14 days on site is the king format of travel. Enough to absorb jet lag, really see a long-haul destination, manage a hiccup without breaking everything. Most of our 50 destinations optimize at this length.
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Classic Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Japan golden route, Indonesia Bali + Java. Americas: Complete Peru, Mexico Yucatan + Mexico City, Complete Cuba, Costa Rica. Africa: Morocco grand tour, Tanzania safari + Zanzibar, South Africa, Egypt combo. European long format: Norway tour, Italy + Sicily, Spain grand tour.
Top 12 two-week destinations
| Destination | Paris flight | Jet lag | Type | Couple budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Thailand | 12h | +6h | Culture + beach | €3,000-6,000 |
| Japan golden route | 12h | +7h | Culture, ryokan | €5,500-10,500 |
| Vietnam North-South | 12h | +6h | Geographic diversity | €3,200-6,500 |
| Complete Peru | 13h | -6h | Inca + Titicaca + Amazon | €3,800-7,500 |
| Sri Lanka | 11h | +4h30 | Culture + beach + safari | €2,800-5,500 |
| Mexico Yucatan + Mexico City | 12h | -7h | Beach + culture + city | €3,800-7,500 |
| Morocco grand tour | 3h30 | 0h | Desert + Atlas + coast | €2,200-4,500 |
| Tanzania + Zanzibar | 12h | +2h | Safari + beach | €5,500-11,000 |
| Italy + Sicily | 2-3h | 0h | Culture + Mediterranean | €3,200-6,500 |
| Indonesia Bali + Java + Komodo | 14h | +6h | Volcanoes + culture + diving | €4,000-8,000 |
| Costa Rica | 12h | -7h | Forests + volcanoes + beaches | €4,200-8,000 |
| Norway tour | 3h | 0h | Fjords + Lofoten | €4,500-8,500 |
Typical 2-week long-haul structure
Day 1 : Arrival
Long-flight recovery. Rest. No intense activity.
Days 2-3 : Acclimatization
Arrival city (capital, hub). Max 1-2 visits per day. Adapt sleep cycle.
Days 4-9 : Trip core
Major exploration. 4-5 stops, min 2-3 nights per stop. No more.
Days 10-12 : Relaxation / contrast
Beach or mountain at end of trip = recovery. Lets you return rested.
Day 13 : Return to hub
Capital or departure city. Shopping, last meals, suitcase organization.
Day 14 : Return flight
Bonus if evening flight = full day on site.
By destination : 2-week itinerary examples
Complete Thailand itinerary (14 days)
D1-3: Bangkok (royal palace, markets, neighborhoods). D4-6: Chiang Mai (temples, ethical elephant trek, old city). D7-8: Flight Bangkok → South. Khao Sok (lake, jungle). D9-14: Krabi / Koh Lanta (beaches, diving, kayak).
Japan golden route itinerary (14 days)
D1-4: Tokyo (Shibuya, Asakusa, Nikko or Kamakura day trip). D5: Train Tokyo → Hakone. Onsen. D6-8: Train Hakone → Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama. D9: Nara day trip. D10: Train Kyoto → Hiroshima. Memorial, Miyajima. D11-12: Osaka. Street food, Dotonbori. D13-14: Back to Tokyo (Akihabara) then flight.
Complete Peru itinerary (14 days)
D1-2: Lima (Miraflores, Barranco, cuisine). D3-5: Flight Lima → Cusco. Altitude acclimatization. Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo). D6: Train or Inca trek → Aguas Calientes. D7: Machu Picchu sunrise. Return train Cusco. D8-9: Cusco sightseeing + rest. D10-11: Flight Cusco → Puno. Lake Titicaca, Uros, Taquile. D12-13: Bus Puno → Arequipa. Misti volcano, Santa Catalina monastery. D14: Flight Arequipa → Lima → Paris.
Morocco grand tour itinerary (14 days)
D1-3: Marrakech (medina, gardens, palaces). D4: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate. D5-6: Rose Valley, Dadès Valley, Todra Gorges. D7: Merzouga / Erg Chebbi desert. Bivouac. D8: Return through Atlas. Imilchil. D9-10: Fez (medina, tanneries). D11: Chefchaouen. D12-13: Essaouira (Atlantic coast, wind, surf). D14: Return Marrakech or Casablanca, flight.
By profile
Family 2 weeks
Thailand Khao Lak + Bangkok, Costa Rica, Mexico Yucatan, Sri Lanka south coast, soft Morocco grand tour. Prefer 2-3 stops maximum, integrated rest.
Couples
Japan golden route, complete Vietnam, Peru + Titicaca, Italy + Sicily, complete Sri Lanka.
Solo adventurer
Peru + Bolivia, Indonesia multi-island, Vietnam + Cambodia, Mongolia, Argentina + north Patagonia.
2-week budget (Paris flight included)
| Style | Destinations | Couple | Family of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | Vietnam, Peru, Morocco, Sri Lanka | €2,500-4,000 | €4,500-7,000 |
| Comfort | Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Italy | €4,500-7,500 | €8,000-13,000 |
| Premium | Mauritius, Maldives, Tanzania safari, Polynesia | €8,000-18,000 | €14,000-25,000 |
2-week FAQ
Which destination 2 weeks for the first time in Asia?
Thailand or Vietnam. Mature infrastructure, accessible prices, English spoken, direct flight or 1 layover, safety.
Can you do Australia in 2 weeks?
Very tight. Possible format: Sydney (3 days) + Whitsundays (3 days) + Great Barrier Reef (3 days) + Uluru (3 days) + return. It’s intense (many internal flights) : prefer 3 weeks minimum if possible.
How to manage jet lag over 2 weeks?
SE Asia (+6h): 3-4 days adaptation. Americas (-6 to -9h): same. Australia (+10h): 4-5 days. Our tip: plan a quiet day on arrival rather than wanting to chain everything.
2 weeks tight budget: where to go?
Vietnam or Morocco grand tour: €2,500-3,500 as a couple, flight included. Sri Lanka and Indonesia Bali + Java also feasible at this budget.
How far ahead to book?
6 months for SE Asia high season (Nov-Feb), Patagonia, Peru Machu Picchu. 4 months for rest of long-haul. 3 months for European high season (Mediterranean summer). 2 months for off-season Europe.
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Page written by Thomas B. Last updated: May 22, 2026.