Quinze jours en Asie en décembre: où partir?
by Liloulivi
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Ma question est très vague, mais où puis-je partir en Asie de mi a fin décembre?
Je recherche du dépaysement, de la culture, du beau temps, (et si le hasard le permettait, des plages où l'on peut se baigner, mais ca ne serait qu'un plus)
Mon intérêt se tourne vers : le Vietnam, le Laos, Le Cambodge, la Thailande ou la Birmanie (clairement, je peux oublier la plage dans certains pays)
Les éléments: je voyage seule, au départ de Hong Kong, budget serré
15j c'est peu, mais c'est tout ce que j'ai à consacrer, et ma seule periode disponible est decembre, ce qui devrait exclure qq regions / pays du fait de la météo.
je ne pretends pas visiter un pays entier en 2semaines, mais avoir un aperçu et m'ouvrir d'autres horizons, me changer d'univers, et me cultiver qq peu
merci de me faire profiter de vos suggestions et de vos expériences
Bonjour,
A cette période de l'année je te conseille vivement le Vietnam. Niveau météo c'est l'idéal pour voyager à cette période de l'année. Au nord il risque de faire un peu froid, mais au sud tu auras un très beau temps. Je pense que tu adoreras Ho Chi Minh ou Hanoï, en terme de dépaysement tu y seras servis!!
A Ho Chi Minh du trouveras de nombreux édifices témoignant de l’histoire de l'ancienne Saïgon : l'Hôtel de Ville, le Théâtre municipal, le Palais de la Réunification, la Poste, la Cathédrale… Tu peux y visiter les temples, mosquées et églises et goûter à la succulente cuisine vietnamienne auprès des vendeurs ambulants, le Marché Ben Thanh fera ton bonheur ! Ho Chi Minh est vraiment impressionnante pour son histoire, son ambiance et sa vitalité à laquelle tu ne pourra pas résister !
Avec Hanoï, je pense que Da Lat vaut également le coup d'œil. Sur les Hauts Plateaux du Vietnam Da Lat est une ville de montagne très romantique et chaleureuse. Chutes d'eau et lacs, vallées fleuries et villas coloniales plantent le décor ! C'est vraiment la ville de l'éternel printemps :-) Les ethnies montagnardes y vivent depuis la nuit des temps, tu pourras ainsi visiter leurs villages et assistez aux fêtes traditionnelles ! Au niveau des visites tu as : le palais d'été de l’Empereur Bao Dai et son musée, la Cathédrale et les pagodes.
J'espère t'avoir un peu aidé,
Léa
Merci, ça me tente énormément en effte. J'ai déjà un peu planché sur l'idée, avec un itinéraire du nord au sud, mais on m'a dit que des villes comme Hue, Hoi An et Muiné présentaient des risques d'inondation au mois de décembre. je pensais certes que le temps a hue et hoi an serait froid, mais pas impraticable. par ailleurs muiné me tentait bien je pensais kil y faisait beau en dec. bref, sinon, devrais-je effectuer Hanoi-Dalat en avion, qui a laisser de cote Hue et Hoi An ?
quelle compagnie propose ce trajet (si c seulement possible...)
je prefer voyager par voie terrestre mais ca serait vraiment long....
merci!
merci!
Bsr,
Je ne peux que vous encourager à visiter la Thaïlande en cette période très favorable; certes, haute-saison touristique, mais soleil assuré.
Ce pays offre culture, accueil, détente et paysages: bref, tout ce qu'on peut demander, et pour tous types de budgets, des plus serrés aux plus confortables.
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
Cher Farang, auriez vous des recommendations sur la Thailande en cette saison? quelle sparties visiter/privilégier, sachant que j'ai peu de temps sur place, et que je ne souhaite pas pretendre avoir tout vu tout vécu en 15j. j'imagine que certaines regions du pays bénéficient de meilleures conditions cliematiques que d'autres? si vous avez qq suggestions, je suis preneuse. merci d'avance
Bsr,
Justement, à cette saison vous pouvez envisager ce pays partout sans pluie abondante... En 15 jours, vous pouvez faire 5 j nord, 5j BKK, 5 jours sud.
Le nord pour ses paysages et ses treks, Bkk pour son culturel, le Sud pour ses plages. Faire des choix sera le plus difficle, mais l'abondance des Posts sur Vf à ce sujet devraient vous permettre de vous déterminer.
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
je pars bientot a Bangkok pour un w/e. ca me donnera un premier aperçu. toutes ces possibilités me donnent envie de me replonger dans mon lonely planet. merci encore!
je pars bientot a Bangkok pour un w/e. ca me donnera un premier aperçu. toutes ces possibilités me donnent envie de me replonger dans mon lonely planet. merci encore!
...je vous conseillerais plutôt un plongeon dans la mer d' Andaman, ou le golfe de Siam!😉
...je vous conseillerais plutôt un plongeon dans la mer d' Andaman, ou le golfe de Siam!😉
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
Bonjour,
Pour cette période là, je vous recommande soit le Vietnam, soit la Thailande. Normalement, on rentre dans la saison "sèche" et le climat (température et humidité) est plus confortable.
Seulement, à peine 15 jours c'est court, il faudra faire un choix sur le nombre d'endroits.
Exemple pour le Vietnam :Ha Noi et environs (rayon de 100 km) : 4j / 4 nuits.Baie Ha Long : 2j / 1 nuitHue : 3j / 3 nuitsHoi An : 3 j / 3 nuits (plage belle et propre, pratiquement déserte en décembre 2005)Ho Chi Minh Ville : 3 j/ 3 nuits (tout dépend dans quel sens vous envisagez de faire le Vietnam, sachez que Noël est une période très animée dans cette ville, en dehors du nouvel an vietnamien).Delta Mekong : 2j / 1 nuit.Exemple pour la Thailande :Bangkok et environs : 5j/ 4 nuits, à scinder en deux (à l'aller puis retour). Attention, certains lieux (comme le Palais Royal) pourraient être fermés le 31/12 ou 01/01.Chieng Mai : 4j / 4 nuits.Sukhothai : 3j/ 2 nuits.Province de Krabi avec excursions des charmantes iles aux alentours : 4j / 4 nuits.Bonnes vacances.
Pour cette période là, je vous recommande soit le Vietnam, soit la Thailande. Normalement, on rentre dans la saison "sèche" et le climat (température et humidité) est plus confortable.
Seulement, à peine 15 jours c'est court, il faudra faire un choix sur le nombre d'endroits.
Exemple pour le Vietnam :Ha Noi et environs (rayon de 100 km) : 4j / 4 nuits.Baie Ha Long : 2j / 1 nuitHue : 3j / 3 nuitsHoi An : 3 j / 3 nuits (plage belle et propre, pratiquement déserte en décembre 2005)Ho Chi Minh Ville : 3 j/ 3 nuits (tout dépend dans quel sens vous envisagez de faire le Vietnam, sachez que Noël est une période très animée dans cette ville, en dehors du nouvel an vietnamien).Delta Mekong : 2j / 1 nuit.Exemple pour la Thailande :Bangkok et environs : 5j/ 4 nuits, à scinder en deux (à l'aller puis retour). Attention, certains lieux (comme le Palais Royal) pourraient être fermés le 31/12 ou 01/01.Chieng Mai : 4j / 4 nuits.Sukhothai : 3j/ 2 nuits.Province de Krabi avec excursions des charmantes iles aux alentours : 4j / 4 nuits.Bonnes vacances.
quanito
galerie photos : https://www.flickr.com/photos/quanito/albums/
Bonjour
Comme professionel du voyage au Bangladesh, je ne peut que te conseiller de venir visiter ce petit pays a la si mauvaise reputation.
Il y a des pays et des destinations peu connue parfois souffrant de mauvaise réputation basée sur une méconnaissance de leurs atouts et le Bangladesh en fait partie.
Le Bangladesh a aussi à offrir des paysages, des cultures et une histoire riche trop souvent balayé par les clichés facile de la pauvreté et de l’instabilité politique quoi que la pauvreté et un fléau mondiale et l’instabilité politique et une réalité qui ne se limite pas au pays comme le Bangladesh.
Ce pays détient pourtant de formidables trésors touristiques notamment cette région situé au sud-est, le long de la frontière Birmane, où des parcours de trekking insolite à basse altitude dans les montagnes des Hill Tract nous offre de splendide paysages même pour des randonneurs débutants et où les tribus de 13 ethnies différentes, aux meurs, coutumes et langages variés s’ouvrent progressivement à nos regards de voyageur découvreur.
C’est aussi ces peuples du Sud-est à l’existence basé sur la précarité par les cyclones et tempêtes tropicale qui balayent cette région et qui ont grand besoin d’un tourisme qui fera découvrir au monde leur existence et leur apportera un nouveau moyen de subsistance.
C’est encore ces randonnés paisible dans les jardins de thé dans cette flore et surtout cette faune riche de ces petit singes, perroquets qui vous accompagne tous au long de la balade.
Plus encore, iI n’y a rien de plus exaltant pour découvrir ces paysages majestueux que d’embarquer à bord d’une jonque traditionnelle, pour se fondre dans cette verdure, tout en découvrant avec surprise cette sensation de paix que vous offre les fleuves et rivières.
C‘est définitivement l’une des plus jolies façons pour découvrir le Bangladesh. Les villages où vous ferez escale, les rencontres dans ces petits bazars de campagne vous feront découvrir la vie de ces populations vivant sur les fleuves et ne manquerons pas d’animer vos soirée par des programmes toujours plus insolite et des rencontres toujours plus chaleureuses.
Partir en croisière sur le Ganges, Bharmaputra, Meghna et autre fleuves où rivières c’est d’abord partir à la rencontre d’un peuple et de ces traditions et vous plonger dans cette culture ancestrale de la navigation fluviale à travers le gigantesque delta qui forme le Bangladesh.
Le Brahmaputra, aussi appelé Tsangpo-Brahmaputra compte parmi les fleuves les plus grand d’Asie. Depuis sa source au sud-ouest du Tibet sous le nom de Yarlung Zangbo River, il coule à travers le Tibet dans les vallées profondes de l’Himalayas puis dans la région d’Arunachal Pradesh où il porte le nom de Dihang. Il s’écoule ensuite dans le sud-ouest de la région d’Assam sous le nom de Brahmaputra et au sud du Bangladesh sous le nom de Jamuna. Là, il se jette dans le Ganges pour former ce vaste delta et les Sunderbans. Les Sunderbans sont renommée par les mangroves et surtout pour ces Tigres du Bengale.
Ces voyages sont surtout axés sur la rencontre avec ces différentes ethnies peuplant les régions montagneuses et celles du delta du Gange.
Comme professionel du voyage au Bangladesh, je ne peut que te conseiller de venir visiter ce petit pays a la si mauvaise reputation.
Il y a des pays et des destinations peu connue parfois souffrant de mauvaise réputation basée sur une méconnaissance de leurs atouts et le Bangladesh en fait partie.
Le Bangladesh a aussi à offrir des paysages, des cultures et une histoire riche trop souvent balayé par les clichés facile de la pauvreté et de l’instabilité politique quoi que la pauvreté et un fléau mondiale et l’instabilité politique et une réalité qui ne se limite pas au pays comme le Bangladesh.
Ce pays détient pourtant de formidables trésors touristiques notamment cette région situé au sud-est, le long de la frontière Birmane, où des parcours de trekking insolite à basse altitude dans les montagnes des Hill Tract nous offre de splendide paysages même pour des randonneurs débutants et où les tribus de 13 ethnies différentes, aux meurs, coutumes et langages variés s’ouvrent progressivement à nos regards de voyageur découvreur.
C’est aussi ces peuples du Sud-est à l’existence basé sur la précarité par les cyclones et tempêtes tropicale qui balayent cette région et qui ont grand besoin d’un tourisme qui fera découvrir au monde leur existence et leur apportera un nouveau moyen de subsistance.
C’est encore ces randonnés paisible dans les jardins de thé dans cette flore et surtout cette faune riche de ces petit singes, perroquets qui vous accompagne tous au long de la balade.
Plus encore, iI n’y a rien de plus exaltant pour découvrir ces paysages majestueux que d’embarquer à bord d’une jonque traditionnelle, pour se fondre dans cette verdure, tout en découvrant avec surprise cette sensation de paix que vous offre les fleuves et rivières.
C‘est définitivement l’une des plus jolies façons pour découvrir le Bangladesh. Les villages où vous ferez escale, les rencontres dans ces petits bazars de campagne vous feront découvrir la vie de ces populations vivant sur les fleuves et ne manquerons pas d’animer vos soirée par des programmes toujours plus insolite et des rencontres toujours plus chaleureuses.
Partir en croisière sur le Ganges, Bharmaputra, Meghna et autre fleuves où rivières c’est d’abord partir à la rencontre d’un peuple et de ces traditions et vous plonger dans cette culture ancestrale de la navigation fluviale à travers le gigantesque delta qui forme le Bangladesh.
Le Brahmaputra, aussi appelé Tsangpo-Brahmaputra compte parmi les fleuves les plus grand d’Asie. Depuis sa source au sud-ouest du Tibet sous le nom de Yarlung Zangbo River, il coule à travers le Tibet dans les vallées profondes de l’Himalayas puis dans la région d’Arunachal Pradesh où il porte le nom de Dihang. Il s’écoule ensuite dans le sud-ouest de la région d’Assam sous le nom de Brahmaputra et au sud du Bangladesh sous le nom de Jamuna. Là, il se jette dans le Ganges pour former ce vaste delta et les Sunderbans. Les Sunderbans sont renommée par les mangroves et surtout pour ces Tigres du Bengale.
Ces voyages sont surtout axés sur la rencontre avec ces différentes ethnies peuplant les régions montagneuses et celles du delta du Gange.
Patrick
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Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
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 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! !