Merci de vos conseils
Itinéraire de seize jours en Thaïlande: vos conseils?
by Claralyse
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous partons dans +- 3 semaines en Thaïlande pour un séjour de 16 nuits.
Pourriez-vous jetter un oeil sur notre itinéraire ( trois jours ou rien est indiqué pour garder une marge)
jour 1 arrivée à Bangkok à 16h00 + 1ere nuit à l'hotel reservée
jour 2 Bangkok: temples, Chinatown, Mont d'or
jour 3 Bus ver Kanchanaburi + bus chutes D'Erawan
jour 4 Bangkok : avion pour Chiang Rai
jour 5 Chaing Rai: temple Wat Rong Khun + bus ver Chiang Mai
jour 6 Chiang Mai
jour 7 train vers Lampang : tour à dos d'éléphant
jour 8 retour vers Chiang Mai: avion Sukhotai
jour 9 Sukhotai: visite du parc historique Sukhotai
jour 10 /
jour 11 /
jour 12 /
jour 13 avion Bankgok + avion vers Krabi + transfert vers Koh Lanta
jour 14 Koh Lanta
jour 15 Koh Lanta
jour 16 dernière nuit à Bangkok (reservée)
jour 17 dernier jour à Bangkok + départ
A votre avis est-ce réalisable dans le temps? Nous n'avions pas pu aller directement vers le NOrd (je lis beaucoup sur le forum qu'on nous le propose avant d'aller à Bangkok) car nous avons déjà réservé la 1ere nuit à Bangkok avant de lire ça sur les forums.
Pour l'instant deux nuits à l'hotel réservées à Bangkok, le reste nous verrrons sur place.
Nous pensons encore réserver trois nuits sur Koh Lanta, avez vous des endroits à nous proposer? Nous avions trouvé un endroit avec des huttes mais malheureusement impossible de réserver à l'avance... Pensez-vous qu'il soit nécessaire de réserver le vol interne pour Krabi? Nous irions donc de Sukhotai à Bangkok puis vers Krabi.
Merci de vos conseils
Merci de vos conseils
C'est plutôt pas mal et bien organisé!
vous pouvez vous octroyez 1 journée ou deux pour le triangle d'or depuis Chiang Rai .
De même que Bangkok est une ville incroyable a voir. Tu peux voir le Wat Phrae Keo, le grand palais, faire une descente du Ménam en partant à la Hauteur de Khao san road jusqu'au quartier chinois, puis tu continues voir le quartier des ambassades un peu plus loin grace à un bus local typique :-). Ca coute rien en transport en commun.
Tu peux faire un ptit tour en fin d'après midi au Siam Square ( un quartier dynamique, visite le Mbk ou le Siam Paragorn c sympa). Le Palais Vinanmek est magnifique ! Faut que tu y passes. Ca te prendra un peu plus d'une heure a visiter, c'est pas très long mais c'est un bijou à l'intérieur (versailles en neuf et bien sur en moins grandiose) ; attention à la tenue vestimentaire, et aux jours d'ouvertures.
Et puis avant de partir une visite d'une boutique Jim Thomson pour des souvenirs de qualité, soieries, vêtements meubles, ce que tu veux !
si tu veux des conseils hésite pas. je ferai ce que je peux. c'est déjà pas mal ^^
Et puis avant de partir une visite d'une boutique Jim Thomson pour des souvenirs de qualité, soieries, vêtements meubles, ce que tu veux !
si tu veux des conseils hésite pas. je ferai ce que je peux. c'est déjà pas mal ^^
S'il ne te reste que quelques secondes à vivre, prend simplement le temps d'ouvrir les yeux...
Silvestik
votre trajet a l air tres speed..beaucoup de transport...03 a 04 j a sukothai , beaucoup trop...beaucoup de detour, de chang rai vous aller a chang mai , ok , mais apres vous aller a lampang de chang mai ok mais ensuite pour remonter a chang mai...moi j aurais fait ses villages dans l autre sens( juste mon opinion..)mais sait vrai quand 17 j sa risque d etre juste..
je vous met mon blog j ai fait un mois en sac a dos en decembre , y a plein de lien qui vous amene vers des photos et des videos , avec des explications sur les transport.. bon courage ...a+++ tard
http://unmoisenthailandeensacados.blogspot.com/
mon blog comporte +++ pages...bye
la bonne taille c' est quand les deux pieds touchent par terre!!
Pour ces messieurs, la moralité devient rigide quand le reste ne l'est plus." coluche !!!
http://02moisenasiebyfuncky062.blogspot.com/
http://montripde03moisenasiedusudest.blogspot.com/
Merci pour ta réponse, c'était pas le bût de rester 3 jours à Sukhotai, j'ai juste laissé quelques jours de libres car je pense que sinon c'est trop chargé. Vous pensez qu'il a trop de choses pour 17 jours? Qu'est-ce qui vaut moin la peine à votre avis? Par rapport aux vols internes, est-ce préférable de réserver ça à l'avance? Connaissez-vous des bungalows sympas à Koh lanta? Merci
ok, faudrait avoir au moins 02 j pour bangkok et 02 pour kanchana..( qui et tres sympa , et pas mal de chose a voir..)
vu la date ou vous y aller pour les vol interne sa devrait etre bon, juste esseyer de les prendre la veille du depart..sinon si vous etes pas sur aller voir sur le site internet de la compagnie , taper vos dates et votre itineraire et regarder si il commence a afficher complet..si sai le cas , vaut mieux le prendre en ligne, a l avance..
je ne connais pas ko lanta , desolé...
la bonne taille c' est quand les deux pieds touchent par terre!!
Pour ces messieurs, la moralité devient rigide quand le reste ne l'est plus." coluche !!!
http://02moisenasiebyfuncky062.blogspot.com/
http://montripde03moisenasiedusudest.blogspot.com/
Merci pour ta réponse.
Pour Bangkok ça devrait être ok car on a le premier jour et le dernier.
Pour Kanchanaburi nous avions noté les chutes d'eau d'erawan, que nous proposerais-tu en plus?
Tu me dis que tu aurais fait le chemin invers pour le nord... Ca voudrait dire : Chiang Rai - Chiang Mail - Lampang - Sukhotai?? Est-ce facilement possible d'aller de Lampang à Sukhotai? Ou doit- on éliminer une étape?
Merci d'avance
Pour Bangkok ça devrait être ok car on a le premier jour et le dernier.
Pour Kanchanaburi nous avions noté les chutes d'eau d'erawan, que nous proposerais-tu en plus?
Tu me dis que tu aurais fait le chemin invers pour le nord... Ca voudrait dire : Chiang Rai - Chiang Mail - Lampang - Sukhotai?? Est-ce facilement possible d'aller de Lampang à Sukhotai? Ou doit- on éliminer une étape?
Merci d'avance
y a le pond de la riviere kwai , le soir y a des marches nocturnes tres local , sympa..et plein d autre truc , boire un coup le soir et discuter avec les locaux , trés sympa.., sur mon blog y a des photos des villages que tu ve faire..jette y un oeil..
moi j aurais fait bangkok , direction pinsanuloke en train pour prendre le bus pour sukothai , ensuite lampang en bus et prendre le train vers chang mai , ensuite chang rai en bus..
mais dans les 02 cas comme vous devez prendre un vol interieur pour le sud vous serez obliger de repartir sur chang mai..sinon eliminéé chang rai .. et passez ++ de temps a chang mai et ses environs , cette ville et super ...louer un scoot et visiter..
une fois le trajet decalee.. remonter sur bangkok ++ tot et aller a kanchanabury...
si vous avez pas le lonely planet , acheter le , de trés bon conseil , et des cartes des villages , ++ horaires de transport , ect...
la bonne taille c' est quand les deux pieds touchent par terre!!
Pour ces messieurs, la moralité devient rigide quand le reste ne l'est plus." coluche !!!
http://02moisenasiebyfuncky062.blogspot.com/
http://montripde03moisenasiedusudest.blogspot.com/
bonsoir
je vous conseille de rèserver (souvent plein lesvols)avec la compagnie air asia pour aller a krabi.......compagnie low ccost mais très bien et ca casse les prix
sur koh lanta il parait que l hotel andaman est super
je vous conseille a votre arrivèe de monter directement vers le nord beaucoup de choses a voir a partir de chian mai ou de chian rai des sorties a la journèe dans les campagnes voir les rizières et les villages isolès des minoritès , pourquoi pas allè jusqu au mèkong ......c autentique le nord et moins cher que le sud,
bon voyage
deloye
Bonjour,
pour avoir visité Koh Lanta et Kanchanaburi en juillet 2008, voici mes remarques sur ton parcours : - Koh Lanta est assez grande et mérite bien 3 à 4 jours pleins sans souci. Tu peux louer un scooter pour te balader, il y a pas mal de choses à voir.
- Kanchanburi est vraiment sympa également, rien d'exceptionnel en dehors des chutes mais c'est une petite ville cool. Massage, cours de cuisine, l'occasion de s'acclimater en douceur en arrivant.
Prévoir le trajet Bangkok - Kanchanaburi et l'aller retour en bus à Erawan sur une journée, c'est juste à mon avis. Il vaut mieux y dormir la veille de l'expédition aux chutes et y dormir également le soir.
Il faut bien compter 3 heures de balade aux cascades et les bus ne sont pas très fréquents en milieu de journée; Nous avons même loué un taxi pour rentrer avec deux autres touristes car il fallait attendre 2h00 le bus de retour.
Mon itinéraire en 2008 : http://voyages.pascale.free.fr/category/asie/thailande-juillet-2008/
Pascale
Pascale
merci pour l'info, j'ai déjà le guide lonely planet qui est effectivement très complet.
Nous avons modifié notre itinéraire et ce serait p-e de la façon suivante:
* j1 :16h00 Bangkok
* j2 Bangkok: temples, chinatown, mont d'or...
* j3 Vol pour Chiang Mai
* j4 Chiang Mai
* j5 Chiang Mai
* j6 train pour Phitsanulok -> Sukhotai
* j7 Sukhotai
* j8 Sukhotai - Phitsanulok train pour Bangkok
* j9 Bus pour Kanchanaburi
* j10 Kanchanaburi
* j11 Kanchanaburi
* j12 Bangkok vol pour Krabi - transfert Koh Lanta
* j13 Ko Lanta
* j14 Ko Lanta
* j15 Dernière nuit à Bangkok
* j16 départ de Bangkok
Qu'en penses-tu , est-ce mieux?
merci
merci
Un peu speed votre parcours !
Perso apres vos 2 jours a Bangkok je vais sur Kanachanaburi 2 jours, je vire Sukhothai (remplacée en fin de séjour par Ayutaya) pour remonter sur avion sur Chiang Mai (vous dormirez 1 nuit à Chiang Rai si vous voulez mais y a beaucoup moins a voir que la premiere Chang...) bref 4 nuits dans le Nord puis descente directe sur Phuket pour 2 jours + Phi Phi 1 nuit (nécessaire et suffisant) puis direct sur Lanta (ferry en 2 heures) 3 nuits + 1 nuit sur Ao Nang (et les petites iles paradisiaques alentours) puis retour par Krabi (attention Air Asia souvent complet et à mon avis il sera pas donné si peu de temps avant) pour 2 jours sur Bangkok dont 1 nuit consacrée à Ayutaya. Ca doit faire 16 ou 17 jours...
Perso apres vos 2 jours a Bangkok je vais sur Kanachanaburi 2 jours, je vire Sukhothai (remplacée en fin de séjour par Ayutaya) pour remonter sur avion sur Chiang Mai (vous dormirez 1 nuit à Chiang Rai si vous voulez mais y a beaucoup moins a voir que la premiere Chang...) bref 4 nuits dans le Nord puis descente directe sur Phuket pour 2 jours + Phi Phi 1 nuit (nécessaire et suffisant) puis direct sur Lanta (ferry en 2 heures) 3 nuits + 1 nuit sur Ao Nang (et les petites iles paradisiaques alentours) puis retour par Krabi (attention Air Asia souvent complet et à mon avis il sera pas donné si peu de temps avant) pour 2 jours sur Bangkok dont 1 nuit consacrée à Ayutaya. Ca doit faire 16 ou 17 jours...
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
A votre avis est-ce réalisable dans le temps? Nous n'avions pas pu aller directement vers le NOrd (je lis beaucoup sur le forum qu'on nous le propose avant d'aller à Bangkok) car nous avons déjà réservé la 1ere nuit à Bangkok avant de lire ça sur les forums.
salut , comme quoi il ne faut pas trop croire dans les forums .🤪. ( même celui si ) et moi en particulier .. 🏴☠️ quant on a pas de temps ( 16 jours ) on peut très bien zapper .. le (( il faut rester une nuit a bkk ) tu arrive a 16 H ? tu as le temps de sauter dans le bkk CM . puis se réserver les derniers jours sur bkk .. et faire l'accumulation de désirs matériels .. pour la fin .. quant au programme, je n'ai pas d'avis car chaque membre y viens avec sa sauce ( j'ai fait cela j'ai raison ..) , mais en réalité on connais pas tes goûts ..😉
avis de vieux singe .. mieux faire peut et bien , que beaucoup . et rien comprendre .. la thailande a d'autres richesse que voir ........
simple pend une carte de thailande .. trace tes directions au crayon .. tu verras que ton plan va en zig zag de folie .. 16 jours il faut être pragmatique .. profiter un max du pays et moins des transport publics ..
salut , comme quoi il ne faut pas trop croire dans les forums .🤪. ( même celui si ) et moi en particulier .. 🏴☠️ quant on a pas de temps ( 16 jours ) on peut très bien zapper .. le (( il faut rester une nuit a bkk ) tu arrive a 16 H ? tu as le temps de sauter dans le bkk CM . puis se réserver les derniers jours sur bkk .. et faire l'accumulation de désirs matériels .. pour la fin .. quant au programme, je n'ai pas d'avis car chaque membre y viens avec sa sauce ( j'ai fait cela j'ai raison ..) , mais en réalité on connais pas tes goûts ..😉
avis de vieux singe .. mieux faire peut et bien , que beaucoup . et rien comprendre .. la thailande a d'autres richesse que voir ........
simple pend une carte de thailande .. trace tes directions au crayon .. tu verras que ton plan va en zig zag de folie .. 16 jours il faut être pragmatique .. profiter un max du pays et moins des transport publics ..
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NOUS PARTONS EN THAILANDE DANS 10 JOURS; nOUS PASSONS TROIS JOURS A PATTAYA; pOUVEZ VOUS NOUS DIRE SI IL Y A DES ÏLES AUX ALENTOURS A VISITER, pitoresques et pas trop populeuses, si il y a des sorties à faire plus que d'autres, enfin ce que vous nous conseillez de voir ou de faire
merci d'avance
babaouna
NOUS PARTONS EN THAILANDE DANS 10 JOURS; nOUS PASSONS TROIS JOURS A PATTAYA; pOUVEZ VOUS NOUS DIRE SI IL Y A DES ÏLES AUX ALENTOURS A VISITER, pitoresques et pas trop populeuses, si il y a des sorties à faire plus que d'autres, enfin ce que vous nous conseillez de voir ou de faire
merci d'avance
babaouna
bonjour,
idem trop de trajets. Pourquoi bangkok au début et à la fin du séjour vous allez perdre du temps. Un conseil négociez avec votre hotel pour une nuit de plus à l'arrivée!
Donc bangkok soit à l'arrivée soit au retour mais pas les deux à moins d'aimer perdre du temps dans les transports.
Bangkok mérite minimum 3 jours 4 serait mieux!! jour 3 supprimez kanchanaburi
sukkhothai prendre l'avion de bkk (bangkok airway) 3 jours c'est bien pas nécessité de plus moins c'est à la course et ca vaut le coup super reposant après la folie de bangkok qui est à voir! J'ai adoré les 2!!!
ensuite je vous conseille de louer une voiture avec chauffeur de sukkhotai ( annoncer vous dans votre hotel le 1er jour c'est facile à organiser et pas trop cher)et remontez sur lampang (arrêt) très sympa puis chiang mai faisable en une journée.
Poser vous à chiang mai et rayonnez depuis cette ville quelques jours (chiang mai mérite bien une semaine complète il vous faudra donc choisir l'essentiel mais votre programme est indigeste
enfin un vol direct pour une seule ile et un seul endroit soit koh samui ou phuket (avec krabi) et oubliez le reste sinon ce sera un marathon impossible à tenir et vous ne prendrez même pas le temps d'apprécier. ce serait trop dommage.
voila
idem trop de trajets. Pourquoi bangkok au début et à la fin du séjour vous allez perdre du temps. Un conseil négociez avec votre hotel pour une nuit de plus à l'arrivée!
Donc bangkok soit à l'arrivée soit au retour mais pas les deux à moins d'aimer perdre du temps dans les transports.
Bangkok mérite minimum 3 jours 4 serait mieux!! jour 3 supprimez kanchanaburi
sukkhothai prendre l'avion de bkk (bangkok airway) 3 jours c'est bien pas nécessité de plus moins c'est à la course et ca vaut le coup super reposant après la folie de bangkok qui est à voir! J'ai adoré les 2!!!
ensuite je vous conseille de louer une voiture avec chauffeur de sukkhotai ( annoncer vous dans votre hotel le 1er jour c'est facile à organiser et pas trop cher)et remontez sur lampang (arrêt) très sympa puis chiang mai faisable en une journée.
Poser vous à chiang mai et rayonnez depuis cette ville quelques jours (chiang mai mérite bien une semaine complète il vous faudra donc choisir l'essentiel mais votre programme est indigeste
enfin un vol direct pour une seule ile et un seul endroit soit koh samui ou phuket (avec krabi) et oubliez le reste sinon ce sera un marathon impossible à tenir et vous ne prendrez même pas le temps d'apprécier. ce serait trop dommage.
voila
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We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

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





