Every dollar tracked
What our trips really cost
Four long trips with our three boys, 57 to 75 days each. We write down what we actually spend, so you can plan from real numbers instead of guesses. International flights aren't included. We pay for those with credit card points.
Central America
June 10 to August 5, 2026 · 57 days · family of five
$12,913.43
about $45 per person per day
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras. About $41 per person per day without our one splurge day.
See the breakdown →Asia
May 22 to August 4, 2025 · 75 days · family of five plus one
$15,638.75
about $35 per person per day
Taiwan, China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand.
See the breakdown →Philippines
May 30 to July 28, 2023 · 60 days · family of five plus one
$14,535.90
about $40 per person per day
See the breakdown →Costa Rica
June 1 to July 31, 2022 · 61 days · family of five plus one
$17,685
about $48 per person per day
See the breakdown →Plan your own
Use the same categories we do with the free Family Trip Budget Template.
Get the free template