15 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

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.

On the 5th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), explore the galleries of Klimt Art Gallery, contemplate the long history of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Miranda's Jewelry.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Hanoi itinerary planning app.

Los Angeles, USA to Hanoi is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Hanoi is 15 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Halong Bay.

Halong Bay encompasses a cluster of verdant limestone islets that jut out from the sea and make up an enchanting setting recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then snap pictures at Pont Bai Chay, and then explore the activities along Hạ Long Bay.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Halong Bay trip itinerary planner.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Bangkok is known for shopping, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho, shop like a local with Chatuchak Weekend Market, contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Bangkok road trip planning tool.

Getting from Halong Bay to Bangkok by combination of ferry and flight takes about 10 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 96°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Krabi Town.

Krabi Town takes you away from the bustle of coastal beach resorts in this region.

On the 10th (Mon), surround yourself with nature on Aonang Elephant Sanctuary, enjoy the sand and surf at Railay Beach, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Royal Palm Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): discover the deep blue sea with Sea Gypsy Divers and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea).

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Krabi Town online trip planner.

Getting from Bangkok to Krabi Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Bangkok in April, plan for little chillier nights in Krabi Town, with lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Koh Tao.

A holiday in Ko Tao ensures a mix of adventure and relaxation on a fast-developing island in the Gulf of Thailand.

On the 12th (Wed), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take a memorable tour with Tours, and then stop by Flipflop and Treacle.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Koh Tao trip builder tool.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Krabi Town to Koh Tao in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Krabi Town in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Koh Tao, with lows of 81°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can 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.

Chiang Mai is known for classes, wildlife, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra Singh, look for gifts at John Gallery, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chiang Mai road trip planning site.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Koh Tao to Chiang Mai takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Koh Tao in April: highs in Chiang Mai hover around 99°F, while lows dip to 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.