Gu-Mar Travels & Tours · Educational Exchange
Educational Exchange Tours
Come to Bhutan to Learn, Not Just to Visit.
View the ProgrammesThe Educational Collection
Come to Bhutan to Learn
Study journeys built around schools, scholars and communities
Every Educational Exchange tour is arranged for schools, universities, educators and youth groups — with institutional clearances, guest lecturers and GNH researchers, a senior academic liaison guide, group transport, 3-star hotels or school dormitories and homestays, all meals and the Sustainable Development Fee. Choose from seven programmes, from a school immersion to a leadership course, each adaptable to your curriculum.
Choose Your Programme
Our Educational Itineraries
Seven programmes for students, educators, researchers and young leaders
9D / 8N
Bhutan–International Student Exchange
A week inside a Thimphu sister school with Bhutanese student “buddies” — shared lessons, craft workshops, sports, capstone projects, then Punakha and Tiger’s Nest. Runs 7–14 days.
View Details
10D / 9N
Learning Bhutan
A holistic study journey through education, GNH, environment, culture, community and youth — from Thimphu’s institutions to conservation field work in the Phobjikha Valley.
View Details
8D / 7N
Bhutan & GNH Study Tour
For students, academics and researchers — lectures at the Center for Bhutan & GNH Studies, green policy seminars and a field lecture on forest conservation at Dochula Pass.
View Details
8D / 7N
Young Changemakers Bhutan
Youth leadership in action — a Youth Dialogue Summit with Bhutanese youth organizations, then hands-on volunteer projects with a village community in the Punakha valley.
View Details
9D / 8N
Bhutan School Immersion Programme
A residency at a Thimphu partner school — classes alongside host students, traditional arts workshops, an inter-school sports exchange and student dialogue.
View Details
8D / 7N
Bhutan Educators’ Exchange
For teachers and school leaders — Ministry of Education seminars, a principals’ panel on values-based education, and school visits in Thimphu and rural Punakha.
View Details
9D / 8N
Youth Leadership Bhutan
Leadership workshops on values-led governance and GNH, visits to youth-led organizations, and team challenges and community projects in Punakha.
View DetailsWhat You Get
Inclusions & Exclusions
The same clear terms apply to every Educational Exchange tour
What’s Included
Covered in your programme
- Academic permits, institutional clearance letters and school-to-school memorandum fees
- Honorariums for guest lecturers, professors, GNH researchers and community elders
- Twin/triple-sharing rooms in 3-star hotels, or vetted school dormitories and heritage homestays
- Private coaster bus or mini-bus with an experienced driver
- A full-time senior licensed English-speaking academic liaison guide
- Three daily meals — Bhutanese and continental options for student groups
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), national royalties and monument entry permits
- Bottled water during all transfers and field excursions
What’s Not Included
Arranged or paid separately
- International or regional airfare to and from Paro
- Bhutan Tourist Visa processing fee ($40 USD per applicant)
- Personal expenses: laundry, phone data, souvenirs and snacks
- International group travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Tips for the guiding team, drivers and campus kitchen staff
Before You Travel
Good to Know
Built Around Your Curriculum
Programmes can run from 7 to 21 days. Gu-Mar scales each element up or down to match your curriculum or research focus.
School Visit Protocols
School visits require modest dress covering shoulders and knees; collars preferred. Students are encouraged to bring a small cultural presentation or gift for their hosts.
Plan 8–10 Weeks Ahead
Academic permissions take at least 8–10 weeks through ministerial channels, so student rosters and research proposals must reach Gu-Mar well in advance.
Come to Bhutan to Learn
Plan Your Educational Exchange
Tell us about your institution, group size and dates, and Gu-Mar Travels & Tours will shape a programme and send you a full quote.