Birmanie: aller simple, billet retour sur place, directives sur le change, hôtels
by Marstlo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, on est a BKK et on souhaite se rendre en Birmanie . Est-il possible de rentrer avec seulement un aller simple en avion BKK-Rangoon ? On voudrait ressortir a Mandalay avec un vol sur Chiang Mai . Peut-on prendre le billet retour sur place (on n a pas de date fixee pour le retour ) ?
Y-a-t-il de nouvelles directives au niveau des changes ? faut-il avoir une somme minimum en entrant en Birmanie ?Y-a-t-il des controles de change en quittant le pays ?
Et sans vouloir abuser, quelques bonnes adresses d hotels et guest-houses ( tres ) bon marche seraient aussi les bienvenues !
Merci d avance
mingalaba,
en 2003 lors de mon voyage il m'a été demandé une somme en dollars a changer directement à l'éeroport a l'entrée dans le pays, cette somme il te la change en fek monnaie gouvernementale que tu dois changer en kyats monnaie du pays, pour cela tu dois passer par une banque dans Yangoon. Durant mon séjour j'ai pu changer des dollars avec la population en direct surtout sur les marchés maintenant je ne sais pas si cela est faisable,
Bon voyage
Franca
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Salut
C'est terrible, il y a encore des gens qui parlent de choses qui n'ont plus lieu depuis plus de 2 ans maintenant.
On ne vous demande rien à l'arrivée, ni a changer pour des FEC, ni vos billets d'avion, ni ce que vous avez dans vos bagages. Ils sont beaucoup plus cool que dans beaucoup d'autres aéroports, en rapport de ce que l'on pourrait croire. Tu pourras prendre ton billet retour sur place. Tu pourras changer des $ changer des € et on ne te demandera rien quand tu repartiras. Et tu pourras même rester plus longtemps que les 28 j mais en payant 3$ par jour d'overstay.
tout a fait exact. Les formalités sont très simples, on ne nous demande rien à l'aéroport
J'ai changé des euros en monnaie locale dans une boutique, les chauffeurs de taxi vous conseillent très bien
Surtout éviter le change dans les banques
je te conseille un guesthouse dans la capitale CHAN MYAE n° 256/276 3-floor, Kyauktada township tél 01-380855/09-500 2236 Petit hotel tenu par une famille hyper sympa. C'est hyper propre
J'ai effectué mon séjour en Birmanie avec voiture et chauffeur. Ce n'est pas très cher et j'ai super apprécié car je n'aurais pas pu voir tout ce que j'ai vu si j'avais effectué ce voyage en solo en 3 semaines
Je te recommande Maung Moe, 95-1-726349
Comme le dit Lucky plus haut, plus d'obligation de changer en arrivant à l'aéroport. Par contre, n'emmener que du liquide, un peu en euros, le reste en dollars, billets en très bon état. Pas de possibilité de change de chèques de voyage, ni de retraits avec carte bancaire. Donc, bien prévoir ce dont on a besoin en argent. Pas de contrôle de change.
En arrivant à Yangon, pas mal de possibilités d'hébergement bon marché. Je suis descendu à chaque fois à Okinawa Guest-House, 32e rue, près de la paya Sule. Bon rapport qualité-prix, 10 dollars la chambre très clean, climatisée, eau chaude, tout en teck. Il y a aussi un dortoir à 5 dollars. Mais il y a quantité d'autres adresses à bon rapport qualité-prix. En arrivant à l'aéroport, quelques guest-houses viennent avec leurs véhicules pour vous emmener voir leurs chambres. Dans ce cas-là, le transport est gratuit, à condition bien sûr de prendre pension chez eux. Le trajet en taxi de l'aéroport vers le centre-ville coûtait, en février 2006, 5000 kyats (environ 4 dollars). En kyats, cela a dû bouger un peu depuis.
Possibilité de changer l'argent autour de la paya Sule, tu n'auras pas à chercher, ce sont les changeurs qui viendront vers toi. Bien prendre le temps de compter les billets, même si cela se déroule dans la rue.
Un endroit plus calme pour changer, en dehors de la rue. Le hall du Central Hôtel, en face le marché artisanal. On demande aux portiers ou aux personnes à l'accueil. Bon taux de change à cet endroit et on a le temps de compter et recompter ses billets. Il faut dire que quand on change 100 euros, on se retrouve avec plus d'une centaine de billets de 1000 kyats. Lucky pourra te donner le taux de change actuel qui doit être proche des 1500 kyats pour un euro.
A Mandalay, la Royal City Guest-House est pas mal non plus. Environ 6-7 dollars la chambre double.
Petit conseil perso: évitez d'engraisser le régime en place en fuyant les hôtels d'Etat, les compagnies nationales publiques, etc. Je suis contre le boycott touristique du pays, mais pour le boycott de tout ce qui peut soutenir le régime actuel.
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
Salut
On a pas téléphoné pour le change aujourd'hui mais c'est à peu prés 1300 pour 1 $ et +ou - 1650 pour 1 €.
Tu sais, les hôtels d'état, il n'y en a plus guère. peut être une quinzaine dans le pays et souvent dans des coins isolés ou il n'y a pas beaucoup de tourisme. Donc les chances de leur donner du pognon sont + que rare.
merci nestor pour okinawa g.h j y vais de ce pas car j ai debarque aujourdhui et la white house a 13 dols avec le petit dej c est moyen. pour l argent j ai change dans la rue tout a l heure 20 dols pour 28000 kyats sans etre sur que ce soit l affaire du jour.je conseille de venir avec des dols car il semble que les euros se changent seulement a yangoon (sous reserves).sinon j ai trouve a cote de la sule pagode quelqu un qui me prend 100 euros pour 120 dols.en tous cas les transports hotels semblent ne prendre que les dols helas.... pour repondre a une question precedente j ai paye a midi aeroport centre ville 5000 kyats en taxi et je n ai pas trouve le bus 9🏴☠️
l'ennui dans ce monde, c'est que les idiots sont surs d'eux, et les gens censés pleins de doutes.(russel)
la seule chose que je sais, c'est que je ne sais rien.(socrate)
Bonjour. De retour de Birmanie depuis trois jours, je confirme qu'il ne faut pas changer d'argent dans une banque mais dans la rue ou dans un commerce (plus sur et aussi interessant) . C'est vrai aussi qu'un guide permet de gagner du temps et ce n'est pas cher. Detoute facon tout se negocie. Nous avons ete obliges de payer 10 $ par personne au service d'immigration à la sortie du territoire. Je conseille aussi de prendre surtout des petites coupures en dollars . Peu de personnes veulent des euros.
PHIGA
En ce qui concerne le change : ne pas changer à l'aéroport, le cours est plus que désastreux.
Changer au grand marché de Rangon, cours en ville 1375 K pour 1$. Dans les autres villes le cours est moins avantageux.
Personne ne change de l'argent dans les banques, mais dans les hôtels ou les marchés. Attention tout de même aux changeurs de rue, pas plus avantageux, mais beaucoup plus malins pour vous refiler un nombre inexact de kyats!!! Enfin en ce qui me concerne, je préfère faire du cnage dans les hôtels.
Certains hôtels bon marché ont des chambres sans fenêtre, ce qui est le cas du Chan Maye, très bien situé au demeurant, près de la Paya Sule.
En ce qui concerne l'argent : les € ne sont changés qu'à Rangon, ailleurs c'est moins courant. Le $ est toujours l'étalon valeur en Birmanie. Tout se paye avec cette monnaie, les hôtels, les taxis. Les Kyats vous serviront dans les maisons de thé ou sur les petits marhcés.
Les c artes bancaires ne sont plus acceptées, ni les chèques de voyage. Se munir de $ en coupures neuves, comportant des grosses têtes et pas de série commençant par CB.
Un hôtel aussi près du centre : le Beauty Land, très bon raport qualité-prix. Plus tu montes dans les étages, plus le prix des chambres augmente. A toi de voir.
Bon voyage dans ce pays et garde les yeux bien ouverts!
En ce qui concerne l'argent : les € ne sont changés qu'à Rangon, ailleurs c'est moins courant. Le $ est toujours l'étalon valeur en Birmanie. Tout se paye avec cette monnaie, les hôtels, les taxis. Les Kyats vous serviront dans les maisons de thé ou sur les petits marhcés.
Les c artes bancaires ne sont plus acceptées, ni les chèques de voyage. Se munir de $ en coupures neuves, comportant des grosses têtes et pas de série commençant par CB.
Un hôtel aussi près du centre : le Beauty Land, très bon raport qualité-prix. Plus tu montes dans les étages, plus le prix des chambres augmente. A toi de voir.
Bon voyage dans ce pays et garde les yeux bien ouverts!
attention de noter qu'il n'y a pas de vol dans le sens Mandalay ChiangMai ( bien qu'il y ait un ChiangMai Mandalay une fois par semaine)
il y a par contre des vols a partir de Mandalay ou HeHo ou Taungy pour rejoindre Tachilek et la alors passer la frontière terrestre pour rentrer en Thailande sans soucis majeur
voir les differentes possibilités sur www.airmandalay.com - sous reserves - leur site n'est pas toujours a jour
voir les differentes possibilités sur www.airmandalay.com - sous reserves - leur site n'est pas toujours a jour
hello,
le bon tarif pour le taxi de l'aeroport au centre ville est de 3 dollars (c'est ce que j'ai payé il y a un mois)
pour yangoon, tu peux aller à la golden smile guest house, 5 rue plus loin que la white, chambre a 5 dollars avec douche a l'exterieur est petit dej...c'est plus bruyant et moins jolie que la white, le petit dej n'est pas comparable..mais les proprios sont bien plus sympa
tu peux payer toutes les guests en K, a un taux un peu defavorable par exemple au lieu de 5 dollars (egale 6000 k) tu paieras 6250 k, les bus sont aussi payable en monnaie locale, si tu veux des adresses de guest sympa n'hesite pas et bon voyage
mandaley, AD1 guest house, au coeur d'un marché, petit dejeuner sur le toit 4 dollars
bagan golden village inn bugalow avec douche et petit dejeuner dans la verdure au calme, bargain 4 dollars
lake inle queen inn guest house, bruyant a cause du passage des bateaus, mais proprio genial, la meilleur guest de mon voyage
chambre, petit dejeuner et diner all you can eat 5 dollars
si tu en veux d'autres donne moi les noms des villes ou bled et je te dirai
merci veve .pour golden smile c est archi complet alors j ai suivi le conseil de nestor okinawa c est tres bien merci a luiaussi.
si tu as des adresses de bonnes g.h sur bagan et mandalay je suis preneur. merci d avance😏
a conseiller en resto.ok resto 19 eme street c est bon pas cher et sympa
l'ennui dans ce monde, c'est que les idiots sont surs d'eux, et les gens censés pleins de doutes.(russel)
la seule chose que je sais, c'est que je ne sais rien.(socrate)
bon merci ve ve ta reponse a quelqu un tombe a pic pour moi.merci je vais boire un emandalay ce soir a ta sante😊
l'ennui dans ce monde, c'est que les idiots sont surs d'eux, et les gens censés pleins de doutes.(russel)
la seule chose que je sais, c'est que je ne sais rien.(socrate)
Merci pour toutes ces reponses .Les " contraintes administratives " ont l air d evoluer rapidement !
On peut donc partir en avion de BKK pour Rangoon avec un aller simple, remonter en 3/4 semaines jusqu a Mandalay, puis prendre un avion pour la frontiere nord thailandaise .C est exactement ce qu on veut faire !
Faut-il partir de BKK avec le visa ou est-il delivre a l aeroport de Rangoon ?
En tout cas encore merci a tout le monde . D autres plans guest house sont toujours les bienvenus .
Salut
Tu dois arriver avec ton visa, pas d'autre possibilité.
Je suis contre le boycott touristique du pays, mais pour le boycott de tout ce qui peut soutenir le régime actuel.
Bonsoir Nestor, Je suis d'accord avec toi, mais une question ne vient à l'epris Puis qu'il y a de moins en moins d'hotel d'état, et que les transports sont en magorités tenus par des compagnies privés (car, taxis) seul sont tenus par l'etat, le bateau, le train (emprinté essenciellement par les autochtones), les bus dans Yangoon? et Myanmarair qui n'est pas forcément au meillieur prix. Donc ma question est la suivante quel sont les fonds que rapporte le tourisme a (que) l'etat birman (puisse utiliser directement pour avervir sont peuple. Question dificile, mais peut etre que certaine ont des réponses Je ne cherche pas polemiqué, je cherche des chiffres.
Bonsoir Nestor, Je suis d'accord avec toi, mais une question ne vient à l'epris Puis qu'il y a de moins en moins d'hotel d'état, et que les transports sont en magorités tenus par des compagnies privés (car, taxis) seul sont tenus par l'etat, le bateau, le train (emprinté essenciellement par les autochtones), les bus dans Yangoon? et Myanmarair qui n'est pas forcément au meillieur prix. Donc ma question est la suivante quel sont les fonds que rapporte le tourisme a (que) l'etat birman (puisse utiliser directement pour avervir sont peuple. Question dificile, mais peut etre que certaine ont des réponses Je ne cherche pas polemiqué, je cherche des chiffres.
Les exportations en tout genre (commerce du teck, des pierres précieuses...) appratiennent à l'état, et les taxes douanières (agriculture, etc...) permettent à l'état de se nourrir.
Tu rajoutes visa de 25€ + 10$ quand on quitte le pays par touriste aussi.
Et tout ça se chiffre pas loin du milliard je pense. (au vue du PIB)
Tu rajoutes visa de 25€ + 10$ quand on quitte le pays par touriste aussi.
Et tout ça se chiffre pas loin du milliard je pense. (au vue du PIB)
bonjour, je viens de regarder les conseils aux voyageurs du ministere des affaires etrangeres, ils deconseillent formellement le region de Tachilek : c est embetant, on voulait resortir par cette frontiere ! Si quelqu'un connait ... quels sont exactement les dangers encourrus ?
Et a propos d Internet, certains ont l'air de venir sur ce forum tout en etant en Birmanie . Il serait donc possible d' envoyer et de recevoir des emails de Birmanie - ou peut-etre seulement de Rangoon ?
Merci de vos eclaircissements .
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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,
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 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!





