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 Tanjung Rhu Beach make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the dramatic natural features at Gua Kelawar (Bat Cave), admire the sheer force of Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, and enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach.

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New Plymouth, New Zealand to Langkawi is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time to Malaysia Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. In February in Langkawi, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time 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 Sunset Beach will get you outdoors. Kids will enjoy Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach. There's still lots to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, head off the coast to Koh Hin Ngam, and kick back and relax at Sanom Beach.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ko Lipe trip itinerary site.

Traveling by ferry from Langkawi to Ko Lipe takes 2.5 hours. In March in Ko Lipe, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the 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 Koh Rok Island. Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Lanta Old Town.

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 Bamboo Island. Visiting Poda 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.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Krabi Town itinerary builder.

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 Scuba & Snorkeling. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bophut: Lipa Noi Beach (in Lipa Noi) and Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach) (in Maret). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Maenam Beach, explore the striking landscape at Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai, kick back and relax at Lamai Beach, and get great views at Lad Koh View Point.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Bophut road trip tool.

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. Traveling from Krabi Town in March, you will find days in Bophut are little chillier (37°C), and nights are a bit warmer (31°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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 Shwesandaw Pagoda. Balloon Rides and Shwezigon Pagoda are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mingala Zedi, delve into the distant past at Bagan Golden Palace, and contemplate the long history of Bagan Temples.

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 River Rafting & Tubing. Take a break from the city and head to Maerim Elephant Sanctuary and Thai Elephant Home. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon (in Doi Inthanon National Park), Zipline (in Mae Rim) and Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Mae Taeng). 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 Beng Mealea are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Kids will appreciate attractions like Photography Tours and Angkor National Museum. Spend the 10th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Cambodia Landmine Museum, delve into the distant past at Terrace of the Elephants, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pre Rup, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Siem Reap route website.

Fly from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 42°C, and evening lows to 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 Barracuda Lake make great kid-friendly stops. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Scuba & Snorkeling and Twin Lagoon. It doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Tapyas.

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 Scuba & Snorkeling will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Diniwid Beach and Hacienda Maria. Change things up with a short trip to Katunggan It Ibajay in Ibajay (about 1h 35 min away). Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas and enjoy the sand and surf at White Beach.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Boracay trip itinerary website.

Getting from Coron to Boracay by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car. April in Boracay sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can 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 Small Lagoon will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Big Lagoon. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Las Cabanas Beach, Head underground at Cathedral Caves, tour the pleasant surroundings at Secret Lagoon Beach, and take in the dramatic natural features at Taraw Cliff.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the El Nido travel itinerary planner.

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.