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Hésitation entre Vietnam, Thaïlande ou Indonésie
by Anneso1709
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
nous souhaitons partir (à deux) au mois d'août une vingtaine de jours, mais nous hésitons entre ces trois pays...
Nous partons en sac à dos, à la découverte du pays, avec envie de nature, visites, mais aussi plages.
Si vous avez des conseils, je suis preneuse. Merci d'avance.
Si vous avez des conseils, je suis preneuse. Merci d'avance.
salut salut...
tout dépend de ton budget aussi ! si tu peu y inclure des vol intérieur tout t'es ouvert. ou presque a moins que tu aime survoler les choses
si vous avez la bougeotte la Thaïlande et le Viêtnam sont faisable même si c'est un peu dommage de faire ces 2 pays en si peu de temps.
si tu as l'habitude de bouger pas de contradiction, sinon si tu as moins l'habitude la Thaïlande c'est quand même super facile. certain trouvent que le Vietnam c'est un peu agressif, c'est pas mon opinion, loin de là mais je tiens compte de ce que certains peuvent ressentir.
Pour l'indo je trouve qu'y aller si peu de temps c'est dommage! il y a tellement de choses a y faire et c'est tellement grand ! tu y trouvera montagne, zones seche, recif de corail, plage blanche, plages noir, volcan en activités, iles toutes différentes les unes des autres, zones de plongées magnifiques, gens super gentil, nourriture excellente.... alors sur 20 jours il te faudra encore faire de nombreux choix car tu ne pourra pas en faire le dixième mois j'en suis a mon 4eme voyage las bas, et a coup de 2mois mini et 4 mois pour la plus longue durée je suis encore dans la decouverte!
tandis qu'en Thaïlande, tu peu trouver montagne, campagne forets au nord tandis qu'au sud tu aura accès aux iles, touristique certes, mais belle aussi. au sud de la Thaïlande tu peu accéder facilement a la Malaisie et visiter d'autres très belles iles au nord du pays(Perhentian), beaucoup font un saut au Laos quand ils sont au nord du pays mais je trouve ca très tares très .... très tourisme de masse. bof, ca te donnera pas tellement de vue sur un Laos qui est très diffèrent des 3 ville ou on va te trimballer.
bkk en vaux aussi le détour, même si c'est une très grosse ville, si t'arrive a échapper au marché flottant et a Cahossan road tu peu y trouver des chose intéressantes. 20 jours en Thaïlande c'est pas mal pour faire un tour au nord en campagne et finir en se dorant la pilule sur les iles au sud ;-)
Le Vietnam offre a peu de choses les même choses mis a part le bémol que j'ai posé plus haut.
en résumé, Moi de tous ca c'est l'indo que je préfère.... mais bon , pour 20 jours enleve l'indo! si t'as pas l'habitude de voyager prend la Thaïlande....
dur dur ;-) mais choisir c'est renoncer !
salut
au mois d'août
Question météo, l'Indonésie.
Question météo, l'Indonésie.
Il fait vraiment mauvais en août en Thaïlande ou au Vietnam ?
C'est notre premier grand voyage à tous les deux et en effet en regardant des infos sur l'indonésie, ça me fait un peu peur, car très vaste ...
Pourquoi le Vietnam est plus agressif ?
Pourquoi conseilles-tu plus la Thaïlande que le Vietnam ?
Merci pour tous ces conseils !
Merci pour tous ces conseils !
La seule fois où je sois allée en Thaïlande en août, il n'a pas fait terrible. Petit crachin sur la façade maritime aux environs de Hua Hin. En Birmanie, c'était le déluge à Rangoon et pluie sur Inle.
Après, j'ai visité le Vietnam en janvier et le temps était aussi très moche au Nord...
Conclusion : le météo n'est pas une science exacte mais pour maximiser les chances de trouver du soleil, il vaut mieux éviter les pays en période de mousson.
Surtout pour aller en partie à la plage comme tu le mentionnes dans tes centres d'intérêt.
Après, j'ai visité le Vietnam en janvier et le temps était aussi très moche au Nord...
Conclusion : le météo n'est pas une science exacte mais pour maximiser les chances de trouver du soleil, il vaut mieux éviter les pays en période de mousson.
Surtout pour aller en partie à la plage comme tu le mentionnes dans tes centres d'intérêt.
J'ai visité le Vietnam en juillet-août, certaines régions recevaient beaucoup de pluie et d'autres peu, vérifie. Des orages diluviens m'ont bloquée 5 jours sur une petite île au large de Hoi'An et un autre a coupé temporairement la ligne de train vers Ho Chi Min ville. Mais à Na Trang (station balnéaire avec des possiblités de snorkeling et des coraux) il y avait du soleil. Encore une fois vérifie. Par contre j'ai adoré mon voyage au Vietnam et ai trouvé les gens très agréables. J'avais passé 5 semaines du nord au sud.
L'Indonésie c'est très grand, mais si tu choisis une seule île, ça devrait aller, en plus toutes n'ont pas la même taille, va voir le forum Indonésie.
Bonjour,
La mousson en Thailande n'est pas comparable une seconde avec celle qu'on voit en Inde! Elle n'est pas gênante du tout si vous privilégiez les îles du Golfe de Thailande (ko Samui...) En 15 ans de séjours sur place l'été, jamais eu une goutte de pluie à Samui mais assez pluvieux dans le nord. La Thailande est sublime à tous les niveaux : infrastructure , paysages ( jungle et plages), nourriture et ambiance... Les Thaïlandais sont un peuple merveilleux et accueillant.
Si vous optez pour l'Indonesie, optez pour Bali comme première approche tout a fait faisable en 20 jours.
Bonne recherche.
Irina.
La mousson en Thailande n'est pas comparable une seconde avec celle qu'on voit en Inde! Elle n'est pas gênante du tout si vous privilégiez les îles du Golfe de Thailande (ko Samui...) En 15 ans de séjours sur place l'été, jamais eu une goutte de pluie à Samui mais assez pluvieux dans le nord. La Thailande est sublime à tous les niveaux : infrastructure , paysages ( jungle et plages), nourriture et ambiance... Les Thaïlandais sont un peuple merveilleux et accueillant.
Si vous optez pour l'Indonesie, optez pour Bali comme première approche tout a fait faisable en 20 jours.
Bonne recherche.
Irina.
IRINA
J'ai visité le Vietnam en juillet-août, certaines régions recevaient beaucoup de pluie et d'autres peu, vérifie. Des orages diluviens m'ont bloquée 5 jours sur une petite île au large de Hoi'An et un autre a coupé temporairement la ligne de train vers Ho Chi Min ville. Mais à Na Trang (station balnéaire avec des possiblités de snorkeling et des coraux) il y avait du soleil. Encore une fois vérifie. Par contre j'ai adoré mon voyage au Vietnam et ai trouvé les gens très agréables. J'avais passé 5 semaines du nord au sud.
L'Indonésie c'est très grand, mais si tu choisis une seule île, ça devrait aller, en plus toutes n'ont pas la même taille, va voir le forum Indonésie.
Bonjour,
Tout à fait exact pour le Vietnam : il pleut beaucoup au nord ( saison des pluies) et au sud (mousson) au mois d'août - pas toute la journée, mais violemment - c'est surprenant mais j'ai vécu des étés là et ma foi, on n'est quand même pas paralysé... - Par contre, votre avis sur le littoral centre est tout à fait ça : il fait très beau, ne pleut pas beaucoup sur ce littoral... à vrai dire le déroulement des saisons n'est pas aligné sur le nord et le sud - ll y fait beau(et chaud..) de mars à octobre.... - donc ce peut être une très bonne destination pour notre co-forumiste... d'autant qu'il y a de belles plages : Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, Hoi An, et plein de choses à découvrir. Les Vietnamiens ne sont pas des gens agressifs... ceux qui disent cela .. se regardent eux-mêmes dans un miroir.😉
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Bonjour,
Tout à fait exact pour le Vietnam : il pleut beaucoup au nord ( saison des pluies) et au sud (mousson) au mois d'août - pas toute la journée, mais violemment - c'est surprenant mais j'ai vécu des étés là et ma foi, on n'est quand même pas paralysé... - Par contre, votre avis sur le littoral centre est tout à fait ça : il fait très beau, ne pleut pas beaucoup sur ce littoral... à vrai dire le déroulement des saisons n'est pas aligné sur le nord et le sud - ll y fait beau(et chaud..) de mars à octobre.... - donc ce peut être une très bonne destination pour notre co-forumiste... d'autant qu'il y a de belles plages : Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, Hoi An, et plein de choses à découvrir. Les Vietnamiens ne sont pas des gens agressifs... ceux qui disent cela .. se regardent eux-mêmes dans un miroir.😉
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Moi aussi, je dirais l'Indonésie, pour une question de climat. Tu pourrais combiner deux îles. Par exemple l'île de Flores (petites îles de la Sonde), catholique, qui présente des paysages tout à fait différents au nord et au sud, de superbes volcans, des îles au large de Riung (snorkeling, baignade...), belle plage aussi à Maumere avec les volcans en toile de fond. Superbe !
La combiner avec Bali (hindouiste) où tu verras de splendides rizières dans le centre, Ubud et alentours, des processions avec des offrandes, des hébergements raffinés dans toutes les gammes de prix.
Ou combiner Lombok et Bali (pas d'avion obligatoire à prendre entre les deux, vu qu'il y a un ferry). ou combiner Sulawesi (août est la période rêvée pour assister aux funérailles grandioses au Pays Toraja) et Bali.
La combiner avec Bali (hindouiste) où tu verras de splendides rizières dans le centre, Ubud et alentours, des processions avec des offrandes, des hébergements raffinés dans toutes les gammes de prix.
Ou combiner Lombok et Bali (pas d'avion obligatoire à prendre entre les deux, vu qu'il y a un ferry). ou combiner Sulawesi (août est la période rêvée pour assister aux funérailles grandioses au Pays Toraja) et Bali.
Dany
Ca y est, c'est réservé ! Indonésie pour 25 jours en août !! J'ai hâte !!
Je suis preneuse de toutes les informations !
Merci pour vos réponses !
Ca y est, c'est réservé ! Indonésie pour 25 jours en août !! J'ai hâte !!
Je suis preneuse de toutes les informations !
Merci pour vos réponses !
Bonsoir,
Contente pour vous.... - le lpus difficile est fait : maintenant.... à la préparation, au guide, ..aux rêves....
Bien cordialement - Kimtwo
Bonsoir,
Contente pour vous.... - le lpus difficile est fait : maintenant.... à la préparation, au guide, ..aux rêves....
Bien cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Oui, j'en prend pleins les yeux en naviguant sur tous les sites, ca donne vraiment envie.
Mais il va maintenant falloir planifier l'itinéraire !
ayant fait les 3 pays , je trouves les Thai les plus sympa si on ne va pas bien sur a (( la honte de la Thailand )) pataya et puket , les paysage plus sympa en indonesie et la cote vietnamienne , j ai trouvé les viets plus froid mais apres ce qu ils ont subis de la part des occidentaux ont les comprends , mais bon les thai de bkk a la frontiere birman sont souvent sympa,
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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
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 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!