2 flights, 3 countries, 4 nights, 1–5 Dec
Ho Chi Minh CityVientiane4nBangkok
Stay 4 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 December highs are 29–32°C everywhere. Flights work out at about €36 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Stop by stop
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Tue 1 Dec
Vientiane
Laos, 4 nights, 1–5 Dec
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 December: highs of 29°C, dryNo swap close in price for Vientiane on these days. Closest:
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia +€125
- Manila, Philippines +€151
- VTE→DMK Sat 5 DecInto Don Mueang International Airport. Thai AirAsia, cabin bag usually included€82seen 3 days ago Check price
Bangkok
Thailand, Last stop, Sat 5 Dec
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 December: highs of 32°C, dryNo other city has fares in and out on these days.