Tawau
Malaysia ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,909 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 | $2,180 |
| 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 | $2,838 |
| likely $1,646–$4,030 · $1,419 per person · $355 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,180 |
| 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 | $3,522 |
| likely $2,043–$5,001 · $1,761 per person · $440 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,180 |
| 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 | $4,857 |
| likely $2,817–$6,897 · $2,428 per person · $607 per day · auto confidence | |