60 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Atma Alam Batik Village and Batik Village. Attractions like Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Langkawi Wildlife Park make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, explore the striking landscape at Gua Kelawar (Bat Cave), explore the fascinating underground world of Tanjung Rhu Beach, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Underwater World Langkawi.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Langkawi journey planner.

New Plymouth, New Zealand to Langkawi is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Malaysia Time (MYT), which is usually a -4 hour difference. In February, daytime highs in Langkawi are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Ko Lipe.

With a name that means "Paper Island" in the local Chao Ley language, Ko Lipe is known for its white sand beaches, historical villages, and diving attractions.

Visiting Ko Lipe and Sanom Beach will get you outdoors. Kids will enjoy Sunrise Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Sunset Beach, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, head off the coast to Koh Hin Ngam, and stroll through Pattaya Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Langkawi to Ko Lipe in 2.5 hours. March in Ko Lipe sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to ride a ferry to Ko Lanta.

Ko Lanta remains an ideal place for relaxing holidays off the west coast of mainland Thailand.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Long Beach and Lanta Old Town. Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Koh Rok Island.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Ko Lanta vacation planner.

You can ride a ferry from Ko Lipe to Ko Lanta in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Indochina Time (ICT) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Ko Lipe in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Ko Lanta, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Karon.

Quieter than nearby Patong Beach, the resort town of Karon offers a wide stretch of golden sand, which attracts mostly couples and families.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): kick back and relax at Karon Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kata Beach, and then make a splash at Surf House Phuket - Kata Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then get great views at Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), and then get great views at Nai Harn Beach.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Karon trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ko Lanta to Karon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or ride a ferry. In March, daily temperatures in Karon can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Krabi Town.

Krabi Town takes you away from the bustle of coastal beach resorts in this region.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) and Poda Island. Visiting Bamboo Island and Phang Nga Bay. will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Phang Nga Elephant Park in Phang Nga (about 1h 45 min away). On the 20th (Mon), spend a thrilling day on the water with a speed boat tour. There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Ko Hong, enjoy the sand and surf at Ao Nang Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Railay Beach, and take some stellar pictures from Railay View Point.

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You can drive from Karon to Krabi Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Krabi Town are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to fly to Bophut.

Rocky cliffs and sandy bays draw visitors looking for a action along the coastal area in Bophut, where diving and snorkeling opportunitys abound.

Get a sense of the local culture at Wat Plai Laem and Big Buddha. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Samui Elephant Sanctuary and Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach). Step out of Bophut with an excursion to Lipa Noi Beach in Lipa Noi--about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Tours, take some stellar pictures from Lad Koh View Point, make a trip to Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Lamai Beach.

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bophut trip itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Krabi Town to Bophut in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Krabi Town in March, plan for a bit cooler days in Bophut, with highs around 37°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Bagan.

The thousands of temples at Bagan rise up from the plain, each with their own history, style, and spiritual meaning.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda. Balloon Rides and Soemingyi Pagoda are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Shwesandaw Pagoda, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shinbinthalyaung Temple, and explore the ancient world of Bagan Golden Palace.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Bagan day trip planning website.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Bophut to Bagan in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Bophut to Bagan, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Walking tours and Maerim Elephant Sanctuary. Take a break from the city and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Zipline. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Thai Elephant Home) and Doi Inthanon (in Doi Inthanon National Park). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain), admire the landmark architecture of Wat Chiang Man, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Si Suphan, and get great views at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Chiang Mai trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Bagan to Chiang Mai takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Bagan to Chiang Mai due to the time zone difference. In March, daytime highs in Chiang Mai are 42°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Preah Khan and Cambodia Landmine Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Kids will appreciate attractions like Beng Mealea and Terrace of the Elephants. Spend the 10th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 14th (Fri) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Angkor National Museum, explore the ancient world of Pre Rup, steep yourself in history at Angkor Thom, and look for gifts at Artisans Angkor.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Siem Reap trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Siem Reap are 42°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Coron.

Coron tourism has developed around its dive spots, with coral reefs and 10 preserved Japanese underwater shipwrecks to explore.

Attractions like Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon make great kid-friendly stops. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Scuba & Snorkeling and Mt Tapyas. It doesn't end there: explore the activities along Barracuda Lake.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Coron trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Siem Reap to Coron by flight takes about 12.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Siem Reap to Coron. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Boracay.

All of 7 km (4.3 mi) long, the island of Boracay remains an idyllic destination drawing beach-goers from around the world.

Visiting Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach) and Hacienda Maria will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Katunggan It Ibajay. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Diniwid Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at White Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Boracay trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Coron to Boracay takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in April, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to El Nido.

The coastal region of El Nido includes a mainland area of jungle, beaches, and cliffs, as well as 45 limestone islands and islets.

Visiting Nacpan Beach and Las Cabanas Beach will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Secret Lagoon Beach. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Big Lagoon, Head underground at Cathedral Caves, enjoy the sand and surf at Seven Commando Beach, and take in the dramatic natural features at Taraw Cliff.

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Do a combination of ferry and flight from Boracay to El Nido in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.