Is Dali expensive?
An 8-day trip to Dali costs about $4,287 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,144 each, or $536 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,414; done well, about $6,026. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
China · history · culture · nature · mountains · walkable
8 days · 2 adults · October · 7,599 miles each way · Visa required (~$140 per person)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,232 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $238 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $176 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,414 |
| likely $1,980–$4,848 · $1,707 per person · $427 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,232 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $567 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $496 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $384 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,287 |
| likely $2,486–$6,088 · $2,144 per person · $536 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,232 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,218 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $400 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $768 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $6,026 |
| likely $3,495–$8,557 · $3,013 per person · $753 per day · auto confidence | |
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