Which country has the cheapest travel packages? The cheapest travel destinations in the world
Let's consider holiday destinations for 2019, where any Russian can relax inexpensively. We will mainly affect the territories of Europe and Asia. We will find out the travel budget for a holiday in cheap destinations with the whole family and children, where to stay, and note the local cuisine.
Today, due to the protracted economic crisis, a popular trend among Russians has become the choice of inexpensive countries for vacation. At the same time, not everyone knows that abroad you can have a high-quality and cheap holiday. So, the article will tell you about the top budget countries for vacation.
1. Armenia
Budget – 70-80 dollars per day for two + transfer; on average $700.
- Advantages and disadvantages
If the period of stay in the country does not exceed two weeks, then a visa is not required for Russian tourists. Vietnam attracts tourists with its well-developed tourism infrastructure, relative cleanliness (which is unusual for Southeast Asian countries), and low prices for excursions, transport and food.
The locals are very friendly and always try to help foreign tourists. Vietnam is also an excellent beach holiday with lots of water activities. The downsides are a rather long and expensive flight, chaotic and unsafe traffic and a large number of street scammers (especially in Hanoi). do not exceed 15 dollars for a double room (quite decent), but in Sumatra you can rent a two-room room on the first line for 10 dollars. Trips around the islands are also not expensive (a ferry ticket will cost about $3). By the way, if you fly with transfers (via Thailand), you can save money.
The food in Indonesia is also just great. Breakfast in any establishment (both traditional cuisine and European menu) will cost no more than 2 dollars, and lunch and dinner – no more than 4 dollars.
Travel duration: 14 days
- Attractions
– this is more than 17 thousand pearl-green islands for any choice. You can visit the volcano in Java, the paradise of Sumatra, Lake Toba, Borobudur, and the jungle of Borneo.
- Advantages and disadvantages
Visiting Indonesia for Russian tourists is possible without a visa if the period of stay on the islands does not exceed 30 days.
Indonesia attracts tourists with its incredibly beautiful nature and high quality of service, developed tourist infrastructure and historical attractions.
But at the same time, Indonesia is a country with crazy street traffic, crowds of smoking people, “dull” Internet (like in the Philippines, for example), and massive lack of knowledge of English by local residents (so the language barrier will be difficult to overcome).
In addition, you can save significantly on any vacation if:
- plan your trip in advance and carefully study the supply market in a particular direction;
- take advantage of advance booking opportunities;
- look for profitable and bonus offers on plane and train tickets;
- Don’t bother too much with the service, but give preference to active tourism.
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Even in times of crisis, you can find opportunities to travel abroad cheaply. The only thing you need is
1. do not resort to the services of travel agencies; 2. choose countries that offer inexpensive holidays;
3. If possible, book everything in advance.
In many countries, it is easy to reduce travel expenses if you choose public transport to get around and look for hotels based on the principle “we just need to spend the night.” For example, in India or Indonesia, the daily budget for two is on average 40-50 US dollars. Although, this is an average. You can reduce the cost of traveling to these countries by up to 20 US dollars.
Below is the entire list of countries worth traveling to in 2016-2017.
Cheap countries without a visa:
Armenia
Budget for two per day – 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
You can eat nourishingly and cheaply in Armenia literally everywhere. On the street you can buy khachapuri for 500 drams ($1), crayfish kebab will cost you 1,500 drams ($3), in lamajo (flatbread with spicy meat filling) it costs 850 drams ($1.7). The average check in a simple cafe will be $3-4, and dinner in a restaurant will be $7-30.
There are inexpensive hotels in Yerevan with cozy double rooms priced from $25 to $30. However, if you like the comfort of home, you can rent an apartment in a picturesque quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $40 per night. As in Georgia, you can receive invitations from local residents for coffee, dinner or overnight stay. You shouldn’t immediately suspect everyone of fraud. This is just traditional hospitality.
Most popular route:
The capital of Armenia and its surroundings, Lake Sevan, Lori Gorge and Vanadzor, Khor Virnal Monastery overlooking Mount Ararat, Tatev Monastery and the Vorotan Valley.
Visa: Russian citizens can enter the territory of Armenia for a period of 180 days per year.
Georgia
Average budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to have a variety of snacks on the street in Georgia. For this purpose, only lobiani or khachapuri are available here, which can be purchased on every corner for 2-3 lari ($1). Lunch in an average cafe for two will cost $6, while for dinner with Georgian wine you will have to pay from $8. There is another option not to go hungry - buy khinkali. You can buy them everywhere. 1 piece will cost 60-70 tetri ($0.3).
A modest room for two in the capital of Georgia costs $40 per night. It will cost about $10 less to rent an apartment near the center of Tbilisi. For example, in Batumi you can rent an apartment in the private sector for $20. In tourist centers, housing is expensive during the season, while close to them you can find an acceptable and inexpensive option.
Popular route in Georgia:
Tbilisi, Georgian Military Road and Mtskheta; Kakheti and Singagi, cave city in Vardzia, Svaneti, Batumi and the Black Sea coast. 
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Georgia without a visa for a year.
Those who like to feel at home everywhere and easily meet new people should try couchsurfing. It is a service for finding hospitable hosts who will be happy to spend an evening in your company and provide free overnight accommodation. It often happens that couchsurfing becomes the beginning of a true and strong friendship.
Abkhazia
Average budget for two: 65-75 $
Approximate price range:
A skewer of chicken kebab in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles, a cheburek with meat and cheese costs 70 rubles. Lunch for two in an average cafe by the sea will cost 350–840 rubles, and dinner in a restaurant with national cuisine will cost 600–1000 rubles. A bottle of aromatic homemade Abkhaz wine costs about 200 rubles.
Renting an apartment in the city center will cost about $37 per night, while a room on Airbnb can be rented for $10. Depending on the region, you can find housing even cheaper. So, for example, you can rent a room in Gagra for only $9, and near Pitsunda - for $8. A room for two in an average seaside hotel costs from $20.
Popular route in Abkhazia:
The ruins of Bagrat Castle in Sukhumi and the Kelasur Wall, the Botanical Garden, an underground karst cave in New Athos and a monastery, a nature reserve on Lake Ritsa.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to enter Abkhazia. You can get to Abkhazia by taking a plane to Adler, and then you only need to drive 10 km to the border of Abkhazia.
Laos
Budget for two per day: 55-65 $
Approximate price range:
Lunch in a cafe in Laos costs on average from 12 to 50 thousand kip ($1.5-6), while the cost of lunch in a tourist cafe or restaurant will cost twice as much. In the Laotian village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain for $6-12 to rent a room with a view of the picturesque mountain landscape. In the capital of Laos, you should book a hotel room in advance, then you can easily rent a comfortable room for two for $15-17 per day.
Access to almost all the attractions of Laos is paid, but it is very cheap. For example, a ticket to the Paku caves costs $2.5. These grandiose caves can be reached by river; a round trip with a stop in the village will cost $8. Renting a motorbike per day costs $9. For this money you can get the opportunity to move freely.
Popular route in Laos:
The capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, Bokeu National Park, U River, Bolaven and Pakse waterfalls, cruise along the Mekong River to the south. If you move in the opposite direction, you can continue your journey in Thailand or Cambodia.
Visa:
If your stay in the country does not exceed 15 days, then a visa is not required. The only condition is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
We do not include the cost of the flight in our calculations, because prices for different cities in Russia can vary widely. In principle, if you are interested in a certain country, then you yourself will determine how cheaper it is to get to it from your city.
Indonesia
Budget for two per day: 40-50 $.
Approximate price range:
In Indonesia, street food is very cheap. For example, mi goreng or nasi goreng (fried noodles or rice) costs about $2. Breakfast or lunch in a cafe will cost $3-4, and a hearty dinner will cost $5-8. A decent room for two in a guesthouse in Bali will cost from 15 to 20 $, in Java - from 10 to 15 $, in Sumatra - 10 $. Island hopping is inexpensive. A ferry ticket costs about $3.
Popular route in Indonesia:
A visit to Indonesia gives you the opportunity to visit 17,000 picturesque islands to choose from. You can visit the paradise of Sumatra, Borobudur, the volcano in Java, Lake Toba and the jungle of Borneo.
Visa:
Russian citizens can enter Indonesia through international ports and airports without a visa for up to 30 days. At other border points you can issue a visa for 30 days.
You can save significantly on your flight if you fly not on a direct flight, but on two flights with a transfer in Thailand.
Vietnam
Budget for two per day: 45-55 $
Approximate price range:
In Vietnam you can eat cheaply in local cafes and on the street. So for a banh mi sandwich you will have to pay 10-15 thousand dong ($0.5-0.7), the same price for juice in the shop. A plate of traditional soup will cost $1-2, half a liter of beer will cost $1. In local cafes you can have lunch for $2, for which they will prepare you two servings of chicken or fish fried in ginger sauce, a plate of rice and a bowl of soup. In a restaurant, the cost of lunch is multiplied by 3. A seafood dinner in a tourist establishment costs from $12. If you get tired of traditional cuisine, you can buy pizza for $5 or a burger, fries and soda for $3. Alcohol in Vietnam can also be bought cheaply. A bottle of local rum costs about $3-4.
A double room in a Hanoi hotel costs from $11, while in the village of Mui Ne you can rent a bungalow with a shower by the sea for this price, while in Nha Trang you can rent similar housing for $6-10. Service in hotels in Vietnam is always excellent; it is rare that breakfast is not included in the room price.
Popular route in Vietnam:
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi; Nha Trang; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Mui Ne village; Hoi An Museum City; Dalat; Phu Quoc Island.
Visa
Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.
Serbia
Budget for two per day: 70-80 $.
Approximate price range:
Serbian fast food: pljeskavici (cutlet in dough), cevapcici sausages, gibanica cheese pie - all these dishes cost no more than $2. Lunch or dinner at a restaurant will cost $7-9.
A double room in Belgrade hotels costs $30 per night. For this money you can rent a comfortable apartment in the city center. A hostel room costs twice as much.
Popular route in Serbia:
Belgrade, Smederevo, Novi Sad, national parks Fruska Gora or Tara, Bajina Basta, Drvengrad - an ethnic village from Kusturica's films. You can also visit Macedonia.
Visa:
If the period of stay does not exceed 30 days, then Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Serbia.
Montenegro
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
The national fast food in Montenegro is burek (pie with vegetable, meat or cheese filling). It costs only $1. A serving of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread, priced between $5 and $9, is enough for two. You can eat even cheaper at Mesara. Those who rent an apartment can purchase semi-finished products in butcher shops that only need to be fried. Breakfast in a cafe will cost $7-10, while dinner for two will cost about $30. Please note that in establishments on the embankment everything costs much more.
The most expensive housing in the city of Budva. During peak season, the cost of renting a one-room apartment reaches $35-45. You can rent a cozy guesthouse room or a small studio apartment for $20 if you book your accommodation in advance.
Popular route in Montenegro:
Resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Perast, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Risan, Tivat, Koštanica); resorts of the Adriatic coast (Petrovac, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Becici, Petrovac, Rafailovici, Bar); national parks Lovcen and Durmitor, Ostrog monastery.
Visa:
Russian citizens can visit Montenegro without a visa if the period of stay does not exceed 30 days.
Cheap countries where you can apply for a visa online or on arrival
India
Budget for two per day: 40-45 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a snack in India for almost pennies. A serving of vegetarian thali (a dish of rice, lentils and flatbread) can be purchased for just 50 rupees ($0.8), a hearty lunch at a local cafe can be ordered for 150 rupees ($2.3), and the average check in a restaurant is 3 -6 $.
Housing in India can be found inexpensively. A modest room with a bed can be rented for $5-8; for $10 you can rent a room with air conditioning. The rental price is greatly influenced by seasonality. For example, from December to February, room rates increase 2-3 times. Renting a scooter will cost $3-4 per day. If you are planning a long vacation, it is better to rent a scooter for a week or two. It will be more profitable this way.
Popular route in India:
The capital of India is Delhi, the villages of Rajasthan, Varnasi and Nepal or Mumbai and Goa, or Kerala.
Visa:
If you intend to enter India through the international airports of Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Cochin or Hyderabad, you can apply for your visa online in advance.
Nepal
Budget for two per day: 40-50 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a cheap meal in Nepal in local cafes for only $4-5, while in a tourist cafe the prices will be 2-3 times higher. As for accommodation, a double room in an inexpensive guesthouse will cost $5-8 per day, and for $15-20 you can rent a pretty decent room in a good hotel in Kathmandu. A room in Nagarkot will cost a couple of travelers $15, in Pokhara – from $10.
Popular route in Nepal:
Kathmandu and its surroundings, Chitwan Wildlife Sanctuary, Pokhara and mountain trekking, Lumbini.
Visa:
A Nepal visa can be obtained at the embassy in Moscow, or at the airport upon arrival. To do this, you need to fill out a form online 15 days before your trip, print it out and present it when crossing the border.
Cambodia
Budget for two per day: 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
A fried insect or a kilogram of fruit can be purchased here for just $1. But for $5 you can buy two servings of steak with potatoes and salad, a large pizza or baked mussels with salad. Half a liter of local beer in a cafe can be purchased for $0.5, while a jug costs $2. Entertainment in Cambodia is more expensive. For example, a ticket to Angkor for 1 day costs 20 $, and for a week - 60 $. You will have to pay $20 to go up in a hot air balloon.
A guesthouse room for two in the resort of Sihanoukville can be rented for $12-15, while a comfortable hotel room in Phnom Penh will cost $15-20. If you book a room in advance, you can save money.
Popular route in Cambodia:
Lake Toplesap with floating villages, Siem Reap and the Angkor temple complex, Phnom Bokor National Park, Koh Rong island, Sihanoukville beaches.
Visa:
You can apply for a visa in Cambodia upon arrival or in advance via the Internet.
Sri Lanka
Budget for two per day: 60-70 $
Approximate price range:
Traditional Sri Lankan dishes are very similar in taste to South Indian dishes. By the way, prices for it are also approximately in the same range. You can try roti (spring rolls) for only $0.28 or 40 Sri Lankan rupees if you prefer vegetarian cuisine, and $0.8 for roti with chicken and cheese. Fruits are very cheap here. For example, a bunch of bananas costs only $0.14, a kilogram of papaya costs $0.42, and a drinking coconut costs $0.25. Seafood is also inexpensive. For example, 1 kg of king prawns can be purchased for only $7. 0.75 liters of red rum will cost about $10. The Indian version of a hamburger - kottu - costs about $1.5 - $2 in local cafes. Dinner at a restaurant for two, including seafood, rice, salad and beer, will cost $7-10.
The average cost of a room with acceptable conditions (hot water and a fan) in a guesthouse is $14-20 per day. In places that are centers of nightlife, room rent is higher. During the holidays, the average room will cost $28-55. In Colombo hotels you can rent a double room from $25, while in a hostel you can spend the night for $16. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, then for $330 you can rent a house or apartment.
Popular route in Sri Lanka:
Colombo, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Pinnawela Elephant Nursery, tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, Sinharanja Nature Reserve.
Visa:
You can apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka in three ways: online, upon arrival at the airport or in advance at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow.
Cheap countries that require a visa to visit
Romania
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Street food, like in Asia, is not sold in Romania. In an inexpensive cafe, lunch will cost 10-30 lei ($2.5 – 7). In restaurants in Sigiasciora and Brasov, lunch costs about 12 – 14 $. Dinner at a prestigious restaurant in Bucharest will cost approximately $24.
Prices for rooms in an inexpensive hotel or guesthouse range from $20-30. Renting a one-room apartment in the center of Bucharest will cost $30-40 per day; in Brasov, housing is more expensive, approximately $35-45.
Popular route in Romania:
The capital of Romania is Bucharest; Mamaia and other Black Sea resorts, Dracula's castle and Peles castle, the medieval city of Brasov, the Transylvanian cities of Sibiu and Sighisoara. If you are traveling around the country by car, be sure to take a ride along the beautiful Transfagarasan highway.
Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but it has not concluded the Schengen Agreement. A national visa will allow you to travel freely throughout the country, and even visit Cyprus, Croatia and Bulgaria. However, if you have a Schengen visa, you do not need to obtain a separate Romanian visa.
Hungary
Budget for two per day: 85-95 $
Approximate price range:
A delicious lunch in a cafe costs about $10 on average, and a hearty dinner in a restaurant costs about $30. A large pizza costs about $5, the famous Hungarian goulash costs $3.3, and a cup of aromatic coffee with cake costs $2.5.
As for housing in Hungary, a cozy apartment on Airbnb in the center of Budapest can be rented for $35-45 per day, while a room in a guesthouse will cost about $10-20 cheaper.
Popular route in Hungary:
The capital of Hungary is Budapest and its baths, the ethnic open museum Skansen near Szentendre, the Medveotthon bear park in Veresgyháza, Pannonhalma Abbey, the ancient city of Székesfehérvár, Lake Balaton.
Visa:
Hungary is a member of the European Union and a member of the Schengen zone, so to visit it you need to apply for a Schengen visa.
Bulgaria
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Breakfast for two in a cafe costs an average of $10, a three-course dinner will cost about $20-22. For comparison, a cup of coffee costs approximately $0.5, a plate of traditional soup costs $1, Shopska salad costs $2-3.
A double room in a guesthouse will cost approximately $16. In Ravda and Kosharitsa, for approximately the same price you can rent a room with air conditioning, shower and refrigerator. A room in a three-star hotel in Sunny Beach will cost $26, and for the same money you can rent an apartment by the sea with a swimming pool.
Popular route in Bulgaria:
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, Koprivshtitsa, Vitosha Mountain, Perperikon, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Valley of Roses, Seven Lakes, Melnik, Nessebar, beaches of Sunny Beach resort.
Visa:
You can visit Bulgaria if you have:
double or multiple Schengen visa;
a valid Croatian, Cyprus or Romanian visa;
Bulgarian national visa.
Last minute tours from Moscow
Most last minute tours are offered departing from Moscow. Hundreds of regular and charter flights depart from the capital every day to many countries around the world. By purchasing last-minute tours 2019 departing from Moscow, you get the opportunity to save a lot - most often they are cheaper than similar ones from Russian regions.Trips
If you're planning your trip on a budget, there are several places where you can get away on a budget.
Price of Travel annually publishes the Backpacker Index, a ranking of the most budget-friendly destinations in the world.
The rating is calculated based on the cost of a number of specific services and goods per day. It includes daily accommodation in a good and inexpensive hostel, three meals a day, two trips on public transport, one visit to cultural entertainment and three inexpensive glasses of beer.
Here's a list of the top 20 budget destinations of 2016, based on 136 countries.
Budget holiday 2016
Krakow, Poland
Krakow is the most interesting city in Poland for tourists, and although it is not as beautiful as Prague, for example, it is usually less crowded and cheaper in many ways. Hotels in Krakow are quite inexpensive by European standards, and good deals can be found in 3-4 star hotels.
Main attractions, transportation, food and drinks will cost you at reasonable prices.
Budget: $25 per day
Auschwitz - the largest Nazi concentration camp
· Wawel Castle - the former castle is now a museum
· Bunker of Contemporary Art – museum located in the city center
· Daily free excursions
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade is a large city with a compact and convenient center that is trying to attract tourists after the war in the 90s. It is home to the largest Orthodox church in the world and a historic citadel, and prices are low by European standards.
During the low season you can find good deals on hotels and entertainment is also inexpensive.
Food and drink are usually quite cheap in Belgrade compared to other countries, but away from the touristy areas.
Budget: $27 per day
Main attractions:
· Kalemegdan – Belgrade Fortress – one of the most famous attractions
· Palace of Princess Lubica
· Nikola Tesla Museum is a science museum in the central part of Belgrade, dedicated to the famous scientist and inventor.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Although Vietnam's capital Hanoi is more traditional but less popular than the larger city of Saigon, the large, vibrant city center makes up for this by offering excellent food and drink at low prices.
Most budget hotels are located in the Old Town, while luxury hotels are located in the suburbs closer to the south and west.
The attractions are quite accessible, but if you are on a budget, you may want to skip the organized bus tours. Local food is usually very inexpensive and you can have lunch or dinner at tourist restaurants for $2-3.
Budget: $17 per day
Main attractions:
· Night trips to Ha Long Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
· Water puppet theater - performances are held in a small pool
· Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the tomb of the first president of Vietnam
Goa, India
Goa is a state in India that has several dozen small towns, most of which are located along the beaches and attract large numbers of tourists from November to March. Compared to the rest of India, prices in Goa are relatively high, but compared to other places in the world, it is quite inexpensive.
During the peak season around Christmas and New Year, prices rise and hotels get crowded, so if you have a flexible schedule, it may be advisable to book your holiday at other times.
Despite this, hotels in Goa are inexpensive and of the appropriate level for a beach resort area. Choose your city carefully, as some places are noisier while others are more family-friendly.
Budget: $19 per day
Main attractions:
· Club Paradiso in Anjuna - the largest discotheque in Goa
· Beaches – try to visit as many beaches as possible
Chiang Mai, Thailand
After Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the second largest and most popular cultural city, and the atmosphere here is completely different.
The city is one of the most profitable tourist destinations with a large selection of budget hotels of international standards.
Most attractions are free or inexpensive, so most of your budget can be spent on souvenirs. Food and drink come in a range of price points, but there is also a wide variety of street food and local restaurants.
Budget: $19 per day
Main attractions:
- Chiang Mai National Museum
- Museum of Insects and Natural Wonders
- Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep – located on the mountain, the temple offers a picturesque view of the city. You can go up the stairs or by cable car.
Vietiane, Laos
Vietiane has earned a reputation as one of the most laid back capitals in the world, but it is much more modern than many imagine. Now many restaurant chains and new shopping centers have appeared here, and in 2008 a large water park was opened.
Since it is a small town, there are not many hotels here, but most of them are inexpensive and very cozy.
Eating on a budget in Vietiane is quite easy, and you will have to try hard to find a restaurant here that offers prices even close to European or North American prices.
Budget: $20 per day
Main attractions:
- The National Museum of Laos is the largest museum in Laos
- Triumphal Arch of Patusai
- Wat Sisaket - famous for thousands of Buddha statues
Inexpensive holiday
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, experiences almost spring-like weather all year round. Combined with the high altitude, this gives an unusual sensation. Often the place becomes the starting point for those who go to the Galapagos Islands.
It's a popular stopover for those traveling around the continent and cheap by international standards, with hotel rooms available at very low prices.
The main attractions are free or inexpensive, and local street food is affordable.
Budget: $22 per day
Main attractions:
· Teleferico cable car – you can take it up to the Pichincha volcano, which offers amazing views of the city.
· National Museum of Art, where many historical and artistic objects are collected.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is an advantageous offer for a budget holiday. This is one of those places where you can find both luxury hotels and good hotels for independent travelers at reasonable prices.
Here you can hire a driver and rent a car for the whole day at an affordable price. Food is quite cheap if you eat in places where locals usually go, but alcoholic drinks are not so easy to find in most restaurants.
Budget: $23 per day
Main attractions:
- Great Sphinx
- The Pyramid of Cheops is the largest of the pyramids
- Exhibition of mummies within the museum for a fee
- Camel ride
- Egyptian Museum
Delhi, India
Delhi is a rather mysterious city, partly due to the fact that it completely surrounds the smaller and more famous area of New Delhi. This is a huge metropolis that can shock an unaccustomed tourist.
Compared to the rest of India, Delhi is quite an expensive city, and it is best to stay here for a few days, moving on to other smaller and more interesting places.
Most attractions are still free or inexpensive, and you can rent a car at an affordable price.
Food can be quite cheap if you are prepared to eat the street food offered throughout the city.
Budget: $24 per day
Main attractions:
· Lal Qila is a Mughal era fort and one of the most popular attractions.
· Humayun Mausoleum is a tomb in the south of the city, on the basis of which the Taj Mahal was built.
· Taj Mahal is the famous mausoleum in Agra, located 200 km from Delhi.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and home to the largest international airport. There are no famous attractions here, but prices for food and drink and transport are affordable compared to neighboring countries.
Although there is no budget tourism structure here, you can find decent 2 star hotels.
Budget: $23 per day
Main attractions:
- Colombo Zoological Gardens
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh is another great value proposition for travelers to Southeast Asia. Overall the city is more expensive than Vietnam, but similar to Thailand.
Hotels can be very cheap, but if you spend a little more you can find a good and worthwhile place.
Most restaurants focus on Western cuisine, but also offer local cuisine, which is usually cheaper. Beer on tap is cheap and available during happy hour.
Budget: $24 per day
Main attractions:
- The Royal Palace is the main palace in the country
- Choeng Ek Killing Fields – the memorial is located 17 km from the city.
- Wat Phnom - the Buddhist monastery is one of the most impressive and is located on the mountain, overlooking the city. The city was named after him.
Manila, Philippines
Manila is becoming a very popular tourist destination and there is always something new to see.
Hotels in Manila range from very cheap to very expensive, but you can find good deals at many mid-priced hotels.
Most attractions are free or inexpensive, and food prices are quite low by international standards.
Budget: $25 per day
Main attractions:
- National Museum of the Philippines - Exhibition of History and Contemporary Culture
- Ayala Museum – hosts special exhibitions
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia is not the most popular destination in Europe, but the city has an interesting history and you can find good budget accommodation here.
Transport is also quite cheap, including taxis, although public transport is often sufficient.
Food and drink in Sofia is inexpensive by European standards and reasonable compared to other cities in eastern Europe.
Budget: $26 per day
Main attractions:
- Walking or cycling tours in Sofia - a tour of the city where you can see the main attractions.
- Temple-Monument of Alexander Nevsky - entrance to the museum is free, but entrance to the underground part of the temple is paid.
Inexpensive holidays abroad
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara is a city in Nepal, a tranquil and picturesque place that is often the first stop after arriving in Kathmandu. Hotel prices can go up in April, May, October and October, but even then you can find affordable rooms if you plan ahead. There is also an increase in the number of new hotels, so prices will go down anyway.
Food and drinks are presented at an affordable price, especially considering their quality and selection. The restaurants offer nearly identical menus, with cuisine from around the world alongside local cuisine.
Budget: $16 per day
Main attractions:
- Davis Falls
- Mountain climbing - "Ring of Annapura" is one of the most famous routes.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta is the main hub for access to other places in Indonesia. It is a huge, crowded, hot and humid city. There are many shops and a vibrant nightlife here.
Hotel prices are quite low, and there are many restaurant chains for fast food and international cuisine, but the best offers, as always, are for local cuisine.
Budget: $27 per day
Main attractions:
· National Independence Museum – at the top there is an observation deck that offers the best view of the city.
Cheap holiday
Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon is the former capital and largest city in Myanmar. Backpacker supplies are generally inexpensive, and food and drink are some of the cheapest in the area if you prefer street food.
There are not many budget hotels in Yangon and they are usually of poor quality. You will likely have to pay more for a Western number.
Also be prepared for special prices for foreigners on attractions, which are much higher than for locals.
Budget: $27 per day
Main attractions:
· Shwedagon Pagoda is the most important religious site in the country.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City's historic center is bustling with many hotels and restaurants. The Zona Rosa area is a more upscale and corporate area, while the Condesa and Roma areas are more interesting and artistic. However, few people here speak English, except perhaps hotel and restaurant workers.
Food and drinks can be found very cheap if you eat more street food. Most of the main attractions are free or inexpensive, and city tours are quite affordable.
Budget: $27 per day
Main attractions:
- Excursion by bus
- Chapultepec Palace - offers beautiful views of the city
- National Museum of Anthropology
Fes, Morocco
Fes is one of the most famous cities for tourists and is quite cheap compared to European cities.
Hotels in Fez run the gamut of price and quality, but by paying a little more you can get luxury accommodation.
People come to Fes, like most of Morocco, for shopping. The souks in the medina area are filled with everyday goods, as well as souvenirs, carpets, clothing and home decor. Bargaining is common here, so never accept the first price offered.
Budget: $27 per day
Main attractions:
- Shopping
It is advisable to walk around the old part of the city with a guide
La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz is at a high altitude and the climate rarely changes. This is one of the most unique cities in the world. It's also one of the most affordable major cities in South America, with good hotel deals and affordable attractions.
Food and drinks come in a variety of price ranges, ranging from inexpensive local cuisine to expensive dishes in tourist restaurants.
Budget: $26 per day
Main attractions:
- Coca Museum
- Museum of San Francisco – houses Bolivian historical artifacts.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is one of the famous cities in the world, offering a great deal for tourists in many ways. Hotels in Bangkok can be found for next to nothing, but you should be careful as very cheap hotels may offer poor quality accommodation.
Transportation and attractions are very inexpensive and located so you can get around a lot of places on a budget.
And of course the food is not only very tasty, but also inexpensive. Freshly prepared food can be found on the street day and night.
Budget: $26 per day
Main attractions:
· Grand Palace – former residence of the King of Thailand
· Wat Pho – a huge temple complex
· Wat Arun is another famous and magnificent temple often visited by tourists
· National Museum – contains a large collection of Thai art
Hello friends! Today I’ll tell you how to buy a cheap tour online yourself, compare prices from all tour operators and purchase the most profitable option without leaving your chair. Read, apply, and may an inexpensive vacation be with you!
In many cases, traveling on a tour may be cheaper than traveling on your own. It happens that the price of tickets alone comes out as a ready-made package with round-trip flights and accommodation. This especially applies to popular tourist countries where there are many charter flights - Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, the Black Sea coast of Russia, Bulgaria, Montenegro.
Anya on Railay Beach in Krabi (Thailand)
For example, for the two of us to fly to Thailand on our own from Siberia for a short trip of two weeks will cost at least 70,000 rubles, most of which will be spent on tickets (and even then, not direct ones). For relaxation, it will be more convenient and profitable to buy a ready-made tour right away. After all, the tour operator buys charter tickets and hotel rooms in advance and a lot at once, so it turns out cheaper. Not to mention last-minute tours, when seats on planes remain unsold, and the tour can be very cheap.
Let's now look at several ways to buy a tour cheaply.
How to buy a cheap tour: ways to save
1. Search and purchase a tour online
It’s gratifying that now you no longer need to travel to city travel agencies in search of the best and inexpensive tour; all information is available without leaving your home - online. In addition, buying online is often cheaper than buying in the office, because the agency bears the costs of renting premises, salaries for managers, and consumables.
It is especially convenient to buy last-minute tours online, because places on them tend to run out very quickly. By the time you get to the office, there will be nothing left, but I saw it, decided, paid, and flew off to rest.
Prices for tours abroad change very quickly and depend on exchange rates - another argument to buy quickly, because the ruble falls every now and then. All information on vouchers on the sites I indicated is always up to date.
2. Advantages of buying tours online:
- Cheaper than in the office, or the same price.
- Fast: you don’t need to go to the other end of the city or go to the nearest, but not verified agency, the purchase process takes place from any place convenient for you.
- Reliable: more than 120 verified tour operators, and payment occurs only through secure protocols.
- You choose everything yourself (and some travel agents can recommend exactly the hotel or tour operator where they have a higher commission, and not where it will be best for you to relax).
- Reviews of hotels and destinations, as well as photos, will help you decide which vacation spot to choose.
- Convenient price calendar, you can select the date with the lowest price.
- All tours are available from your smartphone on the way to work or home, on your computer at home or at work: look and choose where and when it is convenient.
- All documents at once: we pay by credit card and all vouchers, air tickets and other documents are immediately sent to the post office. We eliminate the notorious human factor, when a manager may forget something.
- The tour can be purchased in installments.
- If you need a visa, the support service will tell you what documents are needed, and within the Moscow Ring Road, a courier will pick up the documents and deliver ready-made visas for free.
- Online consultants will help you make your choice, support is available around the clock.
- The service department will help you resolve all issues at any time if something goes wrong.
- Bonus programs, promotions, discounts.
3. Search all tour operators
Search engines look for options and compare prices across 120+ tour operators at once, so not a single tour escapes your attention. All this works on the principle of airline ticket search engines that you probably know well. When choosing a tour, I recommend looking at all three services at once, so you definitely won’t miss anything.
4. Search for nearby dates
It’s good if you can shift the start or end of your vacation by a few days - this often allows you to save a lot of money. The low price calendar will help you understand which dates the tour is cheapest for.
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Tour to Thailand for the price of a flight, the price is for two
