Bonjour à tous,
Premier voyage en Asie pour mon compagnon et moi, nous avons choisi Bali en espérant être un bon premier voyage pour la découverte de l'Asie, avec la culture balinaise, les temples, les beaux paysages, les rizières et les plages. Je suis en plein dans la construction de notre itinéraire mais je ne serais pas contre un peu d'aide.
Jour 1:
Nous arrivons le 27 décembre à minuit, je pensais loger 3 nuits à Jimbaran pour ne pas perdre de temps à la sortie de l'aéroport et en profiter pour faire la presqu'île de bukit, avez vous des conseils sur jimbaran, un conseil de logement? Je suis un peu perdue face à l'offre d'hôtels et comment bien les choisir, j'aimerai un budget raisonnable environ 30 euros par nuit
Location scooter et j'aimerais voir balangan beach, padang padang et finir par le temple de uluwatu
Jour 2:
Toujours logement à Jimbaran cap sur Nuasa penida ou Nusa Lembongan, pour une journée sur place, quelle ile est la plus intéressante à faire entre les deux? Est ce faisable en une journée? pour retour à Jimbaran le soir
Jour 3:
Départ tôt le matin avec chauffeur ou en scooter pour aller jusqu'à Ubud, en passant chemin visite de tanah lot et Mengwi, logement à ubud --> Vos conseils?, visite de la Monkey forest, du marché de ubud et spectacle de danse balinaise le soir
Jour 4:
Logement à Ubud, visite de Goa Gajah, des rizières de tegalaland, kehen temple et klungkung palace? retour à ubud pour logement de nuit
Jour 5:
Ascension du mont Batur de matin au départ de Ubud?
Jour 6:
Départ pour Jatiluwih logement à Munduk et visite de Pura Ulan danu beratan, du lac et des cascades
Jours 7:
Départ vers Ahmed en passant par Sidemen pour aller voir lempuyang temple, le water palace et logement le soir à Ahmed
Jour 8: ?
Jour 9:?
Sachant que j'aimerai passer le réveillon du nouvel an dans un coin sympa mais ça ne colle pas trop avec mon planning initialement prévu, le réveillon à Ubud? Idée?
Cet ordre vous parait-il intéressant?
Merci par avance de votre aide, tout conseil sera bienvenu
Bonjour Laure,
Il y a quelques années de cela....Bali a été ma première découverte de l'Asie et j'ai vraiment adoré...
J'espère que vous aurez le même ressenti que moi !
Pour votre premier logement je peux vous conseiller la Villa Sesapi Putih à Uluwatu, proche de Jimbaran, tenue par Irina et Pascal qui sont adorables. Super rapport qualité prix, peut être un peu plus de 30 € mais un scooter est mis à disposition, allez voir sur Booking.
Pour les autres logements je n'ai rien à vous conseiller dans ces tarifs.
A Munduk nous logons toujours à la Villa Dua Bintang, à côté de chez Rico , mon guide chauffeur préféré de Bali...chez qui vous pouvez prendre un super cours de cuisine avec Ely son épouse.
Beaucoup de belles balades à Munduk, des cascades, des riziéres, des lacs.
Je resterai 1 où 2 nuits de plus à Ubud qui est vraiment central.
Les temples Tirta Empul et Gunung Kawi sont des incontournables pour moi !
Je termine toujours mon séjour par 1 nuit à Seminyak pour le coucher de soleil depuis La Plancha sur la plage et pour le shopping ..
Nous nous croiserons peut être car nous serons à Bali du 1er au 14 janvier et nous commençons par 4 nuits à Munduk.
Encore quelques mois à patienter...
Bons préparatifs de voyage !
Jackie
Quelques confirmations :
- 1 ou 2 nuit de + a Ubud serait bien
- Tirta Empul et Gunung Kawi incontournables
- Ubud : on passe on bon moment a la Monkey forest, par contre le marché d'ubud n'est pas top mais comme c'est en plein centre, allez-y vous vous ferez votre opinion
- Tegalaland, kehen temple et klungkung palace : tout cela se fait bien en scooter a la journée (a condition de pas se perdre ... ce qui n'est pas gagné 😛)
- Jatiluwih, Pura Ulan danu bratan, (j'ajoute le Pura Katu Bharu) en allant a Munduk : prenez un chauffeur qui vous fera faire tout cela ds la journée
- pour la dernière nuit, Jimbaran est très bien aussi : coucher de soleil, repas de poissons les pieds ds le sable, pas gd monde, départ des (très beaux) bateaux de pêcheurs le soir, retour le matin avec le marche aux poissons directement sur la plage , ... et proximité de l'aéroport pratique si le vol est tot
Seules remarques :
- Le Mt Batur bof 😊
- Nuasa penida ou Nusa Lembongan : pas sur que ce soit possible et souhaitable d'y aller a ds la journée
Enfin : Bali est LA bonne destination pour un 1er voyage en Asie du sud-est : suffisamment dépaysant tout en étant "facile" : certains coins d'Indonésie ou ailleurs sont trop compliqués pour un 1er voyage ( transports, logements, langue, ...)
Bon voyage
Pour vous donnez d'autres idées de visites, nombreuses photos de 2 voyages a Bali sur mon site ci-dessous
Bonjour et merci beaucoup à tous les deux de vos retours!
Donc vous me confirmez que c'est ok pour Jimbaran et démarrer par ça. Pour le vol retour je pars à 1h du matin le 05/01 donc je ne prendrai pas d'hotel mais me rapprocherais de Denpasar dans ma dernière journée.
Ok pour la journée avec chauffeur pour Jatiluwih, Pura Ulan danu bratan, (j'ajoute le Pura Katu Bharu) en allant a Munduk avec nuit à Munduk?
Est-il possible de faire la côte Est avec Besakih et tirta ganga en une journée depuis Ubud?
Pour Nusa Penida ou Lembogan, si je privilégie une seule île Lembogan et que je pars de jimbaran tôt le matin, j'y passe la journée et la nuit et je repars le lendemain matin pour aller vers Munduk en chauffeur (en passant par Tanah lot), ça le fait?
Mount Batur, je suis vraiment tentée j'ai lu plein de super témoignage et j'aime bien la randonnée.
Donc vous me confirmez que c'est ok pour Jimbaran et démarrer par ça.
oui
Pour le vol retour je pars à 1h du matin le 05/01 donc je ne prendrai pas d'hotel mais me rapprocherais de Denpasar dans ma dernière journée.
Donc coucher de soleil a Jimbaran (ou Kuta) puis 5km a faire jusqu'a l'aéroport
Ok pour la journée avec chauffeur pour Jatiluwih, Pura Ulan danu bratan, (j'ajoute le Pura Katu Bharu) en allant a Munduk avec nuit à Munduk?
ca doit revenir a 25€ environ la journée et ça permet de voir pas mal de choses ss trop se fatiguer. De + en bemo il doit y avoir 10 changements c'est impossible en - de 2 jours !
Est-il possible de faire la côte Est avec Besakih et tirta ganga en une journée depuis Ubud?
en voiture ça doit etre possible, en scooter ou bemo c'est trop loin
Pour Nusa Penida ou Lembogan, si je privilégie une seule île Lembogan et que je pars de jimbaran tôt le matin, j'y passe la journée et la nuit et je repars le lendemain matin pour aller vers Munduk en chauffeur (en passant par Tanah lot), ça le fait?
je pense . Le Tanah Lot au coucher de soleil (voir photos🙂) se fait aussi depuis Ubud
Mount Batur, je suis vraiment tentée j'ai lu plein de super témoignage et j'aime bien la randonnée.
Même si lembogan est petite, elle mérite au moins 2 jours faire le tour raie mantra et snorkelling et un autre pour visiter en scooter les différents sites et manger à la pointe sud.
Je vous conseillerais de faire l'impasse.
Pour le mont bâtir, c'est la météo qui va commander.
Merci de ton retour Craquine, je vais réfléchir à mon itinéraire voir si j'arrive à caler 2 jours sur place à Nuasa lembogan sinon j'abandonne.
J'irai donc passer ma dernière soirée à Kuta avant de reprendre l'avion, je voulais l'éviter mais bon le dernier coucher de soleil sera l'occasion d'aussi découvrir ce côté de Bali!
Est ce que vous savez où il est le plus judicieux de loger à Ubud?
Merci
Perso je têsterais les guests houses qui sont parraléĺles a la monkey forest road ou perpendiculaire, pour plus de renseignements, voir les blogs "balisolo"et "baliblog"
Au fur et à mesure de mes recherches je me rends compte que Nusa Penida semble vraiment valoir le coup et je me pose la question de remplacer Lembogan par Penida et d'y passer 2 jours? Qu'en pensez vous? à choisir entre les deux iles?
Avez vous des conseils de logements?
Est-il facile de trouver quelqu'un pour nous faire faire le tour de l'ile en voiture plutôt qu'en scooter (apparemment dangereux sur cette ile) ?
Merci encore de votre aide, mon voyage prend bien forme
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Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
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).
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!
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. ;-)
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
March 26: Depart for Kampot
March 27: Kampot
March 28: Depart for Battambang
March 29: Battambang
March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap
March 31: Siem Reap
April 1: Siem Reap
April 2: Siem Reap
April 3: Siem Reap
April 4: Siem Reap
April 5: Departure
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.
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang)
24/09: Bromo
25/09: Kawa Ijen
26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran
27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran
28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk
29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud
02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo
05/10: Komodo cruise
06/10: Komodo cruise
07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo.
08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar
09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore
10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled.
We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary.
We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1**
Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2**
Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3**
Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4**
Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5**
Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6**
Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7**
Sidemen
**Day 8**
Sidemen
**Day 9**
Sidemen
**Day 10**
Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11**
Gili Air
**Day 12**
Gili Air
**Day 13**
Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14**
Ubud
**Day 15**
Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family?
Does it feel too packed or well-balanced?
Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
