Route notes
Why this routing works
This seven-week itinerary uses a westbound sequence from Minneapolis to Osaka, then continues through Southeast Asia, Bali, and Sydney before returning to Minneapolis. The longest planned stays are front-loaded in Osaka for 12 nights, then later in Denpasar Bali and Sydney for 11 nights each, which helps balance the trip between major flight segments and longer ground time.
A key structural detail is the overland gap between Osaka and Ho Chi Minh City. That means the international ticket handles Minneapolis–Osaka, then resumes from Ho Chi Minh City onward through Siem Reap, Denpasar Bali, Sydney, and home. Building the route this way can work well for travelers who want one non-flight segment without breaking the overall multi-stop ticket.
The routing is geographically efficient after the overland section, moving in a generally southbound line through Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Australia instead of backtracking. In economy, that kind of progression is useful on a seven-week trip because it keeps the flight order straightforward while linking several one-way segments into a single plan.
With departure in June and a total price range of $2,282 to $3,481, this is positioned as a budget-conscious long-haul multi-stop itinerary with a mix of long stays and shorter transit stops. It fits travelers who want a clear ticket structure, one intentional surface sector, and a final long-haul return from Sydney to Minneapolis.