Bhutan Cycling Adventure – Explore the Best of Bhutan in Seven Days
Explore the enchanting country of Bhutan on a bike and create memories that will last a lifetime during your week-long holiday. Bhutan, previously secluded, now greets visitors with magnificent Himalayan views, fresh air, and vibrant Buddhist temples in the home of Gross National Happiness. Bhutan controls its visitors to safeguard its ancient traditions, making it an authentic and ideal destination for exploration.
This 7-day bike tour offers a manageable cycling experience in the Himalayas. You’ll encounter a 16km pass to climb, enjoy an exciting descent, and experience some easier rides. Our support vehicle will be available at all times if you need assistance uphill. In between rides, you can immerse yourself in the country’s sights, food, and cultural wonders.
If you wish to combine this bike tour with a trek or other travel plans in Bhutan, we can assist you with onward arrangements and bookings.
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Highlights
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Itinerary idea in detail
This tour can be conducted by motorcycle or by car. Please contact us for more details.
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“When you arrive at Paro airport, we’ll pick you up and take you to our chosen hotel. If you’re not too tired from the journey, we’ll spend some time in the afternoon exploring Paro. We’ll visit your first dzong, which is a big fortress that looks really impressive. These forts are important buildings in Bhutan, and they’re built in strategic places all over the country. It’ll be exciting to see one!”
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“Paro is 2200m above sea level, so today we’re keeping it easy. We’ll take a short bike ride to help adjust to the altitude, stretch our legs, and explore the stunning Paro Valley. We’ll visit a ruined dzong, drop by a farmer’s house in a remote area, and take a leisurely walk around town. It’s a chill day to enjoy the scenery and get used to biking in the area.”
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Today, we’re saying goodbye to Paro and starting our journey to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu. This ride is the easiest one, according to our Bhutanese friends. They call it ‘flat,’ even though the road goes up and down a bit, between 2100m and 2350m above sea level. But trust me, there’s no such thing as a completely flat road! In the afternoon, we’ll take a relaxed walk around the lively Thimphu Market area and visit the impressive dzong, which looks both intimidating and beautiful.
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“The first big hill we’ll tackle on this trip is called Dochu La, and it’s 3050m high. On a clear day, you can see amazing views of the Eastern Himalayas from there. After riding uphill for a while to reach the pass, get ready for a long downhill stretch. It’ll take us about 40km down to a fascinating place called the ‘fertility temple.’ People visit here hoping for blessings if they’re having trouble having babies. Then, we’ll ride through the valley to our overnight stop in Punakha, which is much lower at 1350m above sea level.”
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“We spend a day exploring the beautiful Punakha Dzong, which used to be Bhutan’s summer capital. We’ll ride along a rough back road with great views of the river and dzong. Before we reach the fortress, we’ll cross an exciting suspension footbridge. It’s the longest and highest one in Bhutan, stretching over 200m above the turquoise Pho River. After a peaceful picnic by the river in Punakha, we’ll drive back to Paro to rest up before our hike to the Tiger’s Nest.”
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“This morning, we’ll hike up to a very special place in Bhutan called the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. It’s built right on the edge of a cliff, about 900m above the ground in Paro Valley. People say it’s one of the most sacred spots in Bhutan, and many important spiritual leaders have spent time meditating here. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the incredible views as a reward for your hike.”
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After breakfast and checking out, it’s time to end the tour. We’ll arrange a transfer to Paro Airport so you can catch your departing flight.
Accommodation options
The price in the itinerary includes the suggested accommodation, but Amazing Bike Tours can be customized to fit your preferences and budget. A specialist can help you choose the best accommodation option for you.
Booking Policy
- Cost includes the government’s mandatory $600 Sustainable Development Fee
- 6 nights in comfortable accommodation
- 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- Healthy snacks, local treats, fruit, and water while riding
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Quality well-maintained bike and helmet
- Full vehicle support
- Souvenir cycle jersey as a memento from the journey
We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're into history, food, or culture, ue'll make sure your trip is just right for you. With us. your travel will be easy and fun!
We carefully choose our expert guides and travel concierges to make sure you have an authentic experience. They're passionate about their work and will bring your destination to life with care and enthusiasm.
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What our clients say about us
Eriberto P
16 March 2024 ★★★★★We had an amazing time with Flipside! The easy riders were fantastic and made us feel so safe over the 3 days. The food and home stays were lovely over the trip and there were plenty of stops along the way. The evenings were so much fun with the group and easy riders! Everyone was so accommodating and friendly and made the experience unforgettable. We cannot wait to come again and highly recommend Flipside
Jeremy
28 April 2024 ★★★★★Flip side honestly exceeded my expectations! Of course the views of Ha Giang were amazing but the staff were absolutely incredible and the easy riders were amazing! I felt so safe on the back of Truong’s bike the whole time. We had a small group of 6 people, 4 of us with easy riders and my boyfriend and our friend drove themselves. The drivers were steady and kept a good, safe pace for the guys riding (we saw and heard how fast the other tour’s went and how many injuries they have). Every night was super fun and our riders had such a laugh with us. Flip side take you off the beaten track and we saw some amazing views and swam in some gorgeous waterfalls that we hiked down too, it was so special. The main highlight was day 4, where we met Thiên and Truong’s families. We had the best day wild swimming with them, swimming inside a hidden cave, and drinking too much happy water while teaching everyone Scottish country dancing. Special thanks to Duc Anh, Thiên and especially Truong. Amazing people that made the four days so special!!! Flip side really feels like a family and social enterprise and really supports the staff & the villages in the mountains, it was amazing to see and hear about from a tour company! 10/10
Steven
23 April 2024 ★★★★★I had a good time and I am Glad, that I decided me to book this tour I can recommed it, it was nice and uncomplicated to book We had a really good time
Naad
16 April 2024 ★★★★★We just returned from a 14 day trip to Vietnam with FLIPSIDE. The trip was perfect, thanks to Mr. Kevin and his team, who took care of every detail of the organization and were attentive throughout, ensuring that our experience was excellent. They even provided us with tips on some great hotels in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. During our trip, we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay (two night by boat, highly recommended for a full experience), did the Ha Giang Loop for 4 days, explored Hoi An and went on a 3-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta. The guides spoke good English and took excellent care of us in each city: Tony in Hanoi and Halong Bay, Nghia in Ha Giang and Tom in the Mekong Delta, all of whom helped us enjoy the journey more. Vietnam is a wonderful country with delicious food and the people are charming. I absolutely recommend it. Many thanks to Mr. Kevin and Flipside Adventure Travel for their excellent work.
Sures M
3 April 2024 ★★★★★The flipside Ha Giang loop tour was a absolutely incredible experience which left us both completely speechless until now! Diving into the heart of the loop and being given a real experience of the life in which the local people live here was truly amazing. The company puts real emphasis into helping local communities within the loop. You are able to make donations, if you wish, to local families in need and the experience visiting the family really does change your perspective on things. Furthermore, you are taken off the main tracks and see parts of the loop no one else does. However, you still see the incredible scenery and pass through the loops most popular tracks so don’t miss out in incredible views. The easy riders ensure you make plenty of stops for delicious coffee/drinks and have the chance to take plenty of photos and videos to capture the moment! Me & my girlfriend had Ǎn and Dukang (I hope I’ve spelt that correctly) as our easy riders and they were genuinely amazing people. You connect with them over the three/four days and make a real friendship with them! They’re fantastic drivers and go above & beyond to make sure you have a brilliant time. Food was delicious and we never felt hungry as there was so much! The homestays were great too, couples on our tour were given private rooms when possible (which was both nights for us). The flipside team do an amazing job and deserve the most recognition possible! I hope one day to return & do the loop again. It was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone at Flipside, with particular thanks to Ǎn & Dukang! Legends!!
Stolecki G
10 April 2024 ★★★★★We just completed a 26 day tour of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Giang Loop Tour by motorbike, Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong cycle tour. We arrived by boat in the Cambodian capital and from there, we went to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor. Finally, we traveled to Bangkok, visiting the city's temples, floating markets and parks. We were met for all the transfers, including 4 internal flights, a boat transfer and the cruise. Everything was perfectly organized by Kevin. All tour guides were excellent and very attentive, and the drivers and vehicles were also great. Despite choosing budget hotels, they were good quality. We felt safe and secure throughout the trip. The only accommodation that felt a bit out of place was the one in Bangkok. Flipside Adventure Travel is an agency we highly recommend as they organize tailored tours with half board, diverse activities and at a reasonable price. This experience was particularly special as it was our first trip to Asia.
Armer S
12 June 2024 ★★★★★Flipside Adventure Travel organized a fabulous 3-week trip for us to Vietnam and Cambodia. We visited Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, traveled by boat on the Mekong River with a bike tour and explored Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay and the Ha Giang Loop. A choice was perfectly offered in different hotels and accommodations, allowing everyone to manage their desires and budget. Our travel consultant, Stephen was always ready to answer us on WhatsApp when we needed it. We were really taken care of! Also, when bad weather made us cancel our scuba diving, Stephen quickly found us another plan. The guides were nice and spoke English well; the drivers were good and we loved our trip. Highly recommend Flipside Adventure Travel!
Vernola S
18 January 2024 ★★★★★Our trip to Vietnam was fantastic, one of the best I've ever had. Flipside Adventure Travel was very well organized throughout. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide, Tony, who was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. The group of fellow travelers were also great. They ranged in age from about 30 to 50 years old and were easy to get along with and friendly. We always made stops at clean restrooms, dined at wonderful restaurants, and stayed in excellent hotels. The itinerary struck a good balance between sightseeing, shopping, downtime, group activities, communal meals, and individual dining choices. I particularly enjoyed visiting Halong Bay, Ha Giang Loop, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, trying Vietnamese cuisine, watching water puppetry and more. I would definitely travel with them again and highly recommend this company.