About Us
Our story
Born in Bhutan, run by one family
Imperial Lotus Tours is a Bhutanese family business, based in Thimphu and licensed since 2012.
Over the years we have looked after more than 250 groups and 2,000 travellers, most of them from America and Europe, with a special place for our Italian guests.
The people who plan your trip are the same people who answer your messages and look after you on the ground, so nothing gets lost between the office and the road.
Our goals
What we work towards for you
- Answer every enquiry quickly, with a real plan instead of a template.
- Keep every journey private and flexible, built around you.
- Work with Bhutanese guides, drivers and communities, so your trip helps the valleys you visit.
- Show you Bhutan beyond the highlights: festivals, village life and quiet trails.
- Earn your trust, so you come back and send your friends our way.
What we value
What every trip with us stands on
Travel that gives back
Your trip supports Bhutanese guides, drivers and communities, and your Sustainable Development Fee funds free healthcare, education and conservation.
Every trip made for you
No two of our trips are the same. Tell us your pace and interests, and we shape the days around them.
Respect for culture
Our guides explain the meaning behind every dzong, mask dance and prayer flag, so you travel as a welcome guest.
Care, start to finish
Fast, honest answers before you book, and support on call throughout your stay.
Our team
The people behind your journey
Our vision
To be Bhutan’s most trusted partner for thoughtful, well-run journeys.
We want to be known for honest advice, careful planning and travel that benefits the communities you visit. Bhutan protects its culture and nature by welcoming fewer, more mindful travellers, and we aim to help every one of them see the country well and leave it better.