Bonjour
Je prévois partir fin avril ou début mai pour un voyage en Asie du sud est, d'environ 3 à 4 mois. C'est la première fois que j'entreprend un tel voyage, et je ne sais pas trop par où commencer. J'aimerais avoir votre avis. Je pars à l'aventure avec un sac à dos contenant le strict minimum, et je prévois m'organiser pas mal au jour le jour une fois là-bas, mis à part quelques grandes lignes, bien sûr. Je dormirai et mangerai là ou c est pas cher, je veux quand meme pouvoir fêter et me payer qques petits extras à l'occasion.
Premièrement, est-ce qu'un budget de 2000 $, pour mes dépenses personnelles, me loger et me nourrir, mes transports sur place... est suffisant (sans le billet d'avion) ?
Est-ce que je dois me procurer les visas de chacun de ces pays avant de partir, ou seulement de celui où j'attérirai et les autres, sur place ?
Est-ce qu'il y a selon vous un endroit par ou commencer le voyage qui serait préférable, soit en raison de la période à laquelle j'arrive ou afin de faciliter les choses pour ce qui est des visas, ou autres raisons ?
Et un billet d'avion aller vers telle ville et retour à partir d'une autre ville, est-ce avantageux ou suis je mieux d'acheter un aller-retour Mtl-Bangkok, par exemple ? Et les billets avec dates de retour non déterminée, qu'en est-il ?
Étant donné que pour moi le prix du billet d'avion est déterminant, est ce que c'est une bonne idée, selon vous de tracer mon ittinéraire en fonction de mon billet d'avion ? Ce que j ai envie de faire, maintenant, c'est d'acheter rapidement le billet pour ensuite me faire un ittinéraire. Est-ce que je dois attendre des promotion ou bien ca en vaut pas la peine, et si j attends a la dernière minute, est ce que je peux reellement sauver de l'argent ?
Par ou commencer... bcp de questions avt de partir, c normal! J ai fait le meme voyage avec le cambodge en +, en partant de mars a juin. Dommage que tu partes fin avril car il y a la fete de l eau (nouvel an) en avril!!
On avait juste notre sac a dos, nos billets d avion (AR Paris/Bangkok), nos guides et avec le meme budget que toi. (billet d avion compris et on s'est vraiment plaisir). C'est donc largement faisable.
Je te conseille de debuter ton voyage par la thailande et bangkok, cela te permettra de t acclimater doucement a l asie.
Pr ton parcours, tes rencontres te permettront de le peaufiner, avoir les grandes lignes est suffisant.
Pr les visas, je pense qu il est mieux de partir avec uniquement ton visa pr ta 1ere destination. Une fois sur place, tu pourras faire les autres au fur et a mesure, facilement.
bonjour isa, quatre mois en asie du sud est c'est super il faut savoir qu'avril est la période de grande chaleur précédent la saison des pluies. ton budget est correct si tu ne fait pas trop de folies la vie n'est pas chère la-bas, il faut éviter les vols intérieur qui altérerons ton budget, les trajet en bus sont super, mais renseigne toi bien lorsque la saison des pluies à commencé car les routes deviennent vite impraticable. Les asiatiques ne sont pas des voleurs, mais on rencontre des compatriote pas très honnête. surtout ceux qui sont très juste dans leur budget. il te faut compter les visas je te conseil lonely planet il renseigne très bien. plusieurs personne on créer des sites après avoir fait l'asie c'est très bien pour les conseils, ce qu'il faut emporter le prix des visas ect..http://famille.charpentier.club.fr/Fiche%20Vietnam.htm ce site est très bien il s'agit d'une famille partie faire le tour du monde tu as les fiches pays thailande cambodge Laos vietnam ainsi que les préparatifs, le site de l'ambassadede france au laos aussi. nous partons pour l'asie un an et cela fait 6 mois que je suis dans les préparatifs; et je me suis servi de tout ça et plus encore sur le net; bon voyage swina😏
Salut Isa. Complètement d'accord avec mamoon. Un aller-retour Montréal-Bangkok me semble la meilleure solution. Tous les pays limitrophes de la Thaïlande, je les ai visités au départ de Bangkok. En plus, les distances ne sont pas si démesurées que ça (surtout par rapport au Canada !!). Les pays dont tu parles sont facilement accessibles par la route depuis la Thaïlande, surtout quand on dispose d'autant de temps que toi. Bangkok - Nong Khai (la ville en face de la capitale laotienne), c'est quelque chose comme 10 heures de train. Le coût de la vie est très bon marché dans tous ces pays, tu dois pas t'inquiéter. Je partage aussi l'avis de mamoon sur les visas. S'il te reste quelques jours en trop, va quand même jeter un oeil aux temples d'Angkor au Cambodge. Tu ne le regrettras pas...
comme mamoon, , débarquer et suivre ton instinct, , les visas c'est a pendre au dernier moment ou aux frontières,
démarre en économisant, , puis tu te lâche quant tu sent les pays, , déjà a bkk tu peut prendre une guest a 3 euros,
de la faire ce que tu veut, ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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AR et Dpt à BKKet la meilleure solution
Si tu es un peu plus argenté tu peux faire BKK Hanoi en avion
faire tout le Vietnam en 4-6 semaines à toi de manager
Passer la Frontiere via CHAU DOC pour PP (tu peux acheter to n visa cambodgien a Saigon en 24 h )
Faire le cambodge en 3-4 semaines
Passer la frontiére au Nord Cambodge Laos
Laos remonter jusqu'a Houai Xai entre 2 et 4 semaines ça dépend si tu fais tout le nord ou pas
et tu finis tranquille en Thailande
2° solution
tout par voie terrestre
BKK Cambodge en bus arrivée à Siem Reap
Cambodge Vietnam frontiere a Chau Doc
Vietnam Delta -Saigon -le centre - les hauts plateaux -le Nord -redescendrepour passerr la frontiere laotienne vers Hue ( tu arrives a savannaket, tu fais le sud et tu remontes sur le nord et retour par le nord de la thailande )
conseil en 4 mois 3 pays c'est bioen, si tu veux faire la rhailande tu devras supprimer un des trois autres
2000$ hum faisable en prenant des hotels entre 5 et 10$ maxi
ne marchez jamais sur le chemin tracé
il ne te méne que là ou d'autres sont déjà allés
jps
Merci tout le monde pour vos conseils, ca m'a éclairée pour commencer à planifier le tout. Je crois tout de même que je vais aller voir une agence de voyage pour ce qui est de mon billet d'avion et aussi de mon premier hotel à Bangkok. De là, je trace mon itinéraire, et j aurai assurément d'autres question en cours de route.
Je m'inquiète par contre sur une chose. J e sais que au moment où je pars, c est la saison des pluies qui commence... À voir les commentaires de tout le monde sur le forum, ça ne semble pas être un gros problème. Mais dites-moi, est ce que ça risque de nuire à mes déplacements ? Qu'en est il exactement, je sais pas trop à quoi m'attendre ??
Je pense pas que cela te gene ds tes deplacements. Tu auras certainement de la pluie a partir de juin, ms tres peu et plus en juillet. Je connais qq un qui y etait en pleine saison des pluies, cela ne l a pas gene ds ces deplacements, ms le tps est tres humide.
En tt cas, c marrant car en voyant ces photos, j avais l impression qu on regardait des pays differents. A la saison seche, il fait vraiment tres chaud, les rizieres st assechees, alors que pdt la saison des pluies, tt est verdoyant...
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
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.
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.
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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 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!
