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Bonjour,
Je pars 3 semaines dans le sud Vietnam, pouvez vous me donner des infos, des idées de circuit ? Je serai en transport en commun. Merci de votre aide !!!
valérie
Circuit sud Vietnam en transport en commun
by Valgeis
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour Valérie,
Nous terminons cette semaine notre circuit. Nous avons fait centre et sud Vietnam sur 3 semaines. Au programme: 3 jours à Hué, 4 jours à Hoi An, 2 jours à Nha Trang, 3 jours à Saigon, et 3 jours dans le Delta. Nous avons voyagé en voiture privée entre Hué et Hoi An, avion entre Hoi An et Nha Trang, et Nha Trang et Saigon (car les trains de nuit étaient pleins) et bus entre Saigon et Vinh Long.
En espérant que ça puisse t'inspirer.
Nous terminons cette semaine notre circuit. Nous avons fait centre et sud Vietnam sur 3 semaines. Au programme: 3 jours à Hué, 4 jours à Hoi An, 2 jours à Nha Trang, 3 jours à Saigon, et 3 jours dans le Delta. Nous avons voyagé en voiture privée entre Hué et Hoi An, avion entre Hoi An et Nha Trang, et Nha Trang et Saigon (car les trains de nuit étaient pleins) et bus entre Saigon et Vinh Long.
En espérant que ça puisse t'inspirer.
3 semaines dans le Sud seulement ? Vous allez finir par tourner en rond à moins que vous n'ayiez prévu un séjour "Plage" prolongé. Si j'étais vous, je ferais 12 jours dans le Sud et le reste dans les fabuleux temples d'Angkor, donc visite du delta de Saigon à CHAU DOC, puis bateau rapide CD-Pnhom Penh, 1 jour P, bus PP--Siem Reap, 4 jours à SR, retour Saigon en avion
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Bonjour, je te remercie pour ton message. Itinéraire envisagé :
jour 1 : arrivée HCM visite
jour 2 : HCM
jour 3 / 4 / 5 : Delta du Mekong Cho Doc (minorités), My Tho, Ben Tre..... En essayant de passer une nuit dans les minorités.
jour 6 route pour Hoi AN
jour 7 Hoi AN
jour 8 /9/10 : province de Kon Tum, trek à dos d'éléphant, minorités,
jour 11 /12 : Nha Trang
jour 13 /14 : Dalat
jour 15:16:17 : Mui Ne (les dunes, la cote)
jour 18 au 21 : HCM ?
Qu'en penses tu ?
valérie
jour 3 / 4 / 5 : Delta du Mekong Cho Doc (minorités), My Tho, Ben Tre..... En essayant de passer une nuit dans les minorités.
Je suppose que vs voulez dire "nuit en maison d'hotes".Pas de "minorités" dans le Sud, et peu de maisons d'hotes dans le Centre
jour 6 route pour Hoi AN
Saigon-Hoi An en une journée de route ?? IMPOSSIBLE ! 930 km = 25-30h de route ! VOL Saigon-Danang !
jour 7 Hoi AN
Tout ce trajet pour une journée seuement ? Ca ne vaut pas le cout et le temps !!!
jour 8 /9/10 : province de Kon Tum, trek à dos d'éléphant, minorités,
Et vs y allez comment, de HA à Kontum ? Une longue journée de bus barbante
jour 11 /12 : Nha Trang
jour 13 /14 : Dalat
zig-zag !!!! Mon conseil : oublier Hoi An et faites Saigon-Mui Ne (plage)-Nha Trang (1 nuit, grande station balnéaire béton)-Dalat-Buon Ma Thuot-PLeiku-Kontum, retour Pleiku pour vol Pleiku-Saigon
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Bonjour,
Je reviens vers vous. J'ai peut être oublié un détail, j'encadre un groupe de 15 jeunes pendant le séjour, nous serons donc 18 au total.
Voici un itinéraire envisagé :
J1 : arrivée HCM visite
J2 : les tunnels de Ben Duoc
J3 : palais de la réunification, Tour Bitexco ? Départ à 00h00 pour Dalat
J4 : arrivée à Dalat à 6h00 : les chutes
J5 : 05h départ pour Buon Ma Thuot arrivée à 9h30.
J6 : parc national de Yok Don (éléphant et dormir dans les minorités si possible)
J7 : parc national suite et fin, retour, transfert pour Danang à 18H30
J8 : arrivée 6H30 : journée repos, plage...
J9 : transfert à Hoi An en passant par Marble montain. Soir Hoi An
J10 : Hoi An : cours de cuisine ?
J11 : Transfert Nha Trang
J12 : Nha Trang : pagode Long Son
J13 : Transfert Mui Né (7h15 --> 12H15)
J14 : les dunes de Mui Né
J15 : Transfert pour Can Tho via HCM (départ bus à 00h05 de Mui Né arrivée 12H00 Can Tho)
J16 : Mekong
J17 : Mekong
J18 : Mekong et Transfert HCM
J19 : HCM
J20 : HCM transfert retour aéroport pour départ.
Que pensez vous de cet itinéraire ? Je vous remercie de votre aide !!!
Que pensez vous de cet itinéraire ? Je vous remercie de votre aide !!!
valérie
Vptre programme n'est rien d&autre qu'une course éreintente.
J1 : arrivée HCM visite J2 : les tunnels de Ben Duoc Journée excursion temple Cao Dai de Tay Ninh + tunnels J3 : palais de la réunification, Tour Bitexco ? La Palais est sans intéret à moins que vs soyiez intéressé par le bureau du général Thieu et la salle de bal de sa femme. Très belle vue du haut de la tour, mais l'ascenceur est hors de prix. Il faut aller le matin à Cholon voir le marché et les temples, déjeuner chinois, puis le musée des vestiges de la Guerre et le très intéressant musée de l'histoire du Vietnam situé dans les jardins du zoo. J4 : arrivée à Dalat à 6h00 : les chutes J5 : 05h départ pour Buon Ma Thuot arrivée à 9h30. J6 Musée des Minorités et les chutes Drai Nur et Drai Sur J6 : parc national de Yok Don (éléphant et dormir dans les minorités si possible) J7 : parc national suite et fin, retour, transfert pour Danang à 18H30 Non ! Aller direct à Hoi An J8 - 10 : Hoi An (plage de An Bong + ruines cham de My Son et si possible ile Cham) J11 : Transfert Nha Trang J12 : Nha Trang : pagode Long Son J13 : Transfert Mui Né (7h15 --> 12H15) J14 : les dunes de Mui Né J15 : Transfert pour Can Tho via HCM (départ bus à 00h05 de Mui Né arrivée 12H00 Can Tho) J16 : Mekong J17 : Mekong J18 : Mekong et Transfert HCM J19 : HCM J20 : HCM transfert retour aéroport pour départ.
Ceci dit, plage à Hoi An, plage à Nha Trang, plage à Muine, ça fait beaucoup de plages ! Je zapperais Nha Trang ou Muine et passerais + de temps ailleurs ; Dalat lui-même vaut 2 jours
J1 : arrivée HCM visite J2 : les tunnels de Ben Duoc Journée excursion temple Cao Dai de Tay Ninh + tunnels J3 : palais de la réunification, Tour Bitexco ? La Palais est sans intéret à moins que vs soyiez intéressé par le bureau du général Thieu et la salle de bal de sa femme. Très belle vue du haut de la tour, mais l'ascenceur est hors de prix. Il faut aller le matin à Cholon voir le marché et les temples, déjeuner chinois, puis le musée des vestiges de la Guerre et le très intéressant musée de l'histoire du Vietnam situé dans les jardins du zoo. J4 : arrivée à Dalat à 6h00 : les chutes J5 : 05h départ pour Buon Ma Thuot arrivée à 9h30. J6 Musée des Minorités et les chutes Drai Nur et Drai Sur J6 : parc national de Yok Don (éléphant et dormir dans les minorités si possible) J7 : parc national suite et fin, retour, transfert pour Danang à 18H30 Non ! Aller direct à Hoi An J8 - 10 : Hoi An (plage de An Bong + ruines cham de My Son et si possible ile Cham) J11 : Transfert Nha Trang J12 : Nha Trang : pagode Long Son J13 : Transfert Mui Né (7h15 --> 12H15) J14 : les dunes de Mui Né J15 : Transfert pour Can Tho via HCM (départ bus à 00h05 de Mui Né arrivée 12H00 Can Tho) J16 : Mekong J17 : Mekong J18 : Mekong et Transfert HCM J19 : HCM J20 : HCM transfert retour aéroport pour départ.
Ceci dit, plage à Hoi An, plage à Nha Trang, plage à Muine, ça fait beaucoup de plages ! Je zapperais Nha Trang ou Muine et passerais + de temps ailleurs ; Dalat lui-même vaut 2 jours
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Ah oui... Passage obligé à Danang (c'est pourquoi j'avais fait l'étape, sans que cela ne me plaise forcément mais tu as raison, tant qu'à faire le trajet, autant le faire jusqu'au bout !!!). Je veux quand même faire Marble moutain (je l'ai fait il y a plusieurs années, j'avais adoré).
Et pour le parc de Yok Don : le bus arrive à Buon Ma Thuot. Existe-t-il des transports ensuite pour rejoindre le parc ? Je mise gros sur cette étape, je souhaiterais en effet aller dormir dans des villages minoritaires et faire un "trek" : éléphant + rando. Je ne comprend pas tout pour rejoindre les villages......
En tout cas merci pour ton aide, tu as l'air de maitriser le pays !!!!
valérie
Voilà !
Pour le bus Buon Me Thout/ Parc national de Yok Don/ Village Ban Don : l’arret est au sud-ouest du rond-point, sur Ly Thuong Kiet près du bureau de poste. Le bus rose et vert No15 à « Buon Don » circule toutes les 30 minutes entre 06: 00-16: 00, coûte 20.000 dong.
Pour le bus Buon Me Thout/ Parc national de Yok Don/ Village Ban Don : l’arret est au sud-ouest du rond-point, sur Ly Thuong Kiet près du bureau de poste. Le bus rose et vert No15 à « Buon Don » circule toutes les 30 minutes entre 06: 00-16: 00, coûte 20.000 dong.
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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!
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! !