
The ultimate backpacking Vietnam route plannerĪ complete guide to Vietnam 3.
Transportation: $8 – $15 for motorbike rental or GrabBike trips. Accommodation is similarly pleasant and easier to afford than almost anywhere else in the world. The good news is that GrabBike (similar to Uber but on bikes!) is widely available in all major cities, and the cost is as low as $0.50 for a 2km ride! Long-distance buses and trains are also affordable and reliable. However, I understand that not everyone is comfortable riding a motorbike, especially in countries like Vietnam where the road traffic can be overwhelmingly chaotic. Regarding transportation, if you rent a motorbike, you are all set for the day. Think a soup with rice noodles, cilantro, amazing broth, and a whole shank of pork for $1.50, or a cup of strong, aromatic coffee for $1.
I probably had the healthiest and cheapest street food in Vietnam.
SIM card with data: $6 for 1.5GB with 30-day validityĪ complete guide to Laos 2. Transportation: $6 – $15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills), or up to $25 for an intercity bus ticket. Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel. However, if you have a bit more to spend, you can get a gorgeous room for closer to $35 which would easily cost $100 in the US.
You can also rent a motorbike for cheap and venture off to the smaller towns, where everything is even cheaper! With more and more new hostels built to cater to the increasing number of backpackers, you can go for cheaper for longer. I paid $2.50 to see one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, $7 for a full-day tubing experience along the Vang Vieng river, and $6 for an awesome tiger balm massage. Many of the amazing activities you can do in Laos are cheap. The Cost to Travel Everywhere in the Worldīack in my budget backpacking days around Southeast Asia, Laos was one of the two destinations where I was able to keep my budget at $30/day, even though the accommodation was slightly more expensive than most places in Southeast Asia at that time.The Only Packing List You’ll Ever Need (for the Entire World).Arizona & Utah (for a road trip!), $45/day