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peut'on rentrer en BIRMANIE a MAE SOT qui est du cote thailandais pour rejoindre THATON qui est en BIRMANIE .
Frontière Thaïlande-Birmanie à Mae Sot?
by Frumpy
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Je ne sais pas mais ça m'étonnerait un peu, vu que ce pays est quand même très fermé... J'étais en Thaïlande il y a longtemps, jusqu'à MAE SAI, c'était une frontière terrestre avec la Birmanie, mais interdite aux étrangers. Il me semble que si cela avait changé, on aurait des témoignages de voyageurs, mais peut-être as-tu lu quelque chose à ce sujet ? (Si les réponses ne se bousculent pas, tu seras fixé...)
Au fait, ta question est postée dans la rubrique "sous continent indien" et pas Asie du Sud Est ?
Je ne sais pas mais ça m'étonnerait un peu, vu que ce pays est quand même très fermé... J'étais en Thaïlande il y a longtemps, jusqu'à MAE SAI, c'était une frontière terrestre avec la Birmanie, mais interdite aux étrangers. Il me semble que si cela avait changé, on aurait des témoignages de voyageurs, mais peut-être as-tu lu quelque chose à ce sujet ? (Si les réponses ne se bousculent pas, tu seras fixé...)
Au fait, ta question est postée dans la rubrique "sous continent indien" et pas Asie du Sud Est ?
On ne peut passer la frontière que pour une journée et pas de déplacement autorisé en dehors de la ville birmane de Miawady. J'aime beaucoup Mae Sot, mais je ne saurais dire pourquoi😏
DUC
ya t'il un autre endroit en thailande pour rejoindre la birmanie avec un visas de 3 semaines au moins ou faut'il prendre un vol pour yangoun merci de vos reponses
Je me souviens d'un vol Chiang Mai - Mandalay ... Il ya déjà eu des posts sur VF à ce sujet ....
Sinon je pense qu'aucune frontière terrestre n'est ouverte pour un séjour au long cours ...
Beau voyage
Rangoon
Beau voyage
Rangoon
Pour entrée en Birmanie, une seule voie l'avion, soit Bangkok Yangoon (Air Asia, Thaï) ou Chiang Maï Mandalay (Thaï, Mandalay Air).
Il y a quelques années il était possible d'entrée en Birmanie depuis Chiang Raï, vers Tachilek, avec visa de trois semaines uniquement dans cette province, mais je pense que ce n'est plus possible.
DUC
Je me souviens d'un vol Chiang Mai - Mandalay ... Il ya déjà eu des posts sur VF à ce sujet ....
Sinon je pense qu'aucune frontière terrestre n'est ouverte pour un séjour au long cours ...
Beau voyage
Rangoon
Tu peux toujours entrer par Mae-Sai sur Tachilek de l'autre cote du pont frontiere. Le visa Birman pour un jour coute officiellement 10 dollars pour 1 journee mais les corrompus birmans refusent un billet de 10 usd et exigent 500 baths qui est d'apres eux le change officiel de 10usd. C'est evidemment une escroquerie. Ils delivrent aussi a ce poste des visas birmans de 15 jours pour aller a Kengtung et plus loin etc....mais toujours pas le droit de se diriger vers l'Ouest depuis Tachilek sauf en avion, j'ignore le prix.
Beau voyage
Rangoon
Tu peux toujours entrer par Mae-Sai sur Tachilek de l'autre cote du pont frontiere. Le visa Birman pour un jour coute officiellement 10 dollars pour 1 journee mais les corrompus birmans refusent un billet de 10 usd et exigent 500 baths qui est d'apres eux le change officiel de 10usd. C'est evidemment une escroquerie. Ils delivrent aussi a ce poste des visas birmans de 15 jours pour aller a Kengtung et plus loin etc....mais toujours pas le droit de se diriger vers l'Ouest depuis Tachilek sauf en avion, j'ignore le prix.
pas d'autre moyen actuellement d'entrer en Birmanie pour un séjour en dehors que pas la voie aérienne Bangkok Rangoon Bangkok
les passages frontière terrestre pour les étrangers Maesai, Maesot et Ranong se font uniquement avec un laisser passer ( payant) d'une journée entrée et sortie au meme endroit
le vol ChiangMai Mandalay ( et dans ce sens seulement ) est toujours suspendu depuis le début de l'année 2008 ( je viens de les appeler encore ce matin meme pour les vols de novembre 2008; ils me disent de les rappeler en décembre pour voir ) faute de clients l'autre liaison Rangoon ChiangMai n'a également toujours pas repris ( faute de clients)
ce qui était encore possible en 2007 dans les passages et la zone NordEst ne l'est quasiment plus, soit pour des raisons d'autorisation (du type vol Kentung Taungyi ), soit depuis fev 2008 faute de client des vols intérieurs
par contre une fois A Rangoon pas de soucis particulier pour y aller se promener en touriste dans le pays ( sauf la zone du delta) et la fréquence des vols intérieurs
les passages frontière terrestre pour les étrangers Maesai, Maesot et Ranong se font uniquement avec un laisser passer ( payant) d'une journée entrée et sortie au meme endroit
le vol ChiangMai Mandalay ( et dans ce sens seulement ) est toujours suspendu depuis le début de l'année 2008 ( je viens de les appeler encore ce matin meme pour les vols de novembre 2008; ils me disent de les rappeler en décembre pour voir ) faute de clients l'autre liaison Rangoon ChiangMai n'a également toujours pas repris ( faute de clients)
ce qui était encore possible en 2007 dans les passages et la zone NordEst ne l'est quasiment plus, soit pour des raisons d'autorisation (du type vol Kentung Taungyi ), soit depuis fev 2008 faute de client des vols intérieurs
par contre une fois A Rangoon pas de soucis particulier pour y aller se promener en touriste dans le pays ( sauf la zone du delta) et la fréquence des vols intérieurs
les passages frontière terrestre pour les étrangers Maesai, Maesot et Ranong se font uniquement avec un laisser passer ( payant) d'une journée entrée et sortie au meme endroit--
Quand auraient-ils supprimes l'octroi du visa de 15j au poste frontiere de Tachilek ? jamais entendu parler.
est cque une fois en birmanie tu peut ressortir par tachilek en ayant pris le vol HEHO TACHILEK je l'avais fait en 2005 a l'epoque y avait pas de problemes merci pour les reponses
Pour info, de l'autre coté de Ranong (Kawthaung) ca vaut la peine d'y faire un tour?
S.D
pour Frumpy
oui le vol Heho Tachilek ou Taungyi Tachilek était accessible aux étrangers en 2005-2006
depuis c'est soumis a autorisation speciale il semble d'apres mes renseignements qui datent d'octobre 2008, un peu plus facile de faire Maesai Tachilek kentung et le vol de kentung a Heho ( avec quelques réserves), mais - sous toutes réserves- cela impose de ressortir par maesai
vu la situation actuelle de la disponibilité et de la fréquence des vols intérieurs, je ne me risquerais pas a prevoir un tour en Birmanie en dehors d'une entrée sortie classique avion Bangkok Rangoon
ceci dit La Birmanie reste toujours, et encore plus actuellement, un pays extra-ordinaire a voir,
oui le vol Heho Tachilek ou Taungyi Tachilek était accessible aux étrangers en 2005-2006
depuis c'est soumis a autorisation speciale il semble d'apres mes renseignements qui datent d'octobre 2008, un peu plus facile de faire Maesai Tachilek kentung et le vol de kentung a Heho ( avec quelques réserves), mais - sous toutes réserves- cela impose de ressortir par maesai
vu la situation actuelle de la disponibilité et de la fréquence des vols intérieurs, je ne me risquerais pas a prevoir un tour en Birmanie en dehors d'une entrée sortie classique avion Bangkok Rangoon
ceci dit La Birmanie reste toujours, et encore plus actuellement, un pays extra-ordinaire a voir,
Bonjour tout le monde,
Je m'incruste dans cette discussion car j'ai lu dans Lonely qu'il était possible de passer la frontière à Tachileik et de visiter librement la Birmanie à condition d'être en possession d'un visa de 28 jours et de ressortir du pays par ce même poste frontière.
Quelqu'un sait-il ce qu'il en est vraiment ??
Et de cette frontière, est -il possible de se rendre au lac Inle par les transports locaux (sans prendre l'avion).
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Bonjour
en matière de visas et d'autorisation en Birmanie ce qui est possible aujourdhui peut etre limité demain ; et la situation a énormément évolué depuis les événements de fin 2007 ; donc ce qui est imprimé à ce sujet dans un guide Lonely ou autre n'est pas actualisé au jour le jour
je viens d'appeler un de mes contacts à MaeSai qui, ce matin m'annonce qu'actuellement avec un visa de 28 jours, il n'y a pas obligation de revenir à MaeSai mais qu'on peut sans probleme entrer à MaeSai et ressortir a Rangoon ! Je vous conseille néanmoins de recouper cette info avec un appel à l'ambassade a Paris ou contacter l'agence représentante d'AirMAndalay à paris si les infos concordent ainsi vous serez confortés (et alors faites nous le savoir !)
l'ouverture ou la fermeture des passages terrestres avec la Birmanie est toujours aléatoire ( c'est le meme probleme depusi des années entre tous les états d'Asie; il n'y a qu'a voir comment évolue les passages Laos Vietnam, Laos Cambodge et rien que les derniers événements entre Thailande et Cambodge ) la circulation dans les etats shans est depuis de nombreuses années restreinte, et la circulation des étrangers dans cette zone ne s'est pas simplifiée depuis 2007
en ce qui concerne la région à proximité immédiate du passage frontière de MaeSai tachilek, actuellement vous pouvez, sans difficulté utiliser l'axe Tachilek Kentung par route a Partir de kentung par contre vos dépalcement par route seront "limités" et il vous faudra ( sauf contact local sur place en Birmanie) utiliser l'avion pour faire Kentung Heho pour rejoindre la zone du lac
(sauf autorisation speciale) vous ne pourrez tres probablement pas utiliser les vols Taungyi Tachilek pour revenir et il vous faudra repasser par Kentung
ne faites pas le "Candide" qui traverse des zones de conflits politique sans rien voir de ce qui s'y passe et sans ignorer les risques que cela entraine de "jouer au con" avec les pouvoirs en place La Birmanie est un pays magnifique a voir; mais le régime n'en reste pas moins une dictature militaire "bete et méchante" selon l'expression favorite de Reiser !
PS: Houat et Hoedic sont elles toujours aussi belle ??
en matière de visas et d'autorisation en Birmanie ce qui est possible aujourdhui peut etre limité demain ; et la situation a énormément évolué depuis les événements de fin 2007 ; donc ce qui est imprimé à ce sujet dans un guide Lonely ou autre n'est pas actualisé au jour le jour
je viens d'appeler un de mes contacts à MaeSai qui, ce matin m'annonce qu'actuellement avec un visa de 28 jours, il n'y a pas obligation de revenir à MaeSai mais qu'on peut sans probleme entrer à MaeSai et ressortir a Rangoon ! Je vous conseille néanmoins de recouper cette info avec un appel à l'ambassade a Paris ou contacter l'agence représentante d'AirMAndalay à paris si les infos concordent ainsi vous serez confortés (et alors faites nous le savoir !)
l'ouverture ou la fermeture des passages terrestres avec la Birmanie est toujours aléatoire ( c'est le meme probleme depusi des années entre tous les états d'Asie; il n'y a qu'a voir comment évolue les passages Laos Vietnam, Laos Cambodge et rien que les derniers événements entre Thailande et Cambodge ) la circulation dans les etats shans est depuis de nombreuses années restreinte, et la circulation des étrangers dans cette zone ne s'est pas simplifiée depuis 2007
en ce qui concerne la région à proximité immédiate du passage frontière de MaeSai tachilek, actuellement vous pouvez, sans difficulté utiliser l'axe Tachilek Kentung par route a Partir de kentung par contre vos dépalcement par route seront "limités" et il vous faudra ( sauf contact local sur place en Birmanie) utiliser l'avion pour faire Kentung Heho pour rejoindre la zone du lac
(sauf autorisation speciale) vous ne pourrez tres probablement pas utiliser les vols Taungyi Tachilek pour revenir et il vous faudra repasser par Kentung
ne faites pas le "Candide" qui traverse des zones de conflits politique sans rien voir de ce qui s'y passe et sans ignorer les risques que cela entraine de "jouer au con" avec les pouvoirs en place La Birmanie est un pays magnifique a voir; mais le régime n'en reste pas moins une dictature militaire "bete et méchante" selon l'expression favorite de Reiser !
PS: Houat et Hoedic sont elles toujours aussi belle ??
Merci pour les explications et les infos que tu as déniché récemment. Du fait, pour cette année, nous n'irons sans doute pas en Birmanie. Il semble plus raisonnable et plus facile d'y arriver directement en avion....mais le prix du billet ne tenait pas dans notre budget et nous ne sommes pas adeptes des vols intérieurs...peut-être à tort mais pas tellement rassurées..🤪
ne faites pas le "Candide" qui traverse des zones de conflits politique sans rien voir de ce qui s'y passe et sans ignorer les risques que cela entraine de "jouer au con" avec les pouvoirs en place La Birmanie est un pays magnifique a voir; mais le régime n'en reste pas moins une dictature militaire "bete et méchante" selon l'expression favorite de Reiser !
En ce qui concerne ce petit passage..il n'y a aucun risque que l'on fasse ce genre de truc....courageuses mais pas téméraires et encore moins inconscientes mais tu as raison mieux vaut rappeller les consignes de bases de sécurité que de se retrouver dans une galère pas possible !! Pour cette année, ce sera donc la Thaïlande et on verra pour la Birmanie peut-être l'an prochain en s'organisant différemment. Encore merci et effectivement, Houat et Hoedic sont toujours aussi belles et sauvages. Si tu repasses par là, fais nous signe on ira avec toi à Houat. Tu nous donneras un cours de botanique et nous on te cuisinera un petit Bar au beurre blanc pêché par nous mêmes..😛 A +
ne faites pas le "Candide" qui traverse des zones de conflits politique sans rien voir de ce qui s'y passe et sans ignorer les risques que cela entraine de "jouer au con" avec les pouvoirs en place La Birmanie est un pays magnifique a voir; mais le régime n'en reste pas moins une dictature militaire "bete et méchante" selon l'expression favorite de Reiser !
En ce qui concerne ce petit passage..il n'y a aucun risque que l'on fasse ce genre de truc....courageuses mais pas téméraires et encore moins inconscientes mais tu as raison mieux vaut rappeller les consignes de bases de sécurité que de se retrouver dans une galère pas possible !! Pour cette année, ce sera donc la Thaïlande et on verra pour la Birmanie peut-être l'an prochain en s'organisant différemment. Encore merci et effectivement, Houat et Hoedic sont toujours aussi belles et sauvages. Si tu repasses par là, fais nous signe on ira avec toi à Houat. Tu nous donneras un cours de botanique et nous on te cuisinera un petit Bar au beurre blanc pêché par nous mêmes..😛 A +
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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!