For most travelers, a trip to Bhutan is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we understand its profound significance. That’s why, at Breathe Bhutan, we don’t take your journey lightly, and neither should you.
We believe that travel should be authentic, unfiltered, and deeply human. Our experiences are not designed for tourists ticking off sights, but for travelers seeking truth, depth, and connection. Every journey we curate is handcrafted to reflect the real Bhutan—its living culture, spirituality, landscapes, and, above all, its people. Nothing is staged. Nothing is scripted. Whether you’re meditating with monks at dawn, harvesting rice with farmers, or sharing laughter over a home-cooked meal in a remote village—you’re not observing Bhutan; you’re living it. That’s what makes it truly immersive.
This immersion extends to every aspect of your trip, starting with the locals you meet and the relationships you build.
From the moment you arrive, your guide and driver become more than support staff. They are your cultural storytellers, companions, and caretakers. They’ll help with everything—from securing SIM cards and exchanging currency to recommending the perfect gift for a loved one. If you’re traveling with children, don’t be surprised if your guide gently carries tired little legs on their back during a hike. These quiet acts of care transform your trip into something personal, effortless, and unforgettable.
Our commitment also extends to your comfort with accomodation and food experience; all our recommended accommodations—ranging from certified hotels and luxury properties to carefully selected homestays (limiting to one unless you have a personal interest in more) and small, unique, family-run lodges—are personally vetted by us. We stay there, try the meals, and get to know their stories, ensuring they provide personal attention, great service, delicious meals, and reflect our values before they make it onto your itinerary.
Beyond your personal travel experience, our journeys are sustainably curated—not only in how they respect nature, but in how they uplift communities, preserve heritage, and empower people. Your presence supports a far-reaching web of lives, benefiting humble farmers, skilled artisans, and the monasteries that open their doors and hearts.
We are not the biggest travel company in Bhutan, but that is intentional. For us, this isn’t about numbers; it’s an expression of who we are and what we love. What we lack in size, we make up for with purpose, care, and attention to detail, ensuring your journey is deeply human, rich in meaning, and grounded in Bhutan’s truest essence.
If you’re looking for buffet meals and checklist sightseeing, there are plenty of other companies.But if you want your journey to be deeply human, rich in meaning, and grounded in Bhutan’s truest essence—then don’t panic, it’s organic. You’ve found your travel host in Bhutan.Joenpa Lekso. Welcome to Breathe Bhutan – The Immersive Bhutan Experience.
Joenpa Lekso! Welcome to Breathe Bhutan – The Immersive Bhutan Experience.
” We are a small company and that is how we intend to keep it, so as to give the best of our attention to every guest of ours. Everybody returned back home with friends in Bhutan” – Kezang Tashi Rinzin, Founder
Why We Do What We Do?
There’s an old saying in Bhutan: a horse cannot carry the weight of the merit one earns from making someone happy. At Breathe Bhutan, we are more than just a business; it is our profound purpose to harvest this merit of making people happy and deposit them in our karmic bank.
Happiness is what we get to serve to our guests, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to be in the business of offering such a product. It is immensely rewarding! Sometimes, we even joke amongst ourselves that if a guest doesn’t get emotional, or perhaps even shed a tear when they say goodbye to Bhutan, we haven’t achieved our goal.