Small group touring specialists Bunnik Tours has unveiled two exciting new additions to its Asia collection, launching the brand-new Best of Bhutan and Mongolian Explorer small group tours.
Building on the success of its Asia program, Bunnik Tours invites travellers to venture beyond traditional tourist hotspots, discovering two of the region’s most captivating destinations through authentic local experiences and spectacular scenery.
“Travellers are increasingly looking beyond the well-trodden path and seeking destinations where they can connect more deeply with local experiences,” says Priscilla Aster, Bunnik Tours’ Product Design Specialist.
“Bhutan and Mongolia are a perfect fit for our Asia collection, with their incredible landscapes and fascinating cultures. Both offer travellers a chance to experience a side of Asia that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.”
The Best of Bhutan is a 13-day journey through the Himalayan kingdom, taking travellers through the colourful capital of Thimphu, the charming town of Paro and the spectacular Gangtey region, while showcasing Bhutan’s deeply rooted Buddhist traditions and mountainous landscapes.
Highlights include taking part in a traditional butter lamp lighting ceremony, sharing a monastic lunch with the monks at Gangtey Shedra, sampling locally crafted beer and artisan cheese, and learning the fundamentals of Bhutanese archery using traditional bamboo bows and arrows. The tour also includes visits to impressive fortress-monasteries and traditional villages.
“Bhutan is a destination that feels like stepping into another world,” says Aster. “From ancient monasteries perched high in the Himalayas, to the warmth of traditional Bhutanese cuisine, every day will offer something new.”
Bunnik Tours’ 16-day Mongolian Explorer itinerary invites travellers to discover one of the world’s most remote and extraordinary destinations. From the country’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, the small group tour ventures across Mongolia’s varied landscapes, from the wild beauty of Khustai National Park and the historic Orkhon Valley to the expansive Gobi Desert. Along the way, travellers will discover Mongolia’s rich nomadic heritage, ancient history and unique traditions, with most nights spent in traditional ger camps.
The journey goes beyond sightseeing, including immersive experiences such as sharing a homestyle lunch with a Kazakh family in Nalaikh, spending a morning with a local herder family in the Orkhon Valley, and taking part in a hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Mongolian dumplings. Guests will also get up close to Mongolia’s iconic two-humped Bactrian camels, enjoy a hands-on hot pot experience at Ulaanbaatar’s Bull Hot Pot Restaurant, and step behind the scenes at a local arts centre to experience a Mongolian tradition while supporting the local community.
Having recently travelled on the Mongolian Explorer itinerary, Bunnik Tours’ Operations, Product & Private Touring General Manager, Annelieke Huijgens, experienced first-hand what makes Mongolia such a special destination, from its vast, untouched landscapes to its rich cultural traditions.
“Mongolia is truly a bucket-list destination, with vast areas that remain largely untouched and a strong commitment to preserving its unique culture and traditions,” Huijgens said. “I loved the diversity of the landscape, and there’s something pretty special about walking through the wild alongside yaks.”
The Best of Bhutan’s first departure is scheduled for March 2027, with multiple dates available throughout the year, while Mongolian Explorer’s first departure will follow in May 2027, with further departures scheduled across 2027.
Both new itineraries are currently featured in Bunnik Tours’ Asia Sale 2027, with travellers able to save up to $500 per person on Best of Bhutan and Mongolian Explorer when booking by 9 October 2026.
