2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 21–25 Oct
Ho Chi Minh CityVientiane4nBangkok
Four nights in Vientiane, ending in Bangkok with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 1,400 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32–33°C everywhere. Bangkok averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €43 a night.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Wed 21 Oct
Vientiane
Laos, 4 nights, 21–25 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…
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.
Bangkok
Thailand, Last stop, Sun 25 Oct
Thailand's capital on the Chao Phraya River: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, canal boats, street food at every corner, rooftop bars and huge weekend markets.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.