BHUTAN: BHUTAN IN MOUNTAINBIKES Only few tourists come to Bhutan, the elite destination in Asia. Exceptionally beautiful landscapes of the foothills of the Himalaya crossed by few, small roads with almost no traffic, are the highlights of this country. In such scenery, across high passes we ride from one Dzong (fort/monastery) to the next. This tour is the dream of every enthusiastic mountain biker. Apart from your exercise you see the culture of the country too, from the simple farmhouse to the small town, towered over by the Dzong, the castle. The Himalaya and a Medieval but still lived culture are the highlights of this tour.   TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking /bike ride 4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 15 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek /mtb guide in Bhutan SUITABLE FOR: Hikers/SPortive MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 2700 meters (Phulchowki) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: September to November and  March to May best time. PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES: Every day on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none ITINERARY IN BRIEF DAY 01 Arrival in Kathmandu DAY 02 Kathmandu valley. DAY 03 Kathmandu - Flight to Paro. DAY 04 Paro - Thimpu. DAY 05 Thimpu – Wangdi. DAY 06 Wangdi – Trongsa. DAY 07 Trongsa – Jakarta (Bumanthang). DAY 08 Jakar (Bumanthang). DAY 09 Jakar – Trongsa. DAY 10 Trongsa – Gantey.   DAY 11 Gantey – Phunaka. DAY 12 Phunaka - Thimpu. DAY 13 Thimpu. DAY 14 Thimpu - Paro. DAY 15 Paro – Flight to Kathmandu. DAY 16 Kathmandu valley. DAY 17 Departure from Kathmandu. QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 00  00 00  00  00 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent. SERVICES INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the map FLIGHTS - Flight Kathmandu – Paro inclusive 20 kg baggage allowance - Flight Paro - Kathmandu inclusive 20 kg baggage allowance NIGHTS (see table for details) - At the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Kathmandu - At the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Bhutan MEALS - Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary - Full board during the trek - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides - English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - English speaking guide for trekking in Bhutan - Transport of personal luggage up to 13 kg with porters / yaks / ponies VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Entrance fees for the main entrances for the described sightseeing’s - Entrance fees for the national parks,   protected areas and TIMS GENERALLY - 1 bag to your luggage during the trek - Luggage suitcases at the hotel during the trek - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Insurance for yourself - Landscape or flight delay - insurances of your mountainbike - Personal equipment and medicines - Insurens for yourself for your travels and tour - Any expences of resque and helicopter  - Single room and other mentioned supplements, - Sleeping bag for overnight stays in hiking (hire on request) - Extra in lodge (shower, telephone calls, drinks etc.) - Personal transport on horseback etc. - Whatever not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR   Changes of program, service quality, single services upon request possible. If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.