Je voudrais me rendre en bus a Hue depuis Ninh Binh, au Vietnam. La patronne de mon hotel me dit que la station de bus ne vend pas de ticket pour Hue, depuis Ninh Binh, qu'il faut acheter le ticket dans les hotels. J'ai peur que ce ne soit une ruse pour me vendre un ticket, alors si il QQ est plus au courant que moi, pourrait-il me renseigner...?🙂 Le prix qu'elle me propose est de 250000 Dongs, ca ne me parait pas exagere compte tenu du prix que j'avais paye depuis Dien Bien Phu pour Hanoi. Qu'en pensez-vous ? Merci Amitie
Prix du trajet en bus de Ninh Binh à Hué? (Vietnam)
by Ladyzepelin
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
Je voudrais me rendre en bus a Hue depuis Ninh Binh, au Vietnam. La patronne de mon hotel me dit que la station de bus ne vend pas de ticket pour Hue, depuis Ninh Binh, qu'il faut acheter le ticket dans les hotels. J'ai peur que ce ne soit une ruse pour me vendre un ticket, alors si il QQ est plus au courant que moi, pourrait-il me renseigner...?🙂 Le prix qu'elle me propose est de 250000 Dongs, ca ne me parait pas exagere compte tenu du prix que j'avais paye depuis Dien Bien Phu pour Hanoi. Qu'en pensez-vous ? Merci Amitie
Je voudrais me rendre en bus a Hue depuis Ninh Binh, au Vietnam. La patronne de mon hotel me dit que la station de bus ne vend pas de ticket pour Hue, depuis Ninh Binh, qu'il faut acheter le ticket dans les hotels. J'ai peur que ce ne soit une ruse pour me vendre un ticket, alors si il QQ est plus au courant que moi, pourrait-il me renseigner...?🙂 Le prix qu'elle me propose est de 250000 Dongs, ca ne me parait pas exagere compte tenu du prix que j'avais paye depuis Dien Bien Phu pour Hanoi. Qu'en pensez-vous ? Merci Amitie
gloPtrotteuse
salut
arnaque en vue.
normalement hanoi - hue en bus couchette de nuit coute par les agences au depart de hanoi 15$ soit 270 000 dongs, et meme la ils gagnent une com. si on l achete directement aux compagnies de transport comme camel travel par exemple, ca coute plus que 170 000 dongs.
si tu prends un bus de viet au depart de la gare routiere, le prix et fixe et indique sur le ticket. je pense donc qu il faut que tu te rendes directement a la gare routiere. par contre peut etre que tu voyageras en journee.
a+
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
Le prix qu'elle me propose est de 250000 Dongs, ca ne me parait pas exagere compte tenu du prix
Le prix est variable selon les compagnies, selon le type de siège (inclinable ou couché), selon aussi les jours fériés ou pas. Certaines compagnies affichent même que le prix est majoré de 10 à 30 % les jours de fête sans prévenir.
D'autrepart, parfois j'ai dit qu'il fallait se rendre à la station de bus pour acheter le ticket de bus au prix fixé au lieu d'attendre le bus sur leur trajet, c'est valable pour de petits trajets avec les bus non touristiques. Les grandes compagnies de bus touristiques n'ont souvent pas de bureau à la station de bus pour ne pas avoir à payer une redevance et qu'il leur est profitable de vendre leurs tickets dans les agences de voyages et les hôtels et ils ne prennent pas d'ailleurs les voyageurs en cours de route s'ils n'avaient pas acheté ou du moins réservé leur ticket au préalable avec leur bureau dans les villes, avec les agences ou avec les hôtels.
En ce qui concerne ta question sur l'opportunité d'acheter un ticket de bus ou non à son hôtel mérite une petite réflexion. Je n'hésite jamais à acheter le ticket à l'hôtel, quand je suis content de l'accueil et des différents services que je leur demande.
Je préfère acheter le ticket à l'hôtel, parce que le bus touristique vient me chercher à l'hôtel et que je n'ai pas à trimballer mes bagages en taxi jusqu'à une station de bus et que l'attente est plus confortable à l'hôtel que debout dehors.
Le prix est variable selon les compagnies, selon le type de siège (inclinable ou couché), selon aussi les jours fériés ou pas. Certaines compagnies affichent même que le prix est majoré de 10 à 30 % les jours de fête sans prévenir.
D'autrepart, parfois j'ai dit qu'il fallait se rendre à la station de bus pour acheter le ticket de bus au prix fixé au lieu d'attendre le bus sur leur trajet, c'est valable pour de petits trajets avec les bus non touristiques. Les grandes compagnies de bus touristiques n'ont souvent pas de bureau à la station de bus pour ne pas avoir à payer une redevance et qu'il leur est profitable de vendre leurs tickets dans les agences de voyages et les hôtels et ils ne prennent pas d'ailleurs les voyageurs en cours de route s'ils n'avaient pas acheté ou du moins réservé leur ticket au préalable avec leur bureau dans les villes, avec les agences ou avec les hôtels.
En ce qui concerne ta question sur l'opportunité d'acheter un ticket de bus ou non à son hôtel mérite une petite réflexion. Je n'hésite jamais à acheter le ticket à l'hôtel, quand je suis content de l'accueil et des différents services que je leur demande.
Je préfère acheter le ticket à l'hôtel, parce que le bus touristique vient me chercher à l'hôtel et que je n'ai pas à trimballer mes bagages en taxi jusqu'à une station de bus et que l'attente est plus confortable à l'hôtel que debout dehors.
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;
Salut
A NINH BINH j'ai pris mon billet à l'hôtel KINH DO pour 18 $ en couché et il n'y avait aucun piège.
C'est dans le bus que ça c'est moins bien passé, vol de mon apn dans ma poche pendant la nuit. Ça peut arriver partout, surtout les jours de grande fatigue.
Mais ça s'oublie, seul les bons souvenirs restent.
Pierre
Pierre
Merci pour vos reponses. Le hic, c'est que je voyage toujours a prix le plus petit possible, car je fais un long voyage, et je n'ai pas besoin de couchettes, un simple siege me satisfait, a moindre cout, mais je n'arrive pas a savoir si ca existe ! lol
Mon dos est un peu en vrac, je ne voudrais pas non plus en ce moment avoir a porter mon sac, donc je devrai surement me rallier a l'idee de booker depuis l'hotel, pour cette fois. Par contre, 250000 Dong, si ce n'est pas de nuit avec couchettes, arnaque alors...?
gloPtrotteuse
250000 Dong, si ce n'est pas de nuit avec couchettes, arnaque alors...?
J'ai l'impression que le dialogue ne passe pas avec son hôtel?
Pour savoir avec couchettes ou pas, il suffit de leur poser la question, non?
Les compagnies qui proposent des bus sans couchette se font de plus en plus rare, l'argument de la concurrence c'est tout en couchette. La compagnie Phuong Long par exemple remplace tous leurs bus en bus couchette, sans changement de prix.
Par contre, les bus sans couchette sont souvent des bus d'un certain âge, parfois vétustes avec des chauffeurs qui ne sont pas formés pour la sécurité et le confort des passagers, sont de vrais dangers publics.
La différence de prix pour de longs trajets comme Hanoi-Huê est minime, de quelques dollars, ne sacrifiez pas votre confort et votre sécurité sous prétexte de vouloir faire de nombreux et longs voyages.
J'ai l'impression que le dialogue ne passe pas avec son hôtel?
Pour savoir avec couchettes ou pas, il suffit de leur poser la question, non?
Les compagnies qui proposent des bus sans couchette se font de plus en plus rare, l'argument de la concurrence c'est tout en couchette. La compagnie Phuong Long par exemple remplace tous leurs bus en bus couchette, sans changement de prix.
Par contre, les bus sans couchette sont souvent des bus d'un certain âge, parfois vétustes avec des chauffeurs qui ne sont pas formés pour la sécurité et le confort des passagers, sont de vrais dangers publics.
La différence de prix pour de longs trajets comme Hanoi-Huê est minime, de quelques dollars, ne sacrifiez pas votre confort et votre sécurité sous prétexte de vouloir faire de nombreux et longs voyages.
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;
Pourqoui ne prenez-vs pas le train, beaucoup plus sur que les bus, surtout les bus sans couchettes !!!!!! 10-11h de bus sur un siege inconfortable avec les risques d'accident, je ne vs conseille pas du tout.
Je suis bien curieux de savoir ds quel htl vs etes !
Je suis bien curieux de savoir ds quel htl vs etes !
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
malheureusement pas chez loan !!!😛
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
Bonjour
Pourquoi ne pas prendre le train, nettement plus sûr ? Je confirme...sauf que nous avons du prendre le bus couchette, car la ligne ferroviaire était en réparation....
et voilà ce qui peut se produire :
démarrage à Nin Binh à 22 h, les couchettes sont suffisamment confortables.....jusqu'à 2 h du matin où là nous avons du tous descendre, le bus était en panne dans un no man's land.
La seule solution, tenter d'arrêter un bus ce qui peut s'avérer être une opération kamikaze. Vers 3-4 h du matin, 2 bus couchettes s'arrêtent...et prennent chacun quelques voyageurs, mais uniquement des vietnamiens...les 8 étrangers, sont refusés, faute de place certes, mais la sélection a été faite de manière péremptoire.
Vers 4 h un bus local s'arrête, pensant ne prendre que 2 ou 3 voyageurs, mais voyant arriver 8 passagers avec gros sacs à dos, il a redémarré sans demander son reste.
Vers 5 h 30 du matin même topo, un bus local s'arrête, presque vide, mais n'est pas d'accord pour nous prendre tous, il redémarre, mais finalement il nous accepte, en nous entassant au fond du bus avec nos sacs dans les pieds dans une situation peu confortable, mais il a beaucoup de voyageurs à prendre sur la route. Peu importe, on est super heureux de quitter notre parking camping.
Et là je voudrais rendre hommage au petit assistant du chauffeur (chauffeur qui lui s'est barré dans les premiers). Ceux qui connaissent les routes vietnamiennes, particulièrement la nuit, comprendront qu'à chaque tentative d'arrêt de bus il prenait quand même quelques risques. Et c'est grâce à lui, à son insistance auprès du chauffeur que nous avons pu monter dans ce bus à 5 h du matin.
Au lieu d'arriver à 9 h, nous sommes arrivés à 14 h 30, débarqués vite fait sur la route à 14 km de Hué, car le bus continuait sur la route de Saïgon. Seule solution, les motobikes...jusqu'à un hotel non choisi, bizarre, les 8 nous arrivons au même, même ceux qui avaient déjà réservé dans un autre hotel. Just a look qu'ils disent !🤪
Voilà un petite mésaventure qui fait partie du voyage....mais très décevante par rapport aux expériences de même type dans un pays voisin l'année dernière.
Quant aux ventes de prestations par les hotels, bien comparer avant, une course de taxi nous était vendue 360 000 vn dongs dans notre hotel, pour avoir un bon prix parait-il 😕, en réalité nous avons payé 10 $ sur place..... 🙂
D'après quelques infos, la compagnie de bus Trekking Travel, auprès de laquelle nous avions réservé, fait l'objet souvent de plaintes. Donc notre mésaventure ne serait pas unique. 😐
Il y a probablement d'autres compagnies plus sérieuses...à voir, mais effectivement je préfère le train quand c'est possible.😏
Dans un autre trajet où il y avait une crevaison du bus avant de démarrer, le pneu crevé a été remplacé par un pneu complètement lisse avec bien des difficultés (sur un trajet de 2 h, 3 h de retard), on arriverait plus vite avec un bus privé qu'avec un bus local, paraît il 😕.
Après toutes ces aventures, on a pris l'avion 😛.
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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!