Bhutan Green Travel (BGT) is a licensed tour operator registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), bearing licence number 1026720, and also a member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO).
Inspired by Bhutan’s unique policy of “high value, low impact” tourism, BGT was founded in 2011. It is a privately owned company that prides itself in providing out-of-the-ordinary experiences and off-the-beaten-track holidays. In our eleven years of operation we have specialised in tailor-made holidays for independent and group travellers from around the world.
Ugyen Rinzin is the founder and managing director of the company. Prior to founding BGT, Ugyen was a civil servant for over a decade looking after the budgeting of the Department of Tourism (National Tourist Board). He has well travelled internationally and lives in both Bhutan and the UK.
Whether it’s discovering Bhutan’s most iconic sight of Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) or a life-changing experience that inspires, from trekking in the wilderness to travelling to seldom visited places, we will happily design an itinerary to suit your interests and budget. We focus on crafting an itinerary that will help you enjoy Bhutan’s authenticity, remoteness, natural environment and its age-old cultural heritage.
Our team is our strength. Our guides and staff are fluent in English. They have been carefully selected for their expert knowledge and experiences to help you discover Bhutan and make every day of your holiday a special moment. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable, our team is dedicated to ensuring you enjoy your journey to the fullest. When you choose to travel with BGT, your holiday starts right away. We take care of all requirements, carefully planning each itinerary leaving nothing to chance.
BGT is built on the philosophy of offering high quality trips for discerning travellers, looking for authentic experiences. Our exotic itineraries include heritage and cultural places, colourful festivals, trekking, hiking, walking, bird watching, honeymoon and other special interests, all of which have been improved over the years through customer feedback. Whatever you are interested in, BGT offers the best value for your holidays.
We deal with typically small groups. Therefore, we are able to provide personalized service and support. This further allows for greater flexibility with bookings and travel arrangements.
Bhutan has earned a coveted spot on AFAR’s “Where to Go List” for 2024, featuring 25 awe-inspiring destinations to visit in 2024. This prestigious list is a product of extensive research and reporting conducted by correspondents and editors worldwide.
The Kingdom of Bhutan also won international acclaim for its commitment to sustainable tourism—Best Sustainability Initiative—by a Destination at the 2023 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards Australia.
With over 26 trips to choose from, your choices have never been better. You may speak to any of our team members and we will be delighted to provide you with detailed information on the itinerary best suited for you. Alternatively, we can arrange tailor-made tours where you plan your own itinerary.
Bhutan today is one of the highly regarded exclusive travel destinations among discerning travellers in the world. So we invite you to discover the land of happiness with our gorgeous team!