Je voulais partager ici le contact d'un chauffeur très compétent qui vous conduira dans toutes vos excursions à Bali et à Lombok pour une somme décente. Le prix est à la course, vous pouvez donc trouver des co-voitureurs et partager ou installer vos bambins à l'arrière, on ne vous demandera pas plus cher. La voiture est comme neuve, très propre et climatisée, ce qui peut être appréciable à Bali. Kadek, le chauffeur, est fort sympatique et parle bien anglais. Sa conduite est sûre et sécure. Il vous plaira à coup sûr. Après m'être fait arnaquer avec des chauffeurs qui me demandaient un prix exorbitant, ne connaissant parfois pas la route et téléphonant au volant dans des taxis sales, j'ai trouvé ce jeune homme très professionnel et très bien éduqué. Je l'ai recommandé à d'autres voyageurs ils en étaient très contents. Je retourne à Bali et Lombok à l'automne, et lorsque je serai fatiguée des bus locaux, c'est à lui que je ferai appel. Voici sa carte ci-dessous. Bon voyage à tous.
Excursions à Bali: chauffeur guide compétent parlant anglais
by Aakira
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
Je voulais partager ici le contact d'un chauffeur très compétent qui vous conduira dans toutes vos excursions à Bali et à Lombok pour une somme décente. Le prix est à la course, vous pouvez donc trouver des co-voitureurs et partager ou installer vos bambins à l'arrière, on ne vous demandera pas plus cher. La voiture est comme neuve, très propre et climatisée, ce qui peut être appréciable à Bali. Kadek, le chauffeur, est fort sympatique et parle bien anglais. Sa conduite est sûre et sécure. Il vous plaira à coup sûr. Après m'être fait arnaquer avec des chauffeurs qui me demandaient un prix exorbitant, ne connaissant parfois pas la route et téléphonant au volant dans des taxis sales, j'ai trouvé ce jeune homme très professionnel et très bien éduqué. Je l'ai recommandé à d'autres voyageurs ils en étaient très contents. Je retourne à Bali et Lombok à l'automne, et lorsque je serai fatiguée des bus locaux, c'est à lui que je ferai appel. Voici sa carte ci-dessous. Bon voyage à tous.
Je voulais partager ici le contact d'un chauffeur très compétent qui vous conduira dans toutes vos excursions à Bali et à Lombok pour une somme décente. Le prix est à la course, vous pouvez donc trouver des co-voitureurs et partager ou installer vos bambins à l'arrière, on ne vous demandera pas plus cher. La voiture est comme neuve, très propre et climatisée, ce qui peut être appréciable à Bali. Kadek, le chauffeur, est fort sympatique et parle bien anglais. Sa conduite est sûre et sécure. Il vous plaira à coup sûr. Après m'être fait arnaquer avec des chauffeurs qui me demandaient un prix exorbitant, ne connaissant parfois pas la route et téléphonant au volant dans des taxis sales, j'ai trouvé ce jeune homme très professionnel et très bien éduqué. Je l'ai recommandé à d'autres voyageurs ils en étaient très contents. Je retourne à Bali et Lombok à l'automne, et lorsque je serai fatiguée des bus locaux, c'est à lui que je ferai appel. Voici sa carte ci-dessous. Bon voyage à tous.

Bonjour à tous,
Je voulais partager ici le contact d'un chauffeur très compétent qui vous conduira dans toutes vos excursions à Bali et à Lombok pour une somme décente. Le prix est à la course, vous pouvez donc trouver des co-voitureurs et partager ou installer vos bambins à l'arrière, on ne vous demandera pas plus cher. La voiture est comme neuve, très propre et climatisée, ce qui peut être appréciable à Bali. Kadek, le chauffeur, est fort sympatique et parle bien anglais. Sa conduite est sûre et sécure. Il vous plaira à coup sûr. Après m'être fait arnaquer avec des chauffeurs qui me demandaient un prix exorbitant, ne connaissant parfois pas la route et téléphonant au volant dans des taxis sales, j'ai trouvé ce jeune homme très professionnel et très bien éduqué. Je l'ai recommandé à d'autres voyageurs ils en étaient très contents. Je retourne à Bali et Lombok à l'automne, et lorsque je serai fatiguée des bus locaux, c'est à lui que je ferai appel. Voici sa carte ci-dessous. Bon voyage à tous.
ceci n'est pas une pub mais un bon tuyau pour voyageurs.
Bonjour Aakira
Vous pouvez me dire svpl si Kadek parle également français?
Merci de votre réponse.
Salutations.
Nela
Bonjour. Je m'appelle Helmi. Je suis aussi guide francophone... 300 milles roupiah par jour pour visite culturelle et 600 milles rupiah pour trekking
Bonjour
Merci pour votre message.
Êtes vous seulement guide ou chauffeur guide ? Ou avez vous un chauffeur avec vous ? Nous n’avons pas de voiture .
Au plaisir de vos lire.
Nela
Bonjour,
pourrais je avoir vous cordonnées? Nous on sera à sanur, Ubud et Candidasa, et j'aimerais bien avoir un chauffeur pour quelques jours pour visite. Mais on est à 6, 2 adultes, 1 ado, et 3 enfants. Donc il nous faudrait un petit van...
Je ne sais pas si ça serait possible.
Bien à vous merci
Dolores
pourrais je avoir vous cordonnées? Nous on sera à sanur, Ubud et Candidasa, et j'aimerais bien avoir un chauffeur pour quelques jours pour visite. Mais on est à 6, 2 adultes, 1 ado, et 3 enfants. Donc il nous faudrait un petit van...
Je ne sais pas si ça serait possible.
Bien à vous merci
Dolores
Bonjour, et pardon pour le retard de réponse.
Kadek parle un peu français, il apprend.
Par contre je suis certaine qu'il trouvera un interprète si besoin.
Ce jeune homme est très sérieux, très sympathique, toujours le sourire, très poli et très propre, son véhicule est impeccable (ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas).
Il trouve toujours une solution pour arranger le client. Je vous le recommande vivement.
300 000 roupies pour une visite culturelle? J'ai traversé la moitié de l'île pour 40 000, ne vous faite pas avoir c'est trop cher. 100 000 à 150 000 max pour une journée complète. Les guides sont souvent des chauffeurs qui s'improvisent guide, et n'ont souvent pas grande connaissance de leur culture. Je veux bien participer au développement d'un pays, mais à Bali cela devient la folie.
300 000 roupies pour une visite culturelle? J'ai traversé la moitié de l'île pour 40 000, ne vous faite pas avoir c'est trop cher. 100 000 à 150 000 max pour une journée complète. Les guides sont souvent des chauffeurs qui s'improvisent guide, et n'ont souvent pas grande connaissance de leur culture. Je veux bien participer au développement d'un pays, mais à Bali cela devient la folie.
Bonjour Aakira,
Je suis tout de même étonnée de lire que 300.000 IDR est cher pour un guide. Parce que nous sommes en contact avec des guides qui demandent bien plus cher que ça. Et apparemment 50 ou 60 euros c'est le prix d'un guide à Bali. Donc pas 300.000 mais environ 1000.000 par jour. Mais ( même s'il n'a rien à voir) quand un hôtel nous demande 160.000 roupies pour un petit déjeuné, ( vu qu'on c'est trompé, nous avons réservé l'hotel en pensant avoir dans le prix le pdj... hee bah non ..zut....) c'est d'autant plus impressionnant ce prix là.
Bonjour Aakira,
Je suis tout de même étonnée de lire que 300.000 IDR est cher pour un guide. Parce que nous sommes en contact avec des guides qui demandent bien plus cher que ça. Et apparemment 50 ou 60 euros c'est le prix d'un guide à Bali. Donc pas 300.000 mais environ 1000.000 par jour. Mais ( même s'il n'a rien à voir) quand un hôtel nous demande 160.000 roupies pour un petit déjeuné, ( vu qu'on c'est trompé, nous avons réservé l'hotel en pensant avoir dans le prix le pdj... hee bah non ..zut....) c'est d'autant plus impressionnant ce prix là.
je me souviens avoir payé 40 000 roupies pour le trajet de Lovina à Ahmed, puis 60 000 pour une excursion à un temple connu assez éloigné ( nous avons partagé le prix avec des amis nous étions 3), puis 100 000 pour une journée excursion à Goa Gajah, à Pura Tirta Empul, pour ensuite finir à Celuk. J'avais eu un bon prix, mais comme je vous disais les prix s'envolent à Bali, et 600 000 à 1000 000 pour un guide, wow! Moi je voyage low cost, mais si vous pouvez vous permettre après tout...Pour info, un tour guidé en Irlande d'une journée coûte entre 30 et 60 euros, et c'est un pays cher l'Irlande. Je vous laisse vous faire une idée...Je pense que pour 300 000 pour paierez votre guide généreusement. Sinon contactez Kadek et demandez lui ses prix. Il est plus chauffeur que guide, mais au moins il ne ment pas. Bon voyage :-)
Oui... pour guide francophone 300000 roupiah c'est pas cher. Plus chaufeur 500000 pour une journee... et en total 800000 roupiah.
je me souviens avoir payé 40 000 roupies pour le trajet de Lovina à Ahmed, puis 60 000 pour une excursion à un temple connu assez éloigné ( nous avons partagé le prix avec des amis nous étions 3), puis 100 000 pour une journée excursion à Goa Gajah, à Pura Tirta Empul, pour ensuite finir à Celuk. J'avais eu un bon prix, mais comme je vous disais les prix s'envolent à Bali, et 600 000 à 1000 000 pour un guide, wow! Moi je voyage low cost, mais si vous pouvez vous permettre après tout...Pour info, un tour guidé en Irlande d'une journée coûte entre 30 et 60 euros, et c'est un pays cher l'Irlande. Je vous laisse vous faire une idée...Je pense que pour 300 000 pour paierez votre guide généreusement. Sinon contactez Kadek et demandez lui ses prix. Il est plus chauffeur que guide, mais au moins il ne ment pas. Bon voyage :-)
Bonjour Florence, Merci pour votre message. Vous avez certainement raison. Mais comme nous ne connaissons pas les prix, on sait seulement d'après ce qu'on lit ici dans les forum, c'est difficile de savoir qui a raison. C'est justement avec Kadek avec qui on est en contact et qu'il nous a demandé ce prix là Apparemment il doit y avoir plusieurs Kadek ... Bonne fin de journée Nela
Bonjour Florence, Merci pour votre message. Vous avez certainement raison. Mais comme nous ne connaissons pas les prix, on sait seulement d'après ce qu'on lit ici dans les forum, c'est difficile de savoir qui a raison. C'est justement avec Kadek avec qui on est en contact et qu'il nous a demandé ce prix là Apparemment il doit y avoir plusieurs Kadek ... Bonne fin de journée Nela
Ne croyez pas cette personne, il manque chaque fois un 0 à la somme... traverser tout Bali pour 40.000, c´est à dire 2,5€ ?!?
Je vais à Bali 2 fois par an 🙂
Vous devriez trouver un guide anglophone pour 40€ au mois d´octobre. Mais sans réserver à l´avance. Faites votre programme et prenez un chauffeur au jour le jour, il y a toujours qq qui connait qq qui a une voiture et vous guide. Suffit de demander au personnel de l´hôtel.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Bali-en-photos-171153279937889/photos/?tab=albums
Vous devriez trouver un guide anglophone pour 40€ au mois d´octobre. Mais sans réserver à l´avance. Faites votre programme et prenez un chauffeur au jour le jour, il y a toujours qq qui connait qq qui a une voiture et vous guide. Suffit de demander au personnel de l´hôtel.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Bali-en-photos-171153279937889/photos/?tab=albums
Le monde est mon horizon...
Merci Liliane,
Pour finir vous avons réservé un guide chauffeur pour 50eur par jour.
Je pense effectivement que 2.5 eur c'est un peu voir* beaucoup *🤪😉 bon marché.
Bonne soirée.
Bonjour. Je m'appelle Helmi. Je suis aussi guide francophone... 300 milles roupiah par jour pour visite culturelle et 600 milles rupiah pour trekking
Bonjour Helmi Vous me direz si vous parlez français ce sera mieux sinon je vous envoie ce mail en anglais We are going to Bali very shortly for our honeymoon. and wish to know if you are avaiblable on those dates. You will find here after what we are planning to do during our stay. We have already booked all the hotels and need a driver, and eventually recommended excursions.We live in France and speak French, spanish and english - Departure on June 3 from Paris Charles de Gaulle, arrival at Singapour at 6h50 on June 4, and at Denpasar at 11h.
- From June 4 to 7, stay at the Samanvaya Hotel at Sidemen Activities considered: => Hike in the rice fields => Climb of the Batur mountain=> Visit of the Pura Besakih temple
- From June 7 to 9, stay at the Sagara Candidasa hotel at Candidasa Activities considered: => take a cooking lesson at the Warung Padang Kecag => Swim at the Bias Tugal Beach => Visit the sacred cave of Goa Lawah and its temple
- From June 9 to 11, stay at the Blue Karma Ubud hotel at Ubud Activities considered: => The monkey forest => Spa => take a cooking lesson and visit the market
- From June 11 to 12, the all day at the Hanging gardens of Bali hotel.
- From June 12 to 14, stay at the Munduk Moding Plantation hotel at Munduk Activities considered: => Waterfall (Mellanting Cottages road) or the twin waterfalls of Banyumala => excursion in the rice fields around Pupuan
- From June 14 to 17, stay at the Kinaara Resort & Spa at Pemuteran Activities considered: => Pulau Menjangan excursion snorkeling => Thermal care at Banyuwedang Hot Springs (15km)
- While going to Jimbaran, visit of the Pura Tanah Lot temple.
- From June 17 to 19, stay at the Rimba Jimbaran hotel at Jimbaran Activities considered: => Bingin Beach => diners and lunches of seafood => Pura Luhur Uluwatu
=> Climb of the Ijen mountain if possible during our journey.
- Departure from Denpasar on June 19 at 11h55.
Please let us know what would be your best price to bring us from one point to another , and do not hesitate to propose us other activities more typical or not-to-be-missed than the considered ones.
Thanking you in advance Best regards Helena
Bonjour Helmi Vous me direz si vous parlez français ce sera mieux sinon je vous envoie ce mail en anglais We are going to Bali very shortly for our honeymoon. and wish to know if you are avaiblable on those dates. You will find here after what we are planning to do during our stay. We have already booked all the hotels and need a driver, and eventually recommended excursions.We live in France and speak French, spanish and english - Departure on June 3 from Paris Charles de Gaulle, arrival at Singapour at 6h50 on June 4, and at Denpasar at 11h.
- From June 4 to 7, stay at the Samanvaya Hotel at Sidemen Activities considered: => Hike in the rice fields => Climb of the Batur mountain=> Visit of the Pura Besakih temple
- From June 7 to 9, stay at the Sagara Candidasa hotel at Candidasa Activities considered: => take a cooking lesson at the Warung Padang Kecag => Swim at the Bias Tugal Beach => Visit the sacred cave of Goa Lawah and its temple
- From June 9 to 11, stay at the Blue Karma Ubud hotel at Ubud Activities considered: => The monkey forest => Spa => take a cooking lesson and visit the market
- From June 11 to 12, the all day at the Hanging gardens of Bali hotel.
- From June 12 to 14, stay at the Munduk Moding Plantation hotel at Munduk Activities considered: => Waterfall (Mellanting Cottages road) or the twin waterfalls of Banyumala => excursion in the rice fields around Pupuan
- From June 14 to 17, stay at the Kinaara Resort & Spa at Pemuteran Activities considered: => Pulau Menjangan excursion snorkeling => Thermal care at Banyuwedang Hot Springs (15km)
- While going to Jimbaran, visit of the Pura Tanah Lot temple.
- From June 17 to 19, stay at the Rimba Jimbaran hotel at Jimbaran Activities considered: => Bingin Beach => diners and lunches of seafood => Pura Luhur Uluwatu
=> Climb of the Ijen mountain if possible during our journey.
- Departure from Denpasar on June 19 at 11h55.
Please let us know what would be your best price to bring us from one point to another , and do not hesitate to propose us other activities more typical or not-to-be-missed than the considered ones.
Thanking you in advance Best regards Helena
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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
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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!







