40 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Take a break from Pai with a short trip to Pason Watchan in Galyani Vadhana, about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Pai Canyon, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, steep yourself in history at Wat Sri Don Chai, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Phra That Mae Yen.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Pai trip app.

London, UK to Pai is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from London to Pai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in June, things will get much hotter in Pai: highs are around 39°C and lows about 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Chiang Mai.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chiang Mai: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (in Doi Suthep) and Maerim Elephant Sanctuary (in Mae Rim). Spend the 16th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 12th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the ancient world of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, look for gifts at Metal Studio Jewelry Chaing Mai, and take in nature's colorful creations at Siam Rice Thai Cookery School.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Chiang Mai trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Pai to Chiang Mai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to fly to Bangkok.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bangkok: Ayutthaya (Wat Borom Puttharam, Wat Maha That, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Khaosan Road, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun).

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Bangkok online road trip planner.

You can fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Bangkok are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Krabi Town.

When in Krabi Town, make a side trip to see Phang Nga Bay. in Ao Phang Nga National Park, approximately Ao Phang Nga National Park away. There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at Royal Palm Spa, kick back and relax at Ao Nang Beach, get great views at Khao Ngon Nak, and delve into the lush surroundings at Krabi Elephant Sanctuary.

To see photos and other tourist information, read our Krabi Town trip planner.

You can fly from Bangkok to Krabi Town in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Patong.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Patong: Big Buddha Phuket (in Chalong) and Choeng Thale (Green Elephant Sanctuary Park & Phuket Golf Center). There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, enjoy the sand and surf at Patong Beach, take in the waterfront at A&F Tour Travel, and stop by David Jone Fashion.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Patong journey website.

Traveling by shuttle from Krabi Town to Patong takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Patong can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel to Ho Chi Minh City.

On the 4th (Tue), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and admire the landmark architecture of Central Post Office.

For photos and other tourist information, read our Ho Chi Minh City travel route planning tool.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Patong to Ho Chi Minh City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Ho Chi Minh City, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Hanoi.

Make the 10th (Mon) a memorable day with a climbing tour. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Literature & National University, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and get to know the fascinating history of Old Quarter.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hanoi trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.