A few weeks ago, I started a series about our backpacking trip to Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand. You can check out the first part in this link.
I also want to share my friend @wincee's travel diary about her trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Please check it out ^^
The first part of the series, I shared the SUMMARY OF TRAIL AND TOUR SCHEDULE. For this part, I'm sharing with you the cost of the trip. š
HOW MUCH DOES THE TRIP COST?
| City | Hotel | Total Amount for Triple Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| HCMC | Hong Han Hostel | PHP 2,687 |
| Phnom Penh | Blue Kiwi Guesthouse | PHP 2,540 |
| Siem Reap | Khmer Cuisine Bed & Breakfast | PHP 3,242 |
| Bangkok | Bangkok City Hotel | 4,712 |
| Total Amount | PHP 13, 181 |
BUS TRANSFERS DURING TOUR
- Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh -------------USD 13 (Mekong Delta Limousine Bus with water and snacks)
- Phnom Penh to Siem Reap ---------------USD 13 (Mekong Delta Limousine Bus with water and snacks)
- Siem Reap to Bangkok---------------------USD 30 (Direct Bus with water, snacks and lunch)
- Bangkok to Phuket--------------------------THB 680 (sleeper bus with water and snacks)
Tip: When buying tickets, negotiate with agencies for free pick-up at your hotel. Bus companies usually offer free pick-up from the hotel to the bus terminal.
Travel tax for Filipinos departing from the Philippines
ā travel tax costs Php 1,660
ā terminal fee costs Php 550
DETAILED BUDGET OF MEALS, ADMISSION FEES, TRANSPORTATION, TOURS AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
ā¢ COST VARIES ACCORDING TO THE PREFERENCES OF EACH PERSON REGARDING MEALS AND TRAVEL NEEDS
Ho Chi Minh City Allocation: USD 100 = VND 2,100,000
Exchange rate: USD 1 = VND 21,000
Total Actual Expenses: vnd 1,600,000
Day 1
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses in VND |
|---|---|---|
| Airport to hotel | 4 | Free hotel pickup |
| Dinner/Exploring Benh Than Market | 7 | VND 141,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | VND 128,000 |
| Total | USD 15 (VND 315,000) | VND 269,000 |
Day 2
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses in VND |
|---|---|---|
| Tour fee at Cao Dai/Cu Chi | 10 | VND 150,000 |
| Cu Chi Entrance | 5 | VND 90,000 |
| Lunch | 5 | VND 90,000 |
| Dinner | 5 | VND 68,000 |
| Transportation | - | |
| Miscellaneous | USD 50 (VND 840,000) | VND 175,000 |
| TOTAL | USD 50 (VND 840,000) | VND 573,000 |
Day 3
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses in VND |
|---|---|---|
| War Remnants | ||
| Museum | 1 | VND 15,000 |
| Reunification Palace | 2 | - |
| Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral | - | - |
| Saigon Opera House | - | - |
| Saigon Central Post Office | - | - |
| Saigon Sky Deck | 10 | VND 200,000 |
| Lunch | 5 | VND 200,000 |
| Transportation | 5 | VND 200,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 12 | VND 267,000 |
| TOTAL | USD 25 (VND 525,000) | VND 758,000 |
Phnom Penh Allocation: USD 100
Exchange rate: USD 1 = 4,000 cambodian riel
NOTE: USD is widely accepted. No need to change to riel.
Total Actual Expenses: usd 82
Day 4
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Terminal to Hotel | 3 | 3 |
| Dinner/Evening fun | 5 | - |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | - |
| Total | USD 25 | 3 |
Day 5
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Monument | - | - |
| Royal Palace/ Silver Pagoda | 7 | 6.50 |
| National Museum | 3 | 5 |
| Toul Sleng Museum | 3 | 5 |
| Wat Phnom | 1 | 1 |
| Lunch | 5 | 6.25 |
| Dinner | 5 | - |
| Transportation | 10 | 10 |
| Miscellaneous | 6 | 20.5 |
| Total | USD 40 | 51.25 |
Day 6
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Killing Fields | 5 | 6 |
| Transportation | 10 | 7 |
| Lunch | 5 | 9 |
| Hotel to Bus Terminal | 10 | free pickup |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | 5 |
| Total | USD 35 | 27 |
Siem Reap Allocation: USD 200
Exchange rate: USD 1 = 4,000 cambodian riel
NOTE: USD is widely accepted. No need to change to riel.
Total Actual Expenses: usd 137
Day 7
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Terminal to Hotel | 10 | Free hotel pickup |
| Dinner | 5 | - |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | - |
| Total | USD 20 | - |
Day 8
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Angkor Wat Pass | 20 | 20 |
| Tour Guide | 10 | 10 |
| Tuktuk | 10 | 10 |
| Lunch | 5 | 9 |
| Dinner | 5 | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 18 |
| Total | USD 60 | 68 |
Day 9
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Floating Village with lunch thru Tara Boat | 30 | 27 |
| Sunset Tour thru Quad Adventure | 40 | 20 (double quad) |
| Dinner | 13 | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 7 | 14 |
| Total | USD 90 | 69 |
Day 10
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses USD |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel to bus station | 10 | free pickup |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | - |
| Total | USD 15 | - |
Day 11
Bangkok Allocation: USD 200
Exchange rate: USD 1 = 32 thailand baht
Total Actual Expenses: USD 200 (depends on shopaholics!)
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Terminal to Hotel | 5 | THB 50 each |
| Hotel to Chocolate Ville | 5 | THB 75 each |
| Chocolate Ville | 10 | THB 600 each |
| Fare back to hotel | 5 | THB 75 each |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | - |
| Total | USD 60 | THB 800 |
Day 12
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping Budget | 30 | Cost varies |
| BTS 1 day ride | 5 | THB 100 each |
| Lunch | 5 | THB 150 each |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | THB 200 |
| Total | USD 55 | Cost varies |
Day 13
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| BTS 1 day ride | 5 | |
| Grand Palace Complex | 20 | |
| Tourist ferry | 5 | |
| Taxi to Bus Terminal | 5 | |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | |
| Total | USD 45 |
ā¢ Shopping enthusiasts can spend the day shopping at Platinum Fashion Mall or other shopping centers. And yes, we spent the day shopping š
Phuket Allocation: USD 200
Exchange rate: USD 1 = 32 thailand baht
Total Actual Expenses: USD 200 (depends on shopaholics and foodie adventures)
Day 14
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch | 5 | THB 200 |
| Dinner and Evening Fun | 8 | THB 200 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | THB 200 |
| Total | USD 18 | THB 600 |
Day 15
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| James Bond Island Tour | 37 | THB 900 |
| Dinner and Evening Fun | 8 | THB 300 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | THB 200 |
| Total | USD 50 | THB 1,400 |
Day 16
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| White Water Rafting | 40 | THB 1,300 |
| Dinner and Evening Fun | 10 | THB 300 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | THB 200 |
| Total | USD 55 | THB 1,800 |
Day 17
| Items of expenses | Estimated Budget (USD) | Actual Expenses THB |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Lounger Rental | 3 | THB 100 |
| Lunch | 5 | THB 200 |
| Dinner and Evening Fun | 10 | THB 200 |
| Miscellaneous | 7 | THB 300 |
| Total | USD 25 | THB 800 |
Tip: Always always haggle the tour prices š
This sums up the second part. Hope to see you in the next parts of this series. :)
Where you go, go with all your heart - Confucius