Our trip starts in Bangkok, Thailand, just a short drive from the airport. A contemporary Thai style gives this convenient hotel a sleek and luxurious feel—accentuated by its courtyard pool, sky bar and restaurant with views of the city. There’s even a fitness center if you need to get some last-minute conditioning in before our trek!

This is our luxurious home base on Days 2 and 3, and again on Day 12. Bhutan's first and only five-star spa hotel is nestled in a dozen expansive acres in Neyphu Valley. The classic Bhutanese cottage-style hotel is surrounded by serene mountains with stunning views, including from the infinity pool overlooking the valley. There's an emphasis throughout on finding your well-being in body, mind and spirit. It's the perfect combination of modern design and spacious rooms equipped with all the amenities you'd expect in one of Bhutan's top hotel properties.

Situated in Thimphu’s city center, the brand new Norkhil Hotel is a tranquil oasis and a case study in modern comfort and convenience. With views of the Himalayan foothills, it's one of the premier spots in this burgeoning city. Indulge in spa treatments, organic and locally sourced cuisine, and the always gracious Bhutanese approach to hospitality.

Our Punakha base is a contemporary-meets-ancient Kingdom hideaway overlooking a peaceful valley and the gentle river looping through it. You’ll have access to awe-inspiring vistas, not to mention luxurious, design-forward rooms with private terraces and full modern amenities.

The heart of our Bhutan experience is trekking the Druk Path. We'll camp four nights under the glorious Himalayan stars. We provide expedition-quality tents, trekking poles, and group-size tarp shelters to house the best nomadic cooking equipment in the camping world. We’ll eat well along the way, our cooks using local ingredients to make a mix of Bhutanese and regional specialties, to restore ourselves after a day on the trail.

On a Modern Adventure, we’ve worked out all the details for you. Included in your experience are all accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, and much more. Here’s what’s included:

• • Round-trip flights from Bangkok (Thailand) to Paro (Bhutan)

  • Seven nights of luxurious boutique accommodations in Bhutan

  • Five nights of fully catered camping, with most gear provided (see Gear & Packing)

  • 1 night in Bangkok

  • Daily breakfasts, all lunches and dinners (except for dinner on Day 9)

  • Expert local guides

  • Expert backpacking guides, porters to help carry gear, camp cooks to prepare all meals

  • All ground transportation

  • Experiences and activities included in itinerary, including all fees

• Roundtrip airfare to/from Bangkok (Thailand)

• Travel insurance (see Get Ready)

• Transportation to the trip’s meeting point in Bangkok

• Activities not included in the trip itinerary

• Lodge incidentals including room service, laundry, etc

• Personal gear

• Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leader