Rare Air Himalayan Travel is an Australian-based tour operator founded by Karen Haranis, with the mission to show travellers the beauty of Bhutan. Karen fell in love with this tiny Buddhist Himalayan kingdom as a hiker. After many annual visits, she turned her passion into reality with the establishment of Rare Air.
Specialising in thoughtful itineraries with a focus on walking, our knowledge of Bhutan's walking trails means we make your trip safe and enjoyable. We offer small group tours as well as tailor-made itineraries, in tandem with our dedicated team of local partners, who are government trained and accredited.
It is remote, beautiful and unique. Everyone who travels to this tiny Himalayan kingdom falls in love – with the sheer beauty of the place but most of all with the Bhutanese people, who are kind, friendly and have a great sense of humour. There is a peacefulness here that isn’t found anywhere else and you’ll find yourself unwinding as you absorb the local vibe. Bhutan offers travellers an unparalleled experience: exhilarating walking in a pristine natural environment and a vibrant and thriving ancient culture.
Discover Gross National Happiness for yourself. More than just a slogan, GNH is a whole way of living in Bhutan.
Bhutan’s philosophy for tourism is “High-Value, Low-Impact''. Led by its enlightened, beloved monarchs, Bhutan has carefully opened to visitors while avoiding mass tourism. This means you won’t find cultural sights being over-loved and trekking routes are not degraded from overuse. With over 60% forest cover, enshrined in the GNH charter, Bhutan is a walkers paradise.
Bhutan is the first country in the world to achieve carbon negative status, making travel here truly eco-friendly.
