33 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and Wat Phra Ram. Visit Wat Pak Nam and Wat Mangkon Kamalawat for their historical value. Step out of Bangkok to go to Ayutthaya and see Wat Thammikarat, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara and step into the grandiose world of The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat).

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bangkok driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International Airport and U-Tapao International Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Chiang Mai.

Get a sense of the local culture at Wat Ched Yot and Wiang Kum Kam. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Monkchat Meditation Retreat and Pikanesuan Devalai Chiangmai. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Buppharam, admire the masterpieces at One Nimman, pause for some serene contemplation at Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, and look for gifts at Ambassador Fashions.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Chiang Mai road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bangkok in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Chiang Mai, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.

Bring the kids along to Authentic Bat Trang and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Get some cultural insight at Ancient House and Chùa Lý Triều Quốc Sư. There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, look for gifts at Tired City Hang Manh, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Quan Thanh Temple, and make a trip to Train Street.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Hanoi trip itinerary website.

Getting from Chiang Mai to Hanoi by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Halong Bay.

Step out of the city life by going to Tien Ong Cave and Ti Top Beach. Get some historical perspective at Quan Lan Temple and Long Tien Pagoda. Take a break from Halong Bay with a short trip to Ha Long Market in Ha Long, about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: step off the mainland to explore Hon Ga Choi Island, snap pictures at Bãi Cháy Bridge, and get a new perspective on nature at Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Halong Bay online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Hanoi to Halong Bay by combination of bus and ferry takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. On the 13th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ninh Binh.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): stroll through Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nhà xứ Phát Diệm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thai Vi Temple, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Ninh Binh trip itinerary maker app.

You can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In March, daytime highs in Ninh Binh are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Hoi An.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Jack's Cat Cafe and Couleurs by Rehahn. Family-friendly places like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Da Phu'o'ng Cloth Shop No 50 will thrill your kids. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cantonese Assembly Hall, make a trip to Minh Huong Communal House, experience rural life at Tra Que Minty Garden, and explore the world behind art at Thanh Ha Terracotta Park.

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Fly from Ninh Binh to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ninh Binh in March: high temperatures in Hoi An hover around 32°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Hue.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): see Off-Road Tours, contemplate the long history of Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hon Chen Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Luc Bo Culture Space, then steep yourself in history at Thai Hoa Palace, and then explore the ancient world of Nine Dynastic Urns.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Hue trip itinerary planning app.

You can drive from Hoi An to Hue in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Hue can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for Siem Reap.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): go all around town with Viti Taxi English Speaking Driver, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wayist Spiritual Energy Center, and then enjoy some diversion at Khmer Ceramics Centre. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at The Victory Gate, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ta Keo, and then contemplate the long history of Angkor Thom South Gate.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Siem Reap trip itinerary maker tool.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Hue to Siem Reap in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Hue in March, with highs in Siem Reap at 40°C and lows at 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Koh Rong.

Explore hidden gems such as Coconut Beach and Sok San Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Long Set Beach and Koh Rong. The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jungle zoo.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Koh Rong road trip website.

Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Siem Reap to Koh Rong takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of flight and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Kuala Lumpur.

Step off the beaten path and head to Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque and Royal Malaysia Police Museum. Visit Church of The Visitation and Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman for their historical value. Spend the 29th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: see the interesting displays at MinNature Malaysia.

To see photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Koh Rong to Kuala Lumpur. Traveling from Koh Rong to Kuala Lumpur, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In March, daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Singapore.

Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Visit Emerald Hill and Bukit Brown Cemetery for their historical value. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Intan, pause for some serene contemplation at St Andrew's Cathedral, and take a stroll through Kampong Glam.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Singapore online travel planner.

You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.