Pour un voyage prochain à Java et peut être à Lombok ou Bali ou Florès je recherche l'ile qui a les plus beaux volcans accessibles et des plages de carte postale pour se reposer ensuite.
Merci de vos suggestions.
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Les plus beaux volcans et plus belles plages en Indonésie
by Zorba
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonsoir,
Pour les plus beaux volcans, il y a sur Java la carte postale du Bromo au lever du soleil, ainsi que le paysage incroyable du cratère de l'Ijen. Sur Flores, le Kelimutu paraît-il mais je n'ai pas pu le voir.
Parmi les plus belles plages, et plus précisément les plus belles îles, je citerais celle de Kanawa au large de Flores. Et si tu peux faire une croisière dans le parc marin de Komodo, tu auras l'occasion d'aller sur des îles vierges, certaines ne mesurant que quelques dizaines de mètres de long et émergeant d'une mer qui va du bleu turquoise au vert émeraude...
Mais tout ceci reste subjectif bien sûr...
Pour les plus beaux volcans, il y a sur Java la carte postale du Bromo au lever du soleil, ainsi que le paysage incroyable du cratère de l'Ijen. Sur Flores, le Kelimutu paraît-il mais je n'ai pas pu le voir.
Parmi les plus belles plages, et plus précisément les plus belles îles, je citerais celle de Kanawa au large de Flores. Et si tu peux faire une croisière dans le parc marin de Komodo, tu auras l'occasion d'aller sur des îles vierges, certaines ne mesurant que quelques dizaines de mètres de long et émergeant d'une mer qui va du bleu turquoise au vert émeraude...
Mais tout ceci reste subjectif bien sûr...
Le blog voyages : http://derrierelhorizon.fr/accueil/
Concernant les volcans, je te conseille vivement d'aller voir les 2 plus connus de JAVA : LE VOLCAN BROMO et LE VOLCAN IJEN.
Concernant les belles plages, moi j'ai beaucoup aimé celles de GILI AIR. J'ai adoré ce petit bout d'île : l'ambiance détendue, la vie sans voiture, les restaurants, les gens, le soleil, bref un peu tout ! C'est un endroit où le tourisme n'a pas trop abîmé le lieu. En effet, il n'y a pas de voitures, pas de grands hôtels donc pas de tourisme de masse et pas énormément de boutiques souvenirs non plus... Juste de belles plages, le repos et les bons petits restaus...
Si tu veux plus de détails et de photos, n'hésite pas à consulter mon blog :
https://sacavoyage.fr
Concernant les belles plages, moi j'ai beaucoup aimé celles de GILI AIR. J'ai adoré ce petit bout d'île : l'ambiance détendue, la vie sans voiture, les restaurants, les gens, le soleil, bref un peu tout ! C'est un endroit où le tourisme n'a pas trop abîmé le lieu. En effet, il n'y a pas de voitures, pas de grands hôtels donc pas de tourisme de masse et pas énormément de boutiques souvenirs non plus... Juste de belles plages, le repos et les bons petits restaus...
Si tu veux plus de détails et de photos, n'hésite pas à consulter mon blog :
https://sacavoyage.fr
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bonjour françois
sur les iles que tu cites:
-bali: ni "beau volcan" ni "belles plages" mais possibilité d'aller voir en 3j/2n le bromo et le kawah ijen ( qui valent le déplacement) sur java Est depuis gilimanuk (sur bali.)..
-lombok: éventuellement volcan "rinjani" si t'es sportif...
plages superbes: mawun, selong blanak, tanjun aan ( au S/O)
sur "gili layar" (ilot proche, secteur "lembar")plage de sable doux+snorkeling de qualité
snorkeling hors normes( poissons+ coraux vivants...)et superbe plage sur gili kondo( au N/E de lombok) par ex ( mais ici pas d'hébergement proche c'est loin de tout , c'est pour cela que c'est préservé, tu y seras seul!!)...
- flores: volcan "inerie" au cône parfait (à voir de loin, je ne sais pas si on peut y monter, ....)
volcan kélimutu et ses 3 lacs de couleurs différentes: (accés très très facile)
plage paradisiaque "pantai koka" secteur "ende" (mais pas d'hébergement....sinon elle ne serait plus paradisiaque...)plages et snorkeling corrects dans le parc des 17 iles au large de "riung"
plages des nombreux ilots déserts du parc marin de komodo au large de labuan bajo en plus de kanawa citée plus haut( avec hébergement roots, donc des touristes..) j'ajouterai "kelor island" par ex( mais ici pas d'hébergement)...... (ici snorkeling hors normes aussi, plage de sable doux , personne sauf toi.....)
voilà, fais ton choix mais un bungalow pas cher, avec du confort, sur une plage paradisiaque, sans autres touristes, avec un p'tit warung pas cher à côté, ça ça n'existe pas ....
cdt
jean-louis
Merci Lhorizon pour ces précisions qui me sont d'une grande aide; en effet je ne savais pas par ou commencer et comment planifier mon voyage au vu de la profusion de volcans et de leur faisabilité.
Merci pour ton carnet de voyage qui me fait décoller ou planer.
Je pars en Asie du Sud Est fin Mai; je n'ai pas pu choisir de date plus propice en terme de climat puisque je dois me rendre dans cette partie du Monde par obligation familiale. Ma question est de savoir si la chaleur est supportable en Indonésie à cette époque, en particulier pour randonner. J'ai renoncé au Vietnam, Laos, Cambodge...qui sont actuellement des hammams.
Merci pour ton carnet de voyage qui me fait décoller ou planer.
Je pars en Asie du Sud Est fin Mai; je n'ai pas pu choisir de date plus propice en terme de climat puisque je dois me rendre dans cette partie du Monde par obligation familiale. Ma question est de savoir si la chaleur est supportable en Indonésie à cette époque, en particulier pour randonner. J'ai renoncé au Vietnam, Laos, Cambodge...qui sont actuellement des hammams.
Merci Corinne pour ton message et pour les photos. Je vais étudier la possibilité d'aller à Gilli Air et je vais faire un tour sur ton blog.
Merci Jean Louis pour tes nombreuses informations, je crois que je vais étudier Komodo.
françois
tu vas donc étudier Flores...komodo est l'une des 2 iles (avec rinca) au large de labuan bajo où l'on va voir les" dragons de komodo"...un peu mous du g'nou et moins terrifiants qu'à la télé..
si t'es branché "volcans" il y a aussi le volcan "egon" accessible dans le secteur de maumère....
cdt
jean-louis
salut
tous les volcans sont accessibles en Indonésie, avec guide ou sans guide. ça dépend ensuite de l'endurance physique de chacun et de son expérience en montagne.
les plus gros culminent à 3000m et plus, les moyens autour de 1500m. Il y a des camps de base et les sentiers sont pour beaucoup légèrement balisés.
le site Gunung Bagging est un excellent recueil d'infos
tous les volcans sont accessibles en Indonésie, avec guide ou sans guide. ça dépend ensuite de l'endurance physique de chacun et de son expérience en montagne.
les plus gros culminent à 3000m et plus, les moyens autour de 1500m. Il y a des camps de base et les sentiers sont pour beaucoup légèrement balisés.
le site Gunung Bagging est un excellent recueil d'infos
Bonjour
+ 1 pour le Bromo (bp de monde mais superbe) et le Kawa Ijen (qui commence aussi a être fréquenté). 1h30 de montée pour ce dernier Les 3 lacs du Kelimutu sont beaux, mais on ça ne donne pas vraiment une impression de volcan (pas de cone parfait) +1 aussi pour le Rinjani et son lac ... mais réservé aux montagnard entrainés Le Semeru qu'on voit depuis le Bromo est parait-il super, mais aussi très raide et dangereux (pas toujours), donc bien se renseigner sur place (prendre un guide ?)
Par rapport a ce qui a été dit : - les minuscules iles de Riung ont de très belles plages, on a adoré, mais attention : pas de plage a Riung et les environs , seulement de la mangrove 🤪, donc obligation de louer un bateau sur le port à la journée ou la 1/2 journée (pas cher). Le village et ses guesthouses est a 1km de la mer après une cocoteraie et la mangrove (sauf le village bugi qui a les pieds ds l'eau) - a Komodo, qqs belles plages + ou - grandes selon les iles et ilots, mais cet archipel est surtout le top pour le snorkeling et la plongée - a Lombok, en + de celles mentionnées, il y a aussi de magnifiques plages désertes entre Sengiggi et Bangsai (nord ouest face aux Gilis). Pas de logements donc un bon plan et de loger a Senggigi et de louer un scooter pour qqs € et qqs km. La route sans circulation permet de passer d'une crique a l'autre avec a chaque fois une vue magnifique, puis elle descend vers la plage et remonte au but de la baie pour la plage suivante ..
Photos de tous ces lieux sur mon site ci-dessous (avec en bonus les + belles plages que j'ai jamais vu au sud de Zanzibar, l'Indonésie n'a qu'à bien se tenir 😊 .... mais c'est pas pour le même voyage 😏)
Bon voyage
+ 1 pour le Bromo (bp de monde mais superbe) et le Kawa Ijen (qui commence aussi a être fréquenté). 1h30 de montée pour ce dernier Les 3 lacs du Kelimutu sont beaux, mais on ça ne donne pas vraiment une impression de volcan (pas de cone parfait) +1 aussi pour le Rinjani et son lac ... mais réservé aux montagnard entrainés Le Semeru qu'on voit depuis le Bromo est parait-il super, mais aussi très raide et dangereux (pas toujours), donc bien se renseigner sur place (prendre un guide ?)
Par rapport a ce qui a été dit : - les minuscules iles de Riung ont de très belles plages, on a adoré, mais attention : pas de plage a Riung et les environs , seulement de la mangrove 🤪, donc obligation de louer un bateau sur le port à la journée ou la 1/2 journée (pas cher). Le village et ses guesthouses est a 1km de la mer après une cocoteraie et la mangrove (sauf le village bugi qui a les pieds ds l'eau) - a Komodo, qqs belles plages + ou - grandes selon les iles et ilots, mais cet archipel est surtout le top pour le snorkeling et la plongée - a Lombok, en + de celles mentionnées, il y a aussi de magnifiques plages désertes entre Sengiggi et Bangsai (nord ouest face aux Gilis). Pas de logements donc un bon plan et de loger a Senggigi et de louer un scooter pour qqs € et qqs km. La route sans circulation permet de passer d'une crique a l'autre avec a chaque fois une vue magnifique, puis elle descend vers la plage et remonte au but de la baie pour la plage suivante ..
Photos de tous ces lieux sur mon site ci-dessous (avec en bonus les + belles plages que j'ai jamais vu au sud de Zanzibar, l'Indonésie n'a qu'à bien se tenir 😊 .... mais c'est pas pour le même voyage 😏)
Bon voyage
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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!