Aller à Koh Chang depuis Bangkok
by Bibinoune
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Sawadi ka
J atterri à bkk mardi à 18h30 je dois me rendre à koh chang le lendemain .. j arrive trop tard pour prendre un van .. quelqu un sait il où prendre des bus ou van pour koh chang le moins cher (aéroport ou victoria monument ...) et connaît une guest house cheap près de la station de départ. ..
Merci d avance
Bonjour,
Question bête...
Si au lieu de dépenser de l'argent pour vous loger sur BKK (à moins que vous le désirez réellement, mais d'après ce que j'ai compris, vous auriez privilégié d'aller directement à Koh Chang) ... pourquoi vous n'investiriez pas cette somme en vous offrant les services d'un chauffeur privé? ...
(à moins que vous voyagiez fauché, et là votre demande prendrait tout son sens)
Cordialement
Question bête...
Si au lieu de dépenser de l'argent pour vous loger sur BKK (à moins que vous le désirez réellement, mais d'après ce que j'ai compris, vous auriez privilégié d'aller directement à Koh Chang) ... pourquoi vous n'investiriez pas cette somme en vous offrant les services d'un chauffeur privé? ...
(à moins que vous voyagiez fauché, et là votre demande prendrait tout son sens)
Cordialement
Sawadi ka
J atterri à bkk mardi à 18h30 je dois me rendre à koh chang le lendemain .. j arrive trop tard pour prendre un van .. quelqu un sait il où prendre des bus ou van pour koh chang le moins cher (aéroport ou victoria monument ...) et connaît une guest house cheap près de la station de départ. ..
Merci d avance
Hi,
Moins cher
Bus / car public : C’est la solution la moins coûteuse. Il faudra néanmoins vous rendre par vos propres moyens à la station de bus d’Ekamai, ce qui est loin d’être un problème de physique quantique avec les dizaines de milliers de taxis à Bangkok. Demandez un ticket pour Koh Chang: 250 baht.
Sachez que le bus ne s’arrête pas au ferry (sauf si vous demandez le bus pour Koh Chang) mais environ a 25 km du ferry. Pas d’inquiétude, à votre arrivée un songtaew vous attendra et vous emmènera au ferry Ao Thamachat pour la modique somme de 20 baht. A votre arrivée rendez-vous au comptoir du ferry pour acheter votre ticket: 60 baht.
Plus cher:
Avion : Pour ceux qui souhaitent éviter les 5 à 6 heures de trajet en voiture, minivan ou Bus, la compagnie Bangkok Air (la seule à desservir Trat) propose 3 vols ALLER quotidiens Bangkok-Trat – 8h40 / 10h30 / 17h05 et 3 vols RETOUR Trat-Bangkok – 10h05 / 12h00 / 18h35 en haute saison, fréquence qui peut être revue à la baisse en fonction de la saison (Basse saison ou très basse saison) ou de la demande.
Mercredi 9 mars aller simple 2'650 baht
Encore plus cher:
Taxi : Vous pouvez demander a un taxi au départ de Bangkok de vous emmener à Koh Chang si votre budget le permet : entre 3500 et 5000 baht selon l’humeur du chauffeur et sa disponibilité.
Votre choix selon votre budget.
Hi,
Moins cher
Bus / car public : C’est la solution la moins coûteuse. Il faudra néanmoins vous rendre par vos propres moyens à la station de bus d’Ekamai, ce qui est loin d’être un problème de physique quantique avec les dizaines de milliers de taxis à Bangkok. Demandez un ticket pour Koh Chang: 250 baht.
Sachez que le bus ne s’arrête pas au ferry (sauf si vous demandez le bus pour Koh Chang) mais environ a 25 km du ferry. Pas d’inquiétude, à votre arrivée un songtaew vous attendra et vous emmènera au ferry Ao Thamachat pour la modique somme de 20 baht. A votre arrivée rendez-vous au comptoir du ferry pour acheter votre ticket: 60 baht.
Plus cher:
Avion : Pour ceux qui souhaitent éviter les 5 à 6 heures de trajet en voiture, minivan ou Bus, la compagnie Bangkok Air (la seule à desservir Trat) propose 3 vols ALLER quotidiens Bangkok-Trat – 8h40 / 10h30 / 17h05 et 3 vols RETOUR Trat-Bangkok – 10h05 / 12h00 / 18h35 en haute saison, fréquence qui peut être revue à la baisse en fonction de la saison (Basse saison ou très basse saison) ou de la demande.
Mercredi 9 mars aller simple 2'650 baht
Encore plus cher:
Taxi : Vous pouvez demander a un taxi au départ de Bangkok de vous emmener à Koh Chang si votre budget le permet : entre 3500 et 5000 baht selon l’humeur du chauffeur et sa disponibilité.
Votre choix selon votre budget.
Sawadi ka
J atterri à bkk mardi à 18h30 je dois me rendre à koh chang le lendemain .. j arrive trop tard pour prendre un van .. quelqu un sait il où prendre des bus ou van pour koh chang le moins cher (aéroport ou victoria monument ...) et connaît une guest house cheap près de la station de départ. ..
Merci d avance
Bonjour, Je ne sais pas s'il y a un van Victory Monument/Koh Chang. Sinon ça doit le faire pour Trat. C'est là: voyageforum.com/...s-minivans-d7332344/
Perso, plutôt que de faire 50 bornes pour retourner à Bangkok et les refaire dans l'autre sens le lendemain, je dormirais à proximité de Suvarnabhumi (d'où partent des transports pour Koh Chang, sauf erreur).
Et hop! Un petit copier/coller helvète de fin de weekend sans citer sa source.🤪 www.kohchangmag.com/...-rendre-a-koh-chang/
Bonjour, Je ne sais pas s'il y a un van Victory Monument/Koh Chang. Sinon ça doit le faire pour Trat. C'est là: voyageforum.com/...s-minivans-d7332344/
Perso, plutôt que de faire 50 bornes pour retourner à Bangkok et les refaire dans l'autre sens le lendemain, je dormirais à proximité de Suvarnabhumi (d'où partent des transports pour Koh Chang, sauf erreur).
Et hop! Un petit copier/coller helvète de fin de weekend sans citer sa source.🤪 www.kohchangmag.com/...-rendre-a-koh-chang/
Bon voyage.
Sawadi ka,
Le plus simple c'est ce que nous avons fait à 2 reprises : loger au centre ville et de là près de Ko san Road il y a plein de compagnies de bus. Nous avions payé 400 baht billet bus + bateau. Sans le bâteau env 250-260 baht. Après tout dépend du bus : confort et temps mis. Si vous arriviez plus tôt, vous pouviez partir directement de l'aéroport. Dans votre cas, le mieux reste de dormir sur Bangkok.
Bon séjour
Le plus simple c'est ce que nous avons fait à 2 reprises : loger au centre ville et de là près de Ko san Road il y a plein de compagnies de bus. Nous avions payé 400 baht billet bus + bateau. Sans le bâteau env 250-260 baht. Après tout dépend du bus : confort et temps mis. Si vous arriviez plus tôt, vous pouviez partir directement de l'aéroport. Dans votre cas, le mieux reste de dormir sur Bangkok.
Bon séjour
En partant à 20h j arriverais vers 2h du mat pas de bateaux donc hôtel aussi à trouver au port... je ne suis pas fauché mais pas non plus blindé pour me payer un chauffeur privé. . Et PUIS les transports en commun c est une immersion avec les locaux .. pour moi le vrai sens du voyage !!
En partant à 20h j arriverais vers 2h du mat pas de bateaux donc hôtel aussi à trouver au port... je ne suis pas fauché mais pas non plus blindé pour me payer un chauffeur privé. . Et PUIS les transports en commun c est une immersion avec les locaux .. pour moi le vrai sens du voyage !!
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Perso, plutôt que de faire 50 bornes pour retourner à Bangkok et les refaire dans l'autre sens le lendemain, je dormirais à proximité de Suvarnabhumi (d'où partent des transports pour Koh Chang, sauf erreur).
Et hop! Un petit copier/coller helvète de fin de weekend sans citer sa source.🤪 www.kohchangmag.com/...-rendre-a-koh-chang/
Encore un message avec la precision ( sauf erreur ). Et pourtant le lien copier/coller dit bien qu'il faut aller en ville pour un van ou un bus.
Et hop! Un petit copier/coller helvète de fin de weekend sans citer sa source.🤪 www.kohchangmag.com/...-rendre-a-koh-chang/
Encore un message avec la precision ( sauf erreur ). Et pourtant le lien copier/coller dit bien qu'il faut aller en ville pour un van ou un bus.
Merci pour vos messages.. Du coup c est encore un peu flou.. entre l aéroport, mochit, ekamai je ne sais plus d ou partir 😕...
Prenez une carte routière. Quel est l'intérêt de faire 40 à 50km vers l'Ouest (Mochit, Ekkamai, KSR), et de plus dans le trafic de 18h, pour refaire le même chemin vers l'Est le lendemain? Autre solution: bus de Suvarnabhumi à Pattaya le soir même, nuit à Pattaya et départ pour Koh Chang le lendemain.
Thaiswiss Encore un message avec la precision ( sauf erreur ). Et pourtant le lien copier/coller dit bien qu'il faut aller en ville pour un van ou un bus.
Ca devient du grand n'importe quoi. J'ai mis ce lien pour indiquer que votre message est uncopier/coller d'un site de voyage. Ne pas citer sa source pourrait le faire passer pour un retour personnel de terrain et vous n'avez aucune intention de laisser s'installer la confusion.
Prenez une carte routière. Quel est l'intérêt de faire 40 à 50km vers l'Ouest (Mochit, Ekkamai, KSR), et de plus dans le trafic de 18h, pour refaire le même chemin vers l'Est le lendemain? Autre solution: bus de Suvarnabhumi à Pattaya le soir même, nuit à Pattaya et départ pour Koh Chang le lendemain.
Thaiswiss Encore un message avec la precision ( sauf erreur ). Et pourtant le lien copier/coller dit bien qu'il faut aller en ville pour un van ou un bus.
Ca devient du grand n'importe quoi. J'ai mis ce lien pour indiquer que votre message est uncopier/coller d'un site de voyage. Ne pas citer sa source pourrait le faire passer pour un retour personnel de terrain et vous n'avez aucune intention de laisser s'installer la confusion.
Bon voyage.
Bonjour,
en janvier dernier, je me suis rendu à Ekamai par le BTS. De là j'ai pris un bus pour Trat pour un peu moins de 250 baths. J'ai fait le choix de dormir à Trat dans un très joli Resort. "BaanRimNam resort" Localisation idéale près de la rivière et proche du marché de nuit pour prendre son repas du soir. Après un excellent petit dèj, le taxi "songthaow" est venu me prendre pour me déposer à l'embarcadère pour Koh kood. Le prix du transport inclus le transfert jusqu'à l'embarcadère et la traversée. A l'arrivée, vous êtes également pris en charge pour vous amener à votre hôtel.
Bon voyage
en janvier dernier, je me suis rendu à Ekamai par le BTS. De là j'ai pris un bus pour Trat pour un peu moins de 250 baths. J'ai fait le choix de dormir à Trat dans un très joli Resort. "BaanRimNam resort" Localisation idéale près de la rivière et proche du marché de nuit pour prendre son repas du soir. Après un excellent petit dèj, le taxi "songthaow" est venu me prendre pour me déposer à l'embarcadère pour Koh kood. Le prix du transport inclus le transfert jusqu'à l'embarcadère et la traversée. A l'arrivée, vous êtes également pris en charge pour vous amener à votre hôtel.
Bon voyage
Ca devient du grand n'importe quoi. J'ai mis ce lien pour indiquer que votre message est uncopier/coller d'un site de voyage.
Et alors? Un copier/coller d'un site de voyage sera certainement mieux que de dire: SAUF ERREUR, surtout qu'il y a erreur, il n'y a pas de bus depuis Suwannaphum. De plus un copier/coller avec une reponse est plus rapide a lire que le lien en entier. J'attend votre source pour le bus de Suwannaphum, merci. Encore une precision, la distance entre Suwannaphum et Sathorn est de moins de 30 km, donc vos 40 a 50 km, il faut aussi donner la source de cette distance. Merci.
Votre facon de repondre regulierement au demandeur par: je crois, sauf erreur, je suis pas sur, etc... continue a etre du grand n'importe quoi. Quand on sait pas, soit on cherche pour aider, soit on passe son tour.
Et alors? Un copier/coller d'un site de voyage sera certainement mieux que de dire: SAUF ERREUR, surtout qu'il y a erreur, il n'y a pas de bus depuis Suwannaphum. De plus un copier/coller avec une reponse est plus rapide a lire que le lien en entier. J'attend votre source pour le bus de Suwannaphum, merci. Encore une precision, la distance entre Suwannaphum et Sathorn est de moins de 30 km, donc vos 40 a 50 km, il faut aussi donner la source de cette distance. Merci.
Votre facon de repondre regulierement au demandeur par: je crois, sauf erreur, je suis pas sur, etc... continue a etre du grand n'importe quoi. Quand on sait pas, soit on cherche pour aider, soit on passe son tour.
Merci pour ton message .. ça fait pas de détour d aller à pattaya? Et des frais de bus en plus ? Tu as une guest house à me conseiller la bas ?
Ca ne fait pas un gros détour. Je ne connais pas de Guest house particulière, ce n'est pas ça qui manque à Pattaya. Le plus simple me semble toujours de dormir à proximité de l'aéroport. -il y a un bus Burapha qui part de l'aéroport et qui va à Koh Chang directement. L'intérêt étant que sur place à l'aéroport, vous pourriez vous renseigner pour réserver le départ le lendemain matin. -il y a un bus gouvernemental qui part du centre des transports de l'aéroport et va directement à Laem Ngop. Je ne pense pas qu'on puisse réserver et sauf erreur, le confort est moindre.
En ce qui concerne l'intervention de Thaiswiss (j'ai pourtant connu des Suisses conviviaux), je me permets d'y répondre indirectement, ça pourra concerner le lecteur: les transports changent très rapidement en Thaïlande. Des lignes s'ouvrent, d'autres ferment, notamment parce que les opérateurs sont très nombreux et la demande fluctuante. Raison pour laquelle je précise toujours "sauf erreur", parce que les vérités de mes voyages d'hier ne sont pas celles de voyages d'aujourd'hui, et encore moins de demain.
Ca ne fait pas un gros détour. Je ne connais pas de Guest house particulière, ce n'est pas ça qui manque à Pattaya. Le plus simple me semble toujours de dormir à proximité de l'aéroport. -il y a un bus Burapha qui part de l'aéroport et qui va à Koh Chang directement. L'intérêt étant que sur place à l'aéroport, vous pourriez vous renseigner pour réserver le départ le lendemain matin. -il y a un bus gouvernemental qui part du centre des transports de l'aéroport et va directement à Laem Ngop. Je ne pense pas qu'on puisse réserver et sauf erreur, le confort est moindre.
En ce qui concerne l'intervention de Thaiswiss (j'ai pourtant connu des Suisses conviviaux), je me permets d'y répondre indirectement, ça pourra concerner le lecteur: les transports changent très rapidement en Thaïlande. Des lignes s'ouvrent, d'autres ferment, notamment parce que les opérateurs sont très nombreux et la demande fluctuante. Raison pour laquelle je précise toujours "sauf erreur", parce que les vérités de mes voyages d'hier ne sont pas celles de voyages d'aujourd'hui, et encore moins de demain.
Bon voyage.
Voilà c est fait!! Pour mon retour de expérience. . J ai vite quitté l aéroport pour aller vers victoria station. .. pris un bus à 300 bath direction trat puis un package taxi et bateaux pour 150 bath arrivée sur koh chang taxi pour 100 bath pour rejoindre mon camp. .
Victory monument?
Victory monument?
Bon voyage.
bonjour
je réagis un peu tard mais ça fera pour les prochains du forum...
solution idéale : minivan Bonsiri (qui s'occupe aussi du ferry) au départ de leur agence à Ko San Road dans Bangkok
je réagis un peu tard mais ça fera pour les prochains du forum...
solution idéale : minivan Bonsiri (qui s'occupe aussi du ferry) au départ de leur agence à Ko San Road dans Bangkok
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We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!






