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Race Packages

Our Race packages have been designed to give you the best opportunity to acclimatize to the altitude before the marathon while also enjoying our unique country.

You package includes return air tickets  to and from Bangkok, all inland transport, lodging in authorized tourist grade hotels, all meals and the services of a professional guide.

If you are flying in from any other sector please contact us as we will be able to discount the difference on the air ticket costs. If you are visiting as a spectator the package price will remain the same but without the race entry fee.

Please visit our Visitor Info page for for funds transfer and other useful information

6 Day Marathon Package

Basic cost: US$ 2,260 + Race entry fee

Private tour supplement: US$ 300

(The private tour supplement includes your own vehicle and guide. We recommend this for those who use the hotel upgrade.)

Itinerary

May 7 :   Arrival

May 8 :   Walk to Taktsang; Drive to Thimphu after lunch

May 9 :   Transfer to Punakha; Opening ceremony dinner

May 10 :  Race day

May 11 :  Drive to Thimphu

May 12 :  Departure

8 Day Marathon Package

Basic cost: US$ 3,740 + Race entry fee

Private tour supplement: US$ 400

(The private tour supplement includes your own vehicle and guide. We recommend this for those who use the hotel upgrade.)

Itinerary

May 5 :   Arrival

May 6 :   Walk to Taktsang; transfer to Punakha after lunch

May 7 :   Visit Phobjikha valley; Overnight halt

May 8 :   Tour Gangtey Gompa Monastery; Drive to Punakha after lunch

May 9 :   Tour Punakha valley; Opening ceremony dinner

May 10 : Race day

May 11 : Transfer to Thimphu

May 12 :  Departure