The land of the thunder dragon has shunned the rush of todays modern world.

Bhutan, nestling in the heart of the great Himalaya, has for centuries shunned the modern world through self-imposed isolation. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerised: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.

Remoteness and a profound and time-honoured reverence for nature has led this ‘tiny Kingdom in the Sky’ to be one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world and a leader in environmental conservation. Urban settlements like Thimpu have sprung up in the last few decades, but the majority still live in small rural villages, the pace of life is slow and businesses open depending on the mood of their owners.

Druk Air flies into Paro which is usually the entry and exit point to Bhutan. Flights operate from Delhi via Kathmandu and Bangkok via Calcutta. Bhutan can also be reached overland from India, but it is a long drive from the border to the main places of interest.

Travelling in Bhutan can be slow as the one main road running east to west weaves its way over the Himalayan foothills and roads are occasionally closed by landslides. Delays, however, are more than compensated for by the beautiful scenery and the provision of a private vehicle and guide allows you the opportunity to rest, take a walk or photograph as much as you choose.

With our first-hand knowledge of Bhutan one of our specialists will help to plan your holiday to ensure you enjoy this amazing country.

At ICAN Holidays we pride ourselves in the fact that we offer clients what they want - our packages are all tailor made. Only you know what your ideal holiday should include. Whether you want to concentrate on culture or spend time wildlife watching, sample a city’s hustle and bustle or relax in a secluded beauty spot, ICAN Holidays will assist you discover the joy of designing a unique holiday just for you.

Throughout this website we have provided suggested itineraries for all the regions we visit, and you may wish to base your travels on these. After an initial consultation, one of our Specialists will create a unique itinerary for your holiday, complete with background information, historical notes, colour pictures, etc.   We will not begin to book your holiday until you are completely satisfied with it.

Because our Specialists regularly travel to the regions you will be visiting, they can offer invaluable advice and suggestions for things to see and do while you are there and you can be confident that your unique itinerary has been created by someone who has extensive first-hand knowledge of the places and accommodation it contains.

All our holidays are unique travel experiences, and therefore tailor-made to suit individual requirements. We do not publish prices on our website as they can vary enormously for tailor-made travel.

Prices are generally for private arrangements and are per person using economy class flights based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.

There are a number of factors which will influence the price of your travel arrangements, these include the standard of hotel (we offer a variety of standards from ‘three star’ to the super-luxurious), the season, the duration of your trip, the class of flights and the airline used, the level of private guiding and the complexity of the itinerary. Our specialists will be delighted to discuss the various options in more detail with you.