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Quel guide acheter pour Singapour, Malaisie et Thaïlande?
by Chammpuzz
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je débarque à Singapour le 26 Déc, un gringo du Québec qui parle bien Anglais et français mais qui a jamais mis les pieds en Asie.
Je veux monter jusqu'en thailande par la malaisie.. voyage d'un mois.
Quel guide est le plus approprié pour les guest house, les incontournables, la bouffe, etc??
Comme tout le monde je connais le Lonelyplanet et le Routard mais le problème c'est que tout le monde l'achète et se ramasse dans les meilleurs spots. Sinon on m'a suggérer le rough guide, quest-ce que vous en pensez?
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Rough Guide 🙂 peu connu par les Francais et c est à mon gout le meilleur, c est le meilleur choix
http://www.roughguides.com/
et comme tu croiseras beaucoup de monde avec le Lonely Planet, il est preferable de se demarquer !!! et d echanger ainsi des bons plans...
http://www.roughguides.com/
et comme tu croiseras beaucoup de monde avec le Lonely Planet, il est preferable de se demarquer !!! et d echanger ainsi des bons plans...
je te traduis, Maitre thuan te disais juste que le forum VF (Voyage Forum pour les sourds et les malentendants) est le meilleur guide de voyage, les autres guides s'il en aient ne sont bons que pour leurs illustrations et cartographies 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
On fait tous nos voyages avec le lonely planet (et un peu de guide du routard), qui a ses détracteurs, mais jusque là, il nous a rendu tous les services que nous recherchions.Il faut cependant regarder la date d'édition des guides, il paraît que tout change tres vite en asie!
On a aussi pas mal de renseignements ici même sur le site 😉
Laurence
J AIS UN AVIS QUE PEUT TE DONNERONS
je n ai pas de guide depuis fort longtemps, pour une raison tres simple, cela prone le voyage de masse, que l on veuille ou non, ce n est que du commerce, que tu alimente, avec bien sur tous les retards itinerant aux imprimeur .
je peut comprendre les delais de temps de certains, tous le monde n as pas la chance de prendre 1 voire 2 mois et plus, ok, mais quant en as ton avantage, alors part, avec un tracet flou, parce que le voyage c est des contacts, tu parles plusieurs langues, tu te perdras pas .
il ya deux facons de voyager, avec ou sans tes compatriotes . et ta vision n est pas la meme . jepense que le voyage aujourd hui, n est plus une aventure au sens large, du terme, mais le guide te cantonne, te cloisonne, je suis tous les jours surpris de voir, ds voyageurs passant le plus clair de leur temps, dans leurs livres . j ai le souvenir d un voyage aux states seul sur ma moto, avec une carte pour seule repaire et tu sais, j ai jamais autant vue de gentillesse autour de moi, lorsque je demandais ma route, ou les choses a voir dans la region .avec en plus le geste, le present dun gateau, dun chapeau, d une bouteille d eau ou d une biere que lon offrait, juste gratuitement .la thailande cest pareil, si tu propose on ter donneras . DONC laisse du flou .tu le combleras a merveille .😉😉
+ simple VF 😛
et bien sur je dis d accord avec thuan .😛😛
et bien sur je dis d accord avec thuan .😛😛
lonely planet, il est super facile d en trouver a bangkok, dans toutes les langue imaginable et a un prix ridicule ... et pour presque toute les regions de l asie, usager certe, mais bon, consomation responsable, tant qu a en utiliser un aussi bien penser un peu ecolo..... mais ne crois pas tout ce qui est ecris !! lol ... Les meilleurs endrois ou j ai couche ne figure pas dans le guide...
pour y etre deja aller pour une bonne periode, disons que je l ai plus ouvert chez moi que rendu la bas, presque jamais... les meillleures info viennes des gens local ... prendre le temps de magasiner et tout les prix sont discutable . Les meilleurs voyage sont souvent ceux sans ittineraire .
bonne chance
isa
lonely planet, il est super facile d en trouver a bangkok, dans toutes les langue imaginable et a un prix ridicule ... et pour presque toute les regions de l asie, usager certe, mais bon, consomation responsable, tant qu a en utiliser un aussi bien penser un peu ecolo..... mais ne crois pas tout ce qui est ecris !! lol ... Les meilleurs endrois ou j ai couche ne figure pas dans le guide...
pour y etre deja aller pour une bonne periode, disons que je l ai plus ouvert chez moi que rendu la bas, presque jamais... les meillleures info viennes des gens local ... prendre le temps de magasiner et tout les prix sont discutable . Les meilleurs voyage sont souvent ceux sans ittineraire .
bonne chance
isa
et oui, 🙁🙁
et oui, 🙁🙁
J AIS UN AVIS QUE PEUT TE DONNERONS
je n ai pas de guide depuis fort longtemps, pour une raison tres simple, cela prone le voyage de masse
Je t'avoue que je déteste pas ta théorie, sauf que moi je me sert du guide beaucoup comme référence, par exemple quand j'ai besoin de louer un vélo j'y passe pas la nuit.. c'est certain que plus souvent qu'autrement.. en demandant on obtient mais c'est plus comme une sécurité pour moi.
J'aime bien ta façon de penser quand même!
T'es en Thailande en ce moment à ce que je vois?
Bien à toi
Je t'avoue que je déteste pas ta théorie, sauf que moi je me sert du guide beaucoup comme référence, par exemple quand j'ai besoin de louer un vélo j'y passe pas la nuit.. c'est certain que plus souvent qu'autrement.. en demandant on obtient mais c'est plus comme une sécurité pour moi.
J'aime bien ta façon de penser quand même!
T'es en Thailande en ce moment à ce que je vois?
Bien à toi
Vis tes rêves, ne rêve pas ta vie
trop bavard les français parfois
je te traduis, Maitre thuan te disais juste que le forum VF (Voyage Forum pour les sourds et les malentendants) est le meilleur guide de voyage, les autres guides s'il en aient ne sont bons que pour leurs illustrations et cartographies 😉
je te traduis, Maitre thuan te disais juste que le forum VF (Voyage Forum pour les sourds et les malentendants) est le meilleur guide de voyage, les autres guides s'il en aient ne sont bons que pour leurs illustrations et cartographies 😉
Vis tes rêves, ne rêve pas ta vie
Les meilleurs voyage sont souvent ceux sans ittineraire .
bonne chance
Merci de ton encouragement isa.. je crois que je vais adopter cette théorie à mon tour. Les guides et le phénomène d'attroupement ça réflète une grosse partie de ce que je pense.. mais bon parfois c'est quand même pratique.. c'est une sécurité.
Quoi qu'il en soit.. j'en acheterai pas et on verra là bas..je croiserai probablement un tas de gens qui en ont comme partout ailleurs.
Tu es Québécoise? Dans quelle région habite tu? et à quand remonte ton dernier voyage en thailande?
Amicalement
Merci de ton encouragement isa.. je crois que je vais adopter cette théorie à mon tour. Les guides et le phénomène d'attroupement ça réflète une grosse partie de ce que je pense.. mais bon parfois c'est quand même pratique.. c'est une sécurité.
Quoi qu'il en soit.. j'en acheterai pas et on verra là bas..je croiserai probablement un tas de gens qui en ont comme partout ailleurs.
Tu es Québécoise? Dans quelle région habite tu? et à quand remonte ton dernier voyage en thailande?
Amicalement
Vis tes rêves, ne rêve pas ta vie
salut 🙂
j habite dans la region du saguenay.. petit coin tranquile ou il fait bien vivre ... surtout l ete lol je suis aller en thailande de fevrier a avril 2007, donc y a pas si longtemps, et je devrais y retourner en janvier ... lol je part dans 6 jours pour l inde ... et ensuite thai, qui sais on va puet etre ce voir la bas 😉 es ce que tu arrives a bkk? si tu as besoin de conseille je peux toujours t aider ! mais tu vas voir la thailande c le paradis des voyageurs ... tout est facile ... accessible et peu couteux ! et tu trouve de tout pour tous les prix 🙂 isa
j habite dans la region du saguenay.. petit coin tranquile ou il fait bien vivre ... surtout l ete lol je suis aller en thailande de fevrier a avril 2007, donc y a pas si longtemps, et je devrais y retourner en janvier ... lol je part dans 6 jours pour l inde ... et ensuite thai, qui sais on va puet etre ce voir la bas 😉 es ce que tu arrives a bkk? si tu as besoin de conseille je peux toujours t aider ! mais tu vas voir la thailande c le paradis des voyageurs ... tout est facile ... accessible et peu couteux ! et tu trouve de tout pour tous les prix 🙂 isa
Ouais ben voyager c'est un art.. j'en sais aussi quelque chose!
Cool le saguenay.. moi j'habite Montréal depuis 2-3 ans et au nord de CDN... vraiment une des pire place crois-moi.. je sais pas ce que je fais encore ici!! Je vien de Victoriaville.. petite ville de 50000pers entre quebec et mtl.
En faite non j'aterri a singapour et je remonte jusqu'en thailande.. je vais rejoindre des ami français la bas et on est suposer passer quelques semaines ensemble mais je sais pas comment ca va se passer.... ya beaucoup de francais qui quitte leur boite en carton dans leur grande ville pour aller dans une autre boite en carton dans une autre autre grande ville ... ces malheureusement un constat que j'ai fait! en gros ca parle de passer plusieurs semaine à singapour donc il se peut fort bien que je fasse cavalier seul.. car ca je veux pas passer plus que 1 ou 2 jours dans ce gros dysneyland asseptisé. de toute façon ya plein d'avantages a être seul a mon avis.
ALors toi c'est pour janvier? Tu voyage seule? Ouais tu ris bien mais le monde est plus petit qu'on pense on pourrais p-e se retrouver au meme endroit de facon aléatoire .. et je serais meme pas surpris.
En janvier je serai probablement dans les îles.. Koh phangan.. ou Koh samui puis je pense monter vers bangkok et aller me tapper un bon rafting a chiang mai avnt de prendre un vol pour singapour.
Si ca tenais qu'à moi je partirais 3-4 mois mais jai pour l'instant des obligations a respecter ici et ca fait chier...mais bon faut vivre avec
Bien heureux te t'avoir jasé
champz
En faite non j'aterri a singapour et je remonte jusqu'en thailande.. je vais rejoindre des ami français la bas et on est suposer passer quelques semaines ensemble mais je sais pas comment ca va se passer.... ya beaucoup de francais qui quitte leur boite en carton dans leur grande ville pour aller dans une autre boite en carton dans une autre autre grande ville ... ces malheureusement un constat que j'ai fait! en gros ca parle de passer plusieurs semaine à singapour donc il se peut fort bien que je fasse cavalier seul.. car ca je veux pas passer plus que 1 ou 2 jours dans ce gros dysneyland asseptisé. de toute façon ya plein d'avantages a être seul a mon avis.
ALors toi c'est pour janvier? Tu voyage seule? Ouais tu ris bien mais le monde est plus petit qu'on pense on pourrais p-e se retrouver au meme endroit de facon aléatoire .. et je serais meme pas surpris.
En janvier je serai probablement dans les îles.. Koh phangan.. ou Koh samui puis je pense monter vers bangkok et aller me tapper un bon rafting a chiang mai avnt de prendre un vol pour singapour.
Si ca tenais qu'à moi je partirais 3-4 mois mais jai pour l'instant des obligations a respecter ici et ca fait chier...mais bon faut vivre avec
Bien heureux te t'avoir jasé
champz
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Salut, nous avons fait tous nos voyages avec les guides de Lonely Planet, qui sont de loin, les meilleurs. Alors bon voyage! A+
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Moi, je préfère le routard. Peut être une question d'habitude! je trouve qu'il est pratique et bien fait. Le mieux je pense, est d'aller en librairie et les feuilleter afin de voir ce qui colle le mieux à chacun. Ce n'est pas une question d'habitude mais celle de l'expérience, combien de fois je suis arrivé devant un resto fermé depuis des années ou un logement sordide en faisant confiance a ce guide, depuis que ce guide a été racheté par Hachette, ca n'a plus rien a voir et pourtant il m'arrive encore de l'acheter, comme quoi les habitudes ont la vie dure 🤪
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
.......pareil : pour ce que tu sembles chercher, Rough Guide c'est le mieux...........Routard, évites si tu restes plus d'une semaine sur place, et pis tu ne rencontreras que des français (et peut être pas les plus dégourdis)........quand au Lonely Planet, comme tout le monde se ballade avec, ben il y a du monde dans toutes leurs "bonnes adresses".....
..........pareil : pour ce que tu sembles chercher, Rough Guide c'est le mieux...........Routard, évites si tu restes plus d'une semaine sur place, et pis tu ne rencontreras que des français (et peut être pas les plus dégourdis)........quand au Lonely Planet, comme tout le monde se ballade avec, ben il y a du monde dans toutes leurs "bonnes adresses".....
je tiens absolument le meme discours mot pour mot.
juste une precision, le Rough Guide est uniquement reservé à celles et ceux qui lisent l anglais, sinon ce rabattre sur le Lonely Planet VF. Le routard, c est juste bon à rien.
je tiens absolument le meme discours mot pour mot.
juste une precision, le Rough Guide est uniquement reservé à celles et ceux qui lisent l anglais, sinon ce rabattre sur le Lonely Planet VF. Le routard, c est juste bon à rien.
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Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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!
Hi there,
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 everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!





