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Journey to remote Laya for Bhutan's most spectacular high-altitude festival — celebrating highland nomadic communities at 3,800m.
Overview
About This Tour
The Royal Highland Festival in Laya is Bhutan's most extraordinary and logistically challenging festival experience. Held in the remote highland village of Laya at 3,800m — accessible only by a 2-day trek or helicopter — the festival celebrates highland nomadic communities with yak racing, folk singing, traditional costumes unique to the Layap people, archery, and cultural exchanges. This premium package includes helicopter transfer, making this once-in-a-lifetime experience accessible without requiring a multi-day trek.
Highlights
Tour Highlights
Day by Day
Sample Itinerary
Preview only — your full detailed day-by-day itinerary document is provided upon booking.
Arrive, capital sightseeing, festival briefing and gear review.
Full itinerary available on request. Longer tours (8+ days) include detailed daily schedules, accommodation lists, and activity timings.
Pricing
What's Included
Included
- All accommodation (3–4 star hotels & guesthouses)
- All meals as per itinerary — full board
- Qualified licensed Bhutanese tour guide
- All in-country private vehicle transfers
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Bhutan visa & travel permit processing
- All entry fees, park permits & excursions
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
Not Included
- International airfare to/from Paro
- Travel insurance (required — we recommend)
- Personal expenses & souvenir shopping
- Tips for guide and driver (recommended)
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages & personal bar bills
Why book with us
Expert-crafted journeys,
zero compromises.
We've been arranging authentic Bhutan experiences since 2012. Every detail — from visa logistics to monastery access — is handled so you can simply be present.
10+
Licensed local guides
100%
All-inclusive pricing
30+
Countries represented
Certified
Sustainable operator
“Every single detail was taken care of. Our guide Sonam was extraordinary — this was the most meaningful trip of our lives.”
Margaret T.
Grand Cultural Journey · 2025
“The festival experience surpassed every expectation. We felt completely immersed — not like tourists at all.”
James & Rachel K.
Paro Tshechu Tour · 2024
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