Are you looking to go on holiday, but have no idea how much it will cost? Do you want to kick off your solo travelling journey, but aren’t too sure where to start? Have you always dreamed of diving into local culture, but want someone else to do all the planning for you? Well we’ve got you covered!

We sat down with Devon* to talk about her recent trip to Bali as a young woman on a budget looking to make some solo travelling memories. Here’s a breakdown of what she spent to help you understand how much a trip like this can cost:

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The Holiday Package

So, Devon knew that she wanted to go away solo, but not on her own - bare with us. She had the itch to start a new adventure but knew that she wanted to do it with a like minded group of people. So, she settled on a small group adventure tour for £636 covering all accommodation, transport (once on the tour) and most meals for 9 days. Make sure to shop around for a tour that offers what you’re looking for and the type of people you want to spend your time with. There will always be one that suits you, just take your time to do the research. 

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Flights

This is where the bulk of the budget comes in, but with a destination in Southeast Asia, that was expected. Devon made sure to book these as far in advance as possible, as soon as the package was locked in. She tried to find the best times of day to travel and settled on a layover in SIngapore with the return costs coming to a total of £1,200. 

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Food, Activities and Souvenirs

While some food was included in the initial package, there were quite a few meals that weren’t, so these had to be accounted for. Bearing in mind, the average cost of a meal in Bali is less than £5, so this was definitely a smaller part of the budget. 

Devon also opted in for a few activities along the way, including snorkelling, surfing lessons, a volcano hike and a trip to one of Bali’s famous Instagrammable swings.  

Also, she couldn’t resist a souvenir. Bartering is key when you’re on holiday and you should never be afraid to give it a go. Don’t be afraid to walk away either because you’ll probably be able to find what you’re looking for much cheaper somewhere else. Devon did just that and bagged a bracelet for just 50p. 

Altogether, these add-ons came to roughly £300. 

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Extras

Some more practical things to consider in your budget - Visa (£48), Travel Insurance (£34), and Travel Attire (walking boots etc £100) - all essential when committing to a trip like this so don’t forget them before you go! 

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The Grand Total:‍

Roughly £2,300.

Hopefully, this budget breakdown has been useful and now you can start planning for your next trip. Happy Travelling! 

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*Name has been changed to maintain anonymity.

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