Aktau
Kazakhstan ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,021 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,052 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $266 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $288 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $160 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $64 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,022 |
| likely $1,753–$4,291 · $1,511 per person · $378 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,052 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $602 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $560 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $384 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $64 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,934 |
| likely $2,282–$5,586 · $1,967 per person · $492 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,052 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,295 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,088 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $400 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $752 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $64 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,747 |
| likely $3,333–$8,161 · $2,874 per person · $718 per day · auto confidence | |