21 days in Bangkok, Bali & Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

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

Go for a jaunt from Bangkok to Ayutthaya to see Wat Maha That about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of The Grand Palace, browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, shop like a local with Chatuchak Weekend Market, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho.

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Manama, Bahrain to Bangkok is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Manama to Bangkok due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manama in January, things will get a bit warmer in Bangkok: highs are around 36°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel to Seminyak.

A popular resort town offering a good range of tourist trips, activities, and amenities, Seminyak houses numerous tour companies providing excursions into the jungles of Bali.

Explore Seminyak's surroundings by going to Tanah Lot Temple (in Beraban) and Uluwatu Temple (in Pecatu). There's lots more to do: cool off at Waterbom Bali, kick back and relax at Kuta Beach - Bali, let the kids burn off some steam at Cubby House Kids Club, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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You can fly from Bangkok to Seminyak in 5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bangkok to Seminyak. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Nusa Lembongan.

The island of Nusa Lembongan sits amidst swathes of calm, clear waters as well as some of the most notable surfing waves in the region.

Nusa Lembongan is known for wildlife, adventure, parks, nature, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Jungut Batu Beach, kick back and relax at Selambung Beach, and find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Seminyak to Nusa Lembongan takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Nusa Lembongan can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

On the 17th (Fri), see the vivid underwater world at USS Liberty Shipwreck, then admire the natural beauty at Taman Tirtagangga, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Agung. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Amed Art Gallery and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Nusa Lembongan to Amed takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In January, daytime highs in Amed are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can take a bus to Ubud.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ubud: Tirta Empul Temple (in Tampaksiring) and Elephant Safari Park (in Tegalalang). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, take in the exciting artwork at Threads of Life, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saraswati Temple, and relax in the rural setting at Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

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You can take a bus from Amed to Ubud in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. January in Ubud sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can 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, historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, enjoy breathtaking views from Menara Kuala Lumpur, get your game on at Laser Battle, and explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.

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Getting from Ubud to Kuala Lumpur by flight takes about 6.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.