2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 28 Oct – 1 Nov
PhuketPenang4nMedan
Four nights in Penang, ending in Medan with no flight back. Penang is an island and has a World Heritage site. About 650 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October and November highs are 31°C everywhere. Penang averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €24 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Phuket
Thailand, Start, Wed 28 Oct
Penang
Malaysia, 4 nights, 28 Oct – 1 Nov
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 9 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Penang 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.
Only 274 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Medan
Indonesia, Last stop, Sun 1 Nov
North Sumatra's big, busy capital, with the Maimun Palace and strong food traditions, and the usual start for trips to Lake Toba and the orangutans of Bukit Lawang.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, 7 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Medan for…
- Singapore, Singapore +€20
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.