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From Hong Kong budget travel to Norway or Denmark?

I want to make a budget travel to Norway or Denmark and I am from Hong Kong, what you guys suggest about it? And would like to make around 10 to 14 days journey. So in both expensive countries, can be in very low budget traveling? And how much would be good enough for budget at least? More suggestions are welcome! Thank you in advance.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    First, the plane ticket is probably going to cost around 8000 HKD. There are a lot of airlines that fly the route, usually connecting at one of the major hubs in Europe (AMS, CDG, etc). Aside from the usual assortment of flight search websites, another place to keep an eye on is the FinnAir website. They actually fly quite a few flights to Asia, and sometimes have very good deals.

    Aside from the plane tickets, a huge part of your budget is likely to be lodging. Hotels can be extremely expensive and many budget options fill well in advance. If you're on a tight budget, there are some hostels available, but especially in Norway they can still be quite expensive. A single room with a shared bath starts around 550 HKD, and even a bed in a shared dorm can cost 350 HKD. For Denmark (more than for Norway), you can find some decent hotel deals online if you search enough.

    One particularly Norwegian option, however, is to camp! Since the natural scenery of Norway is one of its biggest draws, this can actually be a really great option, and most campgrounds offer basic cabins, so you don't have to bring much equipment.

    Another way to trim expenses is buy self-catering. Even at the supermarkets, food can be quite expensive, but it still costs less than eating out. To give you an idea, in Norway a pizza for 2 people at a chain pizza restaurant can easily cost 375 HKD, and just a take-away sandwich from the corner deli is around 70 HKD! It's much more economical to buy some things at the grocery and put together a few basic meals on your own.

    Many cities in both Norway and Denmark offer tourist passes that cover public transportation as well as admission to major sights and museums. If you plan to visit a lot of the included places, these can be very valuable options.

    Also, if you are a student, bring along your student ID, because you can get discounts (often up to 50%) on many admission fees as well as a lot of transportation options.

    My biggest advice is to do lots of research in advance. Usually, the earlier you book things, the more likely you'll be able to take advantage of low-budget options. For example, in Norway, if you book a regional train ticket far enough in advance, you can buy a MiniPris ticket that can be a fraction of the price! Also, check out resources like the LonelyPlanet "Thorntree" forums, which are frequented by other low-budget travelers, many of whom are happy to share their advice and experiences:

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?f...

    Most of the LonelyPlanet guidebooks (and to a lesser extent the website) contain low-budget dining and accomodation options as well as some very useful information for getting around.

    In general, you'll probably spend less in some of the smaller towns compared to the major cities. That's one thing that makes Norway attractive to budget travelers, since that's where the nature is (and the scenery always has free admission)! But as a very rough budget idea, assuming you choose very low-budget accomodation and economical dining options, I would say...

    Accomodation.... 400 HKD/night

    Food.... 300 HKD/day

    Sightseeing.... 150 HKD/day

    Transportation... 150 HKD/day (with longer trips averaged out across multiple days)

    = 1000 HKD / day for extremely low-budget travel

    Source(s): living and traveling in Norway (and a little in Denmark)
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I know a guy with a truck,

    leaving about the same time.

    You will need an oxygen bottle

    & warm clothes,also the ability

    to hold on tightly !

  • 1 decade ago

    I would budget at least US $100 per day, not including your flight.

  • janero
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    to your funds, you could stay on the main maximum inexpensive place pronounced as Chungking Mansion or Mirador Mansion, the two placed at Tsim Sha Tsui and alongside Nathan Rd. those are funds hostels which you would be able to seem out for. For different place, its fantastically difficult yet you could seek around for greater effective deals. As for places to flow to, you could visit many low-value and unfastened places in HK like Kowloon Park, HK detect Centre, Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical backyard, regulation uk persons Museum, highway of the celebs, take the famous guy or woman Ferry holiday from Tsim Sha Tsui to imperative and/or back, Sam Tung uk Museum, Lei Cheng uk Han Tamb, walk alongside Mid-ranges, take the Midlevel Escalator etc and the record can go on and on. As for evening marketplace, constructive, visit Temple St evening marketplace close to Jordan or Yau Ma Tei MTR Station for the evening marketplace it particularly is the main regularly occurring and common for the two locals and vacationer alike. As for flea marketplace, visit the ladies marketplace close to Mongkok MTR Station for greater genuine techniques through fact the Temple St are imitation at its ultimate, this are greater genuine. additionally visit the Jardine Bazaar close to Causeway Bay MTR Station and Stanley marketplace at Southern HK Island by potential of taking 6, 6A, sixty six or 260 from substitute squareclose to imperative/ Hong Kong MTR Stn @ Sunday and Public holiday for greater low-value hunts. As for 2d hand and out formed usable trend, head to South Horizon Plaza at Ap lei chau for ultimate good deal and hunt by potential of taking M590 from imperative MTR Station. wish you have an superb holiday then and keep super in Hong Kong.

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