Bhutan - Birding the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
- Download the Bhutan 2024 itinerary.
- November 26 - Dec 14, 2024. With optional two-day Bangkok pre-tour with GREAT chance for Spoon-billed Sandpiper.
- Price $8800, double occupancy. From Bangkok – includes Bangkok – Bhutan flight cost.
- Government daily fees charged to visitors were lowered for 24, allowing us to offer this tour at a lower price than in 2023. We hope this new scheme continues into 2025, but it is not guaranteed.
- Bangkok pre-trip is superb, great shorebirding and forest birding, we will focus on finding the Spoon-billed Sandpiper.
- Comfortable accommodation, amazing locations are visited. Truly mind changing experience, to be in the land of the Thunder Dragon.
- A diverse trip that focuses on the magical birding in this most forested, least disturbed, and environmentally minded country.
- During fall when the extremely rare Black-necked Crane comes to winter in Bhutan, and rain is unlikely with possibilities of views of the tall Himalayas.
- A fantastic time for some of the montane specialties including Ibisbill, Wallcreeper, Beautiful Nuthatch, Satyr Tragopan and other goodies.
- Led by one of the top Bhutanese guides Sonam Dorgee with the assistance of Peter Burke, noted Canadian birder, conservationist and field guide illustrator.
- Friendly people, very safe nation.
- Wonderful opportunities to learn about and enjoy the Bhutanese culture. Visits to markets, dzongs (temples), and the incredible scenery of the Himalayas.
- Gorgeous pheasants! Wonderful Himalayan specialties as well.
- Rarities such as White-bellied Heron, Ward’s Trogon, Black-necked Crane, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch, Ibisbil.
