A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bagan vs. Mount Aspiring National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bagan or Mount Aspiring National Park ?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bagan and Mount Aspiring National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bagan or Mount Aspiring National Park ?

Bagan

Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park is located within the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region. The park is named after one of New Zealand's highest peaks, Mt Aspiring, and is one of the best places to hike in the country. It is part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area and one of the many locations of filming for the Lord of the Rings movies. The closest towns to this park are Haast, Makarora, Wanaka, and Glenorchy. One of New Zealand's great walks is located in this park, the Routeburn track, and is very popular among travelers heading to New Zealand for long hikes through the beautiful scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in New Zealand, and The Best 2-Week Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Mount Aspiring National Park or Bagan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Mount Aspiring National Park is $116. 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 Bagan and Mount Aspiring National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bagan $4.76
    Mount Aspiring National Park $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bagan $9.52
    Mount Aspiring National Park $126
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Mount Aspiring National Park

Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Mount Aspiring 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.

Hotels in Bagan


Hotels in Mount Aspiring National Park


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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: Mount Aspiring National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bagan $2.31
    Mount Aspiring National Park $53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:

  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14
  • From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Mount Aspiring National Park ?

Prices for flights to both Mount Aspiring National Park and Bagan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bagan $3.85
    Mount Aspiring National Park $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.

  • Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bagan $37
    Mount Aspiring National Park $31

Tours and Activities in Bagan

Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
  • Old Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $43
  • Private Bagan Cultural Tour : $46
  • Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
  • Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
  • Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
  • Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
  • Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa : $67
  • Private Bagan day tour by car with horse cart: $70
  • Private Day Adventure Trip in Bagan : $71
  • Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk : $72
  • Half Day Sightseeing With Royal Horse: $76

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bagan -
    Mount Aspiring National Park $5.44


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Mount Aspiring National Park , we can see that Mount Aspiring National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bagan is in Asia and Mount Aspiring National Park is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Mount Aspiring National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mount Aspiring National Park than you might in Bagan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Mount Aspiring National Park Expensive?.