Istanbul to Singapore
Epic overland adventure across 14 countries. Istanbul, Europe, along the ancient Silk Road to China and then through the tropics of South East Asia, to the metropolis of Singapore. Experience diverse cultures, discover unknown and often turbulent history, explore varied landscapes and surroundings from wide verdant grasslands and barren deserts to towering snow-capped mountains and dense rainforest, and get lost in some of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Included
Turkey – Gallipoli, Turquoise Coast Tour, Cappadocia Region
Georgia – Batumi, Gori, Tbilisi
Armenia – Yerevan
Azerbaijan – Baku
Turkmenistan – Letter of Introduction support and fees, Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Craters
Uzbekistan – Historic cities; Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Kazakhstan – Aksu-Dzhabagly Nature Reserve
Kyrgyzstan – Ala-Archa Nature Reserve, Lakes Issyk-Kul, Semenovskre Gorge, Yurt Stay by Lake Song Kol, Tash Rabat Caravanserai
China – Chinese guide, Letter of Introduction & fees, Jiaohe Ruins, Maogao Caves, Boat Buddha Caves at Bingling Si, Labrang Tibetan Monastery, Huanglong National Park, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Centre, Terracotta Army
Laos – Longtail boat trip in Phu Hin Bun National Park, Vientiane – Great Sacred Stupa of Pha That Luang, Imperial City Hue, War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City
Cambodia – Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Killing Fields, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Boat trip from Siem Reap to Battambang with Tonle Sap Lake
Thailand – Bangkok – Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace
Indonesia – Sumatra Jungle trek, Orangutan feeding station & inner tube river trip
Malaysia – Speed boat trip to Perhentian Islands
Singapore Sling at Raffles
Included
- Camping fees & equipment: tents, tables, chairs & cooking gear
- All road tolls and ferry crossings
- Meals prepared by group approx 30%
Excluded
- Optional excursions/side trips
- Optional Excursions
- Flights, transfers, travel insurance, drinks, tips, visas, meals out
- Meals out or taken while in hotels or hostels – allow $20 day
Side trips / Optional extras
| Trip/extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Turkey – WWI memorial – ANZAC Cove $10, Troy entrance and guide $15, Ephesus $10, Hamam $5, Pamukkale limestone terraces $15, Ephesus 5 hour tour $40, Ephesus entry $10 | USD $10 |
| Turkey – Ihlara Valley 2-3 hours tourist card that included many entries for Goreme | USD $50 |
| Turkey, Goreme; Ballooning hour $180, Day tour $25, Belly dancing $30 | USD $20 |
| Georgia – Tbilisi – Museums free to $5, wine tasting $15, Folk Music lunch $15 | USD $5 |
| Georgia – Gori – Stalin Museum $8, Gori Castle free, Uplistsikhe ancient cave city built into the mountains $2, Telavi wine tour $40 | USD $8 |
| Turkmenistan – Ashgabat – Nat Museum $10, carpet museum $9, Arch of Neutrality $2 | USD $21 |
| Uzbekistan – Samarkand – entry $10, Ave of Mausoleums $5, Registan $7, Bibi Khanym Mosque $5, Afrasiab ruins & museum $4 | USD $10 |
| Vietnam – HCMC/Saigon, Reunification/ Independence Palace $2, Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple day trip $10 | USD $2 |
| Cambodia – Guide for Angkor Wat | USD $40 |
| Thailand – Bangkok; Floating Markets tour $60, Temple and Palace entry $10, Khlong (Canal) Tour Bangkok full/half Day $40/80 | USD $80 |
| Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, Barjaya Times Square Theme Park 800 meter long Supersonic Odyssey roller coaster $10, Petronas Towers $20 | USD $10 |
| Indonesia – Bat Cave Tour Bukit Lawang & Tube Hire | USD $3 |
| Singapore – Singapore Flyer giant Ferris wheel $25, Cinema visit $5, Market meals $5 | USD $24 |
| Thailand – accommodation ‘Beach Week’ from $200 to $300 | USD $300 |
Departure Dates
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