Bhutan Tour Payment Terms & Tour Payment Methods,

To confirm your Bhutan tour, full payment – including the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) (also referred to as the Bhutan Tourism Fee or Bhutan Tourist Tax) and the tour package cost – is generally required prior to your arrival in Bhutan. If your flights to Bhutan with Bhutan Airlines or Drukair are booked through us, the airfare will also be included in the total payment. This advance payment is essential for visa processing, securing your flight seats, and completing all other necessary travel arrangements.

Bhutan Tour Payment Policy

Full Payment in Advance
The Royal Government of Bhutan requires full payment of the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) and visa fee at the time of submitting your visa application, prior to visa approval.
As your local Bhutan tour operator, we also require full payment of the tour cost in advance to complete all necessary travel arrangements before your arrival in Bhutan.

Tour Payment Deposit Option
For bookings made more than 60 days before arrival, we offer the flexibility of a 50% deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid at least one month prior to arrival.
For bookings made within 60 days of travel, full payment is typically required at the time of tour confirmation.

Visa Approval
Your Bhutan visa will be processed and approved only after full payment — including the SDF and tour cost — has been received by us, your Bhutan tour operator, and subsequently deposited with the Department of Immigration of Bhutan.

Accepted Payment Methods for Bhutan Tour Cost

As your trusted local Bhutan tour operator, we offer the following convenient and secure payment options:

1. Credit/Debit Card Payment

• We accept payments in more than 130 currencies worldwide and from cards of all international card networks like VISA, MasterCard, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, etc.
• Card Processing fee applied by our banks is 4.99% (payable by the sender)
• Best suited for small to mid-sized payments, offering both convenience and cost-effectiveness

2. Wire Transfer

Bhutan tour payment by wire transfer is ideal for larger payments, this method is widely used for its security and cost-efficiency in international transactions.

Bank Transfer Details:

Beneficiary Bank:
Bhutan National Bank
P.O. Box 439, Thimphu, Bhutan
SWIFT Code: BNBTBTBT

Beneficiary Name:
Access Bhutan Tours & Treks
Building 10, Changlam Road, Thimphu, Bhutan
Account Number: 358-202-171-9001

Intermediary Bank:
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010-3603
SWIFT Code: SCBLUS33
CHIPS ABA No.: 0256
FED ABA No.: 026002561

Important: Once the transfer is made, kindly email us the remittance copy to help us confirm and track your payment.

3. Third-party Transfer Services

Payment through international money transfer platforms such as Wise and Revolut is also accepted, offering a flexible alternative for global travelers.

For more information contact us at accessbhutan@gmail.com or Whatsapp us at +975-17110720