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Two-Month Backpacking Itinerary in Southeast Asia
A complete two-month backpacking itinerary through Southeast Asia, covering major destinations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- Days
- 56
- Stops
- 10
- Mapped stops
- 10
- Mapped distance
- 2,735.8 km
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Day 1
1 stopsDay 2
1 stops · Driving route · 0.5 km · 1 minDay 15
1 stops · Driving route · 407.7 km · 6 hr 30 minDay 16
2 stops · Driving route · 13.3 km · 35 minDay 22Ho Chi Minh City
1 stops · Driving route · 441.8 km · 8 hr 10 minDay 23Ho Chi Minh City
1 stops · Driving route · 56.2 km · 1 hr 50 minDay 38Hoi An
1 stops · Driving route · 868.2 km · 11 hr 40 minDay 44Hanoi
1 stops · Driving route · 779.6 km · 11 hr 50 minDay 46Ha Long Bay
1 stops · Driving route · 168.5 km · 2 hr 30 minMap explore
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Vietnam · Easy
Two-Month Backpacking Itinerary in Southeast Asia
- Days
- 56
- Stops
- 10
- Mapped stops
- 10
- Mapped distance
- 2,735.8 km
Day 1
1 stops- 1
Grand Palace Bangkok
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Day 2
1 stops · Driving route · 0.5 km · 1 min- 1
Wat Pho
Driving route · 0.5 km · 1 minView in Google Maps
Day 15
1 stops · Driving route · 407.7 km · 6 hr 30 min- 1
Angkor Wat
Driving route · 407.7 km · 6 hr 30 minView in Google Maps
Day 16
2 stops · Driving route · 13.3 km · 35 min- 1
Bayon Temple
Driving route · 7.5 km · 20 minView in Google Maps - 2
Ta Prohm
Driving route · 5.8 km · 15 minView in Google Maps
Day 22Ho Chi Minh City
1 stops · Driving route · 441.8 km · 8 hr 10 min- 1
Cu Chi Tunnels
Driving route · 441.8 km · 8 hr 10 minSightseeingThe Củ Chi Tunnels are a remarkable network of narrow underground passages stretching over 250 km beneath the jungle northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Built by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War as command centers, supply routes, and living quarters, they represent extraordinary wartime ingenuity. Visitors can crawl through widened sections, inspect trapdoors and booby traps, and fire vintage rifles at the shooting range.
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Day 23Ho Chi Minh City
1 stops · Driving route · 56.2 km · 1 hr 50 min- 1
War Remnants Museum
Driving route · 56.2 km · 1 hr 50 minSightseeingWar Remnants Museum is a cultural institution , housing collections and exhibitions documenting the heritage, history, or artistic achievements of the region. Visitors can explore thoughtfully curated displays offering insights into the cultural and historical life of this destination.
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Day 38Hoi An
1 stops · Driving route · 868.2 km · 11 hr 40 min- 1
Hoi An Ancient Town
Driving route · 868.2 km · 11 hr 40 minSightseeingHoi An Ancient Town is a historic site , offering a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich past. The historical architecture and cultural significance of this landmark provide visitors with a tangible connection to the long history of human settlement and cultural development in this area.
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Day 44Hanoi
1 stops · Driving route · 779.6 km · 11 hr 50 min- 1
Hanoi Old Quarter
Driving route · 779.6 km · 11 hr 50 minSightseeingHanoi's Old Quarter is a living historic district of 36 streets, each traditionally specializing in a particular trade, from silk to tin to traditional medicine. The maze of narrow streets dating from the 15th century is packed with shop-houses, street food vendors, local cafés, and small guesthouses, creating one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric urban environments. The evening street food scene around Hàng Bè Market and Bùi Viện Street reflects Hanoi's vibrant culture.
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Day 46Ha Long Bay
1 stops · Driving route · 168.5 km · 2 hr 30 min- 1
Ha Long Bay
Driving route · 168.5 km · 2 hr 30 minSightseeingHa Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage seascape of 1,969 limestone karst islands and islets rising from the Gulf of Tonkin in northeastern Vietnam, creating one of the world's most iconic maritime landscapes. The islands' towers, caves, floating fishing villages, and emerald green water are best explored on overnight wooden junk cruises that access remote bays inaccessible by day. The bay's name means Descending Dragon, referring to an ancient legend of dragons sent to protect Vietnam.
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