Itinéraire et budget pour quinze jours en Malaisie
by Cedric1984
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Salut à tous,
Nous sommes en train de préparer un voyage en Asie du 9 au 25 septembre (15jours). Tout d'abord on s'était orienté sur la thailande... mais c'est la saison des moussons donc on préfère attendre. On s'est alors penché sur la malaisie.
Par contre, on ne sait pas quel genre de périple on peut faire, ni quel budget on aurait besoin par jour? On est deux jeunes, en couple, on a l'habitude de voyager en auberge de jeunesse. On aimerait aussi faire de la plongée, est-ce que c'est possible? est-ce que cest sécurisé?
Bref on aimerait avoir quelques indications pour savoir si ce pays mérite la visite, et si l'on doit continuer de s'y interesser
Merci de votre aide
@ bientôt
Jette un oeil sur mon site, tu auras une idee des incontournables : KL, Malacca, Tioman, Penang, Peranthians, Taman Negara... et des activites possibles.
www.lemondedevirginieetstephanie.com
Perso, j' ai adore la Malaisie, un pays brut.
Bon voyage !
www.lemondedevirginieetstephanie.com
Perso, j' ai adore la Malaisie, un pays brut.
Bon voyage !
La chance n'est pas le résultat du hasard : ce sont nos propres choix qui créent notre chance.
Bonjour Cedric...
deja OUI, vous pouvez continuez a vous interesser a la Malaisie, c'est un pays superbe et encore trop mal connu, des gens charmants, pas mal de diversitee de paysages, pour le budget, comptez sensiblement le meme budget que pour la Thailande avec parfois des hotels/guesthouse bon marche un peu plus difficile a trouver qu'au royaume du Siam 😉.
Tu peux regarder cette page qui t'aidera deja Malaisie et que je ne vais pas tarder a reactualiser avec encore plus d'infos (avant fin Juillet en principe...). Pour la plongee, c'est un paradis particulierement si vous avez le budget pour aller faire quelques jours du cote de "Sipadan" (Borneo), le plus bel endroit que je n'ai jamais vu sopus l'eau !
Tu peux regarder cette page qui t'aidera deja Malaisie et que je ne vais pas tarder a reactualiser avec encore plus d'infos (avant fin Juillet en principe...). Pour la plongee, c'est un paradis particulierement si vous avez le budget pour aller faire quelques jours du cote de "Sipadan" (Borneo), le plus bel endroit que je n'ai jamais vu sopus l'eau !
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Bonjour,
Je pars en Malaisie du 3 aout au 16 août 2007. Nous comptons faire => KL (arrivée après-midi) =>Taman Negara (3 jours) => Les Iles Perhentians ou Tioman (5 jours) => Malacca (2 jours) => KL (2 jours)
A votre avis, Iles Perhentians ou Tioman ?
J'ai lu votre site que je trouve très instructif tant sur la malaisie que sur votre projet de voyage. Je vous remercie pour toutes ces informations.
Flolom🙂
Je pars en Malaisie du 3 aout au 16 août 2007. Nous comptons faire => KL (arrivée après-midi) =>Taman Negara (3 jours) => Les Iles Perhentians ou Tioman (5 jours) => Malacca (2 jours) => KL (2 jours)
A votre avis, Iles Perhentians ou Tioman ?
J'ai lu votre site que je trouve très instructif tant sur la malaisie que sur votre projet de voyage. Je vous remercie pour toutes ces informations.
Flolom🙂
Salut à tous,
Comment comptes-tu voyager entre les villes? par train ou par bus? Et surtout est-ce qu'on peut compter sur les horaires, ou bien c'est de l'approximatif? En tout cas, merci à tous pour vos sites et pour vos renseignements ! ++
Comment comptes-tu voyager entre les villes? par train ou par bus? Et surtout est-ce qu'on peut compter sur les horaires, ou bien c'est de l'approximatif? En tout cas, merci à tous pour vos sites et pour vos renseignements ! ++
ReSalut,
J'ai une dernière question !
Que pensez-vous si l'on prend un billet pour Singapour, puis que l'on remonte en Malaisie? (car le billet est nettement moins cher) !
Est-ce que le trajet et le passage de la frontière est simple?
Bonne nuit à tous !
Bonne nuit à tous !
Me concernant, j' ai nettement prefere l' ile de Tioman aux Perhentians... mais bon, apres ca depend...
Tioman est plus sauvage je trouve et surtout plus convivial... et puis aux Perhentians, ce qui m' a un peu perturbe c' est l' hebergement : tres cher et minable (le mot est fort mais faut voir ce qui est propose)... ou alors faut vraiment mettre le prix... malgre ca, j' ai passe des bons moments la bas...
Sinon, pour repondre a la question du dessous : oui c' est tres facile de passer de Singapour en Malaisie.. par bus, pas cher... je ne l' ai pas fait mais j' avais pris les renseignements pour le faire et la plupart des voyageurs que j' ai rencontre etaient passes par Singapour...
Voila, voila... bon voyage !!
Tioman est plus sauvage je trouve et surtout plus convivial... et puis aux Perhentians, ce qui m' a un peu perturbe c' est l' hebergement : tres cher et minable (le mot est fort mais faut voir ce qui est propose)... ou alors faut vraiment mettre le prix... malgre ca, j' ai passe des bons moments la bas...
Sinon, pour repondre a la question du dessous : oui c' est tres facile de passer de Singapour en Malaisie.. par bus, pas cher... je ne l' ai pas fait mais j' avais pris les renseignements pour le faire et la plupart des voyageurs que j' ai rencontre etaient passes par Singapour...
Voila, voila... bon voyage !!
La chance n'est pas le résultat du hasard : ce sont nos propres choix qui créent notre chance.
Pour moi c'est plutot le contraire. Je vais a Tioman plsu souvent car c'est plus pratique, mais je prefere les Pehrentians meme (surtout) au niveau qualtie des plongees.
Pour le logement, je payais pour un petit bungalow tres simple avec ventilo sur la plage 20RM/nuit. A Tioman (en tout cas a Salang) ca n'est pas possible. Je dirais meme que les logements (80 a 150RM / chambre avec clim) sont chers pour ce que c'est.
Bref, si je pouvais aller pour le WE en voiture aux Perhetians, je n'irai plus a Tioman...
Pour S'pore - KL en bus c'est pratique, facile, pas cher et tres confortable en Super VIP bus.
Bref, si je pouvais aller pour le WE en voiture aux Perhetians, je n'irai plus a Tioman...
Pour S'pore - KL en bus c'est pratique, facile, pas cher et tres confortable en Super VIP bus.
Comme quoi, ca depend vraiment... j' ai paye 35 RM le petit bungalow sympa sur ABC beach aTioman et 100 RM le bungalow nul a Perenthian. Et la bouffe etait nettement plus chere a Perenthian meme si les barbecues sur la plage sont geniaux.
Comparer la plongee, je ne peux pas le faire car j' ai plonge uniquement a Perenthian (1ere plongee), je ne connais pas la plongee a Tioman. J' ai adore car je suis tombee sur un super instructeur et les fonds etaient superbes.
Voila, voila...
Comparer la plongee, je ne peux pas le faire car j' ai plonge uniquement a Perenthian (1ere plongee), je ne connais pas la plongee a Tioman. J' ai adore car je suis tombee sur un super instructeur et les fonds etaient superbes.
Voila, voila...
La chance n'est pas le résultat du hasard : ce sont nos propres choix qui créent notre chance.
Bonjour,
Entre les villes, je compte voyager en bus et en train lorsque cela sera possible. Je fais actuellement des recherches sur le jungle train, mais pour un voyage de nuit. Je pense que j'irai a Tioman, car l'ile est plus grande et peut-être au mois d'août, il y aura moins de monde qu'aux Iles Perhentians.
Si vous avez des infos sur le jungle train, merci de les faire partager.
Bon voyage à tous !
Flolom🙂
Entre les villes, je compte voyager en bus et en train lorsque cela sera possible. Je fais actuellement des recherches sur le jungle train, mais pour un voyage de nuit. Je pense que j'irai a Tioman, car l'ile est plus grande et peut-être au mois d'août, il y aura moins de monde qu'aux Iles Perhentians.
Si vous avez des infos sur le jungle train, merci de les faire partager.
Bon voyage à tous !
Flolom🙂
Salut,
Je t'invite à lire mon récit de voyage sur mon blog, + les photos, tu auras pas mal d'infos.
Tout est dans ma signature... 😉
Je t'invite à lire mon récit de voyage sur mon blog, + les photos, tu auras pas mal d'infos.
Tout est dans ma signature... 😉
bonjour
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Salut à tous,
Merci pour ces infos, tous les sites sont super, surtout celui de djtyronne... Donc en arrivant à Singapour, voici le trajet que je propose : Singapour - Malaca Malaca - KL KL - Taman Negara Taman Negara - Iles Perhentian Iles Perhentian - Iles Tioman. Iles Tioman - Singapour
Qu'en pensez-vous? Est-ce que Georgetown est intéressant à voir? Est-ce qu'il y a d'autres points à voir? Est-ce que les transports seront pratiques entre ces points de chutes? Peut-être qu'il est possible de louer une voiture, pour être plus à l'aise?
Merci de votre aide,
Cédric
Merci pour ces infos, tous les sites sont super, surtout celui de djtyronne... Donc en arrivant à Singapour, voici le trajet que je propose : Singapour - Malaca Malaca - KL KL - Taman Negara Taman Negara - Iles Perhentian Iles Perhentian - Iles Tioman. Iles Tioman - Singapour
Qu'en pensez-vous? Est-ce que Georgetown est intéressant à voir? Est-ce qu'il y a d'autres points à voir? Est-ce que les transports seront pratiques entre ces points de chutes? Peut-être qu'il est possible de louer une voiture, pour être plus à l'aise?
Merci de votre aide,
Cédric
Bonjour
jette un oeil ici : http://auptitcoin.over-blog.net/article-3406225.html pour avoir une idée de budget et ici : http://www.seemalaysia.eu/ pour voir à quoi ça ressemble.
La Malaisie est un pays vraiment très agréable et le plus sûr qu'il m'ait été donné de visiter. Pas d'hésitation !
Salut à tous, Nous sommes en train de préparer un voyage en Asie du 9 au 25 septembre (15jours). Tout d'abord on s'était orienté sur la thailande... mais c'est la saison des moussons donc on préfère attendre. On s'est alors penché sur la malaisie. Par contre, on ne sait pas quel genre de périple on peut faire, ni quel budget on aurait besoin par jour? On est deux jeunes, en couple, on a l'habitude de voyager en auberge de jeunesse. On aimerait aussi faire de la plongée, est-ce que c'est possible? est-ce que cest sécurisé? Bref on aimerait avoir quelques indications pour savoir si ce pays mérite la visite, et si l'on doit continuer de s'y interesser Merci de votre aide @ bientôt
jette un oeil ici : http://auptitcoin.over-blog.net/article-3406225.html pour avoir une idée de budget et ici : http://www.seemalaysia.eu/ pour voir à quoi ça ressemble.
La Malaisie est un pays vraiment très agréable et le plus sûr qu'il m'ait été donné de visiter. Pas d'hésitation !
Salut à tous, Nous sommes en train de préparer un voyage en Asie du 9 au 25 septembre (15jours). Tout d'abord on s'était orienté sur la thailande... mais c'est la saison des moussons donc on préfère attendre. On s'est alors penché sur la malaisie. Par contre, on ne sait pas quel genre de périple on peut faire, ni quel budget on aurait besoin par jour? On est deux jeunes, en couple, on a l'habitude de voyager en auberge de jeunesse. On aimerait aussi faire de la plongée, est-ce que c'est possible? est-ce que cest sécurisé? Bref on aimerait avoir quelques indications pour savoir si ce pays mérite la visite, et si l'on doit continuer de s'y interesser Merci de votre aide @ bientôt
Humm Malacca un petit faible en, 159 photos ++ sur mon blog et quelques adresses utiles.
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Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
Hello.
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- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
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Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
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Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
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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).
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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!
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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 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! !