Hey;
Just wonderring if anyone who has been on this particullar tour or travelled to SE ASia before has any suggestions on how much spending money to take - intially i had thought i might need aussie $100 a day - now i'm beggining to think this amount of money would be really unnecessary.
So just wonderring meals; water; (not really a big drinker) what would be a reasonable amount?
Jess =)
HI Jess
Here is some information for you which I hope helps
Additional Expenses
South East Asia
You will need to take money with you to cover any additional meals/drinks not included in your tour cost. Other costs to consider are drinking water, tips, laundry, souvenirs, additional sightseeing and possible delays. It is much better to come with more than you would expect to spend and to end the trip with a surplus, rather than being caught short! It is always useful to carry an additional amount for emergencies that could happen en route. If there is a medical emergency you are sometimes required to pay at the source and be reimbursed later by your insurance company. This is the situation where having a credit card can be useful. How Much Money? You should carry sufficient funds for meals, drinks, optional activities, additional sightseeing, shopping and tips. As a guideline we suggest that you allow US$20 per day in Asia would allow you to eat and drink reasonably well. Optional Tours & Activities We include many sightseeing activities on our trips; however, there are additional optional tours and activities that you may wish to undertake during your free time. These may incur additional expenses. These activities are not a mandatory part of our tours because, from past experience, we have found that our travellers have appreciated some free time whilst on tour.
Spending Money
In our brochure we have suggested an appropriate allowance for additional meals (US$400). As a result of customer feedback we recommend you allow a figure of between US$300 and $400 for your DRINK and SNACK requirements, additional to the amount suggested in the brochure for meals. Use a higher figure particularly if you are travelling during the hot season when you will require more fluids. In addition you should carry sufficient funds for extra sightseeing and optional activities. Shopping is a personal thing that, again, varies enormously. On average, people spend anywhere between US$50-$400 on souvenirs, art, tailor-made clothes etc.