Choix d'une agence locale pour un circuit au Vietnam
by Christine76
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Voilà, je suis nouvelle sur ce forum, même si je le lis régulièrement, c'est la première fois que je "poste". J'ai besoin de votre aide pour y voir un peu plus clair. Voilà, je vous soumets mes interrogations :
Nous prévoyons un voyage au Vietnam qui nous emménerait du Nord au Sud, ou du Sud au Nord, peu importe, nous souhaitons visiter l'essentiel du Vietnam, la base de notre circuit serait la suivante : pour le Nord : Hanoi, la baie d'Halong, Sapa et sa région, Hoa Lu et sa région, le Centre : Hue, Hoi Ann, My Son, puis le Sud avec Saigon et le delta du Mékong, nous prévoyons également une extension de 3 à 4 jours sur le Cambodge.
Nous souhaitons la formule vol sec au départ de France puis une agence locale. Nous en avons contacté dejà quelques unes, toutes peuvent répondre à nos souhaits, toutes paraissent sérieuses, avec peu de différence de tarifs, mais alors laquelle choisir, voici celles qui ont répondu à notre demande : Hanoi Voyages, Asiatica Travel, Discovery Indochina, Binhtours, Asia Pacific Travel, Mandarin Road, Buffalo Tours, Tonkin Travel, Areca Travel, Vietnam Original Travel.
Si vous avez déjà voyagé avec l'une ou l'autre de ces agences, je vous remercie de bien vouloir nous donner vos commentaires. On n'a pas vraiment envie de se tromper.
Le Vietnam est un très beau pays, et ce serait dommage de gacher ce voyage en ayant fait le mauvais choix.
Merci à tous.
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Bonsoir Christine,
J'ai été au Vietnam plusieurs fois, en utilisant les différentes excursions des petits cafés-agences, tels que le "Sinh cafe" ou le "Kim cafe" de Hanoï ou Ho chi Minh. Puis en prenant un bus "open tour" du Nord au Sud. J'ai trouvé cela très bien.
Ce n'est pas ce que vous souhaitez faire apparemment, mais je tenais tout de même à vous informer, car c'est une solution facile et économique pour un circuit classique.
Pour ce qui est des agences que vous mentionnez, je pense que chacun va vous recommander une agence différente... Je vous conseille quant à moi une agence francophone de préférence, ça sera plus pratique. Un membre du forum m'a dit beaucoup de bien de "Asiatica travel", il a été dans la région de Sapa avec eux et le guide était très bien. Mais je pense que les autres agences sont bien aussi, ça va être difficile de vous conseiller....
J'ai été au Vietnam plusieurs fois, en utilisant les différentes excursions des petits cafés-agences, tels que le "Sinh cafe" ou le "Kim cafe" de Hanoï ou Ho chi Minh. Puis en prenant un bus "open tour" du Nord au Sud. J'ai trouvé cela très bien.
Ce n'est pas ce que vous souhaitez faire apparemment, mais je tenais tout de même à vous informer, car c'est une solution facile et économique pour un circuit classique.
Pour ce qui est des agences que vous mentionnez, je pense que chacun va vous recommander une agence différente... Je vous conseille quant à moi une agence francophone de préférence, ça sera plus pratique. Un membre du forum m'a dit beaucoup de bien de "Asiatica travel", il a été dans la région de Sapa avec eux et le guide était très bien. Mais je pense que les autres agences sont bien aussi, ça va être difficile de vous conseiller....
Nous prévoyons un voyage au Vietnam qui nous emménerait du Nord au Sud, ou du Sud au Nord, peu importe
"Le peu importe" m'interpelle🙂 Vous n'êtes donc pas très difficile, donc le voyage serait une réussite, quelque soit les dates de votre voyage et quelque soit le climat!
Hanoi Voyages, Asiatica Travel, Discovery Indochina, Binhtours, Asia Pacific Travel, Mandarin Road, Buffalo Tours, Tonkin Travel, Areca Travel, Vietnam Original Travel.
10 agences sollicitées pour comparer! et vous venez sur VoyageForum pour demander un avis subjectif!
Le choix va être difficile. J'ose simplement savoir si vous avez exigé les mêmes hôtels lors de vos étapes pour comparer? A l'intérieur de chaque agence, il y a des guides différents avec leur propre personnalité et leur propre compétence, voire leur propre envie de s'impliquer, et selon leur perception de vos humeurs🙂 Parfois, il y a des agences qui ont recours à divers guides selon les régions visitées!
"Le peu importe" m'interpelle🙂 Vous n'êtes donc pas très difficile, donc le voyage serait une réussite, quelque soit les dates de votre voyage et quelque soit le climat!
Hanoi Voyages, Asiatica Travel, Discovery Indochina, Binhtours, Asia Pacific Travel, Mandarin Road, Buffalo Tours, Tonkin Travel, Areca Travel, Vietnam Original Travel.
10 agences sollicitées pour comparer! et vous venez sur VoyageForum pour demander un avis subjectif!
Le choix va être difficile. J'ose simplement savoir si vous avez exigé les mêmes hôtels lors de vos étapes pour comparer? A l'intérieur de chaque agence, il y a des guides différents avec leur propre personnalité et leur propre compétence, voire leur propre envie de s'impliquer, et selon leur perception de vos humeurs🙂 Parfois, il y a des agences qui ont recours à divers guides selon les régions visitées!
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Bonsoir Abalone,
Je pense que le " peu importe " signifie que la personne ne sait pas encore dans quel sens elle va visiter le Vietnam....(C'est une question que beaucoup se posent en effet.) Et comme elle n'indique pas de date, difficile de parler climat. Pour le choix des agences, tu as raison, 10 agences c'est beaucoup ! 😉 Difficile de répondre à une telle question, chacun de nous va donner son avis sur une agence et j'ai bien peur que cela ne l'avance pas....
Meilleurs voeux !
Je pense que le " peu importe " signifie que la personne ne sait pas encore dans quel sens elle va visiter le Vietnam....(C'est une question que beaucoup se posent en effet.) Et comme elle n'indique pas de date, difficile de parler climat. Pour le choix des agences, tu as raison, 10 agences c'est beaucoup ! 😉 Difficile de répondre à une telle question, chacun de nous va donner son avis sur une agence et j'ai bien peur que cela ne l'avance pas....
Meilleurs voeux !
Difficile de répondre à une telle question, chacun de nous va donner son avis sur une agence et j'ai bien peur que cela ne l'avance pas....
Bonsoir Ming2,
Je sais que tu as toujours un avis très sage et très juste. Et là je suis sincère🙂 C'est vrai qu'il est très difficile d'aider notre voyageuse, alors qu'elle ne dise rien sur son choix, ni sur les dates ni sur la durée.
Tout ce que je peux en dire, ce ne sont que de petites agences qui font souvent des circuits indidualisés, parfois très approfondis et non des circuits pour voir l'essentiel.
Je me pose la question de savoir si pour voir l'essentiel, est-ce moins cher de faire appel à un tour opérator? à moins qu'on est allergique à un voyage organisé de groupe.
Bonsoir Ming2,
Je sais que tu as toujours un avis très sage et très juste. Et là je suis sincère🙂 C'est vrai qu'il est très difficile d'aider notre voyageuse, alors qu'elle ne dise rien sur son choix, ni sur les dates ni sur la durée.
Tout ce que je peux en dire, ce ne sont que de petites agences qui font souvent des circuits indidualisés, parfois très approfondis et non des circuits pour voir l'essentiel.
Je me pose la question de savoir si pour voir l'essentiel, est-ce moins cher de faire appel à un tour opérator? à moins qu'on est allergique à un voyage organisé de groupe.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Bonjour,
Est ce que vous avez esssayé tropicaltours.vn. ou bien contactez sales@tropicaltours.vn
Il est bien pour les infos concernantes votre circuits dit traditionel.
Bon choix
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Bonjour et bonne année à tous
Christine j'ai le même projet que toi, visiter le Vietnam ou plus exactement découvrir "l'indochine" Je fais partie d'un comité d'entreprise et nous avons un groupe qui revien du vietnam.
Un copain (accompagnateur du groupe) m'a donné des noms et conseillé biensur l'agence qui les a recu, ca t'en ferra une de plus (www.lapalanche.com)
en post privé, je te passe les coordonnées de 2 guides francophone bonne soirée
Christine j'ai le même projet que toi, visiter le Vietnam ou plus exactement découvrir "l'indochine" Je fais partie d'un comité d'entreprise et nous avons un groupe qui revien du vietnam.
Un copain (accompagnateur du groupe) m'a donné des noms et conseillé biensur l'agence qui les a recu, ca t'en ferra une de plus (www.lapalanche.com)
en post privé, je te passe les coordonnées de 2 guides francophone bonne soirée
Bonjour,
Je propose moi même des circuits pour le Viet Nam, car mon fils Tuan est guide indépendant au Vn & j'essaie de l'aider.
Pour exemple je viens de terminer un circuit privé pour 3 personnes, qui voulaient partager la même chambre, du nord au sud (hôtels 3 étoiles, repas, visites - dont jonque PRIVEE à Ha Long-, billets de train et vols intérieurs, guide + voiture privée avec chauffeur...)pour un coût de 800€ par personne.Ce sont de très belles prestations, je pense un peu moins onéreuses qu'avec une agence, mais qui offre l'avantage d'un circuit plus indépendant .Je peux, si vous le désirez vous faire parvenir ce circuit à titre d'exemple.
Si vous le souhaitez, je vous propose de vous faire un devis par rapport à vos attentes sans aucun engagement de votre part.
Merci & bon voyage.C'est vrai, le Viet Nam est vraiment un très beau pays; comprenez le & vous l'aimerez........
Ben en voilà une question difficile !
Et surtout un pavé dans la mare, car sur le forum il y en a un paquet qui a un copain, un cousin, un fils, un ami, qui travaille avec une agence. Donc forcément tu vas avoir autant d'avis dithyrambiques. Au Vietnam il y a 2000 agences locales agréées dont 655 autorisées officiellement par le gouvernement pour faire venir des étrangers, plus une dizaines de milliers d'autres pirates, qui travaillent sans licences ! La plupart ont un site internet, et toutes affirment faire du bon boulot, et t'offrir le voyage de tes rêves. La concurrence est impitoyable et tout les coups sont permis pour récupérer des clients, y compris se pomper les circuits sur le net. A partir de là, comment faire le bon choix ! Une même agence peut avoir des clients satisfaits, et des clients instaisfaits, parfois pour une broutille devenue une montagne ... Le problème du Vietnam, c'est que le tourisme manque de professionalisme. C'est pas moi qui le dit, c'est l'Agence vietnamienne d'information elle -même. Et comme on y vient souvent une seule fois, beaucoup d'agences, y compris les plus grandes, se moquent que les gens soient contents ou non. Paradoxalement ce serait plutôt les plus petites qui seraient plus fiables, survi oblige : quand tu as 10 000 clients par an, tu peux en perdre 10. Quand tu en as 50 ou 100, c'est moins facile !!!! Alors, en dehors du prix par rapport aux prestations offertes, les critères sont forcément subjectifs : façon dont l'agence présente son programme, contact personnels par email, capacité d'adaptation à tes souhaits, souplesse, réactivité...Je connais toutes les agences que tu cites, parfois elles font des sans-fautes, parfois elles se plantent. Je pourrais aussi t'en indiquer d'autres, en te disant qu'elles sont sympas, pas chères, parfaitement francophone, etc...Ce serait la vérité, mais au stade où tu en es çà ne ferait que te compliquer la vie. Qui croire ? J'ai envie de te dire, vas-y au feeling, et pourvu que ce choix ton bon choix.
Moi perso, par mon expérience de vieil immigré au vietnam, j'ai un penchant pour les agences créées et dirigées par des français. D'abord autant donner un coup de pouce à ses compatriotes, et puis surtout un français c'est francophone non ? Donc çà peut comprendre plus facilement derrière les lignes, les désirs et les souhaits de ceux qui s'expriment dans cette langue, et surtout çà en connaît mieux la psychologie...
A part çà à, petit détail important : demande toujours les conditions générales de vente et le numéro de compte bancaire de l'agence avec qui tu veux partir. Si le nom du compte est celui d'un particulier et non de l'agence, tu as certainement affaire à un pirate, sans doute pas déclaré !! et il y en a qui ont pignon sur net !
Bon voyage et à ton service
Nhaqué
j'ai un penchant pour les agences créées et dirigées par des français
Il faut y mettre aussi le prix, car l'addition est souvent salée🙂
Il faut y mettre aussi le prix, car l'addition est souvent salée🙂
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
bonjour,
Avez vous finalement fait votre choix ?
Pouvez vous me faire un retour d'experience
Je cherche egalement une agence pour m'organiser un circuit au VietNam que j'ai deja fait et votre experience me serait utile
Bonne journee
Didier
Bonjour Christine,
Je suis nouvelle sr le forum et nous envisageons de partir au Vietnam avec une agence locale notamment Asia Pacific Travel. Peux tu me dire si tu est partie avec une agence locale ou si tu as changé d'avis. Tes informations me serons très utiles. Je te remercied'avance.
Je suis nouvelle sr le forum et nous envisageons de partir au Vietnam avec une agence locale notamment Asia Pacific Travel. Peux tu me dire si tu est partie avec une agence locale ou si tu as changé d'avis. Tes informations me serons très utiles. Je te remercied'avance.
nicole
bonjour, je viens de regarder votre mail, et je recherche un guide sérieux afin de visiter le vietnam sud en voiture, je pars de hong kong ou habite ma fille, je ne veux pas dormir dans des 5 etoiles, mais dans des hotels typiques ou mieux chez l'habitant, je recherche un séjour du 11 Déc au 23 Déc 2009 pour 2 adultes tout organisé, j'arrive a ho chi minh le 11 Déc, je vous remercie si vous pouvez me donner des infos, comment sont payées les prestations du guide?? cordialement.jakot.
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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!