How Much Does a Laplae–Uttaradit Trip Cost?
Estimated budget for a 2-day, 1-night trip · Stay ฿450–600
How much does a trip to Laplae and Uttaradit really cost? Here's a rough answer: a budget-friendly 2-day, 1-night trip — lodging, food and local entry fees — comes to around a low four figures in baht per person (not counting travel from out of town or souvenirs). The one figure we can state firmly is the room rate at Hua Dum Resort, ฿450–600/night; the rest are estimates that depend on your travel style. This article breaks it down by category so you can plan your budget easily.
What Categories Make Up a Laplae Trip Budget?
A Laplae–Uttaradit trip budget splits neatly into five categories: lodging, food, local transport/fuel, entry fees, and souvenirs. The only one we can price exactly is lodging (Hua Dum Resort, ฿450–600/night — a straight rate with no add-ons, breakfast included). The other categories are estimates where we've used mid-range figures; adjust them up or down based on group size, distances, and how much you want to eat and shop on each trip.
The nice thing about Laplae is that much of it is naturally affordable. Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, the Laplae town gate, and Mae Phun waterfall are all free to visit. Local dishes like khao pan phak, mi pan, and khao kaep are easy on the wallet, and the main sights sit close together so you won't burn much fuel. The costs that really vary are if you add far-flung spots like Sirikit Dam (about 60 km) or a national park with an entry fee — then your transport and entry budget rises.
All the figures in this article are planning estimates, not fixed prices. Fuel, food, and souvenir costs change with the season and the shop, so we suggest keeping a small buffer. As for getting to Uttaradit from out of town (train/coach/long-distance fuel), see our separate article on how to get to Uttaradit–Laplae, since that varies a lot by where you start — which is why we've kept it apart from the on-the-ground budget here.
Lodging/night
Hua Dum Resort ฿450–600
Food per person/day
About ฿200–350 (estimate)
Entry fees
Temples/waterfall free · parks charge
Overall, 2 days 1 night
Low four figures/person (estimate)
Laplae Trip Budget by Category (Estimates)
Lodging — ฿450–600/night (actual price)
The only firm figure. Hua Dum Resort single rooms are ฿450 and twin rooms ฿600 per night, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking, with no hidden service charges. Stay one night and split it among your group to save even more (see our "Budget Laplae stays" article).
Food — about ฿200–350/person/day (estimate)
Local Laplae food is inexpensive — khao pan phak, mi pan, khao kaep, and noodles run just a few tens of baht a plate, and mains at ordinary shops aren't pricey either. With breakfast included at the resort, a budget of roughly 200–350 baht per person per day covers lunch and dinner comfortably (an estimate that depends on the shop and your appetite).
Local transport/fuel — about ฿200–500/trip (estimate)
Laplae's sights sit close together, so fuel for getting around the district isn't much. Add a run to Sirikit Dam (about 60 km each way) or to Nam Phi iron and fuel rises with the distance. A rough estimate for one car over the whole trip is around 200–500 baht, depending on your route and the fuel price at the time.
Entry fees — many free / national parks charge
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, the Laplae town gate, Mae Phun waterfall, and Mon Laplae are all free to enter, as is the Phraya Phichai monument. National parks (such as Phu Soi Dao) charge an entry fee per the Department of National Parks' rates — roughly 20–60 baht per Thai adult depending on the park. Raft or boat trips at the dam are charged separately by each operator.
Souvenirs — set your own budget (estimate)
Laplae souvenirs come at many price points — khao kaep, durian paste, teen-jok woven sarongs, and seasonal fruit. Set this budget to taste; around 200–500 baht gets you a decent haul to take home. Fresh fruit in durian/langsat season varies by season and quantity (see our "Laplae souvenirs" article).
Stay on Budget — Start with a Great-Value Room at Hua Dum Resort
Want to keep your Laplae–Uttaradit trip on budget? Start with a straightforward room rate at Hua Dum Resort, ฿450–600/night with breakfast included. Message us on LINE at lin.ee/sgQXBb1 or call 099-5029339 to check availability and confirm the real price right away — no add-ons.