2 flights, 3 countries, 2 nights, 4–6 Oct
HanoiKuala Lumpur2nPekanbaru
Stay 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Pekanbaru with no flight back. Pekanbaru is an island and Kuala Lumpur is a capital. About 2,300 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 €60 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Start, Sun 4 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 4–6 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, Tue 6 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…
- Phuket, Thailand +€9
- Padang, Indonesia +€10
- Hat Yai, Thailand +€13
- Medan, Indonesia +€16
- Krabi, Thailand +€17
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.