2 flights, 3 countries, 2 nights, 19–21 Dec
Phu QuocKuala Lumpur2nKrabi
Stay 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Krabi with no flight back. Kuala Lumpur is a capital and Krabi is on the coast. About 1,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical December highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in December, about 280 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €101 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Stop by stop
Phu Quoc
Vietnam, Start, Sat 19 Dec
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 2 nights, 19–21 Dec
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 December: highs of 32°C, very wetNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Krabi
Thailand, Last stop, Mon 21 Dec
Andaman coast province of limestone cliffs, with the beaches of Ao Nang and Railay, sport climbing on the cliffs and boats to Koh Phi Phi and the surrounding islands.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, some rainSwap at randomSwap Krabi for…
- Phuket, Thailand −€39
- Singapore, Singapore −€33
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia −€8
- Jakarta, Indonesia −€3
- Siem Reap, Cambodia +€23
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.