Sandakan
Malaysia ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,841 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 | $2,170 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $154 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $176 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $64 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $128 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,828 |
| likely $1,640–$4,016 · $1,414 per person · $354 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,170 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $406 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $368 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $144 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,512 |
| likely $2,037–$4,987 · $1,756 per person · $439 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,170 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $861 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $752 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $336 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $592 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,847 |
| likely $2,811–$6,883 · $2,424 per person · $606 per day · auto confidence | |