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It is one thing to toot your own horn, but something else when some speaks for you. Following are unedited testimonials of some of our past clients, many of whom will vouch for us.
Oliver D L
Nov 12 - 23, 2013randonnée au Tiger Nest: magique!
TID 681 Bhutan Tour (12.11.13 – 23.11.13) Rating of the Trip Below: 1 means “far under our expectations” 2 means “under our expectations” 3 means “responding to our expectations” 4 : “above our expectation” 5 : “far above our expectations” General rating of the trip : 4 1) Bhoutan Guide Yeshi : 4. Commentaires intéressants.
Know more →Judith S
Oct 16 - Nov 01,2013We really liked Bhutan, the sights and the people
TID 630 Bhutan Festivals & Sikkim (Jambay Lhakhang) Hi Ugen Just wanted to give you some feedback now that we are back home. We were on the festival tour Oct. 16. We really liked Bhutan, the sights and the people, but unfortunately we were not really satisfied with our guide. Namgyol was very knowledgeable about
Know more →Judy & Kevin W
Oct 14 - 23, 2013We had a wonderful time during our tour thanks to the very capable Kinley and Chimmi our guide and driver.
TID 707 Grand Cultural Tour of Bhutan (14.10.13 – 23.10.13) Hello! Well we’re finally back into our routines and feel like we’re in the right time zone! We had a wonderful time during our tour thanks to the very capable Kinley and Chimmi our guide and driver. Each of them went out of their way
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Oct 29 - Nov 06,2013Overall, the trip was well organized, except for a few minor glitches
TID 680 Dr Rupinder Bhutan Tour (29.10.13 – 06.11.13) Dear Anand, We are finally getting settled after the amazing time we had at Bhutan. KT and Baliman were great for taking us to all the wonderful places and getting us back safely. Overall, the trip was well organized, except for a few minor glitches. We
Know more →Tiziana S
July 19 - 24,2013We had a really lovely time in Bhutan and the visiting your country was truly impactful.
TID 710 Glimpse of Bhutan (19.07.13 – 24.07.13) Hi Ugen, Thanks very much for your follow up on our trip. We had a really lovely time in Bhutan and the visiting your country was truly impactful. Thanks for helping us to organize this wonderful trip. Overall, we were happy with the service provided by Wind
Know more →Vasanthi & Subramany B
Nov 3 - 7, 2015We enjoyed everything we saw in Bhutan – the country, culture, people and food.
We returned home on November 7th after a wonderful trip to Nepal and Bhutan. We enjoyed everything we saw in Bhutan – the country, culture, people and food. We must thank you and your team that planned our visit so well. You have excellent staff. Pema and Cheemi, our guide and driver are very nice
Know more →Charlotte Kahn
Oct 28 - Nov 11, 2013The Bhutanese people embody that goal as well as the nation’s explicit Buddhist traditions and philosophy.
TID 715 Private Drukyul walking Tour with Horse Riding in Bumthang ( 28.10.13 – 11.11.13 ) The highlight of our trip to Bhutan was a two-day overnight horse riding trek in Bumthang, which was the brainchild of one of the Wind Horse guides, Sonam Loday, who also provided us with his expert knowledge of all
Know more →Terry & Carol T
Oct 11 -25, 2013Our guide and drivers looked after us exceptionally well like we were family.
TID 595 Bhutan Traverse from West to East (11.10.13 – 25.10.13) Dear Windhorse Tours We recently concluded our trip Bhutan Travers West to East (Oct. 11 – 25) with the Parnells. We were met at the Paro airport by our guide, Pema Tenzin, and taken to our hotel that exceeded our expectations. We were lead
Know more →Grant & Judy P
Oct 11 - 25, 2013We all enjoy hiking in a pristine environment so anyone including the locals should adopt the policy of “Garbage in Garbage Out”
TID 595 Bhutan Traverse from West to East (11.10.13-25.10.13) Let me first say that we enjoyed our trip immensely! The sight where nothing short of spectacular and although we were Dzonged out by the end of the tour it was very informative. Always our guide made the information we received interesting and spoke with great
Know more →Ewa & Adam S.
Oct 3 - 12, 2013Overall, it was an excellent trip, which left us with unforgettable memories and a longing to do it again.
TID 676 Mr.& Mrs Szymanski Grand Cultural Tour Bhutan ( 3.10.13 – 12.10.13) I just returned from a trip to Bhutan. I was planning it for almost a year in advance, reading travel books, travelers’ reviews, and checking internet pages of many tour companies. After a thoughtful consideration I picked the Wind Horse Tours &
Know more →Barbara T
Oct 14-27,2013I am so very satisfied with your tour to my favorite country Bhutan.
TID 684 Drukyul Walking Tour (14.10.13- 27.10.13) Hello, I just want to let you know that your tour was superb. I am so very satisfied with your tour to my favorite country Bhutan. Prenjor, our guide was terrific, so very caring and fun and careful with us. The driver was superb. The only criticism is
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Oct 10 -19,2013I particular we found the guiding services of Namgay and the driving service of Rinzin of very high quality.
TID 700 John Stirk family Grand Cultural Tour (10.10.13- 19.10.13) We enjoyed our trip very much. I particular we found the guiding services of Namgay and the driving service of Rinzin of very high quality. Namgay was a very knowledgeable guide who made huge efforts to ensure that we had the best possible trip. And
Know more →Lampris C
Oct 6 - 15, 2015Your country is very beautiful, with great landscapes and nice monuments. People are very friendly, everywhere we felt safe and warm
TID 689 Bhutan Tour for Christos and friends (6.10.13-15.10.13). The trip over all was very nice. Your country is very beautiful, with great landscapes and nice monuments. People are very friendly, everywhere we felt safe and warm. The only problem was the roads, especially the road from Punakha to Bumthang. This kind of roads need
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Oct 7 - 20,2013And all our requests were promptly addressed and answered.
TID 663 Three Himalayan Kingdom Our general view is that our trip was great and exceeded our expectations in terms of sightseeing and accommodation. The trip was also flexible enough, and the guides were trying to do their best in showing us their respective countries and organizing our daily activities. There was also a lot
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Oct 6 -21,2013The tour was well organized and our guides and drivers were all great
TID 720 Nithya & group tour to Bhutan and Nepal (6.10.13-21.10.13) Thank you for your email. We had a great time in both locations (although all of us felt that 8 days in Bhutan was beyond what was necessary- perhaps 4 or 5 days was closer to what we needed). The tour was well organized
Know more →Thomas T
Oct 5- 10,2013I sense the philosophy of the people is one that highly values kindness to all things, people, animals, and the environment.
TID 697 Thornton Bhutan Tours (5.10.13 -10.10.13) Hi. The trip went well, I really enjoyed Bhutan. I sense the philosophy of the people is one that highly values kindness to all things, people, animals, and the environment. I had no complaints about anything on the trip. I’d love to return to see and experience more
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Sept 10 -22, 2013It was a legendary journey
TID 671 Culture Scapes Bhutan Tour from Sept 10 to 22 Sept 2013 11 Days of Journey in Bhutan were organized and carried out by travel company WINDHORSE. They knew how to match our preferences and special requests. It was a legendary journey. The best representatives of this legendary country were Mr. Sonam Pelden, the
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He gave us good suggestions and guidance
Sonam Pelden, our guide, felt like a member of the family within the first couple of days. His nuanced English was invaluable in helping us understand the complexities of Bhutanese Buddhism and culture -we also laughed a lot! He gave us good suggestions and guidance. It was clear that he was respected by the hotel
Know more →Nancy L
Sept 28 -Oct 02,2013It was not only the most beautiful country, it was the best experience I had
TID 644 Bhutan Tour from 28 Sept – 02 Oct 2013 Bhutan was one of the places I visited on my trip around the world. It was not only the most beautiful country, it was the best experience I had. With the most pleasant people and the best service. Your selection of hotels were good
Know more →PIERRE H.
Sept, 4-11 2013All was good and we have enjoyed your country
TID 695:Introduction to Bhutan Tour from 4-11 Sept 2013 Dear Jambay,We arrived back in Paris there was two days ago.The weather is not so good, but that is the weather of Paris.We will to thank you, for the management of our tour in Bhutan,All was good and we have enjoyed your country.Sonam the guide, and
Know more →William G Godley Jr
Jun 22-30,2013We’re enjoying our time in your beautiful country.
Introduction to Bhutan Tour TID 690(Jun.22-30,2013) Dear Ugen:Andrew and I are in Punakha with Yeshi and Dorgi. Right now, Yeshi and I are in the open-air lobby of the Hotel Meriphuensum. Everybody else seems to have gone to bed early so he and I are sharing our thoughts about life.We’re having a great time and
Know more →Wendy A. B
June10–19, 2013From beginning to end our trip was well-organized, comfortable, educational, relaxed, fun, inspiring, filled with joy and laughter and we will always have nothing but incredible memories.
TID 642 Wendy & Family Grand Cultural Tour (June 10th – June 19th, 2013) My family and I just returned from a 10-day cultural trip with Tashi and Dawa. From beginning to end our trip was well-organized, comfortable, educational, relaxed, fun, inspiring, filled with joy and laughter and we will always have nothing but incredible
Know more →Shirely S. R
March 17, 2013Our main goal was the circumambulation of Mt. Kailash–success!
Over a year ago we planned a trip with Wind Horse Tours, Treks & Travel to China and Tibet, ending in Nepal. Our group of seven was glad to have someone who could get us through all the red tape of traveling in these areas and could share the cultures, natural beauties, and national treasures.
Know more →Stein and Marianne J
Mar 22- Apr 02 2013Very authentic and nice experience
TID 648 Marianne & Stein Bhutan Tour with Snow Leopard Trek (Mar 22- Apr 02 2013) Dear Wind horseSorry it took us so long to get back to you.Our main impression of our 10 days stay in Bhutan from 22 march to 2 April is that it fulfilled our expectations and even more in some
Know more →Mrs Kjersti E
March 27-April 07,2013We had a wonderful time in Bhutan, and experienced Wind Horse as a very reliable and no fuss company
TID 639 Engehaugen & Party from March 27-April 07,2013 Dear Ugen, We are very satisfied with our Bhutan-tour, and we hope we will get a opportunity to go back. My family and I (ages 29-55) traveled in Bhutan for 11-12 days in spring (March – April) 2013. We chose Wind Horse as our tour operator
Know more →Elisabeth and Ricky Vazquez
March 20-28,2013Wind Horse Tour is reliable, well organized. We felt well taken care of, we felt save.
TID-621 (Bhutan Festival Tour (Talo & Paro Tsechu) 20th -28th March 2013 We just came back from Bhutan. We were there for the Paro Festival, March 20-28, 2013. We had a great great time. Wind Horse Tour is reliable, well organized. We felt well taken care of, we felt save. We loved everything and we
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Andrea P.J
April 19-25, 2013As a family we are still buzzing about it and are keen to come back to Bhutan for a longer stay!
TID 612 Jones Family tour of Bhutan (19.04.13-25.04.13) Wow! Thanks for an amazing trip. As a family we are still buzzing about it and are keen to come back to Bhutan for a longer stay! I’ve got to say that as a company, you have been fab from the start. You made it easy to
Know more →Daniel D
March 14-April 1,2013I look forward to an ice cold Druk 11000 and a bowl of chili cheese and some great conversation again.
TID 655-Bhutan Traverse from East to West (March 14-April 1,2013) Thank you for the great trip from which I am still going through some serious Bhutan withdrawal. From the initial contact with Ugen then Jambay, my interactions with your company were always positive and your efforts considerate. I wanted a private journey which covered Bhutan
Know more →Kwok T
20120419Please convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr Pema Gyeltshen
I am a Singaporean and was on a trek to Jangothang Base Camp in late April 2013. By chance, I met your Mr Pema Gyeltshen leading a trekking group heading towards Jangothang Base Camp. Very unfortunately, my two feet developed very bad blisters. Through my guide, Pema learnt about my adverse feet condition. That first
Know more →Mario & Families
April 17 -30,20132 weeks seemed enough, but at the end we would gladly spend another 2, there’s so much to see and experience
TID 647 Mario & Families 17.04. 2013 to 30.04. 2013 Hi there Wind Horse. Portugal’s calling. Me and family, we’ve spent last 2 weeks of March travelling around Bhutan. 2 weeks seemed enough, but at the end we would gladly spend another 2, there’s so much see and experience. Many thanks to: Ugen and his
Know more →Carol and J
March 22 -April 7 2013It was truly a journey of discovery
TID 598 Bhutan Festival & Sikkim Tour (March 22nd to April 7th 2013) Dear Ugen, Jim and I have traveled to 106 countries. The Bhutan Festival & Sikkim tour we booked through you was fantastic and ranks as one of our favorites. It was truly a journey of discovery. The small group size (9 pax)
Know more →Gregory L
March 22 -April 7, 2013Bhutan is a beautiful country and I would certainly consider another visit with other family members.
TID598 Bhutan Festival & Sikkim Tour (March 22nd to April 7th 2013) Ugen: Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour. As my daughter Laura expressed in her earlier e-mail we were very satisfied with both the tour, our guides and our drivers.Bhutan is a beautiful country and I would certainly consider another visit with other family members.I
Know more →Elisabeth and Ricky Vazquez
March 20-28th, 2013We felt safe and welcome. Just a wonderful country to go to ..with Wind Horse Tours of course !!
TID 621 Bhutan Festival Tour Dear wind Horse team, we just came back from Bhutan’s Festivals trip, March 20-28th, 2013. We used Wind Horse Tours. And that was such a good idea!! Our guide first was more than charming, more than kind, more than knowledgeable:he was our best friend and companion for the all trip.
Know more →Ram Kumar S
Oct. 29-Nov 7, 2012.We had a great trip to Bhutan. The service was good and the entire trip went smoothly.
TID-601 Druk Path Trek for Ramkumar & Dr. Maxie (Oct. 29-Nov 7, 2012) Hi Jambay and Ugyen. Hope all is well. We had a great trip to Bhutan. The service was good and the entire trip went smoothly. Thanks to you and your staff for organizing it. I finally posted pictures from the trip. You
Know more →Peggy S.
TID 582-Bhutan Tour for Peggy and Family ( 26 Dec. 2012- 02, Jan. 2013) Dear Ugen and company, I have finally posted on Trip Advisor (Sammy10dog) and want to be sure to let you know how pleased we were with everything about our trip from start to finish. Your office was helpful in our planning
Know more →Christian J
Dec. 21-30, 2012I liked knowing I had someone in the US I could call with questions
TID 607-Grand Cultural Tour of Christian & Wife (Dec. 21-30, 2012) My wife and I had a great time in Bhutan, thank you. I chose your company because talking to Ugen on the phone was very helpful before I made the booking. I liked knowing I had someone in the US I could call with
Know more →Chris R
Dec. 28, 2012-Jan 6, 2013Thanks for putting together a great itinerary and for doing all the upfront work in getting our visas and plane tickets, etc.
TID 626 Grand Cultural tour of Chris and Charles (Dec. 28, 2012-Jan 6, 2013) Jambay and Ugen, We had a great trip to Bhutan. Penjor and Baliman were excellent in leading us from Paro to Bumthang and back again. I will definitely add a positive review to trip advisor. I do have a few suggestions
Know more →Seffi B Joseph
Sep 20 -Oct 01, 2012.I still can’t find the right words and the proper way to express my deep feelings.
TID 559: Culture Escapes Bhutan Tour Sep 20 till 01 Oct , 2012. Dear Pelden & Sonam, Only now, after coming back from another trek – in Ethyopia – I find the moment to thank you and your company, again and again, for the imaginary and unforgottable trip around Bhutan last October. I still can’t
Know more →Merete D
Nov 9-19,2012It is a very beautiful country & we enjoyed the walks, especially to Tigers Nest.
TID 592-Merete & Kristian Bhutan Tour (9-19, Nov. 2012) Hi Ugen and Jambay We had a nice trip to Bhutan. It is a very beautiful country & we enjoyed the walks, especially to Tigers Nest, but thought we spend far too much time in the vehicle. We were happy with our guide and driver but
Know more →Karen K
(11-29, Nov. 2012)These two itineraries are EXACTLY what I wanted. I couldn’t be more pleased about the overall experiences gained on these two tours
TID 562/563-Bhutan Traverse From West to East & Extension Tour of Sikkim/Darjeeling (11-29, Nov. 2012) I just finished Wind Horse’s Bhutan Traverse, from Paro to Trashigang, during festival time, then a short week long excursion to Darjeeling and Sikkim. These two itineraries are EXACTLY what I wanted. I couldn’t be more pleased about the overall experiences gained
Know more →Richard, Martin, Daniel & Rémi.
Oct 20 - Nov 17, 2012We did appreciate the fact that during our trip you made sure that everything went well.
North India tour from 20Oct till 17Nov 2012 Hello Santosh, Martin, Richard, Daniel & I would like to thank you very very much for the great Indian adventure you had planned for us. Everything went smoothly from the start till the end. We did appreciate the fact that during our trip you made sure that
Know more →Scott. K
Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2012A thank you to your team, our guide and driver for a wonderful time in Bhutan.
Grand Cultural tour Bhutan Tour for Mr. & Mrs. Scott (Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2012)Team Wind Horse, A thank you to your team, our guide and driver for a wonderful time in Bhutan. The hospitality was terrific and we appreciated the hard work of our crew. Thanks again.
Know more →Jay R & Elise R
Sept. 19-30, 2012We thought it would be good but it was actually great/fascinating
TID 571: Darjeeling Sikkim & Bhutan (Sept. 19-Sept. 30, 2012) We just returned from our trip and are going through our mail. I want to let you know that Bhutan was the highlight of our 14 week trip. We thought it would be good but it was actually great/fascinating. Thanks for organizing it.
Know more →Karen P
Oct. 23-Nov 5th 2012Of most importance was the the fun and enjoyment we had exploring Bhutan in the company of our guides
Amanda & Group Jambay Lhakhang Drup 2012 (Oct. 23-Nov 5th 2012) Dear Ugen and Jambay I would like to thank you and the team at Windhorse Tours for the fantastic experience that we had in Bhutan. The attention to detail from our guide and driver was exemplary. The tour was superb, more than meeting all
Know more →Chantal & René M V H
Dec 17,2012We have appreciated the interesting conversations with Tashi, our guide, about Bhuddism and we have certainly appreciated the safe and gentle driving of Dawa, our driver.
We have just come home after a fascinating trip to Bhutan. We were surprised by the kind way of welcoming us at Paro airport and by the caring attitude of our guide and driver during our trip. They have supported us throughout our journey when things were difficult at times eg when climbing up to
Know more →Karen E & Anthony H
Oct 25- Nov 04 2012We will treasure the many memories we have gained here.
Bhutan Festival tour for Karen & Anthony (25th Oct-04 Nov 2012) Hi Ugen and Jambay, We are on our final night in Bhutan and just wanted to thank you for a fantastic trip that you organised. The trip went like clockwork and our driver Tensin was very good as well as Jamtscho our tour guide
Know more →James U. Down
Oct 11,2012Although the mountain roads we travelled were narrow and winding, we felt safe with our driver and the van we rode in.
My wife, daughter and I visited for nine days in Bhutan in October, 2012 with Wind Horse Tours and had an absolutely wonderful time. Our guide, Kinley Tenzin, was great. His knowledge of the culture and customs of the Bhutanese people was suburb. He constantly went out of his way to show and explain things
Know more →David & Sandra R
Oct 3-16, 2012It was a wonderful trip and we were very happy with all of your people.
Dear Ugen, These are very late comments on a wonderful trip we had to Bhutan with Windhorse Tours. My wife Sandi had dreamed of seeing the Himalaya’s since she was a little girl. We were very happy with the advanced information that was provided. We were well prepared for the trip. Our Guide and Driver
Know more →John M
Sept 24- Oct 7, 2012They are excellent at what they do, accommodating and consistently pleasant.
I believe it is important that all members of a tour get the same treatment. It is only fair. Several times, on my recent Drukyul Walking Tour, I found myself in rooms that were by far a lower standard or location than other members of my group. It does not seem equitable when I paid
Know more →Yuliya D
Sept 25 -08 Oct, 2012My trip was perfect. I could not ask for better guide pema and better driver dawa.
Tour ID: 512: Bhutan Walking Tour from 25 Sept -08 Oct, 2012 My trip was perfect. I could not ask for better guide pema and better driver dawa. Pema was full of knowledge and my driver dawa made me feel safe and I was looked after like a queen. The accomodations were more than what
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