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Bhutan
In the Land of the Thunder Dragon, bathing is as spiritual as it is restorative...
Bhutan’s dotsho hot springs and traditional stone baths heated with river rocks have long been part of local life, once sought by monks and pilgrims for their healing powers. From the steaming riverside springs of Gasa, reached after a pilgrimage-worthy hike, to the intimate wooden bathhouses of farmsteads, every soak feels tied to ritual, rhythm, and renewal.
Slip into pools surrounded by Himalayan peaks, breathe pine-scented air as hot stones crackle in water beside you, and let centuries of tradition flow through your skin. Between soaks, discover cliffside monasteries draped in prayer flags, dzongs lit by butter lamps, and valleys where yaks graze beneath rhododendron forests. In Bhutan, bathing is more than wellness — it’s a doorway into a culture where body, spirit, and mountain landscape are inseparable.
Paro
Paro is Bhutan’s gentle gateway, a valley of green rice fields and whitewashed farmhouses watched over by the imposing Rinpung Dzong. The air feels thinner and clearer here, carrying the scent of pine forests that climb the surrounding hills. The town is best known as the starting point for the hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which clings to a sheer cliff face — an ascent that feels equal parts pilgrimage and adventure.
Thimphu
Bhutan’s capital is unlike any other: a city with no traffic lights, where crimson-robed monks mingle with suited office workers, and where dzongs and monasteries overlook cafés, craft shops, and a weekend market buzzing with life. Thimphu balances tradition and modernity with ease — one moment you’re watching archers compete in the national sport, the next you’re sipping butter tea in a hillside café. It’s a capital that feels more like a community, rich with culture yet wrapped in mountain calm.
Punakha
Once Bhutan’s capital, Punakha unfolds at the confluence of two rivers, where the great Punakha Dzong rises like a fortress of red and white against the emerald valley. Its warmer climate nurtures terraces of rice and groves of blooming jacaranda, giving the town a softer, lusher air. Crossing the wooden bridge into the dzong, or walking the suspension bridges that sway above the river, you feel Bhutan’s traditions rooted deeply yet alive in the present.
Phobjikha
Phobjikha is Bhutan at its most serene — a wide glacial valley where mist drifts across meadows and black-necked cranes circle above in winter skies. Villages of timbered farmhouses dot the landscape, and the golden roof of Gangtey Monastery looks out across fields of buckwheat and barley. The pace here is unhurried: walks trace pine forests and open pastures, evenings bring fireside warmth, and the valley itself feels like a natural mandala of peace.
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Our hot-spring holidays are entirely bespoke. There are no fixed departure dates or one-size-fits-all prices, just sample itineraries to spark your imagination and show what’s possible. We hope they inspire, excite, and guide you toward the perfect hot spring escape.
Our team have helped hundreds of travellers soak their way around the world
“We didn’t want a typical honeymoon, and Cate completely got that. She planned the perfect mix of rainforest lodges, hot springs in Arenal, and downtime on the Nicoya Peninsula. Soaking in the thermal river near Rincón de la Vieja was a dream, totally wild and peaceful. The whole trip felt like us, adventurous, calm, and deeply restorative.”
— Lara & Jade, London
“We’d never thought to plan a trip around hot springs, but now we’re converts! Every stop had its own vibe with sleek spa hotels mixed in with natural river pools surrounded by wildflowers. Cate’s passion for bathing traditions came through in every detail. We slowed down, and we truly felt good.”
— Richard & Emma H., Bristol
“I’ve travelled to Japan before, but this was different, more meaningful. Cate understood exactly what I was looking for and created a trip that felt deeply personal. From tiny riverside onsens to forest hikes ending in cedar-scented springs, it was everything I didn’t know I needed. I came back grounded, recharged, and already dreaming about the next one.”
— Sophie M., UK
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Our hot-spring holidays are entirely bespoke. We start by listening closely to your wishes, then craft a personalised itinerary just for you—fine-tuning every detail. Your thermal journey. Your rhythms. Your way.
How to Book
1) Contact
Give us a call, fill out our enquiry form, or send us an email. We’ll take the time to listen, offer expert advice, and suggest ideas tailored to you
2) Itinerary
We’ll put together a personalised itinerary and email it over for you to review. From there, we’ll fine-tune the details together until it’s exactly how you want it
3) Deposit
Secure your booking with a 20% deposit. The remaining balance isn’t due until 10 weeks before you travel
4) Travel Pack
We’ll send you a detailed travel pack in the post, complete with local contact information and our invaluable ‘How To…’ guides to help you make the most of your trip
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