10 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): buy something for everyone on your list at Central Market Kuala Lumpur and then explore and take pictures at Batu Caves.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur trip itinerary builder tool.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Hat Yai.

The fourth-largest Malay city and one of the country's premier shopping and commercial districts, Hat Yai has proved extremely popular among local tourists.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): browse the eclectic array of goods at Kim Yong Market, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then buy something for everyone on your list at CentralFestival Hatyai.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hat Yai travel planning website.

You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Indochina Time is minus 1 hour. December in Hat Yai sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Patong.

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): look for gifts at P & C Jewelry, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then kick back and relax at Banana Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Patong Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Karon Beach.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Patong trip site.

Fly from Hat Yai to Patong in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Jim Thompson House, browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally look for gifts at Raja's Fashions.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Bangkok trip tool.

Getting from Patong to Bangkok by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Siem Reap.

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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): delve into the distant past at Terrace of the Elephants, contemplate the long history of Angkor Thom, and then explore the ancient world of Angkor Wat.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Siem Reap holiday app.

You can fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, and then take in the exciting artwork at TiredCity Hang Bong.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Hanoi trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Siem Reap to Hanoi in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Hoi An.

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): hunt for treasures at Central Market, look for gifts at Yaly Couture - Nguyen Thai Hoc branch, then explore the world behind art at Precious Heritage by Rehahn, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit and other tourist information, read Hoi An online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in December, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

On the 1st (Sat), hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market and then let your taste buds guide you at Saigon Vibes.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Ho Chi Minh City road trip planning tool.

Getting from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Hoi An, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ho Chi Minh City, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly back home.