12-Day Adventure Itinerary for Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sebu

  1. Day 1: Bangkok, Thailand
    Arrive at Bangkok International Airport, check into your hotel and take a boat tour of the city along the Chao Phraya River

    Visit Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace, and Khaosan Road

  2. Day 2: Chiang Mai, Thailand
    Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and check into your hotel. Take a Thai cooking class and explore the night markets

    Visit the Wat Chedi Luang and Doi Suthep temples

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 1-hour flight (435 miles)
  3. Day 3: Hanoi, Vietnam
    Take a flight from Chiang Mai to Hanoi in the morning. Walk around the Old Quarter in the afternoon and have dinner in a local restaurant.

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 3-hour flight (1,131 miles)
  4. Day 4: Halong Bay, Vietnam
    Take a day trip to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kayak and explore the hidden caves.

    Take a boat tour of Halong Bay

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 3.5-hour drive (104 miles)
  5. Day 5: Bali, Indonesia
    Take a flight to Bali and check into your hotel. Walk around the streets and have a relaxing day on the beach.

    Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest and Uluwatu Temple

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 5.5-hour flight (2,159 miles)
  6. Day 6: Mount Batur, Indonesia
    Start your day early and hike up Mount Batur, an active volcano.

    Hike Mount Batur

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 2-hour drive (39 miles)
  7. Day 7: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Take a flight to Kuala Lumpur and check into your hotel. Walk around the city, enjoy the street food and have a relaxing evening.

    Visit the Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 3.5-hour flight (1,170 miles)
  8. Day 8-9: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
    Fly to Kota Kinabalu and check into your hotel. Go on a wildlife tour, snorkel and relax on the beach.

    Visit the Orangutan Wildlife Center and Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 2-hour flight (1,049 miles)
  9. Day 10-11: Boracay, Philippines
    Take a flight to Sebu, then fly to Boracay and check into your hotel. Enjoy the pristine beaches, water sports, and nightlife.

    Visit White Beach and Mount Luho

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 3.5-hour flight (1,481 miles)
  10. Day 12: Manila, Philippines
    Fly back to Manila and explore the city. Visit the historic churches and museums to learn about the city's culture and history.

    Visit Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and the National Museum of the Philippines

    Time and Distance from Previous Point: 1-hour flight (216 miles)

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (2 hours, ฿500)
  • Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class (4 hours, ฿1,200)
  • Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda (2 hours, ₫25,000)
  • Halong Bay Day Trip (6 hours, $80)
  • Bali Ubud Monkey Forest (2 hours, Rp 80,000)
  • Mount Batur Hike (5 hours, Rp 500,000)
  • Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves (5 hours, RM 50)
  • Kota Kinabalu Orangutan Wildlife Center (4 hours, MYR 73)
  • Boracay White Beach and Mount Luho (5 hours, PHP 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $235

Useful tips:

If time is tight, consider cutting the Chiang Mai cooking class. If you have more time, visit northern Thailand or explore more of Bali. costs can vary depending on season and availability of activities and lodging.

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