31 days in Asia Itinerary

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. Get a sense of the local culture at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Gion. Go for a jaunt from Kyoto to Osaka to see Osaka Castle about 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Sanjusangendo Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kinkaku-ji, and get engrossed in the history at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts Fureaikan.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kyoto planner .

George Town, Cayman Islands to Kyoto is an approximately 31-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Japan Standard Time (JST) is 14 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from George Town in October, with highs in Kyoto at 27°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Denpasar.

A trip to Denpasar takes visitors to the capital of Bali and the gateway to the island.

Get outdoors at Pandawa Beach and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Popular historic sites such as Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denpasar: Nusa Dua Beach (in Nusa Dua), Paradise Pictures (in Canggu) and Melasti Beach (in Ungasan). Next up on the itinerary: view the masterpieces at Central Wave Painting.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Denpasar trip planner.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Kyoto to Denpasar in 9 hours. Another option is to fly. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kyoto to Denpasar due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kyoto in October: high temperatures in Denpasar hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ubud.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tirta Empul Temple and Elephant Safari Park. Get outdoors at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Explore Ubud's surroundings by going to Mount Kawi (in Tampaksiring) and Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple (in Tegalalang). It doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and go for a walk through Campuhan Ridge Walk.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ubud trip planning app .

Drive from Denpasar to Ubud in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Ubud sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Krabi Town.

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Railay Beach and PhraNang Cave Beach. Get in touch with nature at Bamboo Island and Poda Island. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) and delve into the lush surroundings at Krabi Elephant Sanctuary.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Krabi Town holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Ubud to Krabi Town in 10.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ubud to Krabi Town is minus 1 hour. October in Krabi Town sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the shuttle to Phuket Town.

The economic hub of the eponymous island, Phuket Town attracted merchants from China, India, and Portugal long before it became a tourist destination.

Step out of the city life by going to Kayaking & Canoeing and Nai Harn Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) and Phuket Trickeye Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Phuket Town: Elephant Family Phuket (in Cherngtalay) and Patong (Scuba & Snorkeling & Freedom Beach). It doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jui Tui Shrine.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Phuket Town trip planner .

You can take a shuttle from Krabi Town to Phuket Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Phuket Town, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Preah Khan and Cambodia Landmine Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate Angkor National Museum and Jayav Art. There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Angkor Wat, take in the spiritual surroundings of Banteay Srei, and contemplate the long history of Angkor Thom.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Phuket Town to Siem Reap in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Siem Reap are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): step into the grandiose world of The Grand Palace, explore the ancient world of Wat Pho, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Saket. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue): admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, admire the masterpieces at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), and then examine the collection at Jim Thompson House.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Bangkok online trip planner .

Getting from Siem Reap to Bangkok by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Bangkok are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort, admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, and then admire the architecture and history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Agra itinerary planning website .

Do a combination of flight and train from Bangkok to Agra in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bangkok to Agra due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bangkok in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Agra, with lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel to Leh.

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

You'll explore and learn at Hall of Fame and Stok Palace Museum. Visiting River Rafting & Tubing and Photography Tours will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Leh side-trips: Monastero Tak Thok (in Sakti), Alchi Monastary (in Alchi) and Hemis Monastery (in Hemis). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiksey Monastery, appreciate the views at Markha Valley, and steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Shri Datun Sahib Ji.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Leh online road trip planner .

Do a combination of train and flight from Agra to Leh in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.