2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 6–8 Nov
HanoiLuang Prabang2nBangkok
Two nights in Luang Prabang, ending in Bangkok with no flight back. Bangkok is a capital; Luang Prabang is near mountains and has a World Heritage site. About 1,100 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical November highs are 30–33°C everywhere. Flights work out at about €125 a night.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Start, Fri 6 Nov
Luang Prabang
Laos, 2 nights, 6–8 Nov
Former royal capital of Laos on a peninsula where the Nam Khan meets the Mekong, with gilded temples, the morning alms round, French villas and Kuang Si falls nearby.
Typical November: highs of 30°C, 1 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Luang Prabang for…
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.
Bangkok
Thailand, Last stop, Sun 8 Nov
Thailand's capital on the Chao Phraya River: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, canal boats, street food at every corner, rooftop bars and huge weekend markets.
Typical November: highs of 33°C, 2 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.