60 days in Asia Itinerary

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Get out of town with these interesting Dubai side-trips: Abu Dhabi (Souq Al Jami', Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more) and Al Ain (Bin Helal Tower, Al Jahili Fort, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Burj Khalifa, cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark, browse the different shops at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Dubai day trip app.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dubai is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Dubai. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Riyadh in November: high temperatures in Dubai hover around 36°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Get out of town with these interesting Kuala Lumpur side-trips: Mission-Q (in Subang Jaya), Bukit Melati Nilai (in Nilai) and Putrajaya (Seri Perdana, Putra Mosque, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, join the crowd at Sepang International Circuit, and stroll around KL Bird Park.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur takes 10.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. In November in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Kuta.

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Explore Kuta's surroundings by going to Junior Bean Bags (in Sanur) and Tanah Lot Temple (in Beraban). The adventure continues: make a splash at Waterbom Bali, let the kids burn off some steam at Cubby House Kids Club, view the masterpieces at The Gallery, and stroll through Kuta Beach - Bali.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Kuta trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuta takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) 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.

Amed is known for wildlife, beaches, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Besakih Temple, contemplate the long history of USS Liberty Shipwreck, get a dose of the wild on Bali Sibetan Volunteer & Learning Center, and stroll through Jemeluk Beach.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Amed road trip planning website.

You can drive from Kuta to Amed in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Amed, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel to Nusa Lembongan.

The island of Nusa Lembongan sits amidst swathes of calm, clear waters as well as some of the most notable surfing waves in the region.

Nusa Lembongan is known for wildlife, adventure, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Devil's Tears, and enjoy the sand and surf at Mushroom Beach.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nusa Lembongan holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Amed to Nusa Lembongan in 3.5 hours. In December in Nusa Lembongan, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can ride a ferry to Ubud.

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

When in Ubud, make a side trip to see Yanyan Gold & Silver Smith in Sukawati, approximately Sukawati away. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, see Off-Road Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saraswati Temple, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Ubud trip planning site.

Ride a ferry from Nusa Lembongan to Ubud in 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Ubud can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Pattaya.

Famous for its nightlife and activity-filled seafront, Pattaya remains a major party destination for tourists and expats in Thailand.

Venture out of the city with trips to Na Chom Thian (Khao Chi Chan Buddha, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, &more), Si Racha (Suan Pa Si Racha Bureau of Monks, Spas, &more) and Samaesan (Nang Ram Beach, Ko Samae San, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of The Sanctuary Of Truth, get in on the family fun at Ramayana Water Park, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Underwater World Pattaya, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Pattaya online itinerary builder.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Ubud to Pattaya in 10 hours. The time zone changes from Central Indonesia Time (WITA) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Ubud in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Pattaya, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.