60 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket & Chiang Mai Itinerary

Step out of Ho Chi Minh City with an excursion to Hoi Khanh Pagoda in Thu Dau Mot--about 48 minutes away. On the 5th (Fri), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's much more to do: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Ho Chi Minh City tour itinerary planner.

Milan, Italy to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Milan to Ho Chi Minh City. Traveling from Milan in May, things will get much warmer in Ho Chi Minh City: highs are around 41°C and lows about 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Karon.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Karon: Choeng Thale (Green Elephant Sanctuary Park & Catch Junior), Kamala (Pang Chang Kamala Elephant Camp & Kamala Beach) and Maithon Island (Honeymoon Island) (in Rawai). Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Karon Beach, don't miss a visit to Bangla Road, and surround yourself with nature on Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Offices.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Karon day trip app.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Karon in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in May, you will find days in Karon are little chillier (38°C), and nights are about the same (28°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Mai Khao.

Mai Khao is known for theme parks, shopping, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on The Lake Phuket Elephant Nursery, kick back and relax at Banana Beach, look for gifts at James Bespoke Suit, and take in the views from Saphan Sarasin Bridge.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Mai Khao trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Karon to Mai Khao by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in June, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Chiang Mai.

Change things up with these side-trips from Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon (in Doi Inthanon National Park), Wachirathan Falls (in Chom Thong) and Mae Ya Waterfall (in Mae Chaem). Spend the 5th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 10th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, delve into the distant past at Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, and take in panoramic vistas at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Chiang Mai trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Mai Khao to Chiang Mai by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. June in Chiang Mai sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 29°C at night. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to home.