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China to Singapore Adventure

Discover some of the best sites in Southeast Asia on this epic adventure

Travel from China to Singapore on this 25-day overland journey. Hike through China’s tea plantations and learn about Pu’er tea at the source in Yunnan, witness the alms giving in idyllic Luang Prabang and take an overnight train from Vientiane to Bangkok. Explore Khao Sok National Park, cruise on longtail boats and discover limestone karst scenery before wrapping it all up in Singapore. With a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers by your side, you’re in for an epic ride!

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Start: Kunming, China

End: Singapore, Singapore


Duration
25 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Discover how Yunnan's pu'er tea is made from start to finish in a Hani village on Nannuo Mountain. Pick your own leaves and learn how to prepare it, then share a hearty Hani lunch with your host family.
  • Journey through the sacred limestone caverns filled with hundreds of timeworn Buddhist statues as you cruise the peaceful waters through Mekong to Pak Ou Cave.
  • Dive into a nature lover’s paradise at Khao Sok National Park. Ride across Cheow Lan lake on a longtail boat and hike to an island cave, where you’ll see stalactites and bats hanging from the ceiling.
  • Explore the fusion of cultures that gives Penang its atmosphere – where historic buildings and hawker-filled alleyways blend with cool street art.
  • Indulge in traditional Thai flavours with a group lunch in Mod Tanoy. Made by your friendly homestay hosts, you’ll learn about their secret recipes and learn a little about their daily lives.

Itinerary

Map of China To Singapore Adventure including China, Lao Pdr, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand

Inclusions and activities

Meals

17 breakfasts, 5 lunches

Transport

Taxi, Private minivan, Longtail boat, Songteaw, Public bus, Train, Subway, Overnight train

Accommodation

Resort (3 nights), Hotel (19 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 night)

Included activities
  • Jinghong - Starlight Night Market
  • Nannuo Mountain - Hani family lunch
  • Nannuo Mountain - Pu'er tea making
  • Nannuo Mountain - Pu'er tea farm hike and visit
  • Luang Prabang - Wat Phu Si sunset walk
  • Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves
  • Luang Prabang – Mekong River Cruise (Half Day)
  • Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
  • Vang Vieng - Nam Song River kayaking
  • Vientiane - Leader orientation walk
  • Vientiane - Wat Si Saket
  • Vientiane - COPE visit
  • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok - Wat Pho
  • Khao Sok - Cheow Lan Lake tour
  • Khao Sok - Rafthouse lunch
  • Ao Nang - Baan Bor Tor sea kayaking
  • Ao Nang - sea kayaking lunch
  • Trang - Mod Tanoy village walking tour
  • Trang - Mod Tanoy village community activities
  • Trang - Mod Tanoy village community lunch
  • Penang - Hawker food experience
  • Penang - Walking tour, including Clan Jetty & Kek Lok Si Temple
  • Kuala Lumpur - Orientation Walk - leader led
  • Melaka - Trishaw sightseeing tour

Optional activities
  • Jinghong - Manting Park - CNY40
  • Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls - USD2
  • Luang Prabang - Craft workshop (bamboo, embroidery etc) - USD25
  • Luang Prabang - Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre - USD3
  • Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
  • Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960
  • Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
  • Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
  • Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
  • Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
  • Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
  • Penang - Khoo Kongsi - MYR15
  • Penang - Funicular Railway (Fast Lane) - MYR80
  • Penang - Teluk Bahang National Park - MYR50
  • Penang - Trishaw Ride - MYR50
  • Penang - Chong Fat Tze Museum (The Blue Mansion) - MYR25
  • Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Observation Deck) - MYR80
  • Kuala Lumpur - KL Tower (Sky Decks) - MYR140
  • Kuala Lumpur - Planetarium - MYR12
  • Kuala Lumpur - Islamic Arts Museum - MYR14
  • Kuala Lumpur – Bike Tour - MYR215
  • Melaka - Stadhuys - MYR10
  • Melaka - Taming Sari Tower - MYR23
  • Melaka - Cheng Ho Museum - MYR20
  • Melaka - Eco Bike Tour - MYR120
  • Melaka - Museum Of Enduring Beauty - MYR1
  • Melaka - River Tour - MYR38
  • Melaka - Half day cycling tour - MYR200

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Is this trip right for you?

  • You’ll get to travel overland through multiple countries on this trip, which means that there are some longer travelling days on public and private buses – as well as an overnight train – but it also offers a great chance to interact with your fellow travellers, soak up the scenery, or catch up on some podcasts or your travel journal.
  • You’ll get to travel overland through multiple countries on this trip, which means that there are some longer travelling days on public and private buses – as well as an overnight train – but it also offers a great chance to interact with your fellow travellers, soak up the scenery, or catch up on some podcasts or your travel journal.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding the overnight trains, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport needs to be sent to your booking agent no later than 40 days before departure in order for us to purchase our train tickets.
3. You will have a Thai leader for this trip from Kunming to Bangkok to ensure a consistent Intrepid experience through 3 countries on this trip. You'll meet local guides from China and Laos for the deeper local cultural understanding.
4. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
5. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.

Essential Trip Information

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China to Singapore Adventure
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