Tous les trajets ont ete pris en avion pour Rangoon-Bagan, Bagan-Heho et Heho-Rangoon (Air Mandalay et Air KBZ)
Remarques generales:Je confirme qu’a la haute saison il vaut mieux reserver, on a rencontre beaucoup de voyageurs qui ramaient pour trouver a se loger, notamment a Inle. Apparement ils trouvaient au final mais pour des chambres de moins bonne qualite. De meme pour les transports, meme le bus Bagan-Nyaung Shwe direct etait complet.En fait il vaut mieux partir avec des billets de 100$ uniquement, de toutes manieres meme pour payer les chambres les hotels ont le change. A part les chambres seules les entrees dans les temples-sites se payent en dollar.Les transports par terre et petites depenses se payent en Kyat. Prevoir des vetements chauds pour le petit matin/soir, surtout autour d’InleLampes de poches pour circuler la nuit necessaries, meme a Rangoon.Les avions decollent a l’heure voire 1/2h a l’avance donc arriver a temps. Pour une raison inexpliquee c’est tjs le bazarre a l’aeroport: les avions le matin ont tendance a decoller tous en meme temps, donc 4 vols differents a gerer sur une courte duree pour une porte d’embarquation, avec des panneaux pas tres clairs (2 vols sur le meme panneau, voir le gars a la flemme de lever le panneau, et meme si son collegue parle dans le porte voix on ne comprends rien aux annonces: il se trompe dans les no, a un accent dur a comprendre+ mauvaise qualite du son), bref c’est un peu la foire.Rangoon: Hotel Motherland Inn: ils ont un site internet et repondent rapidement aux mails. Nous sommes passe par eux pour reserver les avions et avons paye une fois sur place. Attention toutefois: le vol Bagan-Heho il y a du avoir confusion avec leur agence de voyage, sur 4 billets reserves-confirmes le matin il n’en restait que 2, et 2 autres etaient ok pour 1 vol l’apres midi. Si vous avez des imperatifs de temps mieux vaut reserver par une agence. Les chambres sont moins bien que sur la photo mais c’est propre, le petit déj a emporter est enorme, l’hotel est loin de l’aeroport 3/4h en journee (ils viennent recuperer les personnes qui ont reserve a l’aeroport) et 1/2h tres tot le matin (avant 5h30). Shwedagon paya: porte Est n’a pas de ticket d’entrée a payer, mais la porte Sud si.L’aeroport domestique ou international: aucun n’a de consigne, un peu embetant si vous prevoyez ½ journee de transit.Bagan:Hotel Kaday Aung: comme ils ne repondaient pas aux mails (recupere sur le site de l’hotel) j’ai reserve par Asia Room, pas de probleme. Tres bien comme environnement, beau jardin avec piscine (glacee) a 20 min en velo de old Bagan.Le seul moins: l’etat des velos loues relativement chers pour le pays (3000 Kyats, contre 1000 Kyats la journee a Inle), les pedaliers sont tordus donc tres dur, un ami a perdu la chaine sur le chemin du retour, la 2e fois c’etait la pedale qui s’est decroche, bref il a du finir a pied, j’avais une selle qui derivait a angle droit par rapport au cadre… Bref nous n’avons pas cherche si il y avait d’autres location de velo autour mais a mon avis ca vaut le coup de se renseigner.Personnellement j’ai preferre les aubes (en 2 tps, d’abord le ciel rose, puis le lever de soleil proprement dit 20 min après) avec les ballons dans le ciel aux couchers de soleil. Un bon restau Indien: Aroma 2 (recommande dans le LP)Prix d’une jeep a la journee pour aller au Nord et voir les temples dans la plaine au centre: 40,000 Kyat.Pas d’internet au moment ou nous y etionsInle-Nyaungshwe:
§ Mingalar Inn guesthouse: reservation par mail, tres bien, petit dej copieux. Nous sommes passes directement par la guesthouse pour les reservations de bateau, apparement ils proposent de bons prix (par comparaison avec d’autre voyageurs rencontres a ce momment la).
§ Sankar : cout actuel: bateau= 40,000 Kyat + 5$/tete +guide 10$. Normalement le bateau est pour 5 personnes maximum (+ guide) mais nous avons put mettre 1 sixieme personne assise par terre. Trajet long, 3h aller depuis Nyaungshwe mais beau
§ Tour sur le lac: 12,000 Kyats, si va jusqu’a Indein: 15,000 Kyats
§ Tour a velo: tres facile, les loueurs de velo ou l’accueil a Mingalar Inn peuvent fournir une carte, y aller doucement, c juste 1h de velo, 20min de traversee du lac en bateau et 1h de velo. Il y a un restau sur la rive est, juste avant de traverser en bateau, il faut marcher le long du pont en bois assez long et un passeur vous recupere pour vous emmener sur la maison en pilotis en face.
Coste ouest, les sources d’eau chaudes sont bienvenues bien que cheres pour ce que c’est (9$/tete en prive-mixte, qui consiste en 3 petites piscines, ce n’est pas prive puisque d’autres personnes peuvent debarquer mais ca n’empeche pas certains de se baigner tout nus!)
Prevoir un foulard si vous rentrez a la tombee de la nuit: une quantite de vieux camions passe sur la route plus ou moins pavee et la poussiere vole de partout.
Trek Nyaungshwe-Kalaw:Reserve chez “Two thumbs up” 2j avant, dans la meme rue que Mingalar Inn, a cote du post office. Nous sommes partie avec MoeMoe, et sommes vraiment tres contents de ses bon soins.En fait la marche Inle vers Kalaw n’est pas tres complique. Il n’y a qu’une montee un peu raide pendant 1 petite heure le premier jour (vers 11h il fait chaud).
Temps de marche jour 1: 5h30, jour 2: 7h et jour 3: 2h30
Nous avons eu de la chance nous n’etions que 2 pour 1 guide, sur des petits chemins, et avons dormi le 1er soir chez la maitresse d’ecole d’un village, le 2e soir dans un monastere sans aucun autre randonneur. Alors que dans l’autre sens nous avons croise des groupes de 10 randonneurs et la plupart des groupes finissaient au meme monastere, et suivaient la route pendant 1 journee au lieu de petits chemins.
Budget pour 2: 70,000 Kyats + 3,000 pour les 1h de bateau le premier jour. Nourriture-logement inclus mais pas l’eau (qui s’achete en chemin).
Bon a savoir: pas de douche pendant 2j, les villages n’ont pas d’eau courante, a chaque fois il y avait un reservoir d’eau dispo mais a la vue de tous, donc uniquement pour se laver les pieds et les mains.
Les paysages ne sont pas spectaculaires (c’est la saison seche, donc toutes les rizieres en terrasses sont grises) mais les villageois vivent leur vie le long des chemins et il fait relativement frais, avec une petite brise. Parait-il que la meilleure saison est en novembre decembre a la fin de la saison des pluies a cause des rizieres justement. Mais aussi qu’il y aurait des sangsues…
Pour ceux qui trouvent que ca fait long, ils proposent aussi des randos a la journee ou 2j-1nuit autour du lac Inle a l’est.
Adresse: Two Thumbs up, Phaung Daw Phyan Road Nyaung Shwe, a cote du post office (quasi invisible) dans la meme rue que le Mingalar Inn.
KalawHotel Eastern Paradise 20$/nuitTout confort, surtout après la rando! C’est la seule ville ou j’ai vu des chambres de libres dans l’hotel.Taxi pour aller a l’aeroport (1 petite heure de route le matin, personne sur la route) 20,000 Kyat, taxi trouve a cote du marche. L’hotel arrange des taxis pour 25,000.Je ne m’etends pas sur le cote tres beau pays et gens sympas, on en parle de partout.
Bonne preparation pour les chanceux qui y vont (ou retournent).
J'y etais a la meme epoque et le probleme pour trouver des places d'hotels ou des billets d'avion c'etait les vacances du nouvel an chinois. Beaucoup de chinois ou d'expatries(souvent de Shanghai) venaient passer la semaine au Myanmar. Kunmimg -> Mandalay = 1h30
A Bagan j'etais aussi au Hotel Kaday Aung et je confirme que l'eau de la piscine est gelee :) et est a l'ombre apres 15h. Pour les velos il vaut mieux louer des velos neufs japonais a l exterieur(500 metres a gauche en sortant) pour le meme prix. L'hotel est bien mais c'est bruyant entre le karaoke d'a cote plus les moines du temple voisin qui se relaient pour lire les sermons du Boudha toute la sainte journee ainsi que les clients de l'etage au dessus qui se levent a 4heures vaut mieux etre bien fatigue pour dormir😏
Au Lac Inle j'ai fait un trek de 2 jours en passant aussi par “Two thumbs up”(sympa), cote est du Lac(pas du cote de Kalaw) et c'etait assez dur(19 kms de montee le 1er jour) mais tres cool(ecoles campagnardes, temples, grottes, dejeuner chez l'habitant, rencontres d'ouvriers, paysans, moines) mais on voit pas trop le Lac sauf le soir au Monastere.
Les "hot springs" font une belle ballade a velo par contre elles ne sont pas trop clean ... les ouvriers s'en servent pour se nettoyer, les chiens semblent avoir la cle et les douches sont pleines de papier pour savon.
Puissiez vous trouver de l'eau et de l'ombre.
Same same but different
Ravie de vous avoir lu. Merci de nous offrir cette lecture.
Nous aussi nous envisageons de découvrir la Birmanie, mais nous avons besoin de sérieux conseils !
Voici l'itinéraire que nous pensons faire sur 15 jours environ : arrivée Rangoon
Rangoon Mandalay par avion et jusqu'à Amarapura en voiture
Mandalay Mingun Sagaing Mandalay
Mandalay Pagan
Pagan (2 jours)
Pagan Mont Popa Kalaw
Kalaw Pindaya Lac Inlé
Lac Inlé 1 jour
Lac Inlé- Heho avion vers Thandwe
Thandwe
Thandwe Rangoon Avion
Qu'en pensez-vous ?
Notre itinéraire est-il judicieux ?
Que faut-il enlever ou ajouter ?
Si nous avions eu 15j nous serions aussi partis vers Mandalay et autour.
Nous avons passe 2j ½ sur Bagan, la derniere demi-journee nous a permis de voir une 2e aube encore plus belle que la precedente, le but du jeu etant de trouver le temple le plus sympa pour aller se percher J.
Je ne suis pas sure que le Mont Popa soit vraiment a voir, si on ecoute les commentaires de plusieurs voyageurs qui sont passes par la, il faut aimer les singes. Pour la route on nous a cite 9 a 10h entre Bagan et Nyaungshwe. Bref si vous avez la possibilite je prendrais plutot l’avion entre Bagan et Heho, vol de l’apres midi, comme ca vous passez ½ journee de plus sur Bagan. (Niveau tarrif j’ai eu du mal a trouver des infos sur internet mais si je ne me trompe pas c’est autour de 250$ la voiture –minivan, contre 74$ /tete pour l’avion, evidemment le bus sera moins cher)
Des amis ont ete a Pindaya, depuis Heho, avant de rejoindre Nyaungshwe ils ont plus apprecie la route et les arbres geants que la grotte elle meme.
Personnellement je n’ai pas trouve que 3 j sur Inle c’etait de trop: 1 journee bateau sur le lac lui meme, 1 journee bateau pour aller a Sankar (il faut retraverser le lac a nouveau si vous dormez sur Nyaungshwe mais ca reste un plaisir), 1 petite journee velo (et peut egalement partir en canoe sur le lac a nouveau pour ceux qui n’en ont pas assez).
Je recommande fortement le trek en sens inverse, suite a ce que j’ai vu en chemin, si vous partez de Kalaw vous risquez de tomber sur les trains de convoyage groupe de 10, meme si c’est sympa de rencontrer d’autres voyageurs, vous aurez moins l’occasion de papoter avec le guide et une partie de leur trajet consistait a suivre une route, certes peu passante pour les vehicules motorises mais ca reste une route. Dans le sens Inle-Kalaw notre guide Momo nous a fait emprunter des petits chemins (avec des courts passage sur route quand meme, ca a permis de voir la fete de l’ecole J).
Quant a Rangoon je ne sais pas, cela doit dependre des voyageurs mais pour moi avoir vu les 2 pagodes (et encore la Sule pagoda m’a parut moyennement interessante) et marcher un peu au hazard des rues j’ai l’impression de l’avoir assez vue. Donc les 2 demi journee a l’arrivee et au depart de Birmanie me paraissent suffisantes.
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Apres avoir passé 18 jours en Birmanie, voici non pas mes impressions (je suis revenu absolument enchanté de ce pays dont les habitants sont si attachants)…
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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!
