Bhutan — Land of the Thunder Dragon

Welcome friends!

We’d love to invite YOU to journey with us to one of the most mystical lands on Earth, where the mountains are revered, happiness is the foundational currency, and inner and outer treasures reveal.

Together, we’ll open doors, through grounded embodied practices and connection, into sacred sites, hidden lands (སྦས་ཡུལ beyul), and inner realms.

We’ll steep in their wisdom, connect with the Dakini wisdom keepers and spirits… and reveal OUR inner treasures.

You’ll return home—transformed, with the codes to continue re-membering your Self.

It’s our Joy to welcome you to Dreams, Death and Dakinis.

Together we’ll explore
Dreamsawakening from the dream, into the dream
Dharmapointing “in” instructions, everything that illuminates
Deaththe ultimate teacher and guide to loving life (even more)
Dakinissacred feminine that nourishes, supports, guides and protects, together with
Dakasempowered masculine that skillfully creates inlightening conditions
Danceinterplay of forces, and actual in-bodied movement!
DietaBlue Lotus to open the heart
DMTendogenous production of your own inner spirit molecule
Darknessdark cave meditations as a portal of light
Dragonsof course

Dive into deep discovery of divinity filled with a lot of D words, together.

As we navigate these prophetic times, we find ourselves in a “Bardo of Becoming,” between the death of what was and the birth of what we’re becoming. As we awaken from the dream into the dream, we return over and over to presence in play, prayer, practice, prophecy, and places that bring us closer to our true essence (and a lot of other P words). 

As the last remaining vajrayana kingdom on Earth, Bhutan embodies a continuous living lineage of enlightenment and hidden codes (གཏེར་མ terma)… yet to be revealed.

The entire country is itself a living portal.

Join the wisdom keepers, protectors and spirits of this land…

Together, we’ll…

  • move beyond the illusion of separation into deep interdependence
  • activate and liberate your most luminous self
  • reveal inner and outer treasures
  • skillfully navigate the terror and awe of being divinely human
  • cultivate your endogenous DMT
  • connect with like-spirited friends
  • deepen your relationship with the spirit and essence of this land
  • journey deep into mystic landscape both inner and outer
  • pray and play—fun!—with magic, spirits, and dragons!

Join us!

Wondering what makes our journey extra special? Hint: Immersive. Container. Dakinis. Practice. Nature. Blue Lotus. Spirit. Connection. Joy! And more.

Price

$6800 thru May 15, 2026 for early birds.
$7300 after May 15, 2026.

Price is for double-occupancy. Single-occupancy please add $1000.

Prices in U.S. Dollars.

Included

  • 1 month pre-journey container ($1000+ value)
  • supply of Blue Lotus and more ($300+ value)
  • all food (vegetarian/vegan options possible)
  • all accommodations
  • all ground and air transportation within Bhutan
  • all travel permits, fees for guides and entrance fees
  • one or more traditional Hot Stone baths!
  • Bhutan Sustainable Development fees (“tourist tax”) and Bhutan visa fee ($1540 value)

Not Included

  • personal shopping, laundry
  • alcohol beyond our included celebrations
  • tips and donations
  • travel insurance, medical travel insurance
  • international airfare to and from Paro, Bhutan.
    See Flight Details.
  • Scholarship fund donation

Payment plans available. Read more about payments and pricing.

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Allies on the Path

Your Guides

Cecil Esquivel

Cecil has a deep love and connection with Bhutan for many lifetimes. From pilgrimages to teaching under the auspices of the Queen Mother at the Youth Development Fund in Thimphu, Cecil’s reverence and joy for the living lineage in Bhutan is contagious. As a filmmaker and Buddhist practitioner, Tibetan Yoga teacher, and explorer of Hidden Lands, Cecil offers artful, playful and anchored guidance.

Dream Mullick

Dream is a modern mystical teacher, death coach, and soul guide dedicated to the evolution of consciousness and a return to love. Guided by the Shambhala Prophecy, Dream is firmly grounded in the mystical and practical. Her journey has taken her through cycles of death and rebirth, shaping her teachings on transformation and inner liberation.

Together, we are bridges for ancient teachings in contemporary form. Our living, waking prayer is to cultivate the most beautiful world we know—which exists already, in the here and now—Shambhala… and share it with you.

Dakinis

We’ll connect with local Anis (nuns) and lineage holders of the feminine aspects of Bhutanese culture and buddhism (including several female reincarnations of past masters). We’ll connect with Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche, the current reincarnation of Dorje Phagmo (Vajravarahi), who emanated as all five of the principal spiritual consorts of Padmasambhava. Read more.

Plant Spirits, Land Spirits and Dharma Protectors

We’ll connect with the guidance and heart-opening wisdom of Blue Lotus. Padmasambhava literally means Lotus-born. Nearly every buddha in traditional paintings is depicted sitting on a lotus flower. Bhutan is full of visible and invisible Dharma Protectors. We’ll learn how to ally with them in mutual respect and benefit. Imagine having these protectors with you at all times! Learn more about Blue Lotus.

Connection, Community, and Continuity

We’ll offer a pre-journey container that begins a month (or more) in advance of our journey for us to connect with each other, learn some of the “herstory” and practices beforehand. Our intention is that our time together deepens our connection to ourselves, each other, the spirit(s) of the land, and our practice. Read more.

Journey Flow

Before we get on any plane, you’ll be part of…

One Month of Magic, Medicine, Meditations and More! ~ Sept / Oct

Dieta with Blue Lotus and explore Dream, Death & Dakini meditation and embodiment practices to open your heart and mind, before we land in Bhutan. (Learn more about Blue Lotus.)

Join our month-long practice container to deepen and connect, so that when we arrive together in Bhutan, we can see and feel the portals opening for us, and fully step into them.

Then, we’ll be blessed up as we steep ourselves in a living lineage of (in)lightenment for 15 days!

PLEASE NOTE DATES ARE APPROXIMATE as of now, and likely to change. Full itinerary will be finalized by Spring of 2026.

Day 1 ~ October 30th, 2026

Arrive. Ground. Connect. Welcome dinner, orient and meet each other in person.
Sleep and Dream in Paro.

Day 2 ~ October 31st

Pilgrimage to Five Dakini Places in Paro (Tshering ma Temple).
Celebration of shamanic dakinis (aka witches) worldwide.
Sleep and Dream in Paro.

Day 3 ~ November 1st

Kuenzangdrak

An immersive beyul (hidden land) hike to Chumphug and the Vajra Yogini temple.
Ceremony and meditation around Death and Dying + Día de los Muertos.
Sleep and Dream in Paro.

Day 4 ~ November 2nd

Vajrayogini temple at Chumphug

Fly to Bumthang + visits to Kurjey Monastery, Jampa Lhakhang and/or Tamshing temple. Visit Monmo Palace (Chakhar Castle), the ancestral home of the first (in)lightened being in Bhutan, Monmo Tashi Chyidron. Special reception with her living reincarnation.
Sleep and Dream in Jakar.

Day 5 ~ November 3rd

Mystical part of the Trans-Bhutan Trail

Drive to Chumey Valley and begin a two-day trek via Samling Temple, the family lineage residence of Longchenpa, on our way to Jakar valley through the ancient pilgrimage and trade route trail. This trail is part of the recently revived East-West ancient Trans-Bhutan Trail. A moderate 3hr hike through a mystical pine and rhododendrons forest.
Sleep and dream in Jakar.

Day 6 ~ November 4th

Trek from Jakar valley to Tang valley. Cross the Phephala Pass, 3300 meters above sea level, frequented by pilgrims. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Nyingma masters and yogis who once traversed this path to Tibet. Arrive in the village of Ogyen Choling, our “home base” for the next 5 days of adventure. Immerse yourself in village life, connect with local families and soak in the hot stone baths.
Sleep and dream in the beautiful Ogyen Choling manor.

Day 7 ~ November 5th

Ogyen Choling and temple

Enjoy a practice and rest day in Ogyen Choling. Guru Rinpoche, Longchenpa, Dorje Lingpa, Pema Lingpa and many other Nyingma masters have blessed this ancient site. Relax in the village, enjoy traditional herbal hot stone baths, and steep in the mystery. Optional trip to Tag Rimochen Lhakang, a temple dedicated to Guru Rimpoche. We’ll share meditation in the only temple in Bhutan dedicated to the Twenty-one Taras.
Sleep and dream in Ogyen Choling.

Day 8 ~ November 6th

Ogyen Choling valley

Hike to Thowa Drak (“High Cliff”) temple. We’ll meet, receive blessings, and empowerments from Thowa Drak Lama (a high lama that’s open to sharing his vast wisdom with us).
Sleep and dream in Ogyen Choling.

Day 9 ~ November 7th

Bhutan’s legendary phallic murals!

Explore Tang Valley, visit to Pelphu Gompa (the prosperous cave of Padmasambhava) and Bumphug (the vase cave of Guru Rinpoche and Dakinis) and maybe Tag Rimochen (the Tiger’s Stripe Temple), if we didn’t go before. Experience Chöd practice and teachings by a local lama.
Sleep and dream in Ogyen Choling.

Day 10 ~ November 8th

InJOY a beautiful (4hr hike) hike and beyul excursion to Kuenzangdrak the temple of Padmasambhava and one hundred thousand dakinis. We’ll share prayers and practice at the temple of the one hundred thousand dakinis.
Sleep and dream in Ogyen Choling.

Day 11 ~ November 9th

Bhutan is home to 134 Snow Leopards

Journey from Ogyen Choling to Punakha valley. Waterfall and river “baptism” and visit to a special shrine stupa for blessings. We will be walking in the land of the Snow Leopards… May we be blessed to by their presence!
Sleep and dream in Punakha

Day 12 ~ November 10th

Punakha Dzong

Visit the Punakha Dzong (also known as “the palace of great bliss”) and Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of divine madman and crazy wisdom teacher Drukpa Kinley (and the reason Bhutan is full of phallic symbols everywhere).
Sleep and dream in Punakha.

Day 13 ~ November 11th

Above Tiger’s Nest

Journey from Punakha to Paro via the Dochula pass and meet the spirits of the mountains. Get a glimpse of “city life” in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital for lunch, and then we’ll head to Paro for a hike up to Bumdrak (3-5 hours).
Sleep and dream glamping at Bumdrak (above Tiger’s Nest).

Day 14 ~ November 12th

Tiger’s Nest

Enjoy a magical experience at Bumdrak atop Tiger’s Nest as part of the ‘Trek of the Thousand Dakinis.’ Visit the hundred thousand dakini cave, charnel ground practice, and sacred sites. Optional visit to Tiger’s Nest.
Sleep and dream glamping at Bumdrak atop Tiger’s Nest.

Day 15 ~ November 13th

Shrine to Yeshe Tsogyal outside her meditation hut

Deeper visit to the Tiger’s Nest temple. Explore and meditate in the deepest inner cave, the actual Tiger’s Nest.
“Until we meet again” dinner in Paro.
Sleep and dream in Paro.

Day 16 ~ November 14th, 2026

Cham dance

Continue on your path, wherever it’s guiding you.
Maybe stay in Bhutan longer?

Note

The flow may change without notice due to weather, other circumstances, or simply to add something extraordinary.

Bhutan in Pictures