With friends we booked a two week tour with Breathe Bhutan that was a wonderful mix of culture and hiking.

We were fortunate to be paired with an incredible guide, Pelden, and driver Wangzi. Pelden took care of every single detail with such precision it made our experience effortless day in and day out. As a vegan, it meant an extra level of vigilance at every meal which I also truly appreciated.

Our accommodation throughout the trip was outstanding. We did everything from three star resorts to an eco lodge to staying at a monastery and glamping too.

We also loved the opportunity to meet Kinley, Jigme and the team behind Breathe Bhutan when we were in Thimpu.

Even when I realized too late (while attempting to check in at the airport) I needed a visa to transit in India, the team at Breathe Bhutan worked to rebook me via Bangkok and helped me to redo my tickets. Their payment system by bank transfer makes booking easy too.

This mishap was a learning experience for me and the company (I was the first guest ever to make this mistake 😊) and is something to be aware of for others, making Bangkok the better, easier option for traveling to Bhutan from the US.

If/when I will have the chance to return to Bhutan I would definitely recommend Breathe Bhutan and would focus on nature and hiking more and less on visiting religious sites and towns. What makes Bhutan truly special is the people and the nature.