Mi-janvier/début février: excellente période pour visiter le sud du Vietnam
by Indianpasc
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Nous rentrons d'un mois de voyage dans le Sud du Vietnam!...
Quand bien-même nous avons été accueilli dans bien des pays celui est particulièrement accueillant. Jamais nous n'avons eu à chercher notre route, jamais nous avons subit la moindre agression, jamais des regards portés sur nous n'ont été aussi agréables et doux, sans pour autant être intéressés.
Vraiment ce peuple est joyeux, paisible et accueillant.
On nous avait mis en garde sur les lendemains de la fête du TET: Qu'aucune boutique n'était ouverte: Faux tout était ouvert y compri dans les villages!
On nous a alerté sur des vols: Avec le minimum de précaution qui s'impose, jamais nous avons été inquiété!
Dans chacun des établissements où nous avons logé, catégorie " Budget moyen:10 15$/nuit" chaque fois les gérant ont été attentifs, prévenant, serviables. Ils ont également tout fait pour nous être agréable et facilité nos déplacements vers nos destinations choisies ou conseillées par eux-même
Vraiment ce pays est à la fois accueillant beau et ...Qu'on y mange bien!!! Tiens pardi! On est Français ou on ne l'est pas!!! Et cela aussi est un plus dans l'évaluation qualitative d'un pays!
Cette période de l'année est agréable pour le Sud à bien des titres puisque la chaleur n'y est pas excessive (à part dans les grandes villes comme Ho Chi Minh et encore le soir c'est vraiment agréable);Un flux de tourisme tout à fait raisonnable qui permet de trouver facilement un hôtel même en arrivant tard le soir.
Voilà un p'tit bout de bonheur que nous voulions vous faire partager car c'était BON
Nous restons à votre dispositions pour des adresses ou autres infos qui pourraient vous intéresser
Bon voyage😉
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
bonjour. je viens de lire votre message.nous partons dans 10 jours à saigon avec nos 2 enfants de 6 et 4 ans.
où êtes vous allés ? Nous envisageons de passer par QUY NHON, PHAN THIET ET ON hésite pour dalat.
Que nous conseillez vous ? N'hésitez pas à nous laisser 2 ou 3 adresses d'hôtels ou autres qui vont ont plu.
Merci d'avance
Fabien
où êtes vous allés ? Nous envisageons de passer par QUY NHON, PHAN THIET ET ON hésite pour dalat.
Que nous conseillez vous ? N'hésitez pas à nous laisser 2 ou 3 adresses d'hôtels ou autres qui vont ont plu.
Merci d'avance
Fabien
merci pour ce message très positif et qui sent le "vécu";il se trouve que je pars mardi prochain pour 3 semaines avec un petit groupe familial et amical;nous serons 6 et arriverons à Hué, d'où nous irons visiter les hauts plateaux et le centre avant d'aller dans le delta et enfin Phu Quoc.
De HUE nous irons vers HOI AN - KONTUM - PLEIKU - BUON MA THUOT - LAK - DALAT - NHA TRANG - MUI NE et SAIGON puis le DELTA et PHU QUOC.
Pour le centre et les hauts plateaux, nous avons retenu un minivan avec chauffeur et guide;pour le delta, nous aviserons.
Si vous avez le temps de m'indiquer les "bonnes"adresses de GH ou hotels et restaurants qui vous ont satisfait, celà me rendrait bien serviçe pour l'organisation de mon voyage dont je m'occupe pour mon mini groupe.
Si celà vous est possible et, pour façiliter l'évaluation, y noter l'installation concernée par 9/10 ou
7/10 par exemple, ce serait bysance, mais merçi de toute façon du peu que vous pourrez me communiquer.
Pour le delta, rien de très défini pour le moment, mais vraisemblablement my tho, cantho, chau doc.
mon adresse "mail" kermanech.bernard@laposte.net bien cordialement Michel BERNARD
epicure2
Merci pour ce temoignage positif qui remet un peu de baume sur nos coeurs souvent meurtris par des impressions de voyageurs qui, oubliant les bons moments, ne publient que les mauvais.
Merci de ce retour aussi positif.
Je suis toujours surpris de voir des gens en vacances "faire la gueule" à cause de la chaleur, du sac à dos, du bruit dans les villes, des gens des pays étrangers "qui ne parlent même pas français"!...Des annonces dans les avions même pas traduites en partance de France: Enfin bref d'éternels insatisfaits qui feraient mieux de passer leur vacances sur leur balcon!!!
Voilà le voyage c'est avant tout à l'intérieur de soi qu'on le fait en se frottant au monde exterieur
Amitié a touts les explorateurs de vie(s)
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
Ah que oui !: merci pour ce message! Ottlnpac m'a retiré de la bouche tous les remerciements que je voulais vous adresser pour cette appréciation très positive qui correspond en tous points à l'accueil des Vietnamiens dans tous les domaines : gentillesse, politesse, générosité, tout ce qui fait que lorsque on a su apprécier, comme vous, tout cela, on retourne pour voir ce superbe pays encore et encore ...😄😄😄... et c'est toujours aussi agréable, pas de fausses notes ..
Bonne journée - Kimtwo -
Bonne journée - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
CAM ON
MÔT HAI BA YO!!!
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
😏Bonjour!
N'hésitez plus pour DALAT: ALLEZ-Y.
Le climat est excellent surtout avec des enfants (25/28°C le jour et 20)C la nuit maxi: climatisation naturelle!!!)
De plus les environs sont magnifiques: Région productrice de fleurs, sites environnementaux à coupé le souffle, diversité de culture avec des village CHAM où vous ferez un étonnant parallèle entre la population de cette région avec celle des région montagneuses d'Amérique du Sud!!!ETRANGE et pourtant si proche physiquement.
UNE SEULE ADRESSE Où LOGER tellement l'accueil est extraordinaire( en plus le patron est francophone et n'aura de cesse de vous aider dans votre périple
Hôtel "CHAU AU EUROPA" adresses mail pour réserver car victime de son succès et professionnalisme:
europa@hcm.vnn.vn
Je sais qu'il ne faut pas faire de pub sur ce site mais tant pis, je ne résiste pas car nous sommes souvent victime de pub "merdiques" autorisées alors que ce qui fonctionnerait bien n'aurait pas sa place même dans des sites de qualité tels que VOYAGE FORUM.
VALORISONS CELLES ET CEUX QUI CONTRIBUENT AU BIEN ÊTRE D'AUTRUI
excellent voyage
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
merci de votre réponse qui me donne envie d'aller à dalat.
Avez vous d'autres conseils sur le sud ? êtes vous allés à PHAN THIET ?
Merci d'avance
Avez vous d'autres conseils sur le sud ? êtes vous allés à PHAN THIET ?
Merci d'avance
Non, nous sommes resté dans le nord du Mékong BEN TRE, TRA VINH, VINH LONG et CAN THO parce qu'une famille de BEN TRE ( a côté de MYTHO) nous a fait découvrir le coin rien que pour nous.
Je ne saurais que vous recommander cette adresse d'ailleurs, car vous irez de surprises en surprise grâce à Path qui gère THAO NHI GUESTHOUSE
Voici son adresse e.mail:thaonhitours@yahoo.com
Allez y de ma part, vous serez reçu comme des princes c'est sure!
Vraiment je vous souhaite un très beau voyage car ces gens sont adorables.
Merci de me tenir informé car je suis sure que vous serez bien reçus dans ces adresses_là...Et je n'y ai aucun intérêt
A bientôt
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
Encourageant...je pars dans un peu plus de 24h, 😛
😛😉😏😏😏Alors Bon voyage
Mais de vous voir tous partir me fait🏴☠️🙁😕...
Régalez-vous bien
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
Cette période de l'année est agréable pour le Sud
Tout à fait🙂
Ne jamais dépasser Nha Trang et Boun Ma Thuôt jusqu'à fait Février.
Tout à fait🙂
Ne jamais dépasser Nha Trang et Boun Ma Thuôt jusqu'à fait Février.
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;
J'aimerais y ajouter quelques détails...
Ce que j'ignorais du Vietnam avant d'y allé (du 2 janvier au 25 janvier 2009)
1)Les Vietnamien sont colleux...ils nous flattent en nous parlant...et moi qui essais de m'empeché de touché quelqu'un quand je lui parle, j'étais comblé!
En un rien, ils se livrent a vous!
oui, j'y retourne demain!!!
2) j'avais dit qu'au nord il fesait froid, mais qu'étant du Québec, j'en avais pas peur!!! on ne m'avait pas précisé qu'il n'y avait pas de chauffage!!! j'en ai au Québec meme s'il fait -30!!!
oui, ABALONE avait raison et vous aussi, le sud est si beau et plaisant en janvier!!!
Ce que j'ignorais du Vietnam avant d'y allé (du 2 janvier au 25 janvier 2009)
1)Les Vietnamien sont colleux...ils nous flattent en nous parlant...et moi qui essais de m'empeché de touché quelqu'un quand je lui parle, j'étais comblé!
En un rien, ils se livrent a vous!
oui, j'y retourne demain!!!
2) j'avais dit qu'au nord il fesait froid, mais qu'étant du Québec, j'en avais pas peur!!! on ne m'avait pas précisé qu'il n'y avait pas de chauffage!!! j'en ai au Québec meme s'il fait -30!!!
oui, ABALONE avait raison et vous aussi, le sud est si beau et plaisant en janvier!!!
vous visitez Montréal ou Québec! essayez ceci!http://www.etsmtl.ca/info/canada/quebec/
MÔT HAI BA YO!!!
Ah oui d'accooooord.... Je vois ou tu as passe tes soirees.😉😉😉😉😉😉
Ah oui d'accooooord.... Je vois ou tu as passe tes soirees.😉😉😉😉😉😉
🤪 "Colleux" Voilà une expression qui nous ravie les oreilles lorsqu'on l'entend de votre bouche chez vous autres au Québec!
On utilise des colleuses pour les étiquettes à coller
On utilise "Collant" au participe présent du verbe coller
ou bien on met des collants lorsqu'il fait un froid de canard (québécois!!!)
Mais dire d'un vietnamien qu'il est colleux, je n'avais jamais retendu ça avant!!!
Dans une relation humaine il y a toujours deux extrémités et chacun en tient un bout:
Celle ou celui exprime quelque chose et l'autre qui l'écoute
Ceci revient à dire que l'on a une responsabilité aussi dans l'importance que l'on donne de ce qui nous est exprimé!
Parce que vous ne supportez que l'on vous touche vous avez polarisé votre attention sur cette insistance, parfois, qu'ils ont lorsqu'ils s'adressent à nous.
J'avoue que jamais ils ont insisté lorsque j'ai eu le réflexe de leur dire: " Cam on" et "tam biêt ".
Non s'il vous plaît, ne leur collez pas cette étiquette de "colleux"!
Pour certaine d'entre elle (Vietnamienne) d'ailleurs, j'ai bien aimé qu'elle l'ai été!...
Et puis c'est peut-être parce que vous leur avez plu!!!
Tiens tiens tiens, en voilà peut-être une vraie bonne raison de coller à votre image!
J'exprime ceci avec beaucoup d'humour et de gentillesse, bien sûre, mais sans passer pour un inconditionnel, objectivement, je les ai trouvé très respectueux des règles de courtoisie
J'y r'tourne moi aussi!!!
" Si vous avez l'idée...Vous pouvez le faire"
pascal.cougrand@gmail.com
Tien Tien, J'aime bien me faire donner un cour de francais par un francais qui fait des manifs dans le parking apres son shopping!!!
non serieusement, je voulais pas insulter les vietnamiens, loin de la, je voulais juste dire qu'ils aiment nous touché quand ils nous parle.
ceci ne sous entent rien d'autre que ce que ca dit!!!
non serieusement, je voulais pas insulter les vietnamiens, loin de la, je voulais juste dire qu'ils aiment nous touché quand ils nous parle.
ceci ne sous entent rien d'autre que ce que ca dit!!!
vous visitez Montréal ou Québec! essayez ceci!http://www.etsmtl.ca/info/canada/quebec/
C'est parce que vous êtes jolie et que vous avez sans doute une peau douce : je paierais cher pour qu'ils m'effleurent et me "collent"!!!!!😉😉😉😉😉
Bon dimanche - Kimtwo -
Bon dimanche - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Puisqu'on est passé sur ce sujet : je confirme...le vietnamien (ou meme, l'asiatique en général) est collant ...quand il drague !
Je suis moi meme d'origine vietnamienne (née à Vientiane mais grandi en france) et j'avoue que rien que pour l'avoir vécu quelques paires de fois durant fêtes et mariages, cela a provoqué un moi un refus total de jamais sortir avec un asiatique (je veux dire, thai, vietnamien ou laosien; etc). Il est lourd et insiste sans cesse !
Résultat, je suis mariée avec un "falang" depuis 13 ans (plus que très bien intégré dans la famille), 2 enfants et heureuse ! Autre chose : l'autre moyen d'etre intégré tout de suite, c'est de manger tout comme dans la famille (piment et autres choses plus ou moins odorante dont le français n'a pas trop l'habitude...). C'est ce que mon mari a fait, sans se forcer car il adore la cuisine, et c'est limite s'ils ne l'aiment pas plus que moi !!!
Ceci dit, je ne renie rien : si on veut jouer le jeu, on peut passer un bon moment 😉
En attendant, il me tarde d'y aller et de vous raconter à mon tour tout ce que j'aurai vécu.
a bientot
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We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi 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!