The Family Learning Journey
A 7- or 9-day journey for multi-generational and family groups.
- Duration
- 7 or 9 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- On request
Built for families traveling together — parents, grandparents and children — who want to learn alongside each other, not just sightsee. It is one of our most flexible templates: the pacing, the number of NGO visits, and the balance of adventure and rest can all be adjusted to fit your family's rhythm.
Highlights
- A Family Wellbeing Retreat session
- A field trip and engagement day at Phulingsum Rural School
- A home-cooked meal and village home tour with a local host family
- Community visits — past groups have met the Bhutan Kidney Foundation and the RSPCA animal shelter
- Traditional gho and kira fitting, and natural dyeing
- The Tiger's Nest Monastery hike
- Evening reflection circles and a screening of Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
The route
Where this journey goes
The places this journey moves through, in order. Day-by-day timings are confirmed with you when we build your dates.
- 1
Paro
Arrival, and a gentle first day for the whole family
- 2
Thimphu
ELC School, the Family Wellbeing Retreat session, and community visits
- 3
Phulingsum, Punakha
A field trip to Phulingsum Rural School, then a home-cooked meal and village home tour with a host family
- 4
Taktsang
The Tiger's Nest hike, then a closing heart circle
Format
How it runs
Flexible — choose 7 or 9 days, and we will help you shape which cultural, community and adventure elements to prioritize for your family.
Best for
Who it suits
Multi-generational families, parent–child groups, and school-affiliated family trips.
Partners
Who you will meet
- ELC School
- Contentment Foundation Bhutan
- Volunteer Artists' Studio Thimphu (VAST)
- Bhutan Kidney Foundation
- RSPCA Bhutan
- Nazhoen Lamtoen
Inquire
Ask about The Family Learning Journey
Tell us your dates and group size and we will come back with availability and a firm price.
See the other journeys
Five journeys, each one adjustable to your dates and interests.