61 days in Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Asia travel planner
Start: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Bangkok, Thailand
— 6 nights
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Pattaya, Thailand
— 3 nights
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
— 7 nights
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Fly to Udon Thani, Bus to Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Drive to Vientiane
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Vientiane, Laos
— 1 night
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Vang Vieng, Laos
— 1 night
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Luang Prabang, Laos
— 6 nights
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Fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, Drive to Ha Long Bai Chay, Ferry to Halong Bay
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
— 3 nights
Ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, Bus to Hanoi
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Hanoi, Vietnam
— 6 nights
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Hoi An, Vietnam
— 6 nights
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
— 4 nights
Fly to Phuket, Bus to Patong
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Patong, Thailand
— 7 nights
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Krabi Town, Thailand
— 10 nights
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End: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Bangkok, Thailand — 6 nights
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City of Angels
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Wat Pho and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) and Wat Maha That. Venture out of the city with trips to Ayutthaya (Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, browse the exhibits of Jim Thompson House, explore the world behind art at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun).
For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Bangkok trip maker site.
Manchester, UK to Bangkok is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Bangkok. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Manchester in March, with highs in Bangkok at 40°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Pattaya.
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For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Bangkok trip maker site.
Manchester, UK to Bangkok is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Bangkok. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Manchester in March, with highs in Bangkok at 40°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Pattaya.
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Pattaya, Thailand — 3 nights
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Resort City
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Big Buddha Temple and Art in Paradise Pattaya. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Jomtien Beach. Go for a jaunt from Pattaya to Na Chom Thian to see Khao Chi Chan Buddha about 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour and make a trip to The Sanctuary Of Truth.
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Pattaya online trip itinerary planner.
You can take a shuttle from Bangkok to Pattaya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Bangkok, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Pattaya, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly to Chiang Mai.
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To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Pattaya online trip itinerary planner.
You can take a shuttle from Bangkok to Pattaya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Bangkok, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Pattaya, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly to Chiang Mai.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand — 7 nights
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Rose of the North
Popular historic sites such as Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain) and Wat Phra Singh are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Maerim Elephant Sanctuary and Zipline. Explore Chiang Mai's surroundings by going to Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community (in Mae Wang), Doi Inthanon (in Doi Inthanon National Park) and Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park (in Mae Rim). Spend the 29th (Wed) in the pleasant surroundings of Thai Elephant Home. There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, admire the masterpieces at Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phan Tao, and explore the ancient world of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan.
To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chiang Mai tour planning site.
Getting from Pattaya to Chiang Mai by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Pattaya in March: highs in Chiang Mai hover around 42°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Vientiane.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chiang Mai tour planning site.
Getting from Pattaya to Chiang Mai by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Pattaya in March: highs in Chiang Mai hover around 42°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Vientiane.
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Mae Rim, Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community, Doi Inthanon, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Thai Elephant Home
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Vientiane, Laos — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): steep yourself in history at Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), pause for some photo ops at Wat That Luang Neua, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Si Muang, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Ho Phra Keo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Si Saket, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Ong Teu.
For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Vientiane vacation planner.
Getting from Chiang Mai to Vientiane by combination of flight, bus, and car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Vang Vieng.
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For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Vientiane vacation planner.
Getting from Chiang Mai to Vientiane by combination of flight, bus, and car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Vang Vieng.
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Vang Vieng, Laos — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for all kinds of wild species at Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, and then soothe aching muscles at Yoga in Vang Vieng.
To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Vang Vieng journey planning app.
Drive from Vientiane to Vang Vieng in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Luang Prabang.
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To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Vang Vieng journey planning app.
Drive from Vientiane to Vang Vieng in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Luang Prabang.
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Luang Prabang, Laos — 6 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Old Quarter Luang Prabang. Get some historical perspective at Wat Xiengthong and Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham. Step out of Luang Prabang to go to Nong Khiaw and see 100 Waterfalls, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Kuang Si Butterfly Farm, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Sensoukharam, take an in-depth tour of Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, and examine the collection at Royal Palace Museum.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Luang Prabang trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in April, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Halong Bay.
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To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Luang Prabang trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in April, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Halong Bay.
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Halong Bay, Vietnam — 3 nights
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Visiting Kayaking & Canoeing and Hạ Long Bay will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Lan Ha Bay and Sung Sot Cave. There's more to do: explore the activities along Bai Tu Long Bay.
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Traveling by combination of flight, car, and ferry from Luang Prabang to Halong Bay takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Hanoi.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Halong Bay trip simple and quick.
Traveling by combination of flight, car, and ferry from Luang Prabang to Halong Bay takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Hanoi.
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Hanoi, Vietnam — 6 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Kayaking & Canoeing and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hanoi L'essence De La Vie Spa and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chùa Lý Triều Quốc Sư, and see the interesting displays at Vietnamese Women's Museum.
To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Hanoi planning app.
Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and train; or do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Hoi An.
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To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Hanoi planning app.
Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and train; or do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Hoi An.
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Hoi An, Vietnam — 6 nights
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Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mỹ Sơn and Couleurs by Rehahn. We've included these beaches for you: Non Nuoc Beach and Cua Dai Beach. Take a break from Hoi An with a short trip to My Khe Beach in Da Nang, about 38 minutes away. Spend the 17th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Marble Mountains, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.
To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Hoi An travel route planning website.
Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. April in Hoi An sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
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To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Hoi An travel route planning website.
Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. April in Hoi An sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — 4 nights
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Pearl of the Far East
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. Discover out-of-the-way places like Beer Tastings & Tours and The Independence Palace. On the 25th (Tue), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. The adventure continues: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Chùa Giác Lâm (Giac Lam Pagoda).
Before you visit Ho Chi Minh City, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hoi An in April, you will find days in Ho Chi Minh City are somewhat warmer (41°C), and nights are about the same (30°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Patong.
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Before you visit Ho Chi Minh City, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hoi An in April, you will find days in Ho Chi Minh City are somewhat warmer (41°C), and nights are about the same (30°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Patong.
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Patong, Thailand — 7 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Nai Harn Beach and Freedom Beach. We've included these beaches for you: Surin Beach and Naiyang Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Patong: Chalong (Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) & Big Buddha Phuket), Green Elephant Sanctuary Park (in Choeng Thale) and Kampon Art Gallery (in Ya Nui). And it doesn't end there: have unforgettable encounters with Phuket Dive Tours, stroll through Karon Beach, kick back and relax at Tri Trang Beach, and cool off at Surf House Phuket - Kata Beach.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Patong travel planning tool.
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Patong takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can take a shuttle to Krabi Town.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Patong travel planning tool.
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Patong takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can take a shuttle to Krabi Town.
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Krabi Town, Thailand — 10 nights
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We've included these beaches for you: Khlong Muang Beach and Lanta Klong Nin Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Phang Nga Elephant Park and Ko Phi Phi Le. Explore Krabi Town's surroundings by going to Diamond Cliff Beach (in Ko Lanta), Sa Nang Manora Forest Park (in Phang Nga) and Number One Massage (in Khlong Muang). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Poda Island, look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Gypsy Divers, contemplate the waterfront views at Phang Nga Bay., and kick back and relax at Railay Beach.
To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Krabi Town journey planning website.
You can take a shuttle from Patong to Krabi Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. You will leave for home on the 13th (Sat).
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To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Krabi Town journey planning website.
You can take a shuttle from Patong to Krabi Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. You will leave for home on the 13th (Sat).
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Thailand travel guide
Land of Smiles
Offering a rich culinary heritage, sun-kissed beaches, exotic culture, tropical climate, and stunning landscapes, a Thailand vacation remains one of the world's greatest magnets for curious travelers. In between the busy and crowded cities, the Asian nation features a quiet countryside: a blend of lush rice paddies, flourishing tropical forests, and tiny villages living according to an age-old agricultural clock that continues to play a major role in the locals' lifestyle. A tour of Thailand reveals a deep devotion to Buddhism, exemplified by eye-catching temples lavishly decorated with golden Buddha statues, simple shrines, and lively religious festivals celebrated throughout the country.
Laos travel guide
Long overlooked by travelers due to its reputation as one of the world's poorest nations, Laos is drawing a growing number of visitors with its laid-back charm, natural beauty, and numerous archaeological sites and historic temples. Many visitors make the trip to Laos from nearby Thailand, combining the two neighboring countries into one memorable experience of Southeast Asia. Others focus their Laos vacation on the Mekong River, which serves as a major source of irrigation for local farms and represents a popular alternative for sightseeing by car. On top of the rich cultural heritage and impressive natural landscapes, its major treasure remains its people--friendly and devout Buddhists welcoming visitors with a genuine hospitality rarely felt in other parts of the world.
Vietnam travel guide
While most Southeast Asian countries have at least one booming metropolis, none seem to bustle nearly throughout like Vietnam does. While busy locals zoom about on motorbikes, visitors fill their Vietnam vacations with a mix of cultural sightseeing and exploring the landscape. Big cities and towns boast colonial architecture, open-air markets, outstanding spa complexes, and modern restaurants. The country also features over 3,200 km (2,000 mi) of coastline dotted with sandy bays that attract scuba divers and kitesurfers. Away from busy urban centers, a tour of Vietnam reveals a rural landscape of lush rice paddies, jagged mountain peaks, and timeless villages unspoiled by the outside world.
