10 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then admire the landmark architecture of Central Post Office, then view the masterpieces at Aitch Space, and finally don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Ho Chi Minh City online travel route planner.

London, UK to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Ho Chi Minh City, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from London in April: high temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City hover around 41°C and lows are around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Pulau Perhentian Kecil.

The smaller of the two coral-tinged Perhentian Islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil remains more popular with the younger backpacker crowd due to more affordable living costs.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Perhentian Island Mosque.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Pulau Perhentian Kecil driving holiday planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Ho Chi Minh City to Pulau Perhentian Kecil with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Pulau Perhentian Kecil is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in April: highs in Pulau Perhentian Kecil hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 29°C. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Patong.

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

On the 9th (Sun), take a memorable tour with Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Offices, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Big Buddha Phuket. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Mon): admire all the interesting features of Patong Beach, view the masterpieces at The Phuket Gallery, then make a trip to Bangla Road, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Patong road trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Patong. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April in Patong, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Bangkok.

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

On the 11th (Tue), contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), and finally stop by Rambuttri Fashion. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of Jim Thompson House, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bangkok day trip planning app.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Patong to Bangkok in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Bangkok, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 31°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Chiang Mai day trip app.

You can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bangkok in April, Chiang Mai is little chillier at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.