2 flights, 3 countries, 3 nights, 5–8 Nov
Kuala LumpurChiang Mai3nHanoi
Stay 3 nights in Chiang Mai, ending in Hanoi with no flight back. Hanoi is a capital and near lakes; Chiang Mai is near mountains. About 2,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical November highs run from 27°C in Hanoi to 31°C in Chiang Mai. Flights work out at about €86 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Stop by stop
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, Start, Thu 5 Nov
Chiang Mai
Thailand, 3 nights, 5–8 Nov
Northern Thailand's main city, a walled old town full of temples below Doi Suthep, with night markets, cooking classes and hill treks out of town.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, some rainSwap at randomSwap Chiang Mai 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.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Last stop, Sun 8 Nov
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 November: highs of 27°C, some rainNo other city has fares in and out on these days.