Bonjour à tous !
Voici notre itinéraire presque définitif pour le mois de janvier 2010.
Les réservations sont uniquement pour le vol international, les deux premières nuits à SIEM REAP, les 3 nuits sur PHU QUOC et le vol retour PHU QUO - SAIGON
Après les conseils éclairés d'Abalone et de quelques autres forumistes les étapes ont été remaniées (suppression de MUI NE à notre grand regret et ajout d'un vol intérieur pour allonger l'étape HUE)
Nous soumettons à nouveau cet itinéraire à vos connaissances et nous attendons vos conseils et adresses.
Merci à tous !!!
J1 10/01/09 départ pour SINGAPORE (CDG 11.15 – SIN 07.00 +1 JOUR)
J3 12/01/09 Temples ANGKOR VAT, THOM, PROM en vélo. nuit : Lovely Guest House
Nous ne passons qu'une journée entière sur les temples d'Angkor, c'est trop peu bien sûr pour un tel site mais c'était un choix pour notre itinéraire.
J4 13/01/09 Départ en bus vers PHNOM PENH
Visite du musée national si nous n'arrivons pas trop tard + restaurant TABOO 331 Quai SIsovath. Nous cherchons des adresses de Guesthouse..
J5 14/01/09 Bateau PHNOM PENH – CANTHO (7h00)
Bateau CAWACO 01, départ 07h30 (35 dollars), nous avons vu un avis positif sur ce bateau mais impossible de voir les délais du voyage ??
J6 15/01/09 CANTHO (marchés flottants) puis en soirée bus CANTHO – RACH GIA
arrivée tardive nous cherchons un endroit où dormir sur RACH GIA
J7 16/01/09 RACH GIA ferry vers PHU QUOC avant 13h30 arrivée PHU QUOC 15h00 nuit Mai House Resort
J8 17/01/09 PHU QUOC séjour balnéaire (voir Phu quoc sun's island boat trip pour visiter Les îlots du sud de l'île) nuit Mai House Resort
J9 18/01/09 PHU QUOC nuit Mai House Resort
J10 19/01/09 VOL PHU QUOC-SAIGON
Nous cherchons une adresse assez centrale sur SAIGON où nous restons 3 jours.
J11 20/01/09 SAIGON
J12 21/01/09 SAIGON
J13 22/01/09 train SAIGON-DA NANG départ 19h00 arrivée 12h00 puis DA NANG bus vers HOI AN
J14 23/01/09 HOI AN installation hôtel et visite.
J15 24/01/09 HOI AN
Dans l'après midi départ pour HUE en bus et installation à l'hôtel
J16 25/01/09 HUE
Nous visiterons la cité impériale et la rivière des parfums. Y a il d'autres visites intéressantes a faire dans les environs ?
J17 26/01/09 Le matin vol HUE – HANOI installation à l'hôtel
Nous passerons plusieurs nuits sur HANOI et nous cherchons de bonnes adresses.
J18 27/01/09 HANOI
Est ce qu'il est préférable de garder notre chambre sur Hanoi pendant la visite sur la baie d'ALONG ? (transport valises)
J19 28/01/09 BAIE D'ALONG + nuit jonque
Nous ne savons pas encore si notre excursion sera de HANOI ou d'ALONG pour cette visite. Nous recherchons un tour dans de bonnes conditions avec un budget de 100 euros pour 2, est ce réalisable ? Si oui, quelle Cie propose cela et à partir d'où ?
J20 29/01/09 BAIE D'ALONG retour HANOI
J21 30/01/09 HANOI derniers achats et départ pour aéroport dans la matinée vol vers SINGAPORE (SGN 13.25 SIN 16.25)
J22 31/01/09 nuit a SINGAPORE +Visite et départ pour PARIS en soirée (SIN 23.55 -CDG 06.40 + 1JOUR)
Nous visiterons la cité impériale et la rivière des parfums. Y a il d'autres visites intéressantes a faire dans les environs ?
La visite de la cite imperiale prend deux bonnes heures et l'excursion sur la riviere des parfums se fait generalement de 8 h a 16 h. Je crois qu'il va vous falloir choisir ou prendre un guide prive.
J5 14/01/09 Bateau PHNOM PENH – CANTHO (7h00)
CAWACO 01, départ 07h30 (35 dollars), nous avons vu un avis positif sur ce bateau mais impossible de voir les délais du voyage ??
Comptez six/sept heures de bateau environ, tout depend en fait du bateau (d'apres mes sources sur place, je ne l'ai jamais fait).
arrivée tardive nous cherchons un endroit où dormir sur RACH GIA
J7 16/01/09 RACH GIA ferry vers PHU QUOC avant 13h30 arrivée PHU QUOC 15h00 nuit Mai House Resort
ATTENTION, avant 13 HEURES ! Le bateau part a 13 heures "precises".
Arrivee sur place au port a 15 h 30/15 h 45, de la, il vous faut soit etre pris en charge par l'hotel, soit prendre un taxi ou un xe-om jusqu'a Duong Dong (20/30 minutes). A deux, c'est generalement moins cher en taxi, exigez le compteur. Dans le sens Duong Dong - Port, il y a un bus (20.000 VND), mais dans l'autre sens, je ne suis pas certaine.
c est quand même un peu la course ton itinéraire ....
nous aussi nous partons pour janvier mais j atterri direct a saigon en 3 semaine tu as prévu beaucoup de choses, ça va être la course souvent et tu vas passez beaucoup de temps dans les transport !!! pour le vietnam moi je te conseil plus de prendre des sleeping bus cela te fera économiser des nuit d hôtel et du temp ... attention il sont tres climatisé
mais cela n est que mon avis, en tout cas profite bien et bon voyage tu va voir le vietnam est un pays magnifique et j imagine que le cambodge aussi mais ca je pourrais le dire que en février ... 🙂
Merci Pat pour cette réponse détaillée.
Concernant PHNOM PENH – CANTHO nous nous interrogeons sur l'intérêt de le faire en bateau sachant que le bus bien moins cher. Nous recherchons également une excursion d'une journée sur le delta du Mékong à CANTHO. J'ai vu sur ton blog que tu devais te rendre là bas avec un ami, peut être as tu des infos à ce sujet ? Merci pour l'hôtel à RACH GIA, il a effectivement bonne presse. Nous notons bien l'heure de départ du ferry pour PHU QUOC et concernant le pick up, il n 'est pas prévu par l'hôtel nous prendrons donc un taxi ou un bus...
Oui c'est un itinéraire chargé... et encore tu n'as pas vu l'original !!!
Je sais qu'il y a peu de chance de le réaliser dans sa totalité mais nous n'avons que quelques imératifs alors nous nous adopterons en fonction de notre intérêt pour l'endroit visité.
A ce sujet, en sachant que nous n'avons vraiment que ANGKOR - PHU QUOC - SAIGON - HANOI - ALONG en étapes incontournables dans notre itinéraire, lesquelles pourraient être supprimées ?
PS : Tu peux me donner ton itinéraire en janvier ??? ;--)
an arrive a HCM et on reste 1 ou 2 jours, puis direction Siam Reap en sleeping bus pour 3 jour
ensuite nous partirons soit a Ban Lung soit a Sen Monorom pour faire un treck et etre vraiment dans la nature
direction Phnom Penh, puis Sihanoukville avec une étapes dans les iles
passage si on a le temps a Kampot ou Kep et retour a HCMV 🙂
voila mais ce n est pas definitif j aurais aimé si on a le temps passer a Battambang et on passera peut être une journée organisé a Can Tho ( j y suis déjà allée mais mon compagnon n a jamais vu les marché flottant, donc nous irons au moins 1 jours )
j ai déjà passée 6 semaine au Vietnam car j ai travaillé dans un hôpital de campagne et j ai beaucoup aimée mon séjours !! j ai beaucoup voyagé en sleeping bus et cela m a permis de gagner beaucoup de temps ....
bon séjour on se rencontrera peut être la bas !! 😏
C'est pas des vacances, c'est une course ! Je prefere ne pas relancer un debat maintes fois rabache, mais tout de meme, 1 jour a Angkor et 2 a Saigon, c'est le monde a l'envers ! je suggere donc fortement le contraire !!!!!
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
C'est vrai c'est trop peu pour un site comme ANGKOR...Malheureusement nous sommes obligés de faire des choix (en amont pour tracer l'itinéraire) mais peut être que sur place nous changerons d'avis... Quant au fait de rester 2 jours a Saïgon c'est la volonté de se poser un peu dans la grande ville du sud Vietnam où nous avons programmé plusieurs visites.
Pas de quoi. Je serai a Phuket lors de ton passage, mais je t'envoie le numero de tel de Su en MP, il pourra vous organiser une journee sur le fleuve. Lui, pas de chance, il doit rester a Can Tho pendant que je pars "en vacances" 😉😉😉😉😉😉
En ce qui concerne le bateau PP - Can Tho, c'est une question de gout et de budget. C'est vrai que le bus est tout aussi rapide et beaucoup moins cher.
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Hi there,
I’ve found so many tips and reviews on this forum, so it’s my turn to contribute a little.
We spent just over two weeks with our family, with the following itinerary:
- Hanoi: 5 days
- Halong Bay: 3 days and 2 nights
- Tam Coc: 3 days
- Mai Chau: 2 days
- Sapa: 3 days
We got around by bike, scooter, Grab, and bus.
Our main accommodations were homestays and hotels in Hanoi.
We visited lots of museums, temples, and neighborhoods in Hanoi.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Sapa with May, a Hmong local, without going through an agency.
A few small regrets: the weather was overcast, and we couldn’t make it to Fansipan, but nothing major 😅. We also couldn’t find transport to get from Sapa to Mu Cang Chai.
Other than that, this trip will stay in our memories for the kindness of the Vietnamese people, the connections we made, the food (street food, homestays...), the coffee 😋, the landscapes, and how easy it was to get around...
Our goal was to take our time and focus only on a small part of northern Vietnam.
If you need any tips or recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there, we’re landing at Hanoi Airport and would like to head straight to Cao Bang without going into Hanoi. Does anyone know if there are buses that go directly from the airport to Cao Bang (especially in the early afternoon)? Thanks in advance!
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!
hi everyone,
I want to travel in the north for 3 weeks in September-October 2026 to meet ethnic minorities, photograph mountain rice terraces and their harvest, and revisit Halong Bay—but maybe Lan Ha Bay instead. Can you recommend one or more local agencies?
Thanks, and happy holidays!
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
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).
Hi! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
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.
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?
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 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
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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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
