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Hi all,

Looking for some quick feedback on a rough itinerary for our SE Asia trip this June/July. We are flying into BKK on June 6 and out of Singapore on July 24th - about 7 weeks total. I'm mainly looking to see how feasible this is, if we're spending too much/not enough time at certain places, and good transport options between destinations. We don't want our plan to be too rigid; we'd like to leave some flexibility if we get sidetracked. We enjoy outdoor activities, markets and culinary tourism.

BKK - 2 nights
BKK - Vientiene (overnight train)
Vientiene - 2-3 nights
Vientiene - Luang Prabang (bus)
Luang Prabang - 5-6 nights
Nong Kioaw/Muang Ngoi - 2/3 nights
Not sure about this next bit; maybe try to fit in a stop in Luang Nam Tha for a short trek
Transit to Chiang Khong border crossing
Chiang Khong - Chiang Mai (bus) - maybe a stop in Chiang Rai - worth it?
Chiang Mai Area - About 1 week (maybe some side trips, Chiang Dao for example)
CM - BKK (overnight train)
BKK - 1 night to break up the trip south
BKK - Ko Pha Ngan (train/ferry)
Ko Pha Ngan - 5-6 nights (diving and beach time)
KP - Penang (not sure about this route - how easy is it?)
Penang - 2-3 nights
Penang to KL
KL - 1-2 nights
KL to Singapore
Singapore - 2-3 nights
Fly out of Singapore on July 24

We might have time to fit in something else in Malaysia - Cameron Highlands, Perhentian Islands, Taman Negara - would love some recommendations.

Thanks in advance!