On me fait une offre de passer la nuit dans la Baie d'Halong sur un jonque en bois baptisée
Huong-Hai.
Quelqu'uns aurait déjà pris cette jonque???
Merci pour les infos
Vanouk
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La jonque Huong Hai dans la baie d'Halong au Vietnam
by Vanouk
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Dans la baie d'Ha-Long...
Fabricia -
Comme une eau, le monde vous traverse et pour un temps vous prête ses couleurs... ("L'Usage du Monde" - Nicolas Bouvier)
Super miampho pour tes infos, j'ai du bol de tomber sur quelqu'un qui a naviguer avec cette jonque, maintenant tu ne vas pas t'en tirer comme ça😉 Est ce que tu peux m'en dire un peu plus?.
Exemple: as-tu réserver sur place, combien tu as payé, combien de passagers et au niveau confort c'est bien? (j'ai un devis avec une agence de Hanoi au départ de hanoi 1 nuit à bord et retour Hanoi en circuit privé =187 dollars par personne. (si tu penses que c'est trop cher dis le moi car je n'ai pas encore négocié).
Enfin voilà cette jonque a l'air très sympa, moi qui fait beaucoup de photos je crois que ça devrait jouer.Tu penses que c'est une jonque ancienne ou est-elle fabriquée pour les touristes?
Je sais j'ai beaucoup de questions mais avec tes photos tu nous as fait rêvé....
A+
Vanouk
Tu peux trouver des témoignages ici
Pour votre plaisir deux photos de Huong Hai Junk
Ceux ou celles qui veulent avoir ces images en grande taille pour développer un poster peuvent m'écrire en MP en me donnant leur email.
Pour votre plaisir deux photos de Huong Hai Junk
Ceux ou celles qui veulent avoir ces images en grande taille pour développer un poster peuvent m'écrire en MP en me donnant leur email.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Me revoilou ! Voilà tes réponses !
as-tu réserver sur place ? J'ai réservé directement avec mon hotel la veille combien tu as payé ? 78 $ par personne en avril 2005, transport A/R, la croisière 2j/1n, les repas... combien de passagers et au niveau confort c'est bien? Il ya normalement 4 cabines de 2. Nous étions 6 !
niveau confort, c'est très bien, surtout si tu a une cabine pont et pas en dessous ! Il ya un capitaine, 3-4 matelots, 1 cuisinier, 1 guide, 1 homme de ménage ! Les repas sont servie royalement !!! Il n'y que les boissons qui sont payantes ! Il y avait plus d'employés que de touristes dans le bateau ! On était chouchouté ! On a pêché avec les matelots en pleine nuit et avons piqué une tête avec eux, c'était bien !
Je te joins des photos de notre cabine. On prenais les repas dans la salle à manger ou sur le pont ! Il y a des transats sur le pont ! bref, c'était SUPER ! Nous avons bien sympathisé avec les couples allemands et australiens ! Tu penses que c'est une jonque ancienne ou est-elle fabriquée pour les touristes? : ancienne ? hélas non, construite pour les touristes je pense !
Ensuite il me semble que HUong Haï est une compagnie de plusieurs bateau !
Voilà misieur, à vot' service !
Si tu veux d'autre tuyaux sur sapa par exemple, dis moi !
Bonne nuit !
Je te joins des photos de notre cabine. On prenais les repas dans la salle à manger ou sur le pont ! Il y a des transats sur le pont ! bref, c'était SUPER ! Nous avons bien sympathisé avec les couples allemands et australiens ! Tu penses que c'est une jonque ancienne ou est-elle fabriquée pour les touristes? : ancienne ? hélas non, construite pour les touristes je pense !
Ensuite il me semble que HUong Haï est une compagnie de plusieurs bateau !
Voilà misieur, à vot' service !
Si tu veux d'autre tuyaux sur sapa par exemple, dis moi !
Bonne nuit !
Les prix dépendent de la qualité des cabines, de leur emplacement dans le bateau et selon le nombre de personnes à bord, ça peut varier du simple au double.
Il y a des circuits qui de 2 jours (une nuit), 3 jours (2 nuits) ou 5 jours (2 nuits à l'hôtel VietAnh et 3 nuits à bord). Le circuit de 5 jours coute 89 dollars, alors que le circuit de 2 jours peut couter 100 dollars (en moyenne).
Si Khanh Hoa peut vous faire des réservations fermes selon votre choix, alors c'est très bien.
Et voici une photo de l'Emeraude pour les amateurs
Idem, on peut avoir cette photo en grande taille.
Il y a des circuits qui de 2 jours (une nuit), 3 jours (2 nuits) ou 5 jours (2 nuits à l'hôtel VietAnh et 3 nuits à bord). Le circuit de 5 jours coute 89 dollars, alors que le circuit de 2 jours peut couter 100 dollars (en moyenne).
Si Khanh Hoa peut vous faire des réservations fermes selon votre choix, alors c'est très bien.
Et voici une photo de l'Emeraude pour les amateurs
Idem, on peut avoir cette photo en grande taille.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Babyalone encore merci pour les tuyaux, je vois qu'avec le temps sur ce forum on peut toujours compter sur toi avec tes infos précises et de qualités qui nous aide à bien préparer ce voyage,
Je trouve que la préparation d'un voyage est aussi fort que le voyage en lui même, j'ai déjà fait dans ma tête tout le circuit, c'est pas dur je me demande si je vais y aller vraiment😛
A+ Vanouk
A+ Vanouk
la préparation d'un voyage est aussi fort que le voyage en lui même, j'ai déjà fait dans ma tête tout le circuit, c'est pas dur je me demande si je vais y aller vraiment
La préparation d'un voyage permet déjà de bien connaitre le pays que l'on va visiter. Très excitante, elle prend plus de temps que le voyage en lui-même qui se passe à une vitesse inouie. On ne voit jamais passer les 15 ou 21 jours.
Cela dit, c'est difficile de s'y conformer lorsqu'on est sur le terrain. Il y a des coups de coeur qui nous portent à se laisser aller nous-mêmes, vers des paysages ou des gens que l'on apprend à s'aimer.
Il n'est pas possible de connaitre tous les hôtels. J'en conseille un certain nombre selon les critères que l'on me donne, mais une fois sur place, chacun peut trouver soi-même ce qui lui convient. Au retour, on aime bien partager ses émotions aux autres et on a tendance à insister pour que les autres à leur tour y aillent pour savouver ce que l'on a beaucoup aimé.
Il y a l'accueil, le confort, la situation, l'ambiance. Comment savoir d'avance si tout cela convient à tout le monde et à chacun?
Ce n'est qu'au retour, que je me suis dit : "J'aurais dû rester à cet endroit là plusieurs jours de plus, au lieu de se rendre à tel endroit qui ne me plait pas tant que ça"
Quand je me rends maintenant au VietNam, je suis capable de rester 15 jours à un seul endroit, et vivre pleinement tout l'émerveillement bien caché qu'un bref passage ne permet jamais d'en profiter vraiment.
La préparation d'un voyage permet déjà de bien connaitre le pays que l'on va visiter. Très excitante, elle prend plus de temps que le voyage en lui-même qui se passe à une vitesse inouie. On ne voit jamais passer les 15 ou 21 jours.
Cela dit, c'est difficile de s'y conformer lorsqu'on est sur le terrain. Il y a des coups de coeur qui nous portent à se laisser aller nous-mêmes, vers des paysages ou des gens que l'on apprend à s'aimer.
Il n'est pas possible de connaitre tous les hôtels. J'en conseille un certain nombre selon les critères que l'on me donne, mais une fois sur place, chacun peut trouver soi-même ce qui lui convient. Au retour, on aime bien partager ses émotions aux autres et on a tendance à insister pour que les autres à leur tour y aillent pour savouver ce que l'on a beaucoup aimé.
Il y a l'accueil, le confort, la situation, l'ambiance. Comment savoir d'avance si tout cela convient à tout le monde et à chacun?
Ce n'est qu'au retour, que je me suis dit : "J'aurais dû rester à cet endroit là plusieurs jours de plus, au lieu de se rendre à tel endroit qui ne me plait pas tant que ça"
Quand je me rends maintenant au VietNam, je suis capable de rester 15 jours à un seul endroit, et vivre pleinement tout l'émerveillement bien caché qu'un bref passage ne permet jamais d'en profiter vraiment.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
La préparation d'un voyage permet déjà de bien connaitre le pays que l'on va visiter. Très excitante, elle prend plus de temps que le voyage en lui-même qui se passe à une vitesse inouie. On ne voit jamais passer les 15 ou 21 jours.
C'est vrai ce que tu dis, cette préparation est très exitente et enrichissante, c'est pour cela que bien des années plus tard nous sommes en mesure de se rappeler des lieux, des noms de villes et des bleds pas possibles. Toutes ces émotions restent très présentes à l'esprit et encore plus quand ses émotions sont souvent attisées par des rencontres et des forums commme celui-ci. En tous les cas si tu fais rencontrer deux individus qui aiment les voyages tu peux être sur que ça va coller entre eux, c'est bien un domaine ou l'engeulade n'est pas de mise malgré des coups de coeur et des sensibilités différentes et ceci toutes races confondues. (c'est rare). Je vous laisse avec ces considérations phylosophiques mais je dois préparer mon prochain voyage......... A+ Vanouk
C'est vrai ce que tu dis, cette préparation est très exitente et enrichissante, c'est pour cela que bien des années plus tard nous sommes en mesure de se rappeler des lieux, des noms de villes et des bleds pas possibles. Toutes ces émotions restent très présentes à l'esprit et encore plus quand ses émotions sont souvent attisées par des rencontres et des forums commme celui-ci. En tous les cas si tu fais rencontrer deux individus qui aiment les voyages tu peux être sur que ça va coller entre eux, c'est bien un domaine ou l'engeulade n'est pas de mise malgré des coups de coeur et des sensibilités différentes et ceci toutes races confondues. (c'est rare). Je vous laisse avec ces considérations phylosophiques mais je dois préparer mon prochain voyage......... A+ Vanouk
Si mais l'ecart est assez enorme.Buffalo Tours a des supers jonques avec tout confort et un cuisto excellent mais c'est 120 dollars pour une nuit . Apres c'est difficile de savoir sur quoi tu vas tomber. Je crois que la compagnie Hansipan est un peu plus chere que l'offre de base et a des beaux bateaux aussi. Avec les Sinh Cafe c'est vraiment le coup de poker. Mais quoiqu'il arrive tu repartiras heureuse, la baie d'halong est vraiment un endroit magnifique.
Bon sejour en tout cas.
Et n'oubliez pas sur Hanoi si il y a un endroit pour venir faire la fete, c'est le bar Le Maquis au 2a rue Ta Hien. Ca vaut le detour
Bye
Bon sejour en tout cas.
Et n'oubliez pas sur Hanoi si il y a un endroit pour venir faire la fete, c'est le bar Le Maquis au 2a rue Ta Hien. Ca vaut le detour
Bye
Bonjour Vanouk, il est possible que j'arrive trop tard sur ce site pour répondre à votre question.
J'ai effectivement fait une croisière de 24 heures sur cette jonque en janvier 2005 et j'en garde un très agréable souvenir.
L'accueil, la restauration ont été parfaits. La cabine pour deux personnes, bien qu'un peu exiguë était très confortable. Un seul conseil pour les oreilles sensibles : emporter des boules Quies pour la nuit. Bien que le moteur de la jonque soit arrêté, celui d'alimentation électrique ronronne toute la nuit.
Le voyage fut merveilleux et j'espère qu'il en a été ou sera de même pour vous.
Salutations, Jeanne-Claude - 11.06.2006.
JCLO
Merci Jeanne Claude pour tes infos, encore quelques questions... as-tu choisi la chambre sur cette jonque car il y des bonnes et des moins bonnes. Et aussi tu as fais la réservation par e-mail ou tu es passée par une agence à Hanoi. Si tu as plus d'infos se serait super.
A+ Vanouk
A+ Vanouk
Bonjour Vanouk, en fait la croisière sur la baie d'Along faisait partie d'un périple au départ de Saigon. Nous sommes passées par l'Agence Exotissimo et ma cousine et moi n'avions donc pas choisi cette jonque plutôt qu'une autre. Nous ne savons même pas combien nous avons payé pour cette croisière, tout étant compris dans un prix global. En relisant mes papiers, je vois que cette jonque fait partie d'une flotte de plusieurs jonques appartenant à la société Huong Hai. La notre était la n°27, aménagée pour quatorze touristes et nous n'étions que neuf. J'ai pu constater le matin en faisant le tour pendant que le personnel faisait le nettoyage et les lits que les autres cabines étaient toutes les mêmes. Tout était propre et net et nous n'avons eu qu'à nous louer de ce séjour sur les eaux de la baie d'Along. Nous avons pu visiter trois grottes. Si vous emmenez votre téléphone portable, pensez à acheter sur place la carte adaptable du pays, sans quoi votre téléphone ne pourrait pas vous servir.
N'hésitez pas à me questionner si vous avez besoin.
Salutations de Jeanne-Claude.
JCLO
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Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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 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! !