Daily Tourist Tariff

Daily Tourist Tariff

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) is an independent authority and highest decision-making body on all matters related to tourism and its management in Bhutan. It regulates all tourism related activities in Bhutan. All the Bhutanese travel agencies & Bhutanese tour operators are registered with them, and they also fix the daily Bhutan tour prices and Bhutan Tourist Taxes or Bhutan Government Royalty.

Daily Tour Rate during the Peak Season-March, April, May, September, October and November:
  • For a group of 3 persons or above, the minimum tour price of US$ 250 per night per person
  • For a group of 2 persons, the minimum  tour price of  US$ 280 per night per person (daily tariff US $ 250 +surcharge US $ 30)
  • For a lone traveller, the tour rate is US $ 290 per night per person (daily tariff US $ 250 +surcharge US $ 40)
Daily Tour Prices during the Lean season- January, February, June, July, August and December:
  • For a group of 3 persons or above, the daily tour cost is US$200 per night per person.
  • For a group of 2 persons, the tour price is US$230 per night per person which is inclusive of surcharge of US$ 30 per night per person.
  • For a single traveller, the tour price is US$240 per night per person which is inclusive of surcharge of US$40 per night per person.
The above tour cost is inclusive of the following:
  • Bhutan Government Royalty of US$65 per night per person
  • Twin sharing hotel Rooms at 3 star hotels
  • All Meals at 3 star hotels
  • English speaking tour guides
  • Refreshments (tea, coffee and snacks)
  • All transfers and sightseeing/treks/tours within Bhutan
  • Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
  • Trekking equipment and haulage for trekking tours
  • All entrance fees to museums and monuments
  • All internal taxes and charges
  • Bottled drinking water

The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local Bhutan tour operators / Bhutan travel agents’ obligation shall be limited to breakfast only.

The following is not included in the daily tourist tariff:

  • Visa fee US $40 each (must be paid in advance with tour cost).
  • Airfares (optional)
  • Travel insurance (recommended but not available in Bhutan)
  • Single Room supplements US$ 40 per room per night  (optional)
  • Other personal expenses, calls overseas, laundry, etc.
Discount on Tour Prices:
  • There is no charge for CHILDREN under 5 years of age. However, CHILDREN between the ages of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given a 50% discount on daily rates.
  • 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
  • A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons.
  • A discount 100% shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
  • A discount of US$32.5/person/night from 9th night and a discount of US$65/person/night from 15th night.