariff

A discount of 50% on daily rates is available for one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons and 100% discount to one person for every 15 full paying persons.

DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies / missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the daily rates.

Full time STUDENTS below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates.

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 50% discount on daily rates.

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.

Cancellations

Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to 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

There shall be no charge for the number of days of delays in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks.

There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure of visitors 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.

Remittance of Tour Payment

Entire tour payment must be settled at least 6 weeks prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by Government subject to advance payment only.

Please deposit / transfer the payment to following Bank :

BANK ADDRESS.                  :  AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK LTD.
                                        300 BOULEVERD EAST
                                        WEEHAWKEN NJ 07087 - 6702
                                         NEW JERSEY

ACCOUNT OF                    :  BHUTAN NATIONAL BANK, P.O. BOX - 439, THIMPHU, BHUTAN
ACCOUNT NUMBER                :  734061
SWIFT CODE                       :  AEIB US 33
ULTIMATE BENEFICIARY        : NORBU BHUTAN TRAVEL

Copy of this bank transfer shall be faxed to us for necessary follow-up with the Bank.


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