2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 6–10 Dec
PhuketDenpasar (Bali)4nHanoi
Four nights in Denpasar (Bali), ending in Hanoi with no flight back. Denpasar (Bali) is an island and on the coast; Hanoi is a capital. About 6,100 km of flying in all as the crow flies. It gets cooler as it goes: typical December highs fall from 31°C in Denpasar (Bali) to 21°C in Hanoi. Denpasar (Bali) averages about 10 mm of rain a day in December. Flights work out at about €63 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Phuket
Thailand, Start, Sun 6 Dec
Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, 4 nights, 6–10 Dec
Bali's capital, the base for the whole island: surf and nightlife at Kuta and Seminyak, quieter Sanur, Hindu temples, rice terraces around Ubud and volcanoes inland.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, 10 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Last stop, Thu 10 Dec
Vietnam's capital, with the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem and West lakes, the Imperial Citadel, street food on plastic stools and French-era boulevards.
Typical December: highs of 21°C, 1 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Hanoi for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€54
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€28
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam −€24
- Dili, East Timor +€99
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.