So I am sure you have heard this question a bunch and sorry for being repetitive. I did try to read around before asking.


I want do a "circle the pacific" but I am not sure what would be the cheapest, most cost efficient manner since I want to visit a multitude of countries. Idealistically I would like something that would allow to have flexible dates. Basic tentative itinerary.

LAX > Toyko
Toyko > Osaka (Via rail)
Osaka > Seoul
Seoul > Shanghai
Shanghai > Hong Kong
Hong Kong > Manila (PH)
Manila (PH)> Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City > Bangkok
Bangkok > Singapore
Singapore > Bali
Bali > Cairns (AZ)
Cairns (AZ) > Bisbane *(Via bus)
Bisbane > Sydney *(Via bus)
Sydney > Melbourne *(Via bus)
Melbourne > Auckland
Auckland to LAX

Is it crazy to expect something like this to cost around $4k-$5k?

What should I be looking at spending?

I do not have to fly everywhere and would actually prefer talking rail/bus if I could. Where is a good place to start?

My only goal is be in New Zealand by mid-October for the World Cup of Rugby.

Thanks!