Asia / Bhutan / Rafting & kayaking
Bhutan Whitewater Rafting Tour
Northwest Rafting Company · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and central Bhutan; rivers include Paro Chhu, Pho Chhu, and Chamkar Chhu
Source checked 2026-10-11 · Offering found on source page
Northwest Rafting Company offers a nine-day Bhutan rafting and cultural trip that combines river days with hikes and visits to historic and religious sites. The operator describes a classic Rivers and Dzongs itinerary, meeting in Paro, that includes rafting the Paro Chhu, Pho Chhu near Punakha Dzong, and Chamkar Chhu in central Bhutan, alongside hotel stays and cultural touring. The company also offers a distinct Mountains and Rivers itinerary with a multi-day Puna Tseng Chhu expedition; itinerary details and exact activities can vary with river conditions and access.
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- Operator-stated classic tour length is nine days, meeting in Paro, Bhutan.
- Raft the Paro Chhu, Pho Chhu by Punakha Dzong, and Chamkar Chhu on the classic itinerary.
- The operator lists Class II/III rafting, hiking, and cultural tours as activities.
- A separate Mountains and Rivers itinerary includes a three-day expedition on the Puna Tseng Chhu.
- Duration
- 9 days (classic Bhutan Rafting and Cultural Tours listing)
- Season
- November is shown in the operator's site-wide Bhutan listing; confirm specific departure dates and seasonal availability directly with operator.
- Eligibility / experience
- Minimum age 12 (operator listing); confirm current eligibility directly with operator.
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