You’ve seen nothing like it before – unless you have already trekked in Bhutan. Test your fitness on this exhilarating trek which will leave you with a sense of awe and wonder. Your overall impression will be of an amazing mix of the majestic colours of nature and culture. Refresh your senses with the various greens of the forests as you ascend higher and higher through Oak and Chir Pine, Rhododnendrons and Magnolia, the route lined with mosses and lichen, orchids and exotic flowers. View from a distance and also up close the white Himalayan ridges set against the hazy blues of the sky. For reds, yellows and orange visit the impressive monasteries and temples where Tibetan Buddhism flourishes and red-robed boy-monks chant their prayers.

On this trekking holiday you will get to see it all. We will take you on an exhilarating trek to Laya, the highest village in Bhutan at 3,820 metres where the yak herders have their settled village – a base from which they set out to follow the yaks and pitch their yak-hair tents. Here, black is the dominant colour - the black of yak-hair costumes blended with the natural beige of bamboo hats. These  traditional outfits are decorated with chunky  stones of coral and turquoise and silver spoons turned into necklaces.

To reach Laya you will cross several high passes, skirt lakes and follow the age-old paths taken by the locals, through several villages, past isolated Dzongs and wide yak pasturelands. Camp at sites with fantastic views and spend your evenings relaxing over nourishing multi-course suppers cooked by our experienced trekking chefs. We supply everything to make your trek a comfortable, memorable experience – 2-person sleeping tents, dining tent, toilet tents and tables and chairs, as well as an experienced team of helpers from guide to cooks to assistants. You carry nothing but your day-pack. We load your rucksack onto mules and our team goes ahead to ensure that your camp and refreshments are awaiting you on arrival after an enjoyable day’s trekking.

Back down in the towns, we will take you on a tour of the sights of Thimphu city, Paro, Punakha and Wangdi. Enjoy watching traditional crafts men and women at work, visit Dzongs, temples, museums and more. Relax, unwind, chat with the locals, take photos, browse in the shops. Celebrate the end of your visit with an evening of traditional entertainment performed by masked dancers and traditional musicians accompanied by classic Bhutanese dining.

Not included

* This is a  Special Offer for groups who book online. Minimum group size should be 8 for the special discount but it is possible to do this trek as a minimum group of 4. E-mail us for a price quotation. Take a look at our web site for an idea of other tours and treks that we offer and send us your dates and requirements – we will put together a tailor-made tour for your group.