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Druk Odyssey Tours

Thimphu4.7 (10 reviews)

Family-run tour operator specialising in small-group cultural itineraries since 2009.

About

Druk Odyssey is a family-run, Department of Tourism-licensed operator based in Thimphu with 15 years of experience. We design slow-travel itineraries focused on cultural immersion — staying in villages, joining local festivals, and hiking at a human pace. Our lead guide, Ugyen Dorji, has a Bachelor's in Bhutanese History and is a certified mountain guide. We cap groups at 8 and never sub-contract — every traveler is handled by our own team from airport pickup to departure.

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Pricing & what's included

Starting from $180 / per person / night (excl. SDF)

Included

Licensed guide (English/Hindi)
Private 4x4 with driver
3-star hotel accommodation
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Entry fees to monasteries & dzongs
Airport pickup & drop

Not included

Sustainable Development Fee ($100/night)
Drukair / Bhutan Airlines flights
$40 visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips, alcohol

Heads up: Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is $100/night for non-SAARC tourists and is paid separately on top of any package unless explicitly stated.

Recent reviews

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Elena M.
42 reviews · 3/15/2026
Ugyen was an exceptional guide. We spent 9 nights with Druk Odyssey and never felt rushed. Loved the homestay night in Phobjikha.
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Marcus T.
17 reviews · 1/19/2026
Booked last minute after another agency ghosted us. Druk Odyssey responded in 4 hours with a detailed plan and stuck to every promise.
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Priya K.
8 reviews · 11/15/2025
Great itinerary but the hotel in Punakha was a bit dated. Everything else was 10/10 — especially the Tiger's Nest hike.
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James H.
23 reviews · 9/26/2025
Second trip with Druk Odyssey, took my parents this time. They handled the slower pace without issue. Airport transfer was seamless.
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Sofia B.
61 reviews · 7/18/2025
Detailed pre-trip WhatsApp briefings were fantastic. Knew exactly what to expect. Small group of 6 felt private without being isolated.
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Rahul D.
14 reviews · 4/24/2025
Good value for money, transparent pricing with SDF clearly separate. Would have liked more free time in Thimphu.
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Anna P.
31 reviews · 2/18/2025
Booked through their website after comparing on BhutanGlory. Ugyen met us at Paro airport personally. Amazing family festival visit.
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Tom L.
9 reviews · 12/10/2024
Solid 4 nights. Food was heavier on Indian side — not a bad thing but if you want purely Bhutanese ema datshi every meal, mention it upfront.