Je ne connais rien à l'Asie mais je souhaite partir faire un voyage d'un mois ou un mois et demi (mi-mai jusqu'à la fin de juin 2008). je projette faire un voyage loin des sentiers touristiques, juste avec mon sac à dos et dans les coins le plus reculés de ces pays et faire des randonnées. D'après ce que j'ai compris, il faut aller au Nord de la Thaïlande et au Laos. Donc je me dis que je pourrais faire un circuit entre les deux pays non?
Le problème, c'est que n'y connais rien. que me conseillez-vous svp ?
y a-t-il des guides à conseiller en particulier ? Des endroits à conseiller aussi, serait le bienvenue.
Côté budget, c'est limité mais savez-vous combien cela pourrait me couter sans passer par les hôtels cher bourrés de touristes ?
Enfin me conseillez-vous me concentrer sur le nord de la Thaïlande uniquement ? Laos uniquement? ou ou passer de l'un à l'autre?
Bon je pars seul, mais est-ce qu'il y a de risque si on se perd dans le pays ? faut-il un sac de couchage?
Voilà merci de vos réponse. Toute information pratique est appréciée.
Alex
Je pars dans 2 jours en Thailande pour env. 10 jours et ensuite au Laos pour env. 15 jours. Donc j ai pas trop les conseils de l experience...Juste je mise plus sur le nord de la Thailande et du Laos vu le temps a cette saison...
Je te file mon adresse email. A voir si tu veux boire un verre, ou faire un bout de chemin ; ecraheix@hotmail.fr
Réponse très classique sur VF, ton budget va d��pendre des hôtels ou tu vas, des moyens de transports, des visites et des à cotés.
Pour le Laos pour moi, ne pas rater les 1000 îles au sud, le plateau des bolovens (je ne connaît pas le nord)
pour la Thaïlande: Bangkok bien sûr Sukkhothaï, Lampang, Kampeng Phet, Sangklaburi, Mae Sariang Phrae, Nan, Chiang Khan, Nong Khaï, Surin, Buriram toutes des villes du nord et de l'est en 1mois et demi il y a de quoi faire un beau petit périple.
Mais n'oublie pas les îles du sud de la Thaïlande, cela serait domage d'aller aussi loin et de ne pas voir Koh Tao, Koh Maak, Koh Muuk, Koh Libong....bon voyage
Pour les guides le lonely planet, le routard juste si tu as peur d'être en panne de PQ😏😏😏
salut je suis en thailande depuis 3 mois et je connait un tout petit peu, jai visiter, chiang rai, ban phai, ko muuk, surathani, nong kai, trang et sriracha, ainsi que bkk, mais bkk a part le sky train j y connais rien lol,
si tu cherche des villes sans touriste et pas cher je te conseille banphai (35o bhat en bus depuis bkk ), pres de kon kean, ya aucun touriste jy suis rester 2 semaines, bon ya pas grand chose a faire, , a part parler au gens, , on est la pour ca apres tout non ? jy suis aller pour le songkran, et franchement les gens sont sympa il te demande d ou tu vient et tout, pas comme a bkk ou sriraha, ils ont meme plus le sourire ces thailandais bankokois et srirarachaneen, on se demande si c est encore des thailandais, 😕, hotel a banphai coute 27o baht avec clim et eau chaude, drap changer tout les jours tout simple, c pas le luxe, mais on s-en fout si c- est pour dodo, c est le meilleur prix que jai eux depuis que je suis en thailande, reveille toi tot le matin a 5 heures petit marche sympa avec le sourire ici, tu veux manger des tortue ?des insecte, hmm va delicieux, , sinon autour de panphai ya pua noy, , a environ 3o km, avec un temple khmer visiter, gratuit, et un grand lac si ta chaud tu peux nager, si t est sans sous panphai c pas cher, paquet de banane a 5 bhat, lol ect ...cest vraiment l endroit le plus sympa que j ai visiter,
bon voila pour mon experience issan,
pres de chaing rai, , alord la vue que j ai dormie ches des amis, je peux rien te conseiller, tout ce que je peux dire, c est que a la frontiere birmane, c est pire que des pot de colle, les vendeurs ambulant une vrai plait, , faut t il leur crier dessus ? par respect j ai pas ossé .. lol
nong kai, pres du laos, bus de bkk environ 1o euro, experience perso, , quand je suis arriver j ete tout seul dans le bus, , la classe, , lol arriver a nong kai, , ta les chauffeur de tuk tuk qui ont debouler comme des malades, , lol il ont courut, , pour marnaquer, , 3oo bhat le tuk tuk pour faire 4 kilometre jusque au pont, du laos, , un conseil (maintenant je connait les prix thai )
le prix c 3o bhat pas plus !! de la station de bus jusque au pont du laos, , le truc qui marche, tu fait semblant dattendre ton amis thai, et des qu un thai vas vers le pont tu arrete le tuk tuk, et tu pars avec le thai, ainsi quand tu sort le chauffeur peut pas te demander plus puisque tu regarde combien le thai paye, , compris ? ca marche mieux au retour, car le tuk tuk et souvent plein
sinon tu te pointe dans la rue vers le pont, et le premier tuk tuk avec un passager tu monte dedans, refuse les tuk tuk vide, tu vas taxer, c est mon conseille
sinon bin tu marche les 3, 4 kilometre, tranquille, tu te fera pas arnaquer comme moi
evites les agence de voyage c est des escrots, surtout il te font traverser le pont pour 5oo bhat jusque a ton hotel, moi un conseille si t aime les rando, achete un velo, a 2o euro, , , en 5 jour il te sera rentabiliser, c bien pratique, au laos, et a nong khai, tu peux faire du velo ya pas de traffic tout tranquille en evitant de ce faire arnaquer par les touk touk, car au laos sans moyen de transport ces la miseres, et les tuk tuk sont dure en affaires, le velo c la meilleur solution, meme si tu dois le vendre ou le jeter apres,
i tu cherche hotel a vientiane laos pas cher, contacte moi je te fillerais une adresse a 7 dollar ou 1o dollar
encore un conseil, prend des dollar pour le laos, tu gagneras par rapport au bhat, surtout pour les visa hotel ect, , , genre 5oo bhat ou 1o dollar, 1o $= 310 bhat lol les arnaqueurs
fait du change dans le center commerciaux, des grande ville, sans commission en plus,
sinon le sud c est pas mon truc et en plus c est cher, 6o euro pour 3 jour a ko muk, transport, hebergement, bouffe ect, , , les bateau, en gros les tuk tuk des mers, , c des vrais carroteur, mais bon pas trop le choix, surtout quand on voyage seul, tout est plus cher compter 5oo bhat les traverser entre divers iles, pour ko muuk, trang et sa region,
voila a j allais oublier les taxi ils ont deux prix different les plaquette avec des prix farang (touriste quoi) et les plaquette avec prix thai, , malin comme je suis suis j ai fait des photos des tarif thai ( bien sur quand tes seul il sa cache bien de montrer la plaquette avec les vrai tarifs lol ), n hesite pas a me demander et hop tu l imprime et tu montre au chauffeur, les prix sont officiel pour tout les taxi, donc s il essaye de t arnaquer, passe ton chemin
bon voyage, si ta besion mail moi en priver je te fillerai mon num tel thai😛😛
la thailande et le laos c est super, le seul truque chiant tuk tuk et taxi = gros carroteur. ya que les bus qui sont honnetes
la thailande et le laos c est super, le seul truque chiant tuk tuk et taxi = gros carroteur. ya que les bus qui sont honnetes
c'est clair, le nombre de fois qu'ils m'ont tenté de m'arnaquer ... 😕
Le pire, c'est les taxi, tu leur dit de mettre le meter, c'est ok, puis quand t'es monté ils zappent .
Eviter ceux qui sont noté " I Love Farangs " une vraie cage a pigeon
🙂bonjour en 1 mois tu peut entrer au laos par paksé visiter les plateaux boloven remonté vers vientiane la plaine des jarres ensuite louangphrabang le mékong remonter au nord et ensuite rentré a nouveau en thailande vers chang rai tu as tout cela en images a partir de l'aéroport de savanapoon en thai puis en train fontiére paksé ect....
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routard ou backpacker ok mais pas de voyage a n'importe quel prix
Je suis presentement en Thailande et j'ai passe les 2 derniers mois au Laos (1.5 mois dans le nord et 2 semaines dans le sud). Malheureusement j'ai ete malade dans le sud durant toute la periode donc je ne peux te dire grand chose a ce sujet. Par contre, le nord est genial et j'y serait reste plus longtemps. A ne pas manque, la region du Huah Pan (pres de la frontiere vietnamienne), peripe en bateau entre Luang Prabang et Phongsali (2 jours de 6 a 8 heures de bateau) paysage sublime et une vraie immersion dans la vie Laos. Tu vas croiser des villages qui ne sont accessibles seulement par bateau. Luang Nam Tha et Muang Sing (location de velo de montagne pour aller visiter des villages environnants.
Le Laos est moins cher que la Thailande (20 - 40% de moins selon moi pour un confort equivalent). Le tourisme est tres jeune au Laos (environ 10 ans), les gens sont donc encore tres curieux et ne nous percoivent pas comme des banques sur 2 pieds. Par contre, le peu que j'ai vu du sud ne me donnait pas cette perception. Si tu veux un conseil, va dans le nord et profites en. Il s'agit d'une region qui ne connait pas beaucoup encore le tourisme et les gens sont tous tres chaleureux.... malheureusement, la venu de l'electricite, la TV et le tourisme va changer leur moeurs rapidement si je compare le Nord et le sud. Donc, c'est le moment ou jamais. Pour ce qui est de la Thailande, le tourisme est extremement bien implante donc que tu visites la region cette annee ou dans 5 ans ne fera pas une aussi grande difference que pour le Laos.
Pour le nord du Laos : ca vaut le coup uniquement si tu sors de la ligne vientiane-vang vieng - Luang Prabang . Je suis reste 2 jours dans cette derniere ville et j ai moyennement aprecie .
En revanche le sud laos : gros coup de coeur ! Moins jolie mais les gens sont tellement plus chaleureux dans la region de pakse ...
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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 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!
