Bhutan Duration Discount on SDF for 2023-2024

Bhutan introduces new SDF incentives for guests to discover more and stay longer

The government of Bhutan has announced a new travel incentive on Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) which is designed to encourage longer stays.

Bookings made from June 01, 2023 onwards will be eligible for the exclusive SDF incentives for US Dollar SDF-paying guests, and are valid for stays in Bhutan between June 01, 2023 until December 31, 2024.

Depending on the planned itinerary, visitors can choose any of the following options with effect from June 01, 2023 :

4 + 4:  Pay the SDF of USD 200 per night, per person, for the first four nights, and receive up to four additional nights without the daily levy.

7 + 7: Pay the SDF of USD 200 per night, per person, for the first seven nights, and receive up to seven additional nights without the daily levy.

12 + 18:  Pay the SDF USD 200 per night per person, for the first twelve nights, and receive up to eighteen additional nights without the daily levy.

The discounts are clearly summarized for any number of nights spent in Bhutan in the table below.

The SDF is exempt for children of 5 years and below. There is a concessionary levy rate of 50% for children between the ages of 6-12 years. Anyone aged 12 and above pay the full SDF rate. The same long-stay SDF incentives outlined above can be applied to US dollar SDF-paying children. The discounts are only applicable on the SDF (USD 200 a day payable to the government). Visitors are still subject to the one-time Visa fee of USD 40 per person.

This is the time to come to Bhutan!! So write to us today for more information.

Why Travel with us?

1. Is a premier Inbound Tour Operator registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), the Association of the Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO) and the International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

2. Nearly a decade’s experience in the Bhutanese travel and the tourism sector and run by highly qualified professionals who are committed to the industry. This means that we do have a reasonable purchasing leverage especially in terms of Drukair Tickets, hotel bookings, visa processes and permits, emergency evacuations etc.

3. In-depth knowledge about Bhutan, our History, Environment, Geography, Lifestyles, Art, Iconography etc. and have consistently been responsible for spreading tourism into remoter parts of the country.

4. Partner hotels and guesthouses are the best in the country and are selected based on our guests’ feedback over the years and The Bhutan Travelclub hotel assessment criteria.

5. We use only luxury vehicles like Toyota Prado Land Cruisers (4×4) for less than 3 people in a group, Toyota Hiace buses for 3 to 6 people in a group and Toyota Coaster buses for big groups of more than 10 people in a group. All vehicles are not more than 3 years old and the tire conditions are excellent.

6. We only offer our advices on our hotels, vehicles, food and guides etc. YOU make the choice after reading more from our rich Resource Centre. We have never structured or imposed any package elements. Highly, highly customizable itineraries. You name it and we’ll make it possible.

7. No Hidden costs are involved except for your shopping expenses. Your trekking insurance is also included in the package.

8. Our Tour Leaders, Cultural and Trekking guides are all accredited by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and are members of the Guides Association of Bhutan. While some of them have been with us from the very start, others are selected based on a minimum of 5 years field experience, numbers of refreshers courses undertaken, good spoken and written English and overall personality assessments.

9. Is amongst a few companies that offer specialized language guides in Dutch, French, Japanese, German, and Spanish. We will shortly be also offering Chinese speaking guides.

10. Was involved in some of the Government’s biggest Tourism activities like the development of the Tashel-Online system (online visa processing), Market Research and Bhutan Branding, Destination research and development of Nabji-Korphu and Merak-Sakteng community-based products etc.

11. We accept Visa, MasterCard and other major credit cards for faster and more reliable payment method, therefore reducing cumbersome procedures and additional costs related to bank wiring.

 

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