A Luxury Honeymoon to Bhutan & Thailand

The Story

Best time to go: October - April
Best for: Honeymoons, Trekking & Walking, Cultural & Immersive

Amazing memories make for a perfect honeymoon, and a visit to Bhutan is simply packed with experiences that makes you smile time and time again. From walks through pristine countryside, amazing views and immersive experiences, you will have a five days to soak it all up. Beginning in Kathmandu, you can kick-back and relax after the wedding at the amazing Dwarikas Dhulikhel, perched on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley with views over the Himalayan skyline. We recommend staying in the two Uma properties in Bhutan, both wonderful as honeymoon hotels and giving you two amazing locations for exploring the country. We have tailored the experiences around making the most on a honeymoon, such as private picnics and even having a husband and wife archery competition! You will have your own private guide and driver so we can make all the experiences as private and exclusive as possible. You then finish at one of Thailand’s best beach hotels, Six Senses Yao Noi.

Guide Pricing

Starting At

LOCATION:

£6150

Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.

Highlights

Magical blend of mountain scenery and culture with time on the beach in Thailand
Unique experiences including having your marriage blessed by a Buddhist monk, walks with private picnics in amazing locations, free-wheeling on bikes down from high Himalayan passes, hitting a skybar in Bangkok for cocktails and taking a private boat out at sunset on the Thai beaches
Have a private driver and personal guide throughout your time in Bhutan, hand-picked to ensure the experience is second-to-none
You can do a similar itinerary if you aren’t on honeymoon!

Days 1-2

Dwarika’s Dhulikhel

Days 3-4

Uma Punakha

Days 5-7

Uma Paro

Day 8

Days 9-13

Day 14

Days	Location	Hotel
Days 1-2	Dhulikhel	Dwarika’s Dhulikhel
Days 3-4	Punakha	Uma Punakha
Days 5-7	Paro	Uma Paro
Day 8	Bangkok	Peninsula Hotel
Days 9-13	Yao Noi	Six Senses Yoi Noi
Day 14	Phuket Airport	Fly Home

Day 1-2

Dhulikhel

Fly to Kathmandu and head up to Dhulkihel on ridge of the Kathmandu Valley, offering wonderful views over the high Himalayas. Spend the following day relaxing (if you’ve just had your wedding, you might want some time to let it all soak in!). Maybe pop down to the spa, or just sit by the pool looking out at the views.

Day 3

Punakha

Fly to Bhutan, where you will be met by your private car and driver. Drive to Punakha which takes about four hours stopping in Thimphu en route and crossing the Dochula Pass. Head to Punakha Dzong for evening prayers in the monastery.

Day 4

Punakha

Head out on a walk to Khamsum Chorton which offers dramatic views over the valley. Continue to a 15th century temple where you will hoist Buddhist prayer flags, traditionally done for happiness, long life and prosperity, with a local monk consecrating them. Return to Punakha where you will have a Mr v Mrs archery contest, Bhutan’s national sport.

Day 5

Paro

Drive back to Paro, stopping at Chimmi Lhakhang, or the Temple of Fertility en route. Here, the local Lama will give you your traditional Bhutanese name, based on your astrology. Arrive into Paro and take a sunset walk to Drukgyel Dzong.

Day 6

Paro

Set off on the trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which takes about 4-5 hours. Return back to Paro and spend the afternoon with your feet up, or if you are feeling active, take bikes out through the surrounding countryside.

Day 7

Paro

Today, head up to the Haa Valley via the Chele Pass. This gives you a glimpse into an off-the-beaten track corner of Bhutan. Stop for a picnic lunch beside the river before coming back to Paro. If you really want some fun, we can take bikes and you from free-wheel all the way from the high pass back to Paro.

Day 8

Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok and transfer to the Peninsula Hotel for the night. Maybe head that evening to the Banyan Tree skybar for a drink or two before having dinner in the amazing Nahm Restaurant next door.

Day 9

Koh Yao Noi

Fly down to Phuket where you will head to the Six Senses Koh Yao Noi for five nights

Suggested Hotels

Itinerary Experiences

Customise Your Itinerary

We can tweak and change any element of this itinerary and you can depart on any day you want, add nights here and there, and we can fully customise your day-to-day experiences depending on your interests. Here are just a few ideas of many that we can look at and discuss when we come to plan your tailor-made itinerary.