Set Departure Itineraries

Uma Paro offers a series of set departure itineraries for travellers who wish to join a group. These Adventure Retreats help to keep costs low for clients who don't want a bespoke trip. It also suits single travellers, or those who wish to attend specific festivals and access certain parts of Bhutan.

• 19 to 29 April and 20 to 30 Sept 2010: Central & Western Bhutan Journey & Bumdra Monastery Camp
  Our 10-night adventure brings together Uma Paro’s most popular experiences into one itinerary. Highlights include a camping trek with a night in a magnificently located wilderness campsite and a new way of visiting Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
  
  The tour beyond Uma Paro (three nights in two locally-owned hotels) explores three distinctly different but important valleys – the bustling capital of Thimpu, the unspoilt valley of Haa and the majestic rivers of the almost tropical Punakha/Wangdue Valley.
  
  Costs from $4,463 (single occupancy)
  
• 3 to 15 May and 1 to 13 Nov 2010: The Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan & the Jhomalhari Trek
  This new 12-night small group adventure is for those travellers who wish to enjoy the best of both worlds – a classic, challenging wilderness trek combined with a deep experience of the Bhutanese people and their culture. It is relatively physically demanding.
  
  Our experienced guides lead four days out in the Paro Valley and the remote and unspoilt Haa Valley in addition to a six-night full-service camping trek with river valley days, high altitude trekking and a full day to explore Jangothang (Mt Jhomalhari base camp).
  
  Costs from $5,260 (single occupancy)
  
• 17 to 24 May and 18 to 25 Oct 2010: Bhutan and The Bumdra Monastery Camp
  This new seven-night Group Adventure allows guests to experience Bhutan's Bhuddist culture at a deep and comprehensive level, the tour climaxing with an overnight camping trek high above Tiger's Nest Monastery.
  
  The exploration comprises two days of guided walks through the Paro Valley, visiting the National Museum, Drukgyel Dzong and the ancient temple of Kyichu Lhakhang.
  
  Costs from $3,337 (single occupancy)
• 24 May to 3 June and 25 Oct to 4 Nov 2010: Blessings of Bhutan & the Druk Path Trek
  This 10-night trip is for those travellers who have time to enjoy the best of both worlds – a classic, challenging wilderness trek and the sybaritic joys of Uma Paro. Highlights include four days in the Paro and Haa Valleys.
  
  The Druk Path has always been an important trading link between Paro and Thimpu, crossing the chain of remote mountains that separates the two valleys. This is an active itinerary and involves three nights camping.
  
  Costs from $4,506 (single occupancy)
• 28 May to 7 June 2010: The Flowers and Monasteries of Central and Western Bhutan

  Bhutan, also known as 'Southern Valleys of Medicinal Herbs', boasts an estimated 770 species of birds and more than 50 species of rhododendron - much of which can be experienced on this Groupd Adventure.
  
  Encompassing seven valleys, of differing altitudes, and three high passes at this time of the year makes for the perfect experience for culture and nature lovers alike.
  
  Costs from $3,801 (single occupancy)

   

• 1 to 11 June and 3 to 13 Aug 2010: Ride the Thunderdragon, Bhutan Bike Expedition
  On this 10-night Group Adventure you can enjoy rides of epic proportions from delicious descents, scenic climbs and optional single track byways in the forests and mountains - with all kit and guiding provided by Uma Paro.
  
  Highlights include the first designated mountain biking trail in the Kingdom, a descent from the highest road pass in the country (Chele La 3,988m), cultural rides in the Paro, Punakha and Haa valleys.
  
  Costs from $3,413 (single occupancy)
• 22 to 29 June and 2 to 9 Nov 2010: Bhutan Through a Lens

  From bustling markets to prayer flag-strewn mountain passes, from monks in maroon robes to ancient fortresses, Bhutan is certainly a Shangri La for photographers.
  
  Autumn sees crystal clear light and fabulous mountain views which our group make the best of each day with the assistance of photographer. This group itinerary runs from 22 to 29 June 2010.
  
  Costs from $3,197 (single occupancy).
  

• 6 to 13 July and 31 Aug to 6 Sept 2010: Multi-Activity Adventure
  Raft, camp and trek, accessing Bhutan’s hidden recesses. Your action-packed seven nights include any or all of the following: rafting, fly fishing, a round of golf in the grounds of a fortress, an overnight trek, mountain biking and Bhutanese archery.
  
  Costs from $3,970 (single occupancy).
  
• 20 to 27 July and 5 to 12 Oct 2010: Mountains and Monasteries - Bhutan By Bike
  If you want to fully engage with the Kingdom of Bhutan, its  people, culture and landscapes, then there are few better ways than by bike.
  
  This new seven-night itinerary provides all the support and kit you need with Uma Paro as your base.
  
  Cost from $3,413 (single occupancy).
• 7 to 17 Dec 2010: Shopping and Shangri La, Bangkok and Bhutan

  Enjoy retail therapy in Bangkok followed by downtime in Bhutan’s silent hills.
  
  This group departure itinerary combines eight nights at Uma Paro with two nights at the Metropolitan, Bangkok. It couldn’t be easier:  we take care of your flights from Bangkok to Paro, and all transfers, making the route to Shangri-La easier than ever before.
  
  The combination is perfect for those who enjoy shopping. In Bhutan, we will help you find elaborate thangkha paintings, exotic fabrics, a singing bowl or perhaps a prayer wheel. The tour includes the Paro Valley’s principal cultural highlights.
  
  Cost from $5,085 (single occupancy).

   

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