Mount Isa
Australia ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,675 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 | $2,340 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $476 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $512 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $144 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $256 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,936 |
| likely $2,283–$5,589 · $1,968 per person · $492 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,340 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,043 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $288 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $576 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,431 |
| likely $3,150–$7,712 · $2,716 per person · $679 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,340 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,191 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,824 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $592 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,120 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,275 |
| likely $4,800–$11,750 · $4,138 per person · $1,034 per day · auto confidence | |