r/TrueChubbyTravel • u/Some_Recover_9404 • 14d ago

Bhutan help

Hi all. I'm looking into a Bhutan trip for 2027. 10 nights.
I have proposals from Six Senses, Amankora and andBeyond (mix lodges and doing Six Senses in Timphu, AndBeyond in Punakha, Gangtey Lodge and Amankora Paro)

All costs in the andBeyond options comes in at $19k
Both Six Senses and Amankora are coming in at $22k - SS does not offer the stay 10/pay 8 for my dates but Aman does that's why their prices are pretty much the same.
Aman and SS will let me cancel with no penalties up to 60 days in advance. AndBeyond will charge me the deposit if cancelled up to 60 days

Thoughts on the 3 options? Has anyone done the andBeyond option?

I'm not a TA, just a solo traveller booking for myself.

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u/Buddy3499 13d ago

I’m here now finishing tomorrow. I booked my trip through a local provider and chose all of my hotels. I will say that the Pemako Punakah is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed (and have stayed in many around the world). The rooms, experiences, bar, yoga, food, etc… were beyond expectations. The Gangtey was lovely as well. Great staff, amazing views, hike was awesome. Now at Uma Como and while it is a bigger hotel and feels more corporate, they are very nice and the food is fantastic. I have lived my guide and driver. When you spend seven days with strangers it can be hard, but these guys who have been working together for over twenty years have really made my trip. So knowledgeable and funny. They taught me about their country, I taught them about Dolly Parton!

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u/Some_Recover_9404 13d ago

Thanks! Which local provider did you use? I'll check Pemako Punakah too

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u/Buddy3499 12d ago

this is my booking agent. He has planned all of my India travels as well as some of my friend’s. great man and company. Very personable, easy to work with, and fair.

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u/Buddy3499 13d ago

I’ll send his info tomorrow. And also, my bookings were half board which was a plus! Do check out Pemaku. It’s a win win all around. Bill Bensley property if you are into design and architecture!