29 days in Asia Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Change things up with a short trip to Tokyo DisneySea in Maihama (about 40 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get a sense of history and politics at Imperial Palace, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Tokyo travel planner.

Manchester, UK to Tokyo is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. In April, Tokyo is a bit warmer than Manchester - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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 14th (Wed), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, see the interesting displays at FITO Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi, and get a sense of history and politics at The Independence Palace.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City trip site.

You can fly from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City is minus 2 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Tokyo in April: high temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City hover around 41°C and lows are around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel to Kuala Lumpur.

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.

Kuala Lumpur is known for parks, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, have fun and explore at Museum of Illusions, take in the spiritual surroundings of Batu Caves, and look for all kinds of wild species at KL Bird Park.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Kuala Lumpur trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur due to the time zone difference. In April in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Singapore.

A Singapore vacation reveals the many charms of a leading city-state and regional hub of culture, retail, and tourism.

Go for a jaunt from Singapore to Sentosa Island to see Sentosa Boardwalk about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Gardens by the Bay, take in panoramic vistas at Singapore Flyer, see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Singapore, and pause for some photo ops at Merlion Park.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Singapore trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Singapore can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Explore Ubud's surroundings by going to Uluwatu Temple (in Pecatu), Seminyak (Reservoart, Cubby House Kids Club, &more) and Kuta (Kuta Beach - Bali & Waterbom Bali). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, don't miss a visit to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tirta Empul Temple, and see the interesting displays at Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ubud online tour planner.

You can fly from Singapore to Ubud in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, train, and taxi. April in Ubud sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.