Travel to Bhutan from Brazil & Argentina? Yak Holidays
This blog features information on flights/travel to Bhutan from Brazil/Argentina, Bhutan visa for Brazilian/Argentine citizens (nationals) and more.
The Brazilian and Argentine nationals / citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a prepaid holiday package with one of the Travel Agency / Tour Operator in Bhutan like us (Yak Holidays International). The same the local Bhutan Travel Agency will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Processing visa for Bhutan.
- Booking the hotels / resorts.
- Tour guide and transportation including airport pick up and drop.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan (You can also book directly from Drukair and Bhutan airlines website).
- Arranging yaks and ponies for trekking.
- Trekking staff.
- Trekking equipment and more.
The iconic Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) in Bhutan.
The Daily Tourist Tariff for visiting Bhutan:
The visitors wishing to visit Bhutan from Brazil, Argentina or any other country (Except for Indian nationals) have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to the Royal Government of Bhutan. Besides the Sustainable Development Fee, the tourists have to pay entry fees for monuments and festival visits which depends on your itinerary.
Our package rates given below are inclusive of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). These rates apply uniformly to trekking, cultural tour or festival trips.
- Solo travel: US $ 340 per night.
- 2 persons in a group: US $ 280 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
- 3 persons or more in a group: US $ 270 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
The Package rates are same for tours, trekking, festival tours and other activities. Please check our Bhutan Travel links for more information on tours, festivals, trekking and other related information.
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Brazilian & Argentine citizens / nationals:
- Book your Bhutan trip with a Local Tour Operator such as Yak Holidays (us).
- You have to wire transfer full payment to the account of your Tour Operator in Bhutan.
- Please send a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
- You have to send the scanned copy of the photo page your passport (s).
- Your Bhutan Travel Agent / Tour Operator will process the visa on your behalf which normally takes a week. The local Tour Operator will send you the e-Bhutan visa once it is approved. You are now eligible to travel to Bhutan.
- The actual visa is stamped in your passport upon arrival in Bhutan at the Paro airport.
The duration of visa depends on the length of the Bhutan trip booked with your Tour Operator.
Bhutan visa cost for Brazilian & Argentine citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is payable along with your Bhutan trip cost.
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
Please note that no Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Brazilian / Argentine citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Brazil & Argentina:
Bhutan Flight Fares:
Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have kept the flight fares at par and are given below:- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 462 (Economy Class) & US $ 710 (Business Class).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 604 (Economy Class) & US $ 1033 (Business class).
Check Baggage allowance on Bhutan Airline & Drukair:
- 30 Kg in Economy class & 40 Kg in Business Class.
- Infants paying 10 % of the applicable fares are not entitled for any baggage allowance.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Brazil & Argentina:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of Paro International airport.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
The view of the Himalayas from your flight:
The seats on the Bhutan flights are allocated on the “First come, first serve” basis at the check-in-counter at the port of entry into Bhutan.
Your flights to and from Bhutan are scenic and are your ultimate mountain flights. The passengers always scramble for the best seats in your flight. You can see the up-close view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest. Yes, you heard it right.
If your flight to Bhutan from Brazil is via New Delhi or Kathmandu, request the ground staff at the check-in-counter to allocate the seat on the left, possibly by the window. You will see a beautiful mountain panorama. One can see five mountain peaks all above 8000 m, Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and finally Jomolhari (7326 m).
Your chances of seeing these scenic high points on the surface of the earth will be better if you travel in early spring or winter or in autumn. The morning flights are even better as there will be less or no clouds to obstruct the mountain ranges.
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1. Any direct flight from Brasilia / Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paro Bhutan ?
No, there are is no direct flight from Brasilia / Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paro Bhutan. You can fly into Bhutan from Bangkok, New Delhi or Kathmandu and make flight connection by Bhutan Airlines or Drukair.
2. Is there a direct flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Paro Bhutan ?
No, there is no direct flight to Bhutan from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Paro Bhutan. You have to fly to Paro Bhutan by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines via New Delhi, Kathmandu or Bangkok.
3. Is it possible to get Bhutan visa for Brazilian / Argentine nationals / citizens upon arrival in Bhutan ?
No, It is absolutely not possible to get Bhutan visa for Argentine / Brazilian citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan.
The International visitors to Bhutan will not be permitted to board the flight to Bhutan without e-Bhutan visa.4. What is the most recommended trip to Bhutan from Brazil / Argentina ?
The most recommended trip to Bhutan from Brazil / Argentina is 9 nights / 10 Days Bhutan tour as this package covers Western and Central Bhutan. You can visit some of the best monuments and most scenic places in Bhutan like the Tiger’s nest monastery, Punakha Dzong, Jakar Dzong, Dochula pass and others.
5. When is the best time to visit Bhutan from Argentina / Brazil ?
The best time to visit Bhutan from Brazil / Argentina are from March – May and October to mid December.
6. Can I combine Bhutan tour from Brazil / Argentina with one of the festivals or short trek in Bhutan?
Yes, you can combine your Bhutan tour with one of the festivals in Bhutan. Please visit our festival page for more details on festivals. You may also combine your trip with a short trek like Bumdra trek (2 Days) or Druk Path or Dagala trek (5 days). Please contact us for the detailed itinerary.
The view of the Himalayas from flight to Bhutan.
COVID 19 Update on travel / flights to Bhutan:
Travel to Bhutan from Brazil & Argentina or any other country is permitted now. The travelers need NOT undergo quarantine for COVID-19. No RT-PCR is required at Paro Airport or other point of entry to Bhutan.
