The Council of Bhutan Tourism (CBT) (previously Department of Tourism (DOT), regulates all tourism related activities in Bhutan. All tour operators are registered with them, and the CBT also fixes the daily tariff rates. Thirty-five percent of the daily cost goes directly to the CBT and hence to the national treasury. These funds are used by the government for the socioeconomic development of Bhutan.

Besides the above, US$ 10 per person on whole tour goes to Tourism Development Fund. Hospitals, schools, and roads are built and maintained with the income. CBT has released a travel information booklet detailing their role and the regulations by which all tour operators are governed.

The normal rates for tours in Bhutan are as follows:

High Season Tariff

US$ 200 per person per night (February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November & December).

Low Season Tariff

US$ 165 per person per night (January, June & July).
Note: Both the above rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other special interest tours

Surcharge

Individual tourists and smaller groups (FITs) of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharges as below:

Single Individual: US$ 40 per person.
Group of 02: US$ 30 per person per night.
These FIT surcharges are net payable (non-commissionable).

Please do not think the daily rate is high. But remember that this includes all your accommodation, all meals, guided tours, and all transportation within Bhutan as per tour itinerary.

Payment Procedures

Tour payment must be sent 90 days prior to your departure. Please remember, faster you confirm and make payment, better it is for getting seats in Druk-Air and good hotels.

Visa is only issued upon receipt of full tour payment by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

INCLUDED IN BHUTAN LAND COST:

All hotel, guesthouse accommodations and treks
All transportation;
All meals including tea/coffee and snack
Sightseeing (as outlined in the day-to-day itinerary) while in Bhutan
Museum Fees
The services of an experienced, English-speaking Bhutanese guide

NOT INCLUDED IN BHUTAN LAND COST:

International airfare and enroute stopovers
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Passport fees, medical immunizations prior to departure
Medical services while on the trip including hospitalization
Items of a personal nature such as liquor, laundry, mail, phone calls, and cables
Trip cancellation travel delay or baggage insurance.

Providing better services is our main aim, so for the travelers to Bhutan, we provide some supplementaries:

SUPPLEMETARY PROVIDED BY GEO-CULTURAL:

Bottled drinking water in the car
Dinner reception with guest invited from government and private sector of Bhutan
Local traditional dances during the reception dinner
Drinks (soft and hard) served during the reception dinner.