10 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

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.

On the 6th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Ta Prohm and then explore the ancient world of Angkor Wat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Terrace of the Elephants, delve into the distant past at Angkor Thom, then delve into the distant past at Bayon Temple, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Siem Reap trip planning website.

London, UK to Siem Reap is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Indochina Time is 7 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from London in March: high temperatures in Siem Reap hover around 40°C and lows are around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to Khao Lak.

A tropical adventure in Khao Lak, a cluster of villages on the west coast of Thailand's main peninsula, ensures tourists have plenty of time for basking on beaches boasting a serene and secluded ambience.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): discover the deep blue sea with Similan Diving Safaris.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Khao Lak road trip planning website.

You can fly from Siem Reap to Khao Lak in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In March in Khao Lak, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Khao Sok National Park.

While on tour of Khao Sok National Park, you'll discover a dense jungle, towering karst formations, and a man-made lake.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Khao Sok Elephant Sanctuary and then stroll through Pakarang Cave (Coral Cave).

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Khao Sok National Park trip planning website.

Drive from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in March, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then don't miss a visit to Bangla Road, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Patong road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Khao Sok National Park to Patong in 3 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Ko Pha Ngan.

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): experience rural life at Purina Sheep Farm, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then stroll through Salad Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Ko Pha Ngan route builder tool.

Getting from Patong to Ko Pha Ngan by combination of flight and ferry takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Patong in March, Ko Pha Ngan is a bit warmer at night with lows of 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): steep yourself in history at The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), and finally explore the world behind art at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC). On your second day here, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine), admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bangkok road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ko Pha Ngan to Bangkok takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and train. In March, daytime highs in Bangkok are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Chiang Man and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Chiang Mai holiday site.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Chiang Mai when traveling from Bangkok in March, with lows around 24°C. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.