Itinéraire et timing pour la Birmanie en juin
by Afonlaigamel
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Salut à tous !
28 jours c'est peu c'est beaucoup c'est selon .. On préfèrera se poser à 4 - 5 endroits différents et rayonner autour , favoriser le ressenti plutôt que partir tous azimuts , passer notre voyage dans les transports et n'avoir au final qu'un book photo et un beau fond d'ecran 🤪
bon et sûrement bcp de rencontres aussi !!!
Après avoir parcouru quelques carnets de voyage , le fameux blog de Kristophe et les posts du forum ..Il y a des incontournables qui s'imposent et la boucle sera on ne peut plus classique sauf que l'on part en juin... Dîtes moi ce vous en pensez SVP !
Yangon 1 jour
Mandalay 3 jours (arrivée par train de nuit )
Bagan 4 jours ( voyage en ferry si possible )
Kalaw ou direct Nyaung shwe (Bus ) et c'est là que j'hésite en fait soit l'on passe 4 jours sur Inle s'il ne pleut pas trop mais plutôt au sud du lac vers Nampan
OU
apres Kalaw enchainer avec Loikaw ( train ) et remonter vers Pekhon seulement l'unique hébergement serait encore le resort princess pour lequel les avis sont tres partagés et surtout si l'on remonte jusqu'à Nyaung shwe on se sera à peine posés pour le coup car tout en 5 jours maxi !!!!
La question: Pékhon vaut-il vraiment le détour comme de remonter tout les lacs ?
ou en rayonnant autour du sud d'Inle on aura à peu près la même chose c'est à dire plus d'authencité qu'au nord
Aurons nous le choix aussi ?
ensuite retour à Yangon (1 nuit )
Dawei et suivant la météo rester 1 semaine au sud voire plus au sud encore dans la penisule de Maugmagan
OU remonter progressivement en passant par Ye, Moulmein et faire une dernière pause à Hpa-An avant de revenir à yangon ...
Bon encore une fois très classique sauf qu'on sera au début de la saison des pluies...
Una avis, un conseil ?
Merci !!
Marc
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Bonjour. Kristophe répondra sans doute car il connait bien le Myanmar. Juste 2 choses: il y a un autre hotel à Pekhon, voir mon compte rendu ( 28 jours au Myanmar, fevrier, mars 2018). Chambre très correcte et impeccable.
Ceux qui souhaitent rester plus de 28 jours le peuvent. Il faut alors au départ s'acquitter de 3 $ par jour de dépassement. C'est officiel, c'est affiché dans le hall départ de l'aéroport de Yangoon. Nous avons rencontré un couple qui avait pris cette option. Nous ne le savions pas, dommage!.
Bonne préparation.
Schischi
Merci Schischi !
Pour l'info. .peux tu me donner le nom de la guest afin que j'essaie de savoir si ils sont ouverts en juin. .?
Pour les 28 jours. .trop tard j'ai déjà les billets bien sûr mais c'est bon à savoir surtout si ça n'empêche pas la délivrance du visa avec une date de retour hors délai. .
Et merci pour ton compte rendu ils nous tarde d'y être !!!
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Oups en relisant votre compte rendu. .je me aperçu que tu donnes déjà la réponse à ma question !!
Compte rendu très très détaillé...merci! !!
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Bonjour Marc,
Vous hésitez pour le lac Inle à aller à Phekon... c'est vrai que remonter du lac Sankar au lac Inle est un belle balade. Nous ne sommes pas allés à Phekon mais nous avons tout de même bien apprécié le lac à partir de Nyaungshwe : un jour, grande promenade à vélo sur la rive est jusqu'au village de Main Thauk et, là, balade en barque à rame... le lendemain grande journée sur les lacs Sankar et Inlé, très peu de touristes et arrêts que dans des endroits intéressants.
Si vous manquez de temps, c'est une solution...
Mon récit ici: http://un-endroit-ou-aller.over-blog.com/2017/03/lac-inle.html
Bon séjour là-bas Anne
Bon séjour là-bas Anne
Anne
Mes récits de voyages : www.unendroitoualler.fr
Bonjour
le mois de juin ne fait, me semble-t-il, pas partie de la période préférentielle pour visiter la Birmanie, je ne sais pas quelles sont les différences climatiques selon la région à cette période, c'est un point qui me semble à vérifier.
Sinon ce qui m'étonne dans le parcours c'est une journée seulement à Yangon qui en mérite quand même plus !!
Pour Dawei et, juste à côté, la péninsule de Dawei (juste au Sud de Maugmakan) vous pouvez trouver des infos sur le compte-rendu que j'avais rédigé en revenant ici https://voyageforum.com/discussion/rangoon-kawthaung-retour-voyage-11-jours-dans-sud-birmanie-d8228831/
Je garde de très bons souvenirs de ces quelques jours dans cette région.
Par contre comme je ne le raconte je ne trouve pas indispensable de descendre plus au Sud (sauf à vouloir visiter les Mergui ou à vouloir absolument revenir en Thaïlande par Ranong).
Bons préparatifs
Bruno
Merci à tous !!!
Une foultitude d'infos , de photos...Vos carnets de voyages sont super détaillés ça m'aide à avancer, à me projeter à ...m'impatienter !!!
Juin serait plus arrosé et justement plus au sud ... C'est pourquoi je pense y aller aux environs du 15 et remonter ensuite en fonction de la météo , il m'étonnerait que je dépasse Tizit vers la pointe de la peninsule de Maungmagan, les routes y sont decrites comme plutot mauvaises..
En fait on retournera 3 fois à Yangon on aura donc le temps de compléter nos visites..
Sinon pour Inle je suis tenté de rester au sud du lac pour tenter le second plus au sud et rayonner autour... Pensez vous que l'on puisse en rejoignant la rive Est trouver des locations de vélos vers Main thauk..? Il apparaitrait plus simple de rester basés sur Nyaungshwe mais comme une homestay au sud d'Inlé propose une pirogue ...je suis plus que tenté !!!
Chaque maison sur le lac est sur pilotis et tel un ilot... Sans pirogue ne serions nous pas coincés ou dépendant d'un "guide" dans le cas contraire ?
et encore merci pour vos retours , je retourne à vos compte rendus j'ai loin d'avoir tout fini !!!
Marc
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il m'étonnerait que je dépasse Tizit vers la pointe de la peninsule de Maungmagan, les routes y sont decrites comme plutot mauvaises..
En fait il n'y a pas de problème (mis à part la distance) pour aller jusqu'à la pointe sud de la péninsule de Dawei, il y a une route goudronnée. Par contre ce sont souvent des pistes qui permettent de rejoindre les villages qui se trouvent le long de la côte, Ouest en particulier, et selon que l'on a plus ou moins l'habitude de conduire dans ces conditions on sera plus ou moins à l'aise... J'ai trouvé quelques passages un peu délicats (mais je ne suis pas un expert), et j'étais bien content d'avoir une semi-auto plutôt qu'un scooter automatique...
En fait il n'y a pas de problème (mis à part la distance) pour aller jusqu'à la pointe sud de la péninsule de Dawei, il y a une route goudronnée. Par contre ce sont souvent des pistes qui permettent de rejoindre les villages qui se trouvent le long de la côte, Ouest en particulier, et selon que l'on a plus ou moins l'habitude de conduire dans ces conditions on sera plus ou moins à l'aise... J'ai trouvé quelques passages un peu délicats (mais je ne suis pas un expert), et j'étais bien content d'avoir une semi-auto plutôt qu'un scooter automatique...
Bruno
Bonjour ,
Ne loupez surtout pas la visite de KAKKU , on peut faire une boucle depuis Inle et retour par Taungyy
C'est un site merveilleux où ne s'aventurent pas les groues .
Vous allez adorer les birmans
Sylvia
Bonjour
Pour les hébergements sur le lac, vous risquez d'être bloqué le soir et donc contraint de manger sur place et de dépendre de l'hôtel et de son batelier.
Pour bien profiter du lac, je conseille Pekhon tout au Sud. Il y a un hôtel au bord du lac et apparemment depuis peu un deuxième. Le mieux est d'aller en bus à Pekhon depuis Loikaw, fief des minorités, ou Aungban célèbre pour son marché des cinq jours. De Pekhon il y a un bateau public chaque matin qui remonte vers Nyaungshwe.
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Merci Kristophe !
C'est en partie après lecture de ton blog que j'en ai eu envie et je suis loin d'avoir été le seul apparemment ... J'ai le sentiment que Pékhon serait LA seconde option d'Inle pour beaucoup ! Seulement j'ai lu des avis plutot négatifs sur le seul hotel du moment qui plus est a bien augmenté ses prix, en outre je ne sais pas encore s'il est ouvert en juin ...J'hésite encore surtout que cela nous obligera d'enchainer les étapes Augban-Loikaw -Pékhon-Nyaungshwe car l'on doit revenir sur Yangon ensuite ... à moins de terminer notre route à Loikaw pour y prendre le bus de Yangon (qui au départ fait le trajet inverse jusqu'à kalaw, m'as-tu dit je crois ! )
en tous cas merci !!! connaitrais-tu le nom du second hôtel , je le trouve pas sur le net encore ??
Je note kakku Sylvia , Merci !!!!
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bonjour
le second hotel proche du lac près de pekhon est (d'après schischi) le "miat say ta nar". cependant impossible de le trouver sur le net.....
cdt
jean-louis
Ça ne m'étonne pas car personne ne parle anglais ( on nous a passé une traductrice au tel quand on s'est présentés et que l'on a contesté le prix demandé différent de celui annoncé la veille à notre chauffeur de taxi.) Mais pas de souci, il y aura de la place car peu de gens s'arrêtent là, ( il n'y a rien à y faire) et les chauffeurs de bus le connaissent.
Schischi
J'avais un peu zappé cette option ne le trouvant et ne sachant pas s'il serait ouvert en juin ...nous obligeant à nous rabattre sur le premier (50€/nuit en juin ! )
ça peut être le point de départ d'une bonne aventure ....
Merci à vous tous !!
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J'ai un doute quand même. Ce n'est pas un hôtel réservé uniquement aux locaux ?
Non, puisque nous y sommes allés! Notre taxi nous l'avait réservé la veille par tel .s'il n'avait pas trouvé cet hôtel, nous n'aurions pas pu le trouver car rien n'est écrit avec notre alphabet. Belle chambre, petit dej inclus correct. Bonne journée.
Schischi
Bonjour,
Donc tu n'as pas noté son nom ? Et te souviens-tu où il est situé à Pekhon, près du lac ? Et son prix tant que j'y suis. Merci
Donc tu n'as pas noté son nom ? Et te souviens-tu où il est situé à Pekhon, près du lac ? Et son prix tant que j'y suis. Merci
Si, je l'ai noté dans mon compte rendu "retour de 28 jours au Myanmar, janvier-février 2018". Je l'ai même écrit en Birman avec le tel. Je vais essayer d'en faire une photo. Quel travail!( Bonjour de la Malaisie et de Sumatra)
Schischi
Super !! Merci Schischi
Merchi même ...
On a même le numéro quant au prix c'etait entre 35000 et 45000 K (sans traducteur ! )
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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!







