2 flights, 2 countries, 3 nights, 20–23 Oct
VientianeHanoi3nChiang Mai
Three nights in Hanoi, ending in Chiang Mai with no flight back. Hanoi is a capital and near lakes; Chiang Mai is near mountains. About 1,200 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 30–32°C everywhere. Hanoi averages about 5 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €77 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Vientiane
Laos, Start, Tue 20 Oct
Hanoi
Vietnam, 3 nights, 20–23 Oct
Vietnam's capital, with the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem and West lakes, the Imperial Citadel, street food on plastic stools and French-era boulevards.
Typical October: highs of 30°C, 5 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Chiang Mai
Thailand, Last stop, Fri 23 Oct
Northern Thailand's main city, a walled old town full of temples below Doi Suthep, with night markets, cooking classes and hill treks out of town.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 4 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Chiang Mai for…
- Bangkok, Thailand −€25
- Siem Reap, Cambodia −€19
- Manila, Philippines +€54
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia +€60
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.