Our Bhutan cycling holidays
Our Bhutan cycling holidays explore vast Himalaya landscapes on trips tailored to you – so they can be as challenging or as easy as you like. Our top trips are guided by local people who know all the best routes and can customise the journey to your likes and energy levels. Roll past rice paddies, fly down forest tracks, or climb remote mountain roads. Freed from the capsule of a car, you’ll have the chance to explore more organically and forge a closer connection to the places and people you see en route. Whichever path you take, you’ll find some of the most spectacular mountain scenery and warmest welcomes in the world, plus the chance to see how Buddhism informs everyday life in Bhutan.
Our top trip
Bhutan cycling holiday
Pedal, hike, and discover Bhutan’s soul firsthand
From
US $1600 to US $2160
8 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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What do cycling holidays in Bhutan involve?
Small group or tailor made tours
All of our cycling holidays in Bhutan are tailor made, giving you flexibility not only on when you travel, but also the routes taken, as well as where you stay. However, although you have a greater degree of independence than you might on a small group tour, you can still have a professional cycling guide accompanying you throughout. Not only do they lead the way on roads they know well, so that you can relax and enjoy the ride. But a local guide is also a fantastic way to learn about Bhutanese culture and history, as well as the landscapes you’re passing through.
As well as taking in landscapes, ancient sites and remote towns and villages, you may get the opportunity to visit a Bhutanese festival – a fascinating experience and a real highlight for our travellers. There are lots of opportunities to meet local people at festivals, as well as lots of opportunities en route as we stop at small local houses or villages for lunch on many days. As cycling is unusual in Bhutan the locals will always wave and want to chat.
How fit do I need to be for a Bhutan cycling holiday?
You will need a good level of fitness and determination for a Bhutan cycling holiday – as well as proper kit (you should bring your own helmet and suitable clothing). You cycle up to 80km a day, mostly on paved roads, but potentially with some bone-shakers thrown into the mix, too. As you can probably imagine, this being Bhutan, there are more than a few long climbs involved and you’ll cycle through several passes that are between 3,000m and 4,000m in altitude. That being said, ascents are pretty gradual and you’ll have a support vehicle with you in case your thighs just can’t take it anymore.Point-to-point or centre-based cycling?
Our Bhutan cycling holidays are point-to-point, so you’ll be on the move constantly, staying in different places every one or two nights. Bhutan is a spectacularly beautiful country and with so much to see, a point-to-point trip makes much more sense than basing yourself in just one or two places. Your luggage is of course transferred on ahead so that you can travel light. A typical day will see you set off after a good breakfast, cycle for six or so hours with a pause for lunch, and arrive at your hotel by mid-afternoon.Can you hire e-bikes on Bhutan cycling holidays?
Electric bikes are not the norm on a cycling holiday in Bhutan, however it’s possible they can be arranged on request. It’s best to enquire as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements with our travel partners and see what’s available.Where will I sleep on a cycling holiday in Bhutan?
On our cycling holidays in Bhutan you’ll stay in simple, local-style hotels and guest houses, which aren’t flashy or polished, but have plenty of local character and charm. You’ll stay in private rooms with en suite facilities and if travelling solo you can either choose to pay a single supplement or share a room with a fellow traveller of the same gender. Food is simple and usually served buffet style, with a mixture of Bhutanese, Chinese and European style food the norm.It's true that luxury is easy to come by in Bhutan if you’ve got cash to spare, and there is an ever-increasing number of high-end international chain hotels, which offer plush rooms and managed tranquillity. But these aren’t the best option for gaining insight into daily life in Bhutan.
