2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 15–17 Nov
ManilaHo Chi Minh City2nVientiane
Two nights in Ho Chi Minh City, ending in Vientiane with no flight back. Vientiane is a capital. About 2,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical November highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Flights work out at about €89 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Sun 15 Nov
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, 2 nights, 15–17 Nov
Vietnam's largest city, formerly Saigon, with French colonial landmarks, the War Remnants Museum, endless street food and day trips to the Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta.
Typical November: highs of 32°C, 4 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Vientiane
Laos, Last stop, Tue 17 Nov
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 November: highs of 31°C, 1 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Vientiane for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€20
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€4
- Bangkok, Thailand −€2
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia +€24
- Jakarta, Indonesia +€43
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.