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Tariff & Payments Policy
Bhutan tour tariff is set by the government of Bhutan and it is mandatory for all the tour operators to provide this set tariff to people traveling to Bhutan. Tariff is the same for tour, treks and any other special interests tours. Although all tour operators are registered by the government, there are some operators who often run tour below the government set tariff. This is often termed as “under quoting” and if government comes to know, your visas will be revoked. So be wise in choosing the tour company for your travel to Bhutan.
Policy
Even though the potential for Tourism development is enormous, Bhutan has chosen to ignore the global pace, placing happiness of the people before outright material gain. A policy epitomized by “high value low volume” tourism, which is sustainable and sensitive to preservation of its heritage in a rapidly changing world. In trying to strike a balance between the past and the present, authenticity and sensitivity govern the development of all tourism products.
Minimum Tariff
The policy of value tourism is best supported by a system of a daily minimum price of US $ 225 per person per day for visits to Bhutan. The price also in a way limits the volume of visitors allowing exclusivity and care.
The daily minimum price is most often misinterpreted to be extremely high. The fee in fact covers a package that include all internal taxes and charges including royalty, accommodation, all meals, services of licensed guides, internal transport and camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours.
The royalty portion goes to the government exchequer, which in turn mainly support free medical care, free education and other welfare schemes. All visitors in way therefore make valuable contribution to the welfare system of the country. The International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive package.
Royal Government of Bhutan royalty per tourist per night is US$65.
2% government Tax.
Note:
The above rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other special interest tours.
Surcharge
Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows:
Single individual :
US$ 40 per night
Group of 2 persons :
US$ 30 per person per night
Single Room Supplementary :
US$ 25 per night.
Bhutan Visa Fee:
US$20
Tourism Development Fund:
US$10
The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
On Top of the above cost: each Tourist has to pay US$ 20 as Visa fee and US$ 10 as Tourism Development fund.
Visa formalities:
All the visa formalities taken care by the travel agent. Visitors must get the visa from the travel agent before coming to Bhutan. The Druk Air (Bhutan's national airlines, the only airline that flies into the country) will not issue tickets without the clearance and no visa is entertained upon arrival. Visas are stamped at the airport along with two passport sized photographs. This visa can be extended further in the capital for up to 6 months at a cost of Nu.510. (approx US $12)
Payment Procedure
Tour payment must be sent four weeks prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and visa is cleared by the Royal Government of Bhutan subject to advance payment only.
For high seasons, it is advisable to remit payment for Druk Air flights 8 months in advance. It will help us to manage confirmed seat.
Once the trip is confirmed we will send you the instructions for making payment.
Price Includes:
• Tours specified in the itinerary.
• Accommodation in Govt. approved Hotels on twin sharing basis.
• Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• Land transport within Bhutan.
• Trekking equipment like best sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, mattresses, and sheets.
• Services of guides.
• Trekking cooks and trek assistant.
• Supply of pack and riding pony.
• Museum and monument fees.
Price dose not include:
• Travel insurance.
• Rescue operations by helicopter.
• Airfare.
• Transfer and services outside Bhutan.
• Visa fee of US $ 20 per person and US $ 10 tourism development fund per person.
• Wire transfer fee for transferring tour payment from your bank to Bhutan.
• Excess baggage charges.
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis.The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation updated from time to time shall be issued by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Discounts
1. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the ages of 6-12 years accompanied by elders/ guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates.
2. 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.
3. A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person is a group of 11 to 15 people. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.