2 flights, 3 countries, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
DalatKuala Lumpur2nPekanbaru
Stay 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Pekanbaru with no flight back. Kuala Lumpur is a capital. About 1,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in October, about 280 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €67 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Stop by stop
Dalat
Vietnam, Start, Mon 5 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
Malaysia's capital, a high-rise city of Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods known for the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves temple, hawker food and late-night markets.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, very wetNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Only 294 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Pekanbaru
Indonesia, Last stop, Wed 7 Oct
Capital of Riau province in central Sumatra, an oil and palm-oil business city on the Siak River, known for Malay food and mosques.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, very wetSwap at randomSwap Pekanbaru for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€9
- Padang, Indonesia −€3
- Phuket, Thailand −€2
- Medan, Indonesia +€4
- Hat Yai, Thailand +€6
Same days, the rest of the trip kept, only cities close in price. A swapped-in country may need a visa: check before you go.