2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 25–27 Oct
ManilaHanoi2nChiang Mai
Two nights in Hanoi, ending in Chiang Mai 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 October highs are 30–32°C everywhere. Hanoi averages about 5 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €110 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Sun 25 Oct
Hanoi
Vietnam, 2 nights, 25–27 Oct
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 October: highs of 30°C, 5 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Hanoi 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.
Chiang Mai
Thailand, Last stop, Tue 27 Oct
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 October: highs of 32°C, 4 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Chiang Mai for…
- Bangkok, Thailand −€26
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€12
- Singapore, Singapore +€4
- Vientiane, Laos +€63
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.