About us

Sonam Wangchen, with over twelve years experience at all levels of Bhutan’s thriving tourism industry, welcomes you to Bhutan Excursions.

Sonam has traveled to every corner of this tiny Himalayan Kingdom, seeking new trekking routes and cultural sites. He has worked as a guide for many reputable companies, leading dozens of treks and tours throughout Bhutan. He has gathered a loyal following of satisfied, repeat clients (see Feedback and Testimonials). He has a Bachelor’s of Commerce degree from North Point in Darjeeling.

Sonam Wangchen

Bhutan Excursions offers an unequaled selection of group and individual guided tours and treks in all regions of Bhutan.

Sonam specializes in helping you personalize your Bhutan adventure. He will work with you until your Bhutan tour is exactly what you want it to be. He wants you to have the best Bhutan experience possible for you, whether it is short or long, traditional or unique, by car or on foot. Whatever your interests, Sonam will create a tour that includes them.

“We need to show our guests what they want to see, not what we want them to see,” says Sonam, founder of Bhutan Excursions.

Sonam will gladly get you off the main tourist track during your visit to magical Bhutan:

Inspired by clients who wanted a unique Bhutan trek, Sonam has created adventurous trekking trails of his own, such as the Royal Trek and Juniper Trail, available only to clients of Bhutan Excursions, which has exclusive access.
Only Bhutan Excursions can take you to the Eastern Dragon Fest in Bhutan’s remote Lhuntse region.
Sonam has extensive knowledge of Bhutan’s flora, and offers a special botanical tour available only through Bhutan Excursion.

You will love your Bhutan Excursions guide. Guides are experienced, organized, safety-conscious, conversant, knowledgeable, inspiring and fun to be with. They will add a dimension to your trip and a personal connection to Bhutan that you could not experience otherwise.

Bhutan Excursions guides will bring Bhutan to life for you with the highest level of service and experiences. They will be with you the moment you set your foot in Bhutan till the end of your trip. Bhutan Excursions will strive to make your experience in this unique and very special Kingdom so memorable that it becomes your trip of a lifetime.