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Conseils Malaisie et passage Malaisie - Indonésie
by Kév94
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Hello tout le monde.
Comme indiqué dans le titre j'aimerais avoir vos astuces et conseils concernant la Malaisie (en partant de KL).
Et surtout je souhaiterais savoir s'il est possible de se rendre en Indonesie autrement que par l'avion.
Merci.
Merci.
Selamat pagi
Autrement que l'avion oui la machine à téléportation ou à la nage oppss lol bref
Bateau de malaca à sumatra dumai .
Baroudeur 93
salut de KL ça sera de Port Kelang sinon il y a un bateau pour Medan de Penang
Regarder aussi sur le site de la Pelni le cas échéant
https://www.pelni.co.id/
https://www.pelni.co.id/
salut !
quelques liaisons maritimes entre Malaisie et Sumatra ( Medan - Penang à vérifier je crois que ça ne marche plus ) ....
Voire bus entre Sarawak ou Sabah et Kalimantan , PNG et Papua , Timor Leste et Kupang ... ( mais faudra avoir pris l'avion avant , donc ... )
Bonne route !
Merki beaucoup pour ces réponses précises.
Sinon vous pensez que je devrais utiliser un peu de mon temps pour la Malaisie ?
Ce pays a-t-il quelques spécificités que je ne trouverai pas ailleurs en Asie du sud est ?
L'indonésie m'attire par rapport au surf et à ses volcans par exemple.
Je pourrais trouver la réponse sur lonely planet mais j'aimerais autant avoir de vrais avis.
Pays très cosmopolite ... Les distinctions culturelles en Indo se voient beaucoup moins ( mais sont réelles ) qu'en Malaisie ( à moins de faire le grand écart genre voyage en avion Aceh - Ambon ).
Sinon, pour résumer, l'Indonésie ( en dehors des sites ultra touristiques ) est comme une immense version rock n roll de la Malaisie ... Beaucoup plus bordélique, traditionnelle, sauvage ...
hello,
Sinon vous pensez que je devrais utiliser un peu de mon temps pour la Malaisie ?
je ne peux pas dire ; la Malaisie me semble plus moderne que l'Indonésie, j'écris moderne car en Malaisie j'y suis repassé début 2013 alors qu'en Indonésie je n'y suis allé qu'une fois en 2000 , cela a dû certainement changer depuis et s'être modernisé. Pour ce qui est du bateau la liaison entre Malacca et Medan est pénible , on risque d'être malade à cause du mal de mer.
Ce pays a-t-il quelques spécificités que je ne trouverai pas ailleurs en Asie du sud est ?
la Malaisie est un melting pot culturel il y a des populations issues de la diaspora chinoise , des Tamouls et les Malais musulmans ( bhumiputra) majoritaires. Mais perso j'aurais vraiment rêvé d'aller au fin fond du Sarawak dans les jungles profondes à la rencontre d'ethnies penan comme Bruno Manser là fait 🙂
Sinon vous pensez que je devrais utiliser un peu de mon temps pour la Malaisie ?
je ne peux pas dire ; la Malaisie me semble plus moderne que l'Indonésie, j'écris moderne car en Malaisie j'y suis repassé début 2013 alors qu'en Indonésie je n'y suis allé qu'une fois en 2000 , cela a dû certainement changer depuis et s'être modernisé. Pour ce qui est du bateau la liaison entre Malacca et Medan est pénible , on risque d'être malade à cause du mal de mer.
Ce pays a-t-il quelques spécificités que je ne trouverai pas ailleurs en Asie du sud est ?
la Malaisie est un melting pot culturel il y a des populations issues de la diaspora chinoise , des Tamouls et les Malais musulmans ( bhumiputra) majoritaires. Mais perso j'aurais vraiment rêvé d'aller au fin fond du Sarawak dans les jungles profondes à la rencontre d'ethnies penan comme Bruno Manser là fait 🙂
Bornéo m'attire pas mal aussi mais j'ai pas vraiment l'impression, d'autant plus vu vos réponses, que l'ile principale ait grand intérêt comparée à ses voisins (dites moi si je me trompe).
Quant à la liaison en bateau je serai malade quoi qu'il arrive mais avez-vous une idée du temps de trajet ?
Merci.
Merci.
Bonsoir,
Il y a tous les jours des bateaux rapides qui partent de Singapour pour les iles indonésiennes de Bintan et de Batam. En arrivant, visa gratuit. Ce ne sont pas des iles sauvagescomme Sumatra, Halmahera ou Sulawesi. Mais de Batam, il y a des bateaux rapides qui vont à Sumatra ( Palembang ...) Il y a aussi in Pelni qui va à Jakarta, voire Sumatra. Il y a aussi des bateaux plus petits qui vont à Belitung, Bangka... En fait, il y a plein de liaisons entre toutes les iles grandes ou petites. Je ne parle pas des liaisons aériennes. Il y en a quasiment entre toutes les iles....
Sinon, de la Malaisie a Sumatra, il a bien sûr un ferry entre le port situénln loin de KL (Sha Am?? ) mais il y a d'autres liaisons plus au sud.
Le seul problème peut venir de la météo. Je voulais aller dernièrement de Tanjung Pinang ( Bintan ) aux iles Anambas et c'était un peu compliqué questiln météo. Surtout pour ma compagne....
Donc bien vérifier car les indonésiens sont très sympas, mais souvent piètres navigateurs.
Il y a tous les jours des bateaux rapides qui partent de Singapour pour les iles indonésiennes de Bintan et de Batam. En arrivant, visa gratuit. Ce ne sont pas des iles sauvagescomme Sumatra, Halmahera ou Sulawesi. Mais de Batam, il y a des bateaux rapides qui vont à Sumatra ( Palembang ...) Il y a aussi in Pelni qui va à Jakarta, voire Sumatra. Il y a aussi des bateaux plus petits qui vont à Belitung, Bangka... En fait, il y a plein de liaisons entre toutes les iles grandes ou petites. Je ne parle pas des liaisons aériennes. Il y en a quasiment entre toutes les iles....
Sinon, de la Malaisie a Sumatra, il a bien sûr un ferry entre le port situénln loin de KL (Sha Am?? ) mais il y a d'autres liaisons plus au sud.
Le seul problème peut venir de la météo. Je voulais aller dernièrement de Tanjung Pinang ( Bintan ) aux iles Anambas et c'était un peu compliqué questiln météo. Surtout pour ma compagne....
Donc bien vérifier car les indonésiens sont très sympas, mais souvent piètres navigateurs.
Bornéo m'attire pas mal aussi mais j'ai pas vraiment l'impression, d'autant plus vu vos réponses, que l'ile principale ait grand intérêt comparée à ses voisins (dites moi si je me trompe).
Quant à la liaison en bateau je serai malade quoi qu'il arrive mais avez-vous une idée du temps de trajet ?
Merci.
De quels voisins parles-tu ? Bornéo c'est une île énorme partagée entre 3 pays et quelques toutes petites îles autour ... Côté Malaisie c'est assez touristique mais pas inintéressant pour autant loin de là ( mais d'autres personnes te renseigneront mieux que moi ) ... Côté Indonésie la nature est dévastée, pire qu'en Malaisie. Tu as tout de même quelques chouettes coins cela dit. Mais si tu es plutôt surf + volcans, oublie, c'est ailleurs que ça se passe ! Bon voyage 😎
Merci.
De quels voisins parles-tu ? Bornéo c'est une île énorme partagée entre 3 pays et quelques toutes petites îles autour ... Côté Malaisie c'est assez touristique mais pas inintéressant pour autant loin de là ( mais d'autres personnes te renseigneront mieux que moi ) ... Côté Indonésie la nature est dévastée, pire qu'en Malaisie. Tu as tout de même quelques chouettes coins cela dit. Mais si tu es plutôt surf + volcans, oublie, c'est ailleurs que ça se passe ! Bon voyage 😎
Je ne suis pas spécialement branché volcans et surf meme si cela me plait.
Je suis branché nouveautés et éblouissement.
Je cherchais juste à savoir si la Malaisie avait quelques choses que les autres pays d'asie du sud est ne possèdent pas car je me suis deja rendu dans pas mal d'entres eux. Et je dois faire des choix, le but étant d'etre surpris par ce que je vais voir ou ressentir.
Les volcans et le surf par exemple je ne risque pas de les trouver en Thailande ou au Laos, d'où mon envie de me rendre en Indonésie.
Salut KEv94 oui Borneo est une île très grande et moins touristique que les autres îles bien que l'on puisse faire des excursions organisées.
Disons que c'est plus l'aventure
Si tu as déjà voyagé en ASE alors tu as plus d'éléments de comparaison que moi ( j'ai passé vraiment beaucoup de temps en Indonésie, suis allé très très souvent en Malaisie, 1 fois à Bangkok et c'est tout) !
Pour moi, ce que la Malaisie a à offrir de particulier, c'est donc ce côté particulièrement cosmopolite ( sur la côte ouest et au Sarawak ), dont on a déjà parlé ... ..
Bonjour,
Avis très personnel.
Je suis allé e. Malaisie à plusieurs reprises il y a 20 - 25 ans. Très agréable. Etat moderne, cosmopolite et nature exhubérante. J'avais à chaque fois.un vehicule perso. Donc j'allais où je voulais. Je ne suis toutefois jamais allé dans aucune ile de la côte est, ni à Kota Barhu.
Aujourd'hui, à part Penang, je ne fais que passer dans ce pays.
La Malaisie est toujours un pays moderne et cosmopolite, mais coté nature, c'est culture intensive du palmier a huile, et de l'hévéa entre autres. Idem pour les rizières. La Malaisie est toujours cosmopolite. Il y a 65 % de musulmans et aujourd'hui ça se voit. La plupart des femmes portent des tenues évocatrices de leur religion.
Je ne reproche pas au pays de vouloir moderniser son agriculture. Je déplore simplement sa façon de le faire. Monocultures de plusieurs milliers d'hectares parfois. Le survol du pays est parfois demoralisant. Je ne reproche au pays et à une grande partie de ses habitants d'être musulmans. Chacun a le droit de pratiquer la religion qu'il veut. Et c'est cela qui me gêne aujourd'hui. L'état pratique la discrimination positive dans le recrutement de ses agents. Il privilégie l'embauche des citoyens malais. Mais comme la Constitution de la Malaisie stipule que tous malais est obligé d'être musulman... Ca revient à embaucher en priorité des musulmans. Et cette " ségrégation " se retrouve un peu partout. Loi différente ( qui rappelle beaucoup lacharia ) pour les musulmans, mais que de + en + d'États veulent étendre à tout le monde.
C'est ce " cosmopolitisme de plus en plus restreint et de façade " qui me dérange.
Donc, bien sûr, il y a des temples hindous, des temples chinois, des églises ( qui ont tendance à brûler facilement ), des chinoises en minijupes... Mais les objectifs restent depuis des années les mêmes.
L' Indonésie, comme l'ecrit Muhamad, c'est un grand bazar culturel. Plutôt juvénile dans l'esprit. Chaque île est différente. Et comme on estime qu' il y en a entre entre 13 et 17000. L'Indonésie est un pays neuf. En construction / destruction permanente. Certains coins sont encore préservés. Un peu plus difficile à parcourir, mais c'est ce qui permet à certaines traditions de perdurer. Dans les contrées peu peuplées, la déforestation et le palmier à huile font des ravages. Mais en règle générale, les paysages agricoles sont moins monotones que ceux de Malaisie. Seul point noir. Java étant surpeuplé, le gouvernement a décidé d'organiser l'émigration de dizaines de milliers de javanais. Ce programme porte le nom de " Transmigrasi ". A Sulawesi, Halmahera, Sumatra, en Iryan Jaya, l'Etat construit des villages et y ap-orte des javanais. Il leur donne du terrain, un peu de bétail, volailles, construit une école et...une mosquée, car les javanais sont très souvent musulmans. Cela pose souvent des problèmes car les autochtones deviennent subitement minoritaires. Malgré cela, l'Indonésie est pays assez attachant et plaisant a visiter.
Avis très personnel.
Je suis allé e. Malaisie à plusieurs reprises il y a 20 - 25 ans. Très agréable. Etat moderne, cosmopolite et nature exhubérante. J'avais à chaque fois.un vehicule perso. Donc j'allais où je voulais. Je ne suis toutefois jamais allé dans aucune ile de la côte est, ni à Kota Barhu.
Aujourd'hui, à part Penang, je ne fais que passer dans ce pays.
La Malaisie est toujours un pays moderne et cosmopolite, mais coté nature, c'est culture intensive du palmier a huile, et de l'hévéa entre autres. Idem pour les rizières. La Malaisie est toujours cosmopolite. Il y a 65 % de musulmans et aujourd'hui ça se voit. La plupart des femmes portent des tenues évocatrices de leur religion.
Je ne reproche pas au pays de vouloir moderniser son agriculture. Je déplore simplement sa façon de le faire. Monocultures de plusieurs milliers d'hectares parfois. Le survol du pays est parfois demoralisant. Je ne reproche au pays et à une grande partie de ses habitants d'être musulmans. Chacun a le droit de pratiquer la religion qu'il veut. Et c'est cela qui me gêne aujourd'hui. L'état pratique la discrimination positive dans le recrutement de ses agents. Il privilégie l'embauche des citoyens malais. Mais comme la Constitution de la Malaisie stipule que tous malais est obligé d'être musulman... Ca revient à embaucher en priorité des musulmans. Et cette " ségrégation " se retrouve un peu partout. Loi différente ( qui rappelle beaucoup lacharia ) pour les musulmans, mais que de + en + d'États veulent étendre à tout le monde.
C'est ce " cosmopolitisme de plus en plus restreint et de façade " qui me dérange.
Donc, bien sûr, il y a des temples hindous, des temples chinois, des églises ( qui ont tendance à brûler facilement ), des chinoises en minijupes... Mais les objectifs restent depuis des années les mêmes.
L' Indonésie, comme l'ecrit Muhamad, c'est un grand bazar culturel. Plutôt juvénile dans l'esprit. Chaque île est différente. Et comme on estime qu' il y en a entre entre 13 et 17000. L'Indonésie est un pays neuf. En construction / destruction permanente. Certains coins sont encore préservés. Un peu plus difficile à parcourir, mais c'est ce qui permet à certaines traditions de perdurer. Dans les contrées peu peuplées, la déforestation et le palmier à huile font des ravages. Mais en règle générale, les paysages agricoles sont moins monotones que ceux de Malaisie. Seul point noir. Java étant surpeuplé, le gouvernement a décidé d'organiser l'émigration de dizaines de milliers de javanais. Ce programme porte le nom de " Transmigrasi ". A Sulawesi, Halmahera, Sumatra, en Iryan Jaya, l'Etat construit des villages et y ap-orte des javanais. Il leur donne du terrain, un peu de bétail, volailles, construit une école et...une mosquée, car les javanais sont très souvent musulmans. Cela pose souvent des problèmes car les autochtones deviennent subitement minoritaires. Malgré cela, l'Indonésie est pays assez attachant et plaisant a visiter.
pour résumer, l'Indonésie ( en dehors des sites ultra touristiques ) est comme une immense version rock n roll de la Malaisie ... Beaucoup plus bordélique, traditionnelle, sauvage ...
Voilà qui est bien résumé.😄😄😄
Voilà qui est bien résumé.😄😄😄
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Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)





