Program At-a-Glance

• Trip/Travel Dates: October 31 - November 22, 2027
• Registration Deadline: March 1, 2027
• Program Fee: $4,800

Located in the Himalayan Mountains, just south of Tibet and east of Nepal, Bhutan is one of the most unique places in the world. Students will be immersed in Bhutanese culture while learning about the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, entrepreneurship, Buddhism, and the arts.

Students will be hosted by our partner Royal Thimphu College, participate in daily field excursions, attend lectures with special guest speakers, visit cultural sites and events, and learn about Bhutanese lifestyles during a short homestay in a rural village. The 2027 trip includes a new visit to the Bumthang region - considered by many as Bhutan's "cultural and spiritual heartland."

The walking and hiking portions of this trip require participants to be of moderate fitness. Please attend an upcoming information session for more details about this "once in a lifetime" experiential learning opportunity.

Trip Map

Courses: Register for up to 9 credits:

• SUS 3910 - Field Experience in Sustainability
• SUS 3775 - Special Topics
• BUS 4075 - Special Topics
• MAN 4075 - Global Business

Pre- and Post-Trip Classroom Session Dates on Zoom: Friday 10:00-11:50am on August 27, September 17, and October 22.

Trip Leaders:

• Dr. Kim Langmaid (Professor and Program Chair of Integrated Sustainability)
• Dr. Cynthia Bell (Professor and Program Chair of Business Studies)

Itinerary Highlights:

• Jigme Dorji Wangchunk National Park
• National Biodiversity Centre and Gardens
• Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
• Traditional Medicine Hospital and Museum
• Natural Resources Research Development Centre
• Black-necked Crane Conservation Centre
• Changlimithang Centennial Park
• Bhutanese Craft Bazaar and Artists Studio
• Burning Lake Mebartsho
• Architectural Tours of Temples and Forts
• Trongsa and Phobjikha Homestays
• Royal Society for Protection of Nature
• Gangtey Goenpa Nature Trail
• Bhutan Folk Heritage Museum

Trip Cost:

Program Fee: $4,800

What’s Included: 19 nights of accommodations in Bhutan; all travel and meals while in Bhutan; student visa; entry fees to cultural sites and national parks; roundtrip flights from Bangkok, Thailand to Paro, Bhutan; Emergency Travel Insurance.

What’s Not Included: Airfare from Denver to Bangkok, Thailand; CMC tuition; souvenirs; shuttle to and from Denver airport.

Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15, 2027

Trip Application Deadline: March 1, 2027

Payments:

Deposit: $2,400 due by March 1, 2027

Payment Deadline: Additional $2,400 due by May 1, 2027