A Little About Us
Raven Expedition is a Bhutanese-owned travel company dedicated to helping travelers explore and truly experience the beauty, culture, and spirit of Bhutan.
Our team consists of passionate tour operators and licensed guides, each with over ten years of professional guiding experience across Bhutan's valleys, mountains, and cultural landscapes. With deep local knowledge and a genuine love for sharing Bhutan's heritage, we ensure every journey feels personal, insightful, and unforgettable.
We specialize in creating authentic, affordable, and flexible travel experiences tailored to each traveler’s interests. Whether you seek cultural immersion, spiritual discovery, scenic adventures, or a combination of all three, we are committed to delivering meaningful and memorable journeys throughout the Kingdom of Bhutan.
As a licensed travel company, we handle every aspect of your trip, including visa processing, travel permits, itinerary planning, accommodation arrangements, transportation, and guided experiences. Our goal is to make your visit seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free from the moment you begin planning until the day you depart.
With recent changes in Bhutan's tourism regulations, travelers have greater flexibility in planning their journeys. Raven Expedition combines the convenience of a professional travel operator with the local expertise of highly experienced guides, ensuring that visitors receive both exceptional service and authentic cultural insights.
Come explore Bhutan with Raven Expedition—not just as visitors, but as friends discovering the Land of the Thunder Dragon together.
A Little About What We Do
At Raven Expedition, we’re passionate about helping you experience Bhutan in the way that feels right for you. Whether you prefer to plan your own journey or want us to organize everything from start to finish, we’re here to make your visit seamless, enriching, and memorable.
We can assist with every aspect of your travel: visa processing, itinerary design, licensed guides, professional drivers, and recommendations for the best accommodations and experiences suited to your interests.
If you love the excitement of planning your own adventure, we can provide a trusted guide and driver to follow your itinerary while ensuring everything runs smoothly. And if you’d rather have every detail taken care of, from your arrival at Paro to your departure, we’re equally happy to manage the entire journey for you.
We understand that visiting Bhutan can feel both thrilling and unfamiliar, especially for first-time travelers. That’s why we focus on flexibility, care, and connection.
A Little About Our Ethos
At Raven Expedition, we believe that genuine hospitality begins with how we treat the people who make your journey possible. Our guides and drivers are the heart of every trip, and when they are well cared for, they care for you even better.
As a traveler-focused Bhutanese tour operator, we believe in transparency, fairness, and ensuring that the people who make your journey memorable are properly rewarded for their expertise and dedication.
We also make sure our guides and drivers are provided with proper accommodation, ideally in the same place or nearby where you stay. After all, they are part of your travel family while you’re in Bhutan, and we believe in treating them with the same comfort and respect we offer our guests.
Our philosophy is simple: to value experience, fairness, and human connection. Every Raven Expedition guide brings deep cultural understanding, years of field experience, and a genuine passion for sharing Bhutan’s stories, traditions, and landscapes. By empowering our team, we ensure your journey is not only smooth but also rooted in authenticity and care.
Raven Expedition is built on the belief that travel should uplift everyone involved: the traveler, the guide, and the land itself.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual calm, cultural immersion, or scenic adventure, Raven Expedition ensures that your journey feels personal, authentic, and effortless - guided by those who know Bhutan best.
Raven Expedition redefines luxury travel with personalized itineraries, elegant stays, helicopter tours, and cultural immersion, offering authentic experiences without hidden costs while supporting Bhutan’s sustainable tourism vision.
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, offers authentic travel with rich culture, festivals, treks, and seasonal beauty. Visitors enjoy nature, spirituality, and sustainable tourism year-round.
You can conveniently book your flight ticket to Bhutan online through Drukair (Drukdir) or Bhutan Airlines, both offering reliable services and direct connections to Paro International Airport.
Meet The Guides
Our core team of expert guides are passionate locals who bring Bhutan’s culture and landscapes vividly to life. Wondering if these are the only guides you can choose? Absolutely not! These are just our trusted core team—Bhutan is home to many talented freelance guides, and we’ll connect you with the perfect guide, wherever your adventure takes you.
Born in 1994, Tashi has been guiding since 2016, specializing in birding, trekking, and cultural tours. Friendly, warm, and outgoing, he's a certified cultural guide who brings Bhutan to life with his energy and knowledge.
Kinley, born in 1992, is your go-to for birding, trekking, and cultural adventures. Guiding since 2016, his warm personality and deep local insight make every journey meaningful. Certified and passionate, he loves connecting travelers with Bhutan’s heart.
Born in 1995, Tshering has been leading treks and cultural tours since 2016. A certified guide with a cheerful and welcoming nature, he makes exploring Bhutan feel effortless, fun, and deeply enriching.
Since 2016, Jigme Yoezer has guided travelers through Bhutan’s valleys, temples, and traditions with warmth and enthusiasm. A cheerful Cultural Guide fluent in French, English, and Hindi, he brings Bhutan’s stories and spirituality to life, making every journey unforgettable.
Your Questions, Answered
Find answers to the most common questions about our services, processes, and policies to help you navigate Raven Expedition with ease.
Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?
Yes
Visit the Bhutan travel portal for more information, or go direct to the Bhutanese Immigration portal to apply.
Visa application costs US$40 for a 5 day turnaround. Add US$10 to express that to 24 hours. The visa application includes payment of the SDF (US$100 / night tourist levy) for your stay.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan?
It depends on many things, including how long you want to visit for, the standard of accommodation you want to stay in, and any specialist interests, which may impact your guiding fees.
Can I travel to Bhutan independently, or do I need to book through a tour operator?
You can book independently.
However, it is still not common to do this, and you may need some help finding a guide and driver that are willing and able to work outside of a tour operator’s preset schedule and itinerary, so please do contact us for help.
When is the best time to visit Bhutan?
There is never a bad time. However, it depends on what you want to experience.
How many days should I spend in Bhutan?
It very much depends on what you want to experience. We would recommend 5 days as a minimum to really get to experience the architecture and culture, but if you want to really immerse yourself, or travel a little further afield, we would recommend 7+ days.
We have provided an overview of the western and central regions to help you decide how long you want to spend in Bhutan.
How can I book my trip to Bhutan?
If you are used to planning and booking your own trips, then you can follow the same approach for Bhutan, noting that you will need a guide and driver. These faq give some tips and tricks for booking, and we have provided more information on the kind of costs to expect.
Otherwise you can book a ready made itinerary with any of the many accredited tour operators, as listed on Bhutan Travel, the Bhutanese government website.
If you want something bespoke, and Raven Expedition tailored, or want to book most of your trip yourself and just need some help with guides, drivers and / or accommodation, contact us.