43 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

The Grand Palace and Wat Pho are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Popular historic sites such as Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) and Wat Maha That are in your itinerary. Step out of Bangkok to go to Ayutthaya and see Pridi Banomyong Memorial, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), see the interesting displays at The National Museum Bangkok, admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine).

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Bangkok route planner.

Madrid, Spain to Bangkok is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Madrid to Bangkok, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Bangkok: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Visit Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Ta Prohm and Escape Break. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Bayon Temple, examine the collection at Angkor National Museum, steep yourself in history at Angkor Thom, and take in the exciting artwork at Jayav Art.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Siem Reap online day trip planner.

Getting from Bangkok to Siem Reap by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Siem Reap are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Phnom Penh.

On the confluence of two major rivers, Phnom Penh occupies a scenic location largely responsible for its nickname the "Charming City." On a trip to Phnom Penh you'll discover one of Asia's most dynamic cities, where the natives live much of their lives outdoors, on the streets, and in the bustling markets filled with scents of spicy foods.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, steep yourself in history at Royal Palace, thenexamine the collection at National Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Phnom.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Phnom Penh trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Phnom Penh sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Boracay.

All of 7 km (4.3 mi) long, the island of Boracay remains an idyllic destination drawing beach-goers from around the world.

Take a break from the city and head to Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) and Boracay Waters. We've included these beaches for you: White Beach and Bugtongbato Beach. Next up on the itinerary: get interesting insight from Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Diniwid Beach, kick back and relax at Balinghai Beach, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Boracay trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Phnom Penh to Boracay takes 10.5 hours. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Phnom Penh in June: highs in Boracay hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel to Seminyak.

A popular resort town offering a good range of tourist trips, activities, and amenities, Seminyak houses numerous tour companies providing excursions into the jungles of Bali.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Nyaman Gallery and Skull. Take a break from the city and head to Kuta Beach - Bali and Pantai Sanur. Get out of town with these interesting Seminyak side-trips: Jimbaran Bay (in Jimbaran), Pecatu (Uluwatu Temple & Padang Padang Beach) and Tanah Lot Temple (in Beraban). The adventure continues: take in the exciting artwork at Reservoart, explore the galleries of The Gallery, and admire the masterpieces at Purpa Fine Art Gallery Seminyak.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Seminyak online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Boracay to Seminyak takes 10 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

On the 6th (Mon), explore and take pictures at USS Liberty Shipwreck, admire the natural beauty at Taman Tirtagangga, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Agung. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Lipah Beach and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Amed online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Seminyak to Amed takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Seminyak in July, Amed is little chillier at night with lows of °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

You'll explore and learn at Five Art Studio and Neka Art Museum. Tirta Empul Temple and Threads of Life are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, browse the exhibits of Wayan's Shop, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saraswati Temple, and examine the collection at Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets.

To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ubud trip planner.

You can drive from Amed to Ubud in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ubud when traveling from Amed in July, with lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Singapore.

A Singapore vacation reveals the many charms of a leading city-state and regional hub of culture, retail, and tourism.

Appreciate the collections at Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and National Museum of Singapore. Asian Civilisations Museum and The Intan are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Singapore Botanic Gardens, don't miss a visit to Gardens by the Bay, take in panoramic vistas at Singapore Flyer, and meet the residents at Singapore Zoo.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Singapore online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Ubud to Singapore takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ubud in July: highs in Singapore hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Patong Beach and Tri Trang Beach. Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Kata Beach will get you outdoors. Step out of Patong with an excursion to Big Buddha Phuket in Chalong--about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Karon Beach, view the masterpieces at The Phuket Gallery, stroll through Freedom Beach, and browse the exhibits of Patong Inn Art.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Patong trip planner.

You can fly from Singapore to Patong in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In July in Patong, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ko Phi Phi Don.

Find your inner peace on Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest island in the eponymous archipelago.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Laem Tong Bay and Nui Beach. Get in touch with nature at Shark Diving and Loh Dalum Beach. There's still lots to do: explore the gorgeous colors at Ko Bida Nok, stroll through Loh Moo Dee Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach, and don't miss a visit to Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint.

To see more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ko Phi Phi Don online visit planner.

Traveling by ferry from Patong to Ko Phi Phi Don takes 3 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Ko Phi Phi Don can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Ko Pha Ngan.

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Thong Nai Pan Noi. Visit Ao Plai Laem and Mae Haad Beach for some beach relaxation. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Haad Khom, kick back and relax at Bottle Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phu Khao Noi.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ko Pha Ngan journey website.

Traveling by flight from Ko Phi Phi Don to Ko Pha Ngan takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Ko Pha Ngan can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel to Chiang Mai.

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community. Your inner history buff will appreciate Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan and Wat Phra Singh. The adventure continues: enjoy breathtaking views from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and examine the collection at Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Chiang Mai online journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Ko Pha Ngan to Chiang Mai takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and train. In July, daily temperatures in Chiang Mai can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Get some cultural insight at TiredCity Hang Bong and Old Quarter. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Temple of Literature & National University and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Go for a jaunt from Hanoi to Ninh Binh to see Nature & Wildlife Tours about 2 hours away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat), get engrossed in the history at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and contemplate the long history of Hoa Lo Prison.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Hanoi online journey builder.

Getting from Chiang Mai to Hanoi by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.