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Tariff
International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of
Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive packages.
The tariffs for tourists visiting in a group of 3 persons or
more are as follows:
Season Month Tariff
High Season:
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec: US$200 / per person
per night
Low Season:
Jan, Jun, July: US$165 / per person per night
The rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other
special interest tours.
ENTITLEMENTS
These minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following
services:
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis
2. All transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan
3. Services of accompanied guide
4. All meals
5. 35% royalty & taxes to the government
6. Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
7. Fees to temples & monuments
Note: Gratuity/Tip, Alcohol, beverages, laundry and any
communication cost is not included. Further luxury hotels like
Aman Kora, UMA, Zhiwaling & Hotel Taj Tashi, Termalinca resort
is not included in the above price. An individual will have to
bear the extra room expenses for the above hotels. For further
information on the above hotels, kindly write to us.
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt
in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local agent's obligation
shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirement
shall be payable on actual basis.
The above rates apply uniformly irrespective of locations and
the type of accommodation provided/asked for. These
accommodation establishments shall be approved by TAB.
TARIFF FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUPS (FIT)
Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three
persons shall be subject to surcharges, as follows:
Single Individual: US$ 40/ per night halt
Group of 02: US$ 30/ per person per night halt
All tourists are required to pay US$ 10 per visit as Tourism
development contribution.
DISCOUNT on tourist tariff
1. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5
years. However, those between the ages of 6 to 12 years
accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given a 40% 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
in a group of 11 to 15 persons. A 100% discount shall be given
to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
CANCELLATION
Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject
to cancellation charges as follows:-
1. Within 45 days of the start of the tour programme: Free
2. Within 30 days: 15% of the rate
3. Within 21 days: 20% of the rate
4. Within 7 days: 30% of the rate
5. Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice: 50% of the
rate
6. After arrival in Bhutan: 100%
DELAYED ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
1. There shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of
delay in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air
problems or road blocks except for minimum charge on hotel
cancellation, transport & guide.
2. There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in
departure of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air
problems or roadblocks. They will be charged only the actual
expenses on accommodation, food transport and any other services
required.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS
The quoted package rates are valid for accommodation on twin
sharing basis and following supplements will be applicable
incase of single room accommodation:-
Festival season = US$ 50 / per single room per night
Other season = US$ 25 / per single room per night
REMITTANCE OF TOUR PAYMENT
Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival
in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by the government subject to
advance payment only.
PLEASE DEPOSIT/TRANSFER THE PAYMENT TO FOLLOWING BANK.
BANK ADDRESS:
1. Beneficiary Bank: Bhutan
National Bank,
P.O Box 439,
General Post
Office Building
Thimphu, Bhutan
2. SWIFT: BNBTBTBT
3. Account No.: 36023474(USD A/C)
4. Bank Address: CITI Bank
N.A,Wall Street,
19thfloor,New
York, NY 10046
5. Swift Code: CITIUS 33
6. ABA No.: 0210-0008-9
7. Chips Routing No.: 008
8.Ultimate Beneficiary: Snow White Treks & Tours
Copy of the bank transfer should be faxed to us for necessary
follow up with the bank.
Entire tour payment must be sent to Snow White Treks & Tours by
Bank transfer, in advance as time period specified: -
For FITs: 60 days advance
For GITs: 60 days advance
For Festival Tours: 90 days advance
(Services are confirmed subject to advance payment only.)
For high seasons (March, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov) it is
advisable to remit payment for Druk Air flights 3 months
advance. This will help us in getting you seats confirmed
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