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Jun and Sep  Dec), you must provide more time than indicated above for bookings.</font></span></p> <!-- COMMENT - TARIFF --> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Tariff</font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><b><font color="#000000"> <o:p> </font></b> </o:p> </b></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">The Government stipulated minimum daily tariff for visits to Bhutan is US$250 per person.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Surcharges for individual travellers and smaller groups (less than 3) apply.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">These rates are inclusive of all government taxes and royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, meals, tour guides, transportation and equipment for trekking.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">The rates do not include  </font></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square"> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Flight tickets into and out of Bhutan</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Visa Fees</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Guides skilled in languages other than English</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Any tips</font></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">The tariff here provides a rough estimate of the costs within Bhutan but depending on your needs, your costs may vary.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">We will provide details on your travel costs as we discuss and plan your trip.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> <!-- COMMENT - PAYMENT --> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Payment</font></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square"> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Full payment for the entire tour must be made in advance to enable us to process your visa and arrange permits for your travel within Bhutan.</font></span></p> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Your payment is made into the bank accounts of the Tourism Council of Bhutan who disburses your payment in Ngultrum (local currency) only after the completion of your visit to Bhutan.</font></span></p> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">It is also advisable to make payments for your Druk Air tickets as soon as your itinerary is finalised to help us secure seats on your requested dates</font></span></p> </ul> <p align="left"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Details on payment will be issued once your travel plans are finalised.<o:p> </o:p> </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> <!-- COMMENT - CANCELLATION POLICY --> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Cancellation Policy<o:p> </font><font size="3" face="Arial"> </o:p> </font></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">We apply the same cancellation policy that the Tourism Council of Bhutan recommends as follows  </font></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">within 30 days of start of programme ~ no charges</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">within 21 days ~ 10% of rate</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">within 14 days ~ 15% of rate</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">within 7 days ~ 30% of rate</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">less than 7 days or without notice ~ 50% of rate</font></span></li> <li> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">after arrival in Bhutan ~ 100</font></span></li> </ul> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">However for the airfare the following will apply  </font></span></p> <p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2" face="Arial">" <span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;</span></font></span><font size="2" face="Arial">100% refund if cancelled 30 days or more from travel date,</font></span></p> <p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2" face="Arial">" <span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></font></span><font size="2" face="Arial">50% between 30 and 10 days from travel date,</font></span></p> <p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2" face="Arial">" <span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></font></span><font size="2" face="Arial">No refunds if cancelled within last 10 days from travel date but valid for one year from date of issue.</font></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">In addition additional administrative fees apply for cancellations of air fares.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> <!-- VISA DETAILS --> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Visa<o:p> </font><font size="3" face="Arial"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </o:p> </b></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">We will process your Visa together with your tours. The visa fee is US$ 20 per person. Approval for visa will be granted by the Tourism Council of Bhutan after the receipt of your tour payment.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">This visa clearance is communicated to all entry points into Bhutan. Flight tickets (Druk Air) into Bhutan are issued only after visa clearance has been received by the airline.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Your passport is stamped on arrival in Bhutan at your entry point. You will need to provide two recent passport size photographs (with name and passport number printed clearly on the back) at the immigration.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Please provide us all the information required for processing your visa either through email or fax. We will inform you the details as you plan the trip with us.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> <!-- ENTRY AND EXIT --> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Entry</font><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600"> and </font><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">exit into Bhutan<o:p></font><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font size="2" face="Arial"> </o:p> </font></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Flying into Paro by Druk Air is the most convenient way to come to Bhutan. Druk Air flies regularly into Bhutan from Bangkok (Thailand), Kolkata (India), Delhi (India), Bagdogra (India), Gaya (India), Guwahati (India), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Dhaka (Bangladesh)</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">The flight schedule can be found at the website of <a href="www.drukair.com.bt" target="_blank"><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><font color="#FF6600">Druk Air</font></font></font></a></font></span></p> <!---- <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">In addition, the Buddha Air of Nepal began operations into Bhutan recently, which allows an alternative to travel into Bhutan from Kathmandu, Nepal.The airline flies four times a week with plans to go daily.</font></span></p> --> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Entry into Bhutan and exit are also possible by road through the town of Phuentsholing in Southern Bhutan. This is a convenient entry/exit point if you visit the states of Sikkim, West Bengal and Assam in India.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">You can also exit from Samdrup Jongkhar in the east to the Indian state of Assam.Druk Air also now flies from Paro to Bangkok with a stopover at the Indian city of Guwahati in Assam, about 110 km from Samdrup Jongkhar. </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> <!-- CUSTOM RULES --> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="3" face="Arial" color="#FF6600">Customs Rules<o:p></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </o:p> </b></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Upon entry into Bhutan, you can import the following items (besides your personal effects), free of duty and taxes, in the quantities specified.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Personal effects for daily use;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Two litres of liquor, 400 cigarettes and 150 grammes of pipe tobacco;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Instruments or appliances for professional use;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Photographic equipment, video cameras and other electronic equipment for personal use.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">All visitors are required to complete a customs form and hand it over to the customs authorities on arrival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Articles as mentioned in 3 and 4 must be declared on the customs form. If these items are disposed of in Bhutan (sale or gift), they become liable for customs duty.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Import of plants, soils etc. is subject to quarantine and these items must be declared on arrival.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">The following are prohibited from import into the country:</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Arms, ammunition, explosives and military equipment;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>All narcotics and drugs (exempt are medically prescribed drugs);</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>All wildlife products, especially from endangered species;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Antiques.</font></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">You can export the same articles in the quantities specified as imported. However, the following are prohibited for export  </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Arms, ammunition, explosives and military equipment;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>All narcotics and drugs (exempt are medically prescribed drugs);</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>All wildlife products, especially from endangered species;</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .25in; margin-left: .25in" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Antiques.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">Visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items, especially of religious or cultural significance, as such items may not be exported without a clearance certificate.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2" face="Arial">If you decide to travel with us  be assured that you will be informed of all these and any other additional details applicable.<br> </font></span></p> <br> <p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="#top">back to top</a></font></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <center> <br> <font size="2" face="Arial"><img border="0" src="images/tcbabto.jpg" width="200" height="120"></font> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><font size="1" face="Arial">We are registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan and a member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators</font> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><a href="privacy_policy.htm"><font size="1" face="Arial" color="#FF6600"><span style="line-height: 121%; language: en-US" lang="en-US">Privacy Policy & Terms of Use </span></font></a> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="line-height: 121%; language: en-US" lang="en-US">© All Rights Reserved 2010</span></font> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center">&nbsp;</p> </center> </body> </html>