Find your trail in Bhutan

Meet the locals

Stunning scenery

Experience a tshechu

Walk with a view

Visit ancient monasteries

Trek in magical mountain landscapes

Hike to the incredible Tiger’s Nest monastery

Trek to remote villages

Visit brilliant dzongs

Fly into the magnificent Paro Valley

Visit Bhutan’s east for traditional culture and crafts

Bhutan Guided Group Tours with Australian Operator

Rare Air Himalayan Travel is an tour operator in Australia that organises Bhutan Guided Group Tours. Founded by Karan Haranis, who fell in love with the Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge through a hiking adventure in the early 2000s, her tours are led by experienced Bhutanese guides who are government trained and accredited.

MYSTERIOUS

Even the name of Bhutan is enigmatic. It means Land of the Thunder Dragon.

MAGICAL

Bhutan is magical, you will feel it the minute you fly over the Himalayas for the first time.

MEMORABLE

Beautiful hiking trails, monastries and rich in culture, your trip will be unforgettable.

We love Bhutan. We like other places too, but we love Bhutan. It has the perfect blend of great scenery, intriguing culture and friendly locals. It’s also one of the safest travel destinations, ideal for women, families and anyone looking to avoid the crime and harassment that unfortunately comes with many tourist hotspots.
We know and love our hiking trails. We scout out every day hike and trek that we offer on our trips so that we can tell you what to expect.
We structure our itineraries to be flexible because we know that everyone walks differently. We know that sometimes we need to chat with the people we meet, take a lot of photographs, or simply soak up the scenery. Our guides set a pace that suits everyone. On our group trips, we always have two guides, so it’s perfectly okay to walk at the back.
We price our trips fairly. Our trips aim to benefit our local Bhutanese partners rather than shareholders. That’s why we choose small, boutique hotels and local businesses. We also don’t charge extra for tailor-made tours. They cost the same as our small-group, set-departure trips.
Our guides are the heart and soul of our trips. They speak great English, are experienced in all levels of hiking and bring years of knowhow, all with kindness and good humour. Our customers love our guides and consistently rate their leadership and organisation as a highlight of the trip.
Bhutan gets nowhere near the tourist numbers of other countries. Everywhere you go, you won’t be in a crowd and you’ll probably have the walking trail to yourself. It’s an undiscovered gem.

BHUTAN

There is no place on earth like Bhutan

It is remote, beautiful and unique. Everyone who travels to this tiny Himalayan kingdom falls in love – with the sheer beauty of the place but most of all with the Bhutanese people, who are kind, friendly and have a great sense of humour. There is a peacefulness here that isn’t found anywhere else and you’ll find yourself unwinding as you absorb the local vibe. Bhutan offers travellers an unparalleled experience: exhilarating walking in a pristine natural environment and a vibrant and thriving ancient culture.

Gross National Happiness
High-Value, Low-Impact

Discover Gross National Happiness for yourself. More than just a slogan, GNH is a whole way of living in Bhutan.

Bhutan’s philosophy for tourism is “High-Value, Low-Impact''. Led by its enlightened, beloved monarchs, Bhutan has carefully opened to visitors while avoiding mass tourism. This means you won’t find cultural sights being over-loved and trekking routes are not degraded from overuse. With over 60% forest cover, enshrined in the GNH charter, Bhutan is a walkers paradise.

Bhutan is the first country in the world to achieve carbon negative status, making travel here truly eco-friendly.

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