2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 3–5 Oct
HanoiManila2nKota-Kinabalu
Two nights in Manila, ending in Kota-Kinabalu with no flight back. Manila is a capital and has a World Heritage site. About 2,900 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Kota-Kinabalu averages about 13 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €120 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Start, Sat 3 Oct
Manila
Philippines, 2 nights, 3–5 Oct
The Philippine capital on Manila Bay, a huge city of contrasts with the Spanish walled town of Intramuros and San Agustin Church, malls, food markets and bay sunsets.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 7 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Kota-Kinabalu
Malaysia, Last stop, Mon 5 Oct
Sabah's capital on the South China Sea coast of Borneo, with island hopping in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, seafood night markets and Mount Kinabalu a couple of hours inland.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 13 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Kota-Kinabalu for…
- Singapore, Singapore +€13
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +€17
- Bangkok, Thailand +€39
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia +€81
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.