Bhutan

When we first started planning our October 2026 trip, EBC was the goal and Bhutan was an afterthought — something we mentioned in passing as a “maybe if we’re already in the region.” Six months of planning later, Bhutan is fully booked with Intrepid Travel

Before you book a trip to Bhutan, there’s a fee you need to understand — one that applies every single night you’re in the country, on top of your accommodation, meals, guide, and transport. It’s called the Sustainable Development Fee, and it’s the most significant cost factor in any Bhutan trip budget.