International Tourist Tariff
International Tourist Tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive packages. The tariffs for tourists visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:
Season Month Tariff:
High Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec US$200 / per person per night
Low Season July, Aug US$165 / per person per night
The rates are the same for cultural tours, treks or any other special interest tours.

Entitlements
These minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following services:
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis
2. All transfers and sightseeing within Bhutan
3. Services of accompanied guide
4. All meals
5. 35% Government tax
6. Pack pony & trekking equipments on treks
7. Fees to temples & monuments
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local agent's obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirement shall be payable on actual basis.
The above rates apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. These accommodation establishments shall be approved by TAB.

TARIFF FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUPS (FITs)
Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharges, as follows:
Single Individual : US$ 40/ per night halt
Group of 02 : US$ 30/ per person per night halt
These FIT surcharge are net payable (non commissionable)
All tourists are required to pay US$ 10 per visit as Tourism development contribution.

Discount on tourist Tariff
a. DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies/missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the daily rates.
b. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given a 40% discount on daily rates.
c. Full time Students below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates.
d. A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons. A 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.

CANCELLATION
Tour Programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject cancellation charges as follows:-
a. Within 30 days of the start of the tour program: Free
b. Within 21 days : 10% of the rate
c. Within 14 days : 15% of the rate
d. Within 7 days : 30% of the rate
e. Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice : 50% of the rate
f. After arrival in Bhutan : 100%

DELAYED ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
a. There shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of delay in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport & guide.
b. There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks. They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food transport and any other services required.

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS
The quoted package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis and following supplements will be applicable incase of single room accommodation :-
For, Festival season = US$ 50 / per single room per night
For, other season = US$ 25 / per single room per night

REMITTANCE OF TOUR PAYMENT
Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only.
PLEASE DEPOSIT/TRANSFER THE PAYMENT TO FOLLOWING BANK.
CITI BANK N.A : 111 WALL STREET
19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK
NY 10043
BENEFICIARY : Ancient Bhutan TOURS & TREK
BHUTAN NATIONAL BANK
ACCOUNT NO : 36023474
SWIFT CODE : CITIUS 33
ABA NO : 0210-0008-9
CHIPS ROUTINE NO. : 008

Ultimate beneficiary: Account no. 0000032295020 of Ancient Bhutan Tours & treks maintained with Bhutan National Bank, Thimphu Bhutan.

Copy of the bank transfer should be faxed to us for necessary follow up with the bank.
Please Fax us at:- 00975-2-332434
Tele # 00975-17111474(Mobile)
Entire tour payment must be sent to Ancient Bhutan Tours & Treks by Bank transfer, in advance as time period specified: -
· For FITs : 30 days advance
· For GITs : 30 days advance
· For Festival Tours: 60days advance
Services are confirmed subject to advance payment only.
For high seasons (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec) it is advisable to remit payment for Druk Air flights 3 months advance. This will help us in getting you seats confirmed.