je pars 3 semaines en Thailande fin novembre et nous avons commencé à établir un itinéraire....
cela vus semble-t-il réalisabe?
sam 26/11/2005 Bangkok dim 27/11/2005 Bangkok lun 28/11/2005 Ban Pa In Ayutthaya mar 29/11/2005 Lopburi Wat Phra Phutthabbat mer 30/11/2005 Phitsanulok Kamphaeng Phet jeu 01/12/2005 Sukhotai ven 02/12/2005 Si Satchanalai Chialang Thuriang sam 03/12/2005 Lampang dim 04/12/2005 Chiang Mai lun 05/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mar 06/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mer 07/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or jeu 08/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or ven 09/12/2005 Phuket sam 10/12/2005 Phuket dim 11/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga lun 12/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mar 13/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mer 14/12/2005 Ko Tao jeu 15/12/2005 Bangkok ven 16/12/2005 Bangkok
salut 😉
penses que tu peux passer la journée à lampang depuis chiang mai (A/R)
possibilité en bus ( terminal arcade, c'est là que tu arrives depuis sukhotai) ou en train . sur place tu loues une moto pour te balader et retour le soir par les mêmes moyens(trés facile en une journée)
pour si satchanalai, prévoie la journée, en moto, route sympa, site plus romantique que sukhotai, et puis à petite distance le village de hat sio
ko tao une journée A/R au départ de samui ce n'est pas possible sauf si tu passes par un club de plongée ; le trajet dure environ 3h à chaque traversée voire plus en cas de remous, tu est donc obligée de rester une nuit ou alors tu vas rester à l'embarcadére🤪
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
Tu cours un marathon 🙂??
C'est bien chargé ton parcours, tu risque de passer à côté de pas mal de chose. As tu compté les temps de déplacement entre tes différentes étapes? Par exemple tu indiques une liaison entre Chang Rai et Phuket: par le train tu en as bien pour 24H😉, sinon il y a l'avion.
Tu indiques un jour pour Chiang Mai: avec une durée aussi courte tu ne vas rien voir de la ville et de ses environs!
Ensuite tu indiques 4 jours pour le triangle d'or (je pense pour un trek): de nos jours le triangle d'or n'est plus qu'une autoroute à touristes ou plus rien n'est authentique donc si tu veux visiter des boutiques à souvenirs tu en trouveras partout ailleurs en Thaïlande😉.
Vérifies bien les temps de transport entre tes étapes.
non non j'essaie de profiter au maximum de mon voyage :-)
je pense effectivement prendre l'avion pour descendre à Phuket ainsi que pour aller de Phuket à Kho Samui.
Concernant le nord, tu me conseille de faire un trck plutot vers chang mai? Chang rai n'a t il vraiement aucun interet.
Sinon, tu as l'air de bien connaitre la thailande. Si tu as de bonnes adresses de guesthouses et autres bons plans (notamment sur Kho Samui) à mois de 10€ la chambre double je suis preneuse :-)
Tu fais un concours ? le plus de villes possibles en 3 semaines ?
Chacun sa façon de voyager, mais tu vas rien voir, juste survoler, tout dans le superficiel... Si c'est ton trip, ok, alors j'ai rien à dire.
pour si satchanalai, tu dois le faire depuis sukhotai : 1 h de route, c'est trop loin depuis chiang mai ( au moins 4h ) et pas d'accés direct ( accés depuis sukhotai ou sawankalok)
si tu veux le faire en chemin depuis sukhotai, bus le matin de bonne heure ; sur place tu dois pouvoir laisser tes sacs en consignes( mais là aucune info car je n'ai pas procéder ainsi) par contre pour repartir soit tu reviens sur sukhotai puis bus via tak (assez fréquent) ou bus à partir de sawankhalok ( moins fréquent et village situé à 10 km du site) par conséquent je te conseille de rester deux jours à sukhotai ( l'aprés-midi d'arrivée pour le parc de sukho et le lendemain en moto pour si satchanalai et alentours)
* adresses ko samui: cactus bungalows à bo phut ou ps villa à chong mon
ko tao : ko tao cottage à chalok
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
Concernant le nord, tu me conseille de faire un trck plutot vers chang mai? Chang rai n'a t il vraiement aucun interet
Non ce n'est pas ce que j'ai voulu dire! J'imagine simplement que si tu reste 4 jours dans le triangle d'or c'est pour faire un trek. Je pense que les deux sites sont similaire pour effectuer un treck: autoroute touristique ou l'authenticité à disparu et ou le commercial à pris le dessus car imenquablement lors d'un trek organisé on te fais passer par les villages boutiques en oubliant les lieux qui ne rapportent pas d'argent.
Pour Kho Samui je ne peux te renseigner car je n'y ai jamais mis les pieds!!
Pour les Guesthouses j'ai arrété de me fier aux guides (LP & R...) car comme tout le monde suit leurs indications ...........
Par exemple lorsque j'étais à Phuket (semaine de noel 2003 en plein surbooking🙂) j'ai fais le tour de toutes les guesthouses qui étaient sur mon chemin (sutout en empruntant les petites rues) en demandant le prix et en visitant les chambres et j'ai fini par trouver une guesthouse sympa au calme avec une grande chambre avec salle de bain et clim pour 500 bahts (il ne faut pas hésiter de négocier les prix😉) et de surcroit avec peut de touristes européens mais beaucoup de tourites asiatiques. Plus tard sur place je me suis apperçu que beaucoup de Guesthouse recommandées par le Lonely était full de touristes qui passaient leurs journées et leurs soirées assis en terrasse à regarder la télé ou à écouter de la techno à fond!!!!
Non Doctremblay, on essaye de se faire un itinéraire approximatif... mais vu de france c pas très facile. on l'adaptera surement une fois la bas....
Merci Kalkan pour toute ces infos
un conseil
prévoie une collonne vertebrale à ton séjour mais ne le charge pas trop fait ce que tu peux au jour le jour, sur le papier j'avais fait un programme terrible mais le rythme de vie de la thailande m'a invité à respirer de temps en temps et à souffler.
et je sais de quoi je parle il ya deux jours que je suis rentré
je suis moi même travel agent et peux te dire que parfois certains TO exagèrent dans leurs lourdes programmations
et en prenant le temps tu verras que tu pourras mener à bien ton périple et au bout du voyage tu te diras ouhaw j'ai fais tout cela
salut delphine😉
je me permet juste ce petit post en espérant ne pas te vexer
aprés relecture de ton circuit, il me semble que pour une approche de la thaïlande, tu axes ton parcours de façon semblable; par exemple, concentres toi sur un ou deux sites historiques, restes un jour de plus à chaque endroit pour sillonner les petites routes en moto sans but précis; c'est dans ces moments que tu risques faire des rencontres inoubliables .
à la place de vouloir faire chiang mai et chiang rai en 3 ou 4 jours restes sur l'une ou l'autre de ces villes et sillonnes aux alentours
quant aux îles l'intérêt c'est de ne rien faire, donc cherches ta plage de rêve et restes y 4 jours plutôt que de changer en permanence; de plus celà coute moins cher (plus facile de négocier pour plusieurs nuits qu'une seule) et c'est moins galére que de parcourir les îles en permanence avec son sac sur les épaules
😎
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
Absolument d'accord avec ce dernier post de kalkan, moi plus je retourne en Asie et plus j'ai tendance à essayer de profiter au maximum des quelques endroits vraiment sympas où j'atterris, et la Thaïlande se prète vraiment à ce rythme très cool. Les touristes speedés font bien marrer les Thaïlandais.😉
Pour les treks dans le nord par contre je pense qu'il en reste encore de très sympas à faire sans pour autant tomber dans le piège "zoo à touristes"; j'en ai fait un il y a 2 1/2 au départ de Chiang Mai organisé par une petite guest, pas cher, huit personnes plus nos deux guides, trois jours/deux nuits dans la montagne à bien crapahuter, éléphants et bamboo raft bien sûr, on n'y échappe pas mais c'est super sympa, et le soir arrêt dans des villages super (pas de souvenir shop !), guitare et Sang Som au clair de lune et à la bougie... Ca en fera sourire plus d'un peut-être car c'est le trek "catalogue" de base, mais cela reste un super bon souvenir.
suis du meme avis, je pars aussi en Thailande en ne traçant qu'une ébauche de parcours et là bas j'avise.
je ne veux regarder ma montre que pour les horaires d'avion.
je ne connais pas du tout Thailande mais je pense qu'il doit etre difficile sur place d'etre strict avec ses projets.
Je sais que lorsqu'on n' a pas beaucoup de temps on essaie de voir un max, mais dans ce cas là on oublie parfois de vivre l'instant présent
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
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Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
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I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- 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.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
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Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
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Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
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
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!
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Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
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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...
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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.
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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?????
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
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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.
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.
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
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! !
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?
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!
