Since returning home from my trip people have been asking for tips and tricks. I figured to start I could break down what I spent and how I spent it in a nice little chart. Hopefully this helps some of you out – as always, I am here for questions and the like.
Activity |
Vendor |
Price |
| Flight (JFK –> Bangkok) | AirChina | $1,104.30 |
| Hostel in Bangkok (1 night) | Laksameenarai Guesthouse | $10.44 |
| Overnight Train to Chiang Mai | Booked through Hostel | $29.00 |
| Hotel in Chiang Mai (3 nights) | $36.00 | |
| Trip to Elephant Farm | Chang Siam | $60.00 |
| Motorcycles for One Day | – | $10.00 |
| Kings Palace | Entrance Fee | $2.00 |
| Bus to Pai | Booked from Train Station | $5.00 |
| Hotel in Pai (2 nights) | Sylvana Pai | $26.00 |
| Thai Massage (1 hour) | “Pai Traditional Thai Massage” | $6.00 |
| Slow Boat (Includes bus and one night stay in Chiang Khong) | AYA Service | $50.00 |
| Visa to Laos | Border | $35.00 |
| Hotel in Pakbeng (1 night) | – | $4.00 |
| Hotel in Luang Prabang (4 nights) | Liberty Guesthouse | $36.00 |
| Kuang Si Waterfall | Entrance Fee + TukTuk | $9.00 |
| Pak Ou Caves | Entrance Fee + TukTuk | $10.00 |
| Flight (Luang Prabang –> Bangkok) | Booked through Hotel | $278.00 |
| Food (16 days) | Three meals a day plus snacks | $150.00 |
| Miscellaneous | Gifts, Taxis, Drinks | $200.00 |
| Total | $2,060.74 |