Best Bhutan Tour Packages From Singapore for 2027: 5, 7 and 10-Day Trips Compared by Price and Inclusions

For travellers departing from Singapore, Druk Asia's Bhutan tour packages run for 5, 7 or 10 days, starting from approximately SGD 1,750, SGD 2,380 and SGD 3,540 per person. Prices include the SDF, visa, 3-star hotels, daily meals, a licensed guide and a private vehicle. Drukair flights from Changi are quoted separately.

For travellers in Singapore, Bhutan is just one flight away. Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, flies between Singapore Changi Airport and Paro International Airport, and a week in the Himalayan kingdom fits comfortably into most travellers' annual leave.

Choosing a tour package can take a little more thought.

Every international visitor to Bhutan pays the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) and travels with a licensed guide, but packages are not always quoted the same way. Some prices include the SDF and Drukair flights, while others list them separately. Meal plans and hotel categories can also differ from one quote to the next.

For most first-time visitors from Singapore, a package of 5 to 10 days works well. Five days covers the highlights of western Bhutan, seven days allows a more relaxed pace, and ten days continues into central Bhutan.

This guide compares Druk Asia's 5, 7 and 10-day Bhutan tour packages for travellers departing from Singapore, including starting prices, routes, inclusions, Drukair flight days and the 2027 public holidays that suit the flight schedule.

Here is how to choose the right Bhutan package from Singapore.

Bhutan Tour Packages From Singapore at a Glance

For most travellers from Singapore, the choice comes down to three trip lengths.

All prices are approximate starting prices per person in Singapore dollars. Your final quote is confirmed by Druk Asia. All three are private tours with 3-star hotels. Drukair flights are quoted separately.

How Much Is a Bhutan Tour Package From Singapore?

Druk Asia's private Bhutan tour packages start from approximately SGD 1,750 per person for 5 days, SGD 2,380 for 7 days and SGD 3,540 for 10 days. The SDF is included in all three.

Bhutan generally costs more than many neighbouring Asian destinations because visitors pay the Sustainable Development Fee and most journeys include a private vehicle and a licensed guide.

The current SDF rates are:

• Adults: USD 100 per person per night
• Children aged 6 to 11: USD 50 per person per night
• Children below 6: No SDF

The current USD 100 adult rate is scheduled to remain in effect until 31 August 2027, subject to government policy.

On a 7-day package, the SDF for six nights comes to USD 600 per person, and this is already included in the package price. The SDF supports Bhutan's development, including education, healthcare and environmental protection. The rest of the package covers your hotels, meals, guide, driver, vehicle, entry fees and visa.

Your final price also depends on:

• Hotel category. Upgrading to a 4-star or 5-star hotel, or to a lodge such as Uma Paro or Amankora, increases the price.
• Travel season. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most popular periods.
• Festival dates. Hotels around Paro and Thimphu can fill early during major tshechus.
• Additional experiences. Activities such as a hot stone bath, archery or a cooking session can add to the cost.
• Drukair flights. These are quoted separately from the land package.

For a more detailed breakdown, read our guide on how much it costs to travel to Bhutan.

What Is Included in a Bhutan Tour Package?

All three Druk Asia cultural packages include the same core services. You can use this list as a checklist when comparing quotes.

Instead of looking only at the advertised package price, compare what is actually included. A cheaper package can become considerably more expensive once the SDF, meals and entrance fees are added separately.

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Ask each agency whether the price includes the SDF, visa, all meals and entry fees. A clear answer on all four makes quotes much easier to compare.

Are Drukair Flights From Changi Included?

Drukair flights from Singapore are usually quoted separately from the land package.

As Druk Asia is the official representative of Drukair in Singapore, our travel specialists can arrange your flights together with your visa and itinerary. Druk Asia can also help reserve your Drukair seats at no cost while you finalise your plans.

Drukair currently operates three weekly flights between Singapore and Paro. The service includes a short technical stop in Guwahati, and passengers generally remain on the aircraft.

Because flights operate on set days, the schedule also shapes the length of your trip:

• 5 days: depart Singapore on Tuesday and return on Saturday, or depart on Thursday and return on Monday.
• 7 days: depart on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday. Each option has a matching return flight.
• 10 days: depart on Thursday and return on the Saturday of the following week.

Flight schedules can vary during the year, so check the latest Singapore to Paro flight schedule before confirming your leave. If the Singapore flight days do not suit your plans, Bangkok is a convenient alternative gateway with daily Drukair flights to Paro.

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Drukair began flying between Singapore and Bhutan in September 2012. The route is commonly operated with an Airbus A319, and Drukair's check-in counter is at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Row 2.

Singapore and Bhutan: Connected by Air Since 2012

Singapore was the fifth country to be linked with Bhutan by Drukair. The route has an interesting history.

The inaugural flight carried a 45-member delegation led by Her Royal Highness Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck. Changi Airport marked the occasion with a Bhutan photo exhibition at Terminal 3, featuring traditional costumes and an archery room.

In 2017, Dr Balakrishnan spent four days in Bhutan. On his final day, he hiked to Tiger's Nest and described the climb as "exhausting but exhilarating".

If four days is all you have, Druk Asia's 4 Days Bhutan Escapade Tour, starting from approximately SGD 1,220 per person, is a good place to start.

Plan Your Bhutan Trip Around Singapore's 2027 Holidays

As Drukair departs Changi only on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is useful to start with Singapore's public holiday calendar and plan your package around it.

These five 2027 travel windows line up with the current flight schedule.

The May window offers the best value. A full 7-day package requires only three days of annual leave. It also falls just before the MOE June school holidays begin on 29 May, so booking early is recommended.

Families can also consider the September school holidays (4 to 12 September 2027) or the year-end school holidays from 20 November.

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The current USD 100 SDF rate is scheduled to remain until 31 August 2027. Trips after that date may be priced differently, so check the latest rate before confirming the Deepavali window.

The 5-Day Package: Bhutan's Highlights on Limited Leave

The 5 Days Magical Bhutan package is a short introduction to western Bhutan, starting from approximately SGD 1,750 per person.

Highlights include:

• Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten and Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu
• The 108 chortens of Dochula Pass
• Punakha Dzong, at the meeting point of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers
• Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility
• Paro Dzong and the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong
• The hike to Tiger's Nest (Taktsang Monastery)

Choose 5 days if you have limited annual leave and mainly want to experience Bhutan's major highlights.

The pace is brisk. Thursday and Sunday flights from Changi land in Paro in the late afternoon, so the first day is mainly for settling in, while the Tuesday flight arrives in the morning and leaves more time for sightseeing.

Day by day at a glance:

Singapore sits close to sea level, while Thimphu is at around 2,300 metres. Most travellers adjust without serious difficulty, although you may notice shortness of breath during your first day or two.

The 7-Day Package: The Best Fit for Most First-Timers

The 7 Days Bhutan Tour from Singapore covers the same three valleys as the 5-day package, with two additional days. It starts from approximately SGD 2,380 per person.

The additional days include:

• A full day in Thimphu for the Centenary Farmers' Market, the Folk Heritage Museum, the National Textile Museum and Simtokha Dzong
• A second night in Punakha, with a riverside picnic and a walk to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
• A home visit and dinner with a Bhutanese farming family
• Kyichu Lhakhang and Dumtse Lhakhang in Paro
• A full day for the Tiger's Nest hike, scheduled towards the end of the trip to allow time to acclimatise

Choose 7 days if you are visiting Bhutan for the first time and want a good balance of culture, scenery and rest.

The same route is also available as the 7 Days Essential Bhutan Journey, at the same starting price.

Day by day at a glance:

To see how the week feels in practice, read this review from a Singapore traveller who completed a 7-day journey with Druk Asia.

The 10-Day Package: Western and Central Bhutan

The 10 Days Discover Bhutan Journey continues beyond western Bhutan into Bumthang, often regarded as Bhutan's spiritual heartland. It starts from approximately SGD 3,540 per person.

The additional days include:

• Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral seat of Bhutan's royal family
• Two nights in Bumthang, with Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Goemba and Jakar Dzong
• Phobjikha Valley, the winter home of black-necked cranes from November to March
• Gangtey Goemba, with the option of a farmhouse stay
• Ta Dzong in Paro, home to the National Museum of Bhutan

Choose 10 days if you prefer slower travel, enjoy nature and photography, or have already visited western Bhutan.

The drive from Punakha to Bumthang takes around eight hours, with stops along the way.

Day by day at a glance:

Is 5 or 7 Days Better for a First Trip?

For most first-time visitors from Singapore, 7 days is the better choice.

Both packages visit Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. The difference is the pace. Bhutan may look small on a map, but travelling between valleys takes time because of the mountainous terrain.

Seven days gives you:

• More time to adjust to the altitude before the Tiger's Nest hike
• A farmhouse visit and quieter moments that a 5-day trip may skip
• Flexibility if weather or road conditions change
• A choice of three Drukair departure days instead of two

If your annual leave is limited, 5 days still covers the highlights, just at a quicker pace.

Which Package Suits Your Travel Style?

The right package also depends on who you are travelling with.

Travelling With Children

Bhutan can work very well for families from Singapore. Children aged 6 to 11 pay USD 50 per night in SDF and children below 6 are exempt, so the SDF concession for children also reduces the overall trip cost.

Private transport makes travelling between destinations relatively comfortable, and the itinerary can be adapted with shorter walks and additional rest time.

Travelling as a Senior

Altitude is the main consideration. Paro and Thimphu are both above 2,000 metres, so a 7-day package that schedules Tiger's Nest on day 6 allows more time to adjust.

Tiger's Nest sits around 900 metres above the Paro Valley floor. If the full climb feels too demanding, the cafeteria viewpoint, about an hour up the trail, offers a clear view of the monastery.

Travelling Solo

Many Singapore travellers visit Bhutan on their own. With a private guide and driver, you have company and local insight throughout the trip, and the itinerary can follow your own interests. If you would rather travel with others, small-group departures are also available.

Festival Packages for Singapore Travellers

If you would like to attend a tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances performed by monks, choose a package planned around the festival dates.

Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and may shift by a day or two. For Paro Tshechu, booking three to six months ahead is recommended, as Drukair seats and Paro hotels fill quickly. In 2027, Paro Tshechu also overlaps with the March school holidays in Singapore.

See the full list of dates in the Bhutan festival calendar or browse all Bhutan festival tours.

Luxury Bhutan Packages From Singapore

For travellers who prefer five-star comfort, a luxury package replaces the 3-star hotels with some of Bhutan's most respected lodges.

Luxury packages are priced on request, as rates depend on the lodge, room type and season. They include the SDF, visa, meals, private guide and vehicle.

Premium lodges have a limited number of rooms, so booking six to twelve months ahead is recommended for spring and autumn. For a special occasion, helicopter flights can be added to a luxury itinerary, or you can choose the Bhutan Helicopter Adventure.

Browse all luxury Bhutan tours.

Private or Group Package: Which Is Better Value?

For most travellers, a private package offers better value in Bhutan.

Every visitor pays the same SDF and visa fee, whether travelling privately or in a group. This means the saving from joining a group is smaller than in many other destinations, while a private tour gives you more control over your dates and pace.

All packages in this guide are private tours. Solo travellers who would prefer company can ask about Druk Asia's small-group departures.

Explore bespoke Bhutan tours if you want a personalised itinerary.

Which Singapore Travel Agencies Sell Bhutan Packages?

Several travel agencies in Singapore sell Bhutan packages, from general agencies to Bhutan specialists.

Whichever agency you choose, check the following:

1. A Singapore Tourism Board (STB) licence. Every licensed travel agent has a TA licence number that can be checked on the STB website. Druk Asia's licence number is TA01908.
2. A licensed partner in Bhutan. Tours in Bhutan must be operated with a licensed Bhutanese tour operator and guide.
3. Access to Drukair bookings. Drukair operates the direct route between Singapore and Paro. An agency that can book Drukair directly can match your flights to your itinerary.

Druk Asia is licensed in Singapore and Bhutan, is the official Drukair representative in Singapore, and has been a Bhutan travel specialist since 2009. You can read feedback from past travellers in our traveller reviews.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Book

Use these questions to compare Bhutan packages from Singapore fairly:

1. Is the SDF included, and for how many nights?
2. Are the USD 40 visa application fee and the USD 10 administrative processing fee included, and who submits the application?
3. Are all three meals included every day?
4. Are Drukair flights included or quoted separately?
5. Which hotel category is used, and can it be upgraded?
6. Is the tour private, or will the guide and vehicle be shared?
7. What is the cancellation policy? (Druk Asia's cancellation charges start at USD 140 per person for cancellations made more than 45 days before departure.)

Further Reading for Singapore Travellers

These guides cover the questions Singapore travellers ask most often.

Getting there

• How to Travel to Bhutan From Singapore, covering visas, the SDF, costs, the best time to visit, SIM cards, money and what to wear
• Singapore to Paro Direct Flights on Drukair, with the latest schedule and Changi check-in details
• How to Get to Bhutan, for alternative gateways such as Bangkok
• Bhutan Visa Application Procedures, explaining what you need and how long it takes

Planning and budgeting

• How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Bhutan?
• Best Time to Visit Bhutan
• Bhutan Festival Tours, with festival dates for 2026 and 2027

Before you fly

• Your Ultimate Bhutan Travel Packing Checklist
• Dos and Don'ts in Bhutan
• 40 Best Places to Visit in Bhutan
• Top 5 Bhutan Treks for Beginners
• Farmhouses and Homestays in Bhutan

About Druk Asia

• Why Travel to Bhutan With Druk Asia
• Meet Our Bhutan Guides
• Traveller Reviews
• Download the Free Bhutan Travel Guide

Choosing the Right Bhutan Package

The right Bhutan package from Singapore is the one that fits your available leave, preferred pace and the Drukair flight schedule.

For most travellers:

• Choose 5 days if your leave is limited and you mainly want the highlights.
• Choose 7 days for a first visit with a comfortable pace.
• Choose 10 days to include Bumthang and Phobjikha.
• Choose a festival package to attend a tshechu, and book early.

When comparing quotes, look at what is included rather than the headline price alone. A package that already covers the SDF, visa, meals and entry fees is much easier to budget for.

Druk Asia's itineraries are fully customisable, so the packages in this guide can be used as a starting point. Explore our Bhutan tours, send an enquiry or call the Singapore office on +65 8767-9939. Our Bhutan travel specialists can coordinate your Drukair flights, visa, guide, hotels and itinerary from start to finish.