2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 8–10 Oct
ManilaKuala Lumpur2nVientiane
Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Vientiane with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 4,100 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32–33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €114 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Thu 8 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 8–10 Oct
Malaysia's capital, a high-rise city of Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods known for the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves temple, hawker food and late-night markets.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, 9 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Kuala Lumpur 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.
Vientiane
Laos, Last stop, Sat 10 Oct
The low-key Lao capital on the Mekong, with the golden stupa of Pha That Luang, the Patuxai arch, riverside night markets and the sculpture-filled Buddha Park.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 3 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Vientiane for…
- Padang, Indonesia −€84
- Medan, Indonesia −€75
- Singapore, Singapore −€75
- Phuket, Thailand −€74
- Hat Yai, Thailand −€68
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.