Southeast Asia Itinerary

2-Week Southeast Asia Itinerary

Focus on one subregion rather than trying to cover everything.

Option A: Mainland Highlights

Bangkok (3 days) → Chiang Mai (3 days) → Siem Reap (3 days) → Hoi An (3 days) → Hanoi (2 days)

Transport: Bangkok–Chiang Mai flight (1 hour), Chiang Mai–Siem Reap flight, Siem Reap–Da Nang flight, Hoi An–Hanoi flight.

Option B: Beaches + Culture

Bangkok (2 days) → Koh Samui (5 days) → Hoi An (4 days) → Hanoi (3 days)

Option C: Island Focus

Bangkok (2 days) → Koh Tao (4 days) → Koh Phangan (3 days) → Koh Samui (3 days) → Bangkok departure (2 days)

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1-Month Southeast Asia Itinerary

Week 1: Bangkok (3 days) + Chiang Mai (4 days)

Week 2: Siem Reap (3 days) + Phnom Penh (2 days) + Hoi An (2 days)

Week 3: Hanoi (2 days) + Ha Long Bay (2 days) + Ho Chi Minh City (2 days)

Week 4: Bali — Ubud (4 days) + Seminyak/Canggu (3 days)

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Tips

Fly between countries: Budget airlines make flying practical and often cheaper than overland when time is considered.

Budget: $50–80/day for comfortable budget travel across most of SE Asia.

Visas: Thailand (free), Cambodia (eVisa $30), Vietnam (eVisa $25), Indonesia/Bali (visa on arrival).

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