Koh Kood et autres paradis du golfe de Thaïlande
by Domih
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Nous avons découvert pendant les vacances de février, des îles absolument paradisiaques et préservées en Thaïlande : au sud de Koh Chang (trop touristique pour nous) : Koh Kood, Koh Mak, Koh Kham et Koh Wai. Nous avons été étonnés de trouver des endroits si authentiques, pas de boutiques, pas de restaus, disco... Seulement des plages vierges, quelques bungalows sous les cocotiers, la mer cristalline, des couchers de soleil superbes... La nature, le silence, rien à faire mais pour nous l'essentiel : admirer, rêver, se promener, et croyez-nous les journées passent très vite à ce rythme. Un masque et un tuba, faire quelques mètres et le paradis du monde sous-marin, on a soif, une noix de coco fraîche, que du plaisir, nous avions emmenés pas mal de livres, lu aucun...
Nous sommes arrivés à Koh kood en venant de Bangkok, en avion jusqu'à Trat puis bateau. Au retour bus de Koh Chang (5h jusqu'à bangkok, très fiable et peu cher). Des bateaux circulent entre les îles. Il faut se renseigner sur place car les horaires changent et toutes les solutions sont possibles. A koh kood, nous avons séjourné au Dusita resort :
http://www.kokood.com/Koh-Kood-Dusita-Resort/index.HTM
Famille adorable, bonne cuisine, bungalows confortables et plage de rêve.
Pour se déplacer dans l'île : à pieds ou louer des petites motos. D'autres adresses sur 2 sites :
http://www.koh-chang.ch/IslandHopper/kham.htm
Sur Koh Mak :
http://www.monkeyislandkohmak.com/renew/home/index.htm
Pratiquement aucun guide ne donne de renseignements sur ces îles, ( et pourvu que cela dure...) un grand merci donc à tous ceux du forum qui nous ont donné envie de partir là-bas.
Amicalement,
dominique
Salut,
J'en ai l'eau à la bouche rien qu'à t'entendre décrire ces iles... Cependant on m'a dit que les plages de ces iles n'ont pas la beauté de celles de koh tao par exemple (les seules que je connaissent en thailande), ni leur richesse en snorkeling, est ce que tu pourrais me rassurer sur ce point si tu connais koh tao/phangan?
Merci
J'en ai l'eau à la bouche rien qu'à t'entendre décrire ces iles... Cependant on m'a dit que les plages de ces iles n'ont pas la beauté de celles de koh tao par exemple (les seules que je connaissent en thailande), ni leur richesse en snorkeling, est ce que tu pourrais me rassurer sur ce point si tu connais koh tao/phangan?
Merci
Désolé, je ne connais pas ces îles... Je sais juste par d'autres voyageurs que koh tao est plus touristique, mais pour la plongée effectivement cela doit être supérieur. Peut-être que certains connaissent les deux et peuvent t'éclairer ? Cela dépends aussi de la saison du voyage, pour juillet, août par exemple, il vaut mieux aller vers koh tao, climat pas sûr de l'autre côté.
Concernant les plages pas bcp de différences si ce n'est qu'à Tao il y a plus de bars et restos mais, comme tu dois le savoir, l'ambiance reste très agréable.
Pour la plongée, Tao est nettement supérieur. Plus de sites et de diversité au niveau de la faune et de la flore. Mais bien sur ça dépend de tes expériences de plongée. Si tu es un habitué des mers tropicales plonger à Tao sera plus intéressant mais si tu n'as que qques dizaines de plongées alors tu te feras plaisir également dans les îles de la région de Ko Chang.
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
Bonjour,
très précieux tes renseignements, j'avais envie de me poser sur koh chang et ensuite de faire des sauts de puce pour visiter les autres iles, mais je crois que je vais réviser ma position, et partir sur koh kood, qui était en fait ma première destination.
Merci et à bientôt Franca
Merci et à bientôt Franca
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En effet n'hésite pas, koh kood et les autres petites îles n'ont rien à voir avec koh chang. Je ne comprends pas d'ailleurs pourquoi tant de gens se plaisent à koh chang. On ne peut pas dire que ce soit laid mais pas terrible non plus et l'eau pas très claire. En tout cas bon voyage à toi !
Amicalement,
Je ne comprends pas d'ailleurs pourquoi tant de gens se plaisent à koh chang. On ne peut pas dire que ce soit laid mais pas terrible non plus et l'eau pas très claire.
Et bah si koh chang n'est pas terrible alors là je vais manger mon chapeau lol tu as le droit de ne pas aimer, je te l'accorde mais on n'a pas du visiter la même île
il y a encore pleins d'endroits super calmes à koh chang loin de la foule il faut juste sortir un tout petit peu des sentiers battus je rappelle qu' à koh chang c'est calme niveau tourisme une bonne partie de l'année
koh chang est plus animée que koh kood, koh wai mais on s'entend, ce n'est ni phuket etc ... koh kood et autres sont jolies mais là c 'est vraiment le tripe robinson.
après cela dépend ce que l'on recherche en tout cas dans ce coin il y en a pour tous les goûts et moi je sais que quand je suis les pieds dans l'eau et que je me retourne et que je vois les montagnes et la forêt de koh chang je me dis que c'est quand même magnifique.
c'est vrai que les fonds sous marins au large sont plus intéressants.
en tout cas pour revenir à ton post je pense que pas mal de gens aimeraient rester dans ce coin pas terrible, comme tu dis, ad viternam lol.
😎
Et bah si koh chang n'est pas terrible alors là je vais manger mon chapeau lol tu as le droit de ne pas aimer, je te l'accorde mais on n'a pas du visiter la même île
il y a encore pleins d'endroits super calmes à koh chang loin de la foule il faut juste sortir un tout petit peu des sentiers battus je rappelle qu' à koh chang c'est calme niveau tourisme une bonne partie de l'année
koh chang est plus animée que koh kood, koh wai mais on s'entend, ce n'est ni phuket etc ... koh kood et autres sont jolies mais là c 'est vraiment le tripe robinson.
après cela dépend ce que l'on recherche en tout cas dans ce coin il y en a pour tous les goûts et moi je sais que quand je suis les pieds dans l'eau et que je me retourne et que je vois les montagnes et la forêt de koh chang je me dis que c'est quand même magnifique.
c'est vrai que les fonds sous marins au large sont plus intéressants.
en tout cas pour revenir à ton post je pense que pas mal de gens aimeraient rester dans ce coin pas terrible, comme tu dis, ad viternam lol.
😎
Te fâche pas obstacle1 ! Bien sûr il y a pire que les pieds dans l'eau à koh chang ! je pense que si l'on était uniquement allé à koh chang, on aurait certainement apprécié mais venant de ces petites îles paradisiaques, la différence était quand même importante. Mais c'est vrai aussi que l'on est un peu "robinson"... Je pense aussi comme toi que koh chang est encore un peu préservée par rapport à Phuket. Mais je récidive : même en sortant des sentiers battus à koh chang, les plages de rêve désertes, l'eau cristalline, c'est à koh kood ! Amicalement,
dominique
A j'adore les îles au large de Koh Chang, mais elles sont d'accès difficile de mai à novembre. Pour Phuket, c'est une super île, bien sur il y a des plages surdéveloppées comme Patong, Kata et Karon beach, mais d'autres très sympa et très calme. En plus il y a plein de chose à faire dans l'île, bien plus qu'à Koh Chang.
DUC
Je prends note, effectivement on va aller faire un tour un jour vers ces autres îles, phuket, krabi, phi phi, etc... On a encore tant à découvrir en Thaïlande et ailleurs !
Je n'avais pas fait attention, tu habites sur Kai bae Beach... Mille excuses... J'ai tout faux, tu sais quoi tu parles, bon là c'est moi qui comprends ton enthousiasme ! J'ai un jardin adorable mais rien à voir avec la jungle de Koh Chang...
Profites-bien,
Amicalement,
Chuuuuuuuuuuuuut ..... N ' en parlons pas de trop, de Koh Kood .... Nous y sommes allés en février 2007, une chose, à partir de mai tt est quasi fermé, ils démontent même les ponts des embarcadères ....
Pour la 1 re fois de notre vie, ns avions pris un package à la Thaie, pour un petit endroit super mimi où tout est génial : Koh kood resort and spa ... Bon d'accord y a pas de spa, mais on s'en balance y a la mer magnifique juste en bas des bungalows .... Le all -inn thaie est assez surprenant : 150 euros pp pour5 nuits, tte la nourriture et boissons incluses, poissons et crustacés grillés sur place ... Cerveza et eaux, cokes, cafés, thés .... LE TRANSFERT de Trat INCLUS, speedboat en 1h, et un proprio super sympa . Sur leur site ils proposent un romantic package, je sais ça fait neuneu mais, ne riez pas, c'était chouette ....
1h 30 de massage inclus et ballade snorkeling offerte ... Ceci dit juste en bas des bungalows, poissons colorés et pieuvres nagent près de nous ...
Alors 'tention, ça ne va pas rester durer ( expression bruxelloise ) une piste d'atterrissage est à l'étude et la chaine Best Western est en train de construire un resort de 80 bungalows .....
Nous en ts les cas on y retourne l an prochain, et se pose qlqs jours aussi à koh kham .... Autre paradis ....
Bonjour,
peux tu me dire, si en juin il est encore possible d'accéder à koh mak, et si les bungalows sont encore ouverts pour les touristes ?
Merci de ta réponse à plus Franca
Merci de ta réponse à plus Franca
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Namasté
Merci, c'est déjà fait, mais je continue mes recherches, 😎
A bientôt
Franca
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Bonjour pourriez me donner quelques informations sur l'ile de koh kood....
et si vous pouviez quelques photos : voici mon adresse e-mail: jillaurore@gmail.com
nous partons en Birmanie quinze jours et revenons sur la thailande pour nous reposer un peu en bord de plage, l'an dernier nous avons fait la malaisie et l'ile de koh lipe, autant dire qu'on peut difficilemement faire mieux mais nous essayons de retrouver la même qualité d'aventure.
merci beaucoup
jill
jill
Je ne suis pas retournée dans ces îles mais je pense qu'il ne doit pas y avoir beaucoup de changement. A vérifier auprès de d'autres membres du forum.
Pour les photos, regarde sur mon blog :
http://imagesdumonde.over-blog.com/
Janvier 2011, tu as le temps ! mais préparer un voyage, ce n'est que du bonheur, donc bonne préparation.
Bonjour,
Merci pour ta réponse... Oui effectivement j'ai encore le temps pour préparer mon voyage, mais c'est comme pour beaucoup de chose, la préparation et l'attente sont "presque" aussi gaies que le voyage...enfin je dis bien presque n'est-ce pas!! 😉 Pr contre j'ai vu sur internet qu'il y avait deja "pas mal" (10 p-e) d'hôtels sur koh kood...je vais me renseigner un peu plus..
Merci🙂
Merci pour ta réponse... Oui effectivement j'ai encore le temps pour préparer mon voyage, mais c'est comme pour beaucoup de chose, la préparation et l'attente sont "presque" aussi gaies que le voyage...enfin je dis bien presque n'est-ce pas!! 😉 Pr contre j'ai vu sur internet qu'il y avait deja "pas mal" (10 p-e) d'hôtels sur koh kood...je vais me renseigner un peu plus..
Merci🙂
Si cela peux vous aider j'ai recu hier ce mail d'une agence de voyage locale (que je ne nommerrai pas pour ne pas faire de publicité) dont je recois régulièrement de la publicité:
Imaginez un paradis de verdure borde de plages de sable blanc. Un bateau qui s'avance dans un chenal avec au fur et a mesure qu'il progresse de grands oiseaux blancs qui s'echappent dans les airs a grands bruissements d'ailes. Une route nord-sud qui traverse l'ile au milieu d'une foret tropicale. Votre vehicule arrete, le silence ecrasant vous envahit. Pas une voiture, pas une moto pendant au moins 15 minutes mais le bruit d'une branche qui craque par la, a gauche ou a droite.
Koh Kood se revele a vous dans sa grande force naturelle ! Son acces un peu difficile lui a assure cette tranquilite et ce respect de ceux qui ont eu la volonte de la decouvrir. Assis sur le balcon du seul restaurant de Ao Salad nous observons les chaluts de pecheurs en degustant un crabe et des cigales de mer dont la saveur est unique. Face a nous de l'autre cote de la baie une masse recouverte de foret nous impose son ombre bienfaisante. Il me vient a penser en souriant que si un dinosaure apparaissait subitement je n'en serais que moyennement surpris. C'est un voyage dans le temps et dans la beaute !
Notre selection sur l'ile pour un sejour sans deconvenues :
- Shantaa Resort. Sa position legerement sur les hauteurs vous permet une vue sur la mer sans obstacle. La plage 20 metres plus bas possede un "beach club" ou sont proposees des activites ou tout simplement une bonne chaise longue. A partir de 3700 baht par nuit pour deux personnes petits dejeuners compris.( Hors Songkran)
- The Beach Natural Resort. Un bon choix pour les familles. Localise dans la baie de Bang Bao il offre une plage extraordinaire et a reussi a conserver une identite locale en offrant un grand confort. La nourriture y est bonne et les prix y sont raisonnables. Chambre pour 4 personnes avec petits dejeuners a partir de 3390 baht par nuit (Songkran exclu) Chambre pour 2 personnes a partir de 1900 baht par nuit avec petits dejeuners(songkran exclu)
Un choix de resorts est disponible comme Captain Hook, Aways Resort , Peter Pan Resort et d'autres avec qui nous avons des tarifs negocies.
Imaginez un paradis de verdure borde de plages de sable blanc. Un bateau qui s'avance dans un chenal avec au fur et a mesure qu'il progresse de grands oiseaux blancs qui s'echappent dans les airs a grands bruissements d'ailes. Une route nord-sud qui traverse l'ile au milieu d'une foret tropicale. Votre vehicule arrete, le silence ecrasant vous envahit. Pas une voiture, pas une moto pendant au moins 15 minutes mais le bruit d'une branche qui craque par la, a gauche ou a droite.
Koh Kood se revele a vous dans sa grande force naturelle ! Son acces un peu difficile lui a assure cette tranquilite et ce respect de ceux qui ont eu la volonte de la decouvrir. Assis sur le balcon du seul restaurant de Ao Salad nous observons les chaluts de pecheurs en degustant un crabe et des cigales de mer dont la saveur est unique. Face a nous de l'autre cote de la baie une masse recouverte de foret nous impose son ombre bienfaisante. Il me vient a penser en souriant que si un dinosaure apparaissait subitement je n'en serais que moyennement surpris. C'est un voyage dans le temps et dans la beaute !
Notre selection sur l'ile pour un sejour sans deconvenues :
- Shantaa Resort. Sa position legerement sur les hauteurs vous permet une vue sur la mer sans obstacle. La plage 20 metres plus bas possede un "beach club" ou sont proposees des activites ou tout simplement une bonne chaise longue. A partir de 3700 baht par nuit pour deux personnes petits dejeuners compris.( Hors Songkran)
- The Beach Natural Resort. Un bon choix pour les familles. Localise dans la baie de Bang Bao il offre une plage extraordinaire et a reussi a conserver une identite locale en offrant un grand confort. La nourriture y est bonne et les prix y sont raisonnables. Chambre pour 4 personnes avec petits dejeuners a partir de 3390 baht par nuit (Songkran exclu) Chambre pour 2 personnes a partir de 1900 baht par nuit avec petits dejeuners(songkran exclu)
Un choix de resorts est disponible comme Captain Hook, Aways Resort , Peter Pan Resort et d'autres avec qui nous avons des tarifs negocies.
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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!





