Bateau de Gorontalo vers Dolong à Sulawesi
by Jocelyneaude
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour a tous ! j arrive a Manado a l aeroport samedi 18 aout a 13h 15 . pensez vous que je peux avoir assez de temps pour prendre un avion local qui decolle a 16h40 pour aller a gorontalo ? est ce le meme aeroport ? et ensuite si j achete le billet chez wings air et que mon avion depuis la france a du retardet que je rate le suivant a Manado pourrais je en prendre un autre sans repayer? et pour finir pouvez vous me confirmer qu il y a bien un bateau a moteur cegkik afo qui part le dimanche a 9h et va a Dolong et qui peut me permettre si j ai bien compris d aller a Malenge ? je n arrive pas a verifier cette info sur internet et comme sur infotogian weebly.com !! ils ne me repondent pas !! merci bcp ! bon dimanche ! jocelyne
Bonjour
j arrive a Manado a l aeroport samedi 18 aout a 13h 15 . pensez vous que je peux avoir assez de temps pour prendre un avion local qui decolle a 16h40 pour aller a gorontalo ?
ss pb si le 1er avion est a l'heure .... mais il peut être en retard ou annulé, ce qui arrive fréquemment😊 ... a toi de voir si tu prends le risque ou si tu passes on nuit a Manado
est ce le meme aeroport ?
oui, Manado n'est pas bien grande , 1 seul aéroport
si j achete le billet chez wings air et que mon avion depuis la france a du retardet que je rate le suivant a Manado pourrais je en prendre un autre sans repayer?
non, en aucun cas
et pour finir pouvez vous me confirmer qu il y a bien un bateau a moteur cegkik afo qui part le dimanche a 9h et va a Dolong
oui il y a un ferry (de nom Cengkih Afo ). Mais ATTENTION il part de Marissa/Bubulan a 9h et pas de Gorontalo (2-3h de taxi depuis Limboto, l'aéroport de Gorontalo). Il arrive a Dolong vers 14-15h (minuscule village sans guesthouse ou pas gd monde parle anglais). Ensuite tu affrètes un bateau local pour l'une des gesthouses de Malenge (environ 2h)
....ils ne me repondent pas !!
c'est normal, c'est la coutume 😏😏
Photos de Dolong, du ferry, de qqs guesthouses de Malenge sur mon site ci-dessous
Bon voyage
j arrive a Manado a l aeroport samedi 18 aout a 13h 15 . pensez vous que je peux avoir assez de temps pour prendre un avion local qui decolle a 16h40 pour aller a gorontalo ?
ss pb si le 1er avion est a l'heure .... mais il peut être en retard ou annulé, ce qui arrive fréquemment😊 ... a toi de voir si tu prends le risque ou si tu passes on nuit a Manado
est ce le meme aeroport ?
oui, Manado n'est pas bien grande , 1 seul aéroport
si j achete le billet chez wings air et que mon avion depuis la france a du retardet que je rate le suivant a Manado pourrais je en prendre un autre sans repayer?
non, en aucun cas
et pour finir pouvez vous me confirmer qu il y a bien un bateau a moteur cegkik afo qui part le dimanche a 9h et va a Dolong
oui il y a un ferry (de nom Cengkih Afo ). Mais ATTENTION il part de Marissa/Bubulan a 9h et pas de Gorontalo (2-3h de taxi depuis Limboto, l'aéroport de Gorontalo). Il arrive a Dolong vers 14-15h (minuscule village sans guesthouse ou pas gd monde parle anglais). Ensuite tu affrètes un bateau local pour l'une des gesthouses de Malenge (environ 2h)
....ils ne me repondent pas !!
c'est normal, c'est la coutume 😏😏
Photos de Dolong, du ferry, de qqs guesthouses de Malenge sur mon site ci-dessous
Bon voyage
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Carnets de voyages en images : Bornéo 2025 (Brunei et Malaisie), Sumba 2024, Papouasie 2022, Vietnam 2019, Moluques 2018, Sulawesi 2016, Philippines 1984 (eh oui ! ) .
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bonjour Christian ! merci pour tes reponses ! je me decourage cependant devant cet enchainement de transports alleatoires en plus et cherche une autre solution pour aller aux Togians. par exemple aller passer quelques jours a Bunaken ( ce que je reservais pour la fin ! ) et ensuite soit descendre a gorontalo en bus et prendre un bateau de nuit pour wakai mais ca me fait enchainer 2 parties aquatiques du voyage ce qui est dommage. soit a manado apres bunaken prendre un avion pour makassar et aller a Rantepao en bus de nuit et remonter vers les Togians puis revenir sur manado comme vous l avez fait par Dolong et Bumbulan. la aussi ca sera peut etre complique de revenir a Manado depuis Bumbulan mais j aurais un peu de temps pour trouver. comme l avion peut etre ! encore merci ! connaissez vous Couscous gesthouse a Bunaken ? bon mardi ! jocelyne
Pour aller aux Togians c'est un peu compliqué en effet .. mais sans les difficultés d'accès, il y a longtemps que ça ne sera plus un magnifique archipel tranquille ... Deja l'aéroport d'Ampana a rouvert ce qui doit attirer du monde 🤪
Je n'ai pas compris si tu devais repartir de Manado . Si ce n'est pas le cas, repars de Wakai vers Ampana, je trouve plus sympa les traversée sur un plan pratique et "esthétique". Après avoir traversé Sulawesi de Makassar a Manado par les Togians (Ampana-Wakai-Malenge-Dolong-Bubulan), je ne sais toujours pas quel sens est le plus simple, du nord au sud ou l'inverse
Entre Bunaken et les Togians, tu peux faire une coupure entre 2 étapes aquatiques en allant a Tangkoko pour voir les tarsiers et les singes, et ds la région de Tomohon
... puis revenir sur manado comme vous l avez fait par Dolong et Bumbulan. la aussi ca sera peut etre complique de revenir a Manado depuis Bumbulan mais j aurais un peu de temps pour trouver...
Gorontalo-Manado avec Wings Air pour 25-35€ , départ 5h30 arrivée 6h15, vaut vraiment le coup par rapport au nb d'heures de route, ça te laisse toute la journée pour faire autre chose. Si tu dors a l'Eljie Hotel de Limboto (pas d'hotel a l'aéroport, celui-ci n'est pas top mais propre et pas cher ,15€ pour 2), tu partages le taxi avec l'équipage de l'ATR72, comme ça tu es sur de ne pas rater l'avion !!! 😏
Je n'ai pas compris si tu devais repartir de Manado . Si ce n'est pas le cas, repars de Wakai vers Ampana, je trouve plus sympa les traversée sur un plan pratique et "esthétique". Après avoir traversé Sulawesi de Makassar a Manado par les Togians (Ampana-Wakai-Malenge-Dolong-Bubulan), je ne sais toujours pas quel sens est le plus simple, du nord au sud ou l'inverse
Entre Bunaken et les Togians, tu peux faire une coupure entre 2 étapes aquatiques en allant a Tangkoko pour voir les tarsiers et les singes, et ds la région de Tomohon
... puis revenir sur manado comme vous l avez fait par Dolong et Bumbulan. la aussi ca sera peut etre complique de revenir a Manado depuis Bumbulan mais j aurais un peu de temps pour trouver...
Gorontalo-Manado avec Wings Air pour 25-35€ , départ 5h30 arrivée 6h15, vaut vraiment le coup par rapport au nb d'heures de route, ça te laisse toute la journée pour faire autre chose. Si tu dors a l'Eljie Hotel de Limboto (pas d'hotel a l'aéroport, celui-ci n'est pas top mais propre et pas cher ,15€ pour 2), tu partages le taxi avec l'équipage de l'ATR72, comme ça tu es sur de ne pas rater l'avion !!! 😏
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Carnets de voyages en images : Bornéo 2025 (Brunei et Malaisie), Sumba 2024, Papouasie 2022, Vietnam 2019, Moluques 2018, Sulawesi 2016, Philippines 1984 (eh oui ! ) .
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bonjour Christian et ceux qui liront ! et bien oui c est un casse tete l acces aux Togians ! donc je pense que je vais changer mon circuit ! ET je constate qu il est plus facile d aller de Makassar vers Manado que l inverse sauf si on n est pas limité ds le temps!!! je vais donc soit descendre de suite pour Makassar et remonter car j ai un vol aller-retour depuis manado. ou sinon je vais passer qqs jours a Bunaken et descendre ensuite a Makassar en avion depuis manado . j ai 3 semaines de vacances. je veux voir les togians pour 7 jours et le pays Toraja et Bunaken. ensuite si je peux je rajouterais le parc de Tomohon. par contre j utiliserais la bonne idee de revenir a Manado depuis Limboto en avion pour gagner une journee. j aurais qqs questions : savez vous si il y a des bateaux publics qui partent du port de manado pour bunaken vers 16h ou 17h car mon avion atterrit samedi 18 aout a 13h15 et je dois prendre des bus et changer de l argent..? en plus le lendemain c est dimanche et il n y a pas de bateaux le dimanche ! ensuite y a t il une somme de retraits au DAB limitée par journée ou semaine ? car il faut prevoir beaucoup quand on va sur les iles semble t il. ? sinon changer aux banques ou aux cabines de change ds la rue ? ensuite question securité : je pars seule c est nouveau que faire du passeport et argent ? le laisser a l hotel meme si c est un home stay simple sans coffre ? donc cacher dans la chambre...bof.. habituellement on se relaie pour le snork et la surveillance. ou la pochette aquatique qui va passer des heures et des heures dans l eau donc doit etre parfaitement etanche ! ensuite les detritus sont ils parfois presents sur la cote Est a Bunaken car j ai lu ça !! et Christian chez Lorenzo est ce vraiment mieux que un homestay proche du village que j ai trouve sur internet 200 000 rp chez Olga et j ai vu 2 nuits chez lorenzo pour 50 euros ce qui fait 400 000 par nuit. ensuite dans les petits avions locaux le poids des bagages est limité a 10 kg je crois ? merci pour votre lecture deja et eventuelles reponses ! a bientot ! Jocelyne
savez vous si il y a des bateaux publics qui partent du port de manado pour bunaken vers 16h ou 17h
je ne crois pas mais on tout est possible en Indonésie !
...changer de l argent..?
pas de pb a Manado, j'ai changé ds une épicerie a coté de l'hotel Celebes (indiqué par eux) a un très bon taux
en plus le lendemain c est dimanche et il n y a pas de bateaux le dimanche
idem + haut
ensuite y a t il une somme de retraits au DAB limitée par journée ou semaine ?
je ne pense pas, mais on ne peut pas retirer bp a chaque fois donc tu es obligé de multiplier les retraits (y compris 2 a la suite) ... et a la fin ça coute (très) cher en frais bancaire, donc maintenant on part avec une liasse d'€😛
car il faut prevoir beaucoup quand on va sur les iles semble t il. ?
pas + qu'ailleurs
ensuite question securité : je pars seule c est nouveau que faire du passeport et argent ?
pb habituel meme a 2 car on snorkel ensemble ! Ds certaines guesthouse, tu peux laisser argent et papier au proprio (placard avec une simple clé !!) .... on a jamais eu de pb, les indonésiens sont encore honnêtes (espérons que ça dure😊)
Sinon aux Togians comme qd on était a Flores, on laissait ds le bungalow ... non fermé. Tant que les Asiatiques sont honnetes ça va, ensuite on ira en vacances en Antarctique😏
ensuite les detritus sont ils parfois presents sur la cote Est a Bunaken car j ai lu ça !!
On a deja évoqué ce pb récemment ici : https://voyageforum.com/discussion/plongee-snorkeling-alternative-bunaken-sulawesi-d9093279/ avec qqs photos
Cote est on en n'a pas vu, mais cote ouest c'était une poubelle qd on y était, un couple nous a dit que c'était impossible, ils avaient la tete dans le plastique en nageant. Mais il parait que ça peut aussi être propre En tout cas il faut aller sur le fantastique tombant a l'est
Lorenzo est ce vraiment mieux que un homestay proche du village
je ne sais pas j'ai pas essayé les autres. Le pb a Bunaken c'est la mangrove suivie de 100m de coraux dans 50 cm d'eau avant le tombant : c'est pénible il faut trouver un passage et on se frotte aux coraux. On dit que devant Lorenzo se situe le meilleur passage, et ça a l'air vrai d'apres des gens qui ont essayé d'autres endroits. Mais qd on arrive au tombant c’est tellement beau, il y a tant de poissons (et très rarement un cobra de mer, curieux et mortel, mais pas agressif du tout, ce qui nous a qd meme collé une belle frousse 🤪 ) qu'on oublie vite ce désagrément
ensuite dans les petits avions locaux le poids des bagages est limité a 10 kg je crois ?
ça dépend des compagnies, des vols et du type d'avion, a voir au coup par coup : un ATR72 de WIngs Air prend 10kg sur un vol et 15 sur un autre
je ne crois pas mais on tout est possible en Indonésie !
...changer de l argent..?
pas de pb a Manado, j'ai changé ds une épicerie a coté de l'hotel Celebes (indiqué par eux) a un très bon taux
en plus le lendemain c est dimanche et il n y a pas de bateaux le dimanche
idem + haut
ensuite y a t il une somme de retraits au DAB limitée par journée ou semaine ?
je ne pense pas, mais on ne peut pas retirer bp a chaque fois donc tu es obligé de multiplier les retraits (y compris 2 a la suite) ... et a la fin ça coute (très) cher en frais bancaire, donc maintenant on part avec une liasse d'€😛
car il faut prevoir beaucoup quand on va sur les iles semble t il. ?
pas + qu'ailleurs
ensuite question securité : je pars seule c est nouveau que faire du passeport et argent ?
pb habituel meme a 2 car on snorkel ensemble ! Ds certaines guesthouse, tu peux laisser argent et papier au proprio (placard avec une simple clé !!) .... on a jamais eu de pb, les indonésiens sont encore honnêtes (espérons que ça dure😊)
Sinon aux Togians comme qd on était a Flores, on laissait ds le bungalow ... non fermé. Tant que les Asiatiques sont honnetes ça va, ensuite on ira en vacances en Antarctique😏
ensuite les detritus sont ils parfois presents sur la cote Est a Bunaken car j ai lu ça !!
On a deja évoqué ce pb récemment ici : https://voyageforum.com/discussion/plongee-snorkeling-alternative-bunaken-sulawesi-d9093279/ avec qqs photos
Cote est on en n'a pas vu, mais cote ouest c'était une poubelle qd on y était, un couple nous a dit que c'était impossible, ils avaient la tete dans le plastique en nageant. Mais il parait que ça peut aussi être propre En tout cas il faut aller sur le fantastique tombant a l'est
Lorenzo est ce vraiment mieux que un homestay proche du village
je ne sais pas j'ai pas essayé les autres. Le pb a Bunaken c'est la mangrove suivie de 100m de coraux dans 50 cm d'eau avant le tombant : c'est pénible il faut trouver un passage et on se frotte aux coraux. On dit que devant Lorenzo se situe le meilleur passage, et ça a l'air vrai d'apres des gens qui ont essayé d'autres endroits. Mais qd on arrive au tombant c’est tellement beau, il y a tant de poissons (et très rarement un cobra de mer, curieux et mortel, mais pas agressif du tout, ce qui nous a qd meme collé une belle frousse 🤪 ) qu'on oublie vite ce désagrément
ensuite dans les petits avions locaux le poids des bagages est limité a 10 kg je crois ?
ça dépend des compagnies, des vols et du type d'avion, a voir au coup par coup : un ATR72 de WIngs Air prend 10kg sur un vol et 15 sur un autre
Photos commentées voyages et montagne : http://christian.aude.free.fr
Carnets de voyages en images : Bornéo 2025 (Brunei et Malaisie), Sumba 2024, Papouasie 2022, Vietnam 2019, Moluques 2018, Sulawesi 2016, Philippines 1984 (eh oui ! ) .
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merci CHRISTIAN ! je vais donc plutot loger chez Lorenzo car j avais vu chez kuskus aussi. le bateau pour bunaken je vais esperer trouver d autres touristes pour en partager un privé ou un pécheur. merci pour les questions pratiques ! je confirme pour ceux qui liront que c est mieux de remonter de Makassar vers Manado. j ai donc acheté un billet pour un vol vers Makassar de suite apres Bunaken. votre billet d avion de limboto a Manado vous l avez acheté a Ampana ? ou juste la veille a Bumbulan ? je n ai pas reussi a en acheté un hier . peut etre que c est encore trop tot ? ca ferait pour dans 41 jours. j ai essayé sur ticket2indonesia. je reessaierais demain.
sinon savez vous si il y a des bus de nuit gorontalo-manado et eventuellement aussi Rantepao-Ampana mais suis quasi sure que non car personne n en a parlé sur les forums.
je pensais que on était gagnant qd meme avec les retraits aux Dab meme avec les commissions plutot que de changer les euros. encore merci pour ce temps pris a repondre a mes questions fastidieuses ! salamat malam !
votre billet d avion de limboto a Manado vous l avez acheté a Ampana ? ou juste la veille a Bumbulan ?
je l'ai réservé sur ticketindonesia qqs jours avant (avant les Togians, ce qui oblige a prévoir le nb de jours passés aux Togians😊).
je n ai pas reussi a en acheté un hier . .
normal il faut chercher Gorontalo, Limboto c'est juste la petite ville de l'aéroport, mais le nom officiel de celui-ci est bien Gorontalo : on en trouve soit sur tiket2.com soit sur ticketindonesia (mon préféré car on peut poser une option de réservation gratuite pendant 6 jours, ce qui peut servir ds le doute)
sinon savez vous si il y a des bus de nuit gorontalo-manado et eventuellement aussi Rantepao-Ampana mais suis quasi sure que non car personne n en a parlé sur les forums.
je ne sais pas pour le 1er , et non pour le 2eme (de toute façon Rantepao-Ampana prendrait plus qu'une nuit en bus 😛 ... c'est très très long)
je l'ai réservé sur ticketindonesia qqs jours avant (avant les Togians, ce qui oblige a prévoir le nb de jours passés aux Togians😊).
je n ai pas reussi a en acheté un hier . .
normal il faut chercher Gorontalo, Limboto c'est juste la petite ville de l'aéroport, mais le nom officiel de celui-ci est bien Gorontalo : on en trouve soit sur tiket2.com soit sur ticketindonesia (mon préféré car on peut poser une option de réservation gratuite pendant 6 jours, ce qui peut servir ds le doute)
sinon savez vous si il y a des bus de nuit gorontalo-manado et eventuellement aussi Rantepao-Ampana mais suis quasi sure que non car personne n en a parlé sur les forums.
je ne sais pas pour le 1er , et non pour le 2eme (de toute façon Rantepao-Ampana prendrait plus qu'une nuit en bus 😛 ... c'est très très long)
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salut,
nous sommes actuellement au Daniel s resort à Bunaken, à mon avis c est mieux que chez Lorenzo. c est moins cher, plus près du village, les tortues juste devant... chez Olga (ce n'es plus Olga qui tient ça), au Bunaken Lodge, l'endroit est charmant, la bouffe extra, mais les chambres minuscules et il y fait très chaud le bateau public part de Manado vers 15h chaque jour sauf le dimanche
nous sommes actuellement au Daniel s resort à Bunaken, à mon avis c est mieux que chez Lorenzo. c est moins cher, plus près du village, les tortues juste devant... chez Olga (ce n'es plus Olga qui tient ça), au Bunaken Lodge, l'endroit est charmant, la bouffe extra, mais les chambres minuscules et il y fait très chaud le bateau public part de Manado vers 15h chaque jour sauf le dimanche
merci Annick et Bruno ! je vais investiger du coté du Daniel s resort..vous aviez revervé a l avance ? vous entrez dans l eau depuis cet endroit ou vous allez vers le Lorenzo ? Et le fameux tombant est là aussi ou il faut aller vers le Lorenzo aussi ? sinon le kuskus resort est il bien aussi ? car j ai lu des avis sympa. bon sejour a vous ! il me tarde d y etre !!
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I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
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!




