Which place is cheaper, Royal Chitwan National Park or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Royal Chitwan National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Da Nang or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
Royal Chitwan National Park
The majestic elephant, the silly monkey and dozens of soaring birds call the Royal Chitwan National Park home. At the foot of the Himalayas, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is 932 square kilometers of animal and plant life preservation in Nepal.
Once the favorite hunting ground for Nepal's ruling class, the area began seeing the endangerment of all the area animals. So in 1957, Nepal passed its first conservation law to protect the rhinos and their habitat. At the end of the 1960s, however, DDT had cleared 70% of Royal Chitwan National Park jungles, thousands of people had created moved in on the land and only 95 rhinos were left. By 1977 the park was under complete protection, enlarged to the present-day size and is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
This park, also known as "the heart of the jungle," provides over 70,000 annual visitors with opportunities to get close and personal with animals they've only seen in movies. Fair warning, however, the weather is quite hot and humid for most of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Nepal.
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Da Nang Prices
Vietnam PricesRoyal Chitwan National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Royal Chitwan National Park $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Royal Chitwan National Park is $40. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Da Nang and Royal Chitwan National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Royal Chitwan National Park $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Royal Chitwan National Park
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Royal Chitwan National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Da Nang Hotel Prices and Royal Chitwan National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Royal Chitwan National Park $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- VIP Danang Airport Transfer by Mercedes E200: $88
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Transfer to My Son from Da Nang : $49
- Transfer from airport train station to hotel Danang vice versa: $6.21
- Transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car with stops for picture: $45
- Transfer from Danang/Airport/Transtation to Hoi An by Private Car: $11
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hue : $70
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An by Sedan or SUV: $15
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Da Nang airport to Hoi An by private cars: $16
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
- Transfer Private from Da Nang to Bana Hills aroundtrip : $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Royal Chitwan National Park
Also for Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chitwan to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car : $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Prices for flights to both Royal Chitwan National Park and Da Nang change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDa Nang $27Royal Chitwan National Park $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- Hội An Farming Vegetable Village & Cooking Class : $26
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Top Notch Da Nang Walking Food Tour 7, 9, or 12 Tastings Included: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang : $33
- Jolie Da nang cooking class only (JDN3): $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Royal Chitwan National Park $9.09
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 5 Days Danang Tour with Golden Bridge, Hue, Hoian and VinWonder: $190
- Bach Ma National Park: Private Tour from Da Nang & Hoi An: $115
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Experience Hoi an Countryside Village Tour by Jeep from Hoi An: $99
- Full Day Hue City Tour from Danang : $47
- Full-Day Tour to Discover Hue's Imperial Heritage : $56
- GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN -Private Guided Tour: $148
- Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Sunset Tour Pick Up From Hoi An: $35
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang city: $82
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Sampan Boat Trip , Foodie Tour by Night: $69
- Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour: $59
Tours and Activities in Royal Chitwan National Park
For Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Experience the ride in Lowlands of Nepal: $62
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Safari Tour: $118
- Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $140
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour : $154
- 3 Nights 4 Days Comfortable Chitwan Safari Tour: $195
- 3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari from Kathmandu – All-Inclusive Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Royal Chitwan National Park $6.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Royal Chitwan National Park, we can see that Da Nang is more expensive. And not only is Royal Chitwan National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Royal Chitwan National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Royal Chitwan National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Da Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Da Nang than you might in Royal Chitwan National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Da Nang Expensive? and Is Royal Chitwan National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.