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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.