Matthieu et Magali "le monde en sac à dos"
Retour sur la traversée en bateau avec la Pelni?
by Guichduh
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Salut a tous,
Nous partons en Indonésie au mois d’août et nous voulons rallier l'île de Flores depuis Bali grâce au Bateau de la Pelni. Nous avons pu lire à droite à gauche la difficulté du trajet liée aux conditions à bord (promiscuité, nourriture, hygiène...).mais nous souhaitons tout de même voyager en classe éco afin de vivre l’expérience au plus près des locaux. C'est pourquoi nous recherchons des retours et des conseils de personnes ayant déjà voyagé avec la pelni, pour éviter les mauvais plans. Merci d'avance
Matthieu et Magali "le monde en sac à dos"
Matthieu et Magali "le monde en sac à dos"
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Tu ne peux pas vraiment éviter les inconvénients que tu as répertorié en classe eco ... Mais l'expérience vaut le coup ... N'écoutez pas les esprits chagrins qui vous conseilleront de prendre l'avion, ça n'a aucun rapport, c'est une autre approche. Si tu vis en Indonésie ou que le temps t'es compté, oui, il faut utiliser l'avion, mais si tu comptes vivre un truc unique en son genre, un beau bordel à l'indonésienne, c'est le PELNI qui s'impose !
Bon voyage :-)
rallier l'île de Flores depuis Bali grâce au Bateau de la Pelni
C'est le Tilongkabila, ici au départ de Benoa (Denpasar, Bali) et en partance pour Labuanbajo (Flores) via Lembar (Lombok) et Bima (Surabaya)

nous souhaitons (...) voyager en classe éco afin de vivre l’expérience au plus près des locaux
Quelle drôle d'idée 😮

A moins que, coup de bol, le bateau soit vide 😮
Ici c'est le Cerimai (entre Makassar et Surabaya)

Mais vous pouvez toujours essayer de trouver une place sur un palier, entre les escaliers 🤪

ou sur le pont 😕

nous recherchons (...) des conseils (...) pour éviter les mauvais plans
Prenez une cabine de première classe.

Ça vous permettra tout aussi bien de vivre l'expérience au plus près des locaux 😇
Pulp - Common People - YouTube
C'est le Tilongkabila, ici au départ de Benoa (Denpasar, Bali) et en partance pour Labuanbajo (Flores) via Lembar (Lombok) et Bima (Surabaya)

nous souhaitons (...) voyager en classe éco afin de vivre l’expérience au plus près des locaux
Quelle drôle d'idée 😮

A moins que, coup de bol, le bateau soit vide 😮
Ici c'est le Cerimai (entre Makassar et Surabaya)

Mais vous pouvez toujours essayer de trouver une place sur un palier, entre les escaliers 🤪

ou sur le pont 😕

nous recherchons (...) des conseils (...) pour éviter les mauvais plans
Prenez une cabine de première classe.

Ça vous permettra tout aussi bien de vivre l'expérience au plus près des locaux 😇
Pulp - Common People - YouTube
"Nous ne sommes plus une communauté d'être humains qui se parlent mais un conglomérat de grappes de consommateurs en niches, séparés les uns des autres par des obsessions diverses et innombrables. Nous sommes de l'ère de la désintégration." Marc Moulin (1942-2008) in Humoeurs
Bonjour,
je ne sais pas si elle existe sur ce bateau mais il existe une classe avec des compartiments à 6 couchettes.
Bon voyage à vous
Super les photos !!! Très explicite ! On reste deux mois en indo donc on a bien l'intention de prendre notre temps. Tu l'as testé toi la classe éco ? C'est vrai que pour le coup c'est bien local !
Vu qu'on part en août, tu penses qu'il faut qu'on les réserve à l'avance sur leur site ou on attend d'être sur place ?
Merci déjà pour toutes ces infos.
Merci déjà pour toutes ces infos.
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Bonjour,
J'ai expérimenté la Pelni pour un trajet de 18h entre Flores et Sulawesi, mais je ne crois pas que mon expérience soit très représentative. J'avais lu aussi plein de trucs sur la fameuse classe éco de la Pelni et je m'attendais à ça et à jouer des coudes pour entrer sur le bateau (je prévoyais de voyager en classe éco aussi). Mais le bateau (le Sirimau) n'était pas si plein que ça, bien sûr plein de monde sur les couchettes et dans le couloir, mais il y aurait pu en avoir beaucoup plus. Ca n'a pas été difficile de monter à bord. Je suis allée me poser dehors sur le pont, il n'y avait presque que des hommes avec qui j'ai discuté (je parle un peu Indo). Le bateau n'était pas dans un état exécrable comme j'avais pu lire (enfin c'était pas différent des bateaux que j'avais pris jusque là en Indo), mais aussi il faut dire que le Sirimau est l'un des plus récents de la flotte, il date de 2006. Le Tilongkabila par exemple date de 1994, et il y a des bateaux qui tournent depuis les années 80. Bref à la moitié du trajet, un stagiaire du bateau est venu discuter avec moi et m'a proposé de me faire visiter la salle des commandes, et il m'a laissé poser mon sac dans sa cabine de 1ère classe partagée avec quelques autres stagiaires. J'ai fini par regarder des films avec eux et dormir un peu sur un des lits. Donc au final traversée super, des contacts avec les locaux, mais c'était une traversée de 18h et non de 3 jours comme ce que vous avez prévu. Donc pas sûre que mon expérience puisse vraiment vous être utile! Perso voyageant seule je pense que si j'avais dû voyager 3 jours j'aurais cherché à prendre une cabine, plutôt par crainte d'un vol quand je dors, etc. Ah et puis, j'avais acheté mon billet la veille du départ. Je pense que c'est toujours possible d'acheter à la dernière minute pour la classe éco.
Bonne journée!
milie
J'ai expérimenté la Pelni pour un trajet de 18h entre Flores et Sulawesi, mais je ne crois pas que mon expérience soit très représentative. J'avais lu aussi plein de trucs sur la fameuse classe éco de la Pelni et je m'attendais à ça et à jouer des coudes pour entrer sur le bateau (je prévoyais de voyager en classe éco aussi). Mais le bateau (le Sirimau) n'était pas si plein que ça, bien sûr plein de monde sur les couchettes et dans le couloir, mais il y aurait pu en avoir beaucoup plus. Ca n'a pas été difficile de monter à bord. Je suis allée me poser dehors sur le pont, il n'y avait presque que des hommes avec qui j'ai discuté (je parle un peu Indo). Le bateau n'était pas dans un état exécrable comme j'avais pu lire (enfin c'était pas différent des bateaux que j'avais pris jusque là en Indo), mais aussi il faut dire que le Sirimau est l'un des plus récents de la flotte, il date de 2006. Le Tilongkabila par exemple date de 1994, et il y a des bateaux qui tournent depuis les années 80. Bref à la moitié du trajet, un stagiaire du bateau est venu discuter avec moi et m'a proposé de me faire visiter la salle des commandes, et il m'a laissé poser mon sac dans sa cabine de 1ère classe partagée avec quelques autres stagiaires. J'ai fini par regarder des films avec eux et dormir un peu sur un des lits. Donc au final traversée super, des contacts avec les locaux, mais c'était une traversée de 18h et non de 3 jours comme ce que vous avez prévu. Donc pas sûre que mon expérience puisse vraiment vous être utile! Perso voyageant seule je pense que si j'avais dû voyager 3 jours j'aurais cherché à prendre une cabine, plutôt par crainte d'un vol quand je dors, etc. Ah et puis, j'avais acheté mon billet la veille du départ. Je pense que c'est toujours possible d'acheter à la dernière minute pour la classe éco.
Bonne journée!
milie
Blog de voyage 4 mois en Indonésie (EN/FR): http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
Merci encore pour ta réponse ! Toute expérience est bonne à prendre ! On attend de voir les dates de la pelni qui sont pas encore sorties pour fin août. On va tenter, on va voir si on prend classe éco ou 2nd classe pour dormir si la traversée est trop longue. Tu vis en Indonésie ?
Bonne journée à toi
Bonne journée à toi
Matthieu et Magali, se lancent dans un long périple à travers le monde. Vous découvrirez nos récits et des bons plans pour vous aider à voyager... http://le-monde-en-sacados.com/
Mais de rien!! Faites un petit retour de votre traversée après coup si jamais, ça m'intéresserait :)
Non non je ne vis pas en Indo, mais j'y ai voyagé 4 mois en début d'année, de Java à Sulawesi ;) Mon blog si vous voulez avoir quelques retours d'expériences: http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
Non non je ne vis pas en Indo, mais j'y ai voyagé 4 mois en début d'année, de Java à Sulawesi ;) Mon blog si vous voulez avoir quelques retours d'expériences: http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
Blog de voyage 4 mois en Indonésie (EN/FR): http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
On est allé voir ton site, c'est cool on se met à l'anglais comme ça !!! Ton périple de 4 mois a dû être fantastique !
On fera un article sur la traversée pas de problème ! si on a d'autres questions on n'hésite pas à te contacter !
Matthieu et Magali, se lancent dans un long périple à travers le monde. Vous découvrirez nos récits et des bons plans pour vous aider à voyager... http://le-monde-en-sacados.com/
Salut,
Nous avions il y a quelque mois pris le ferry Pelni de l'ile de Batam (au sud de Johor Bahru en Malaisie) pour rejoindre Jakarta, sur Java. C'était environ 30h de bateau. nous l'avons pris en place éco, pour des questions économiques avant tout (nous voyagions avec un tout petit budget). C'était vraiment super. certes, tu n'as aucune intimité, mais tu as une couchette rien qu'à toi. Nos voisins étaient super sympas, et très ouverts. Puis en fait, tu passes quand même la majorité de ton temps sur le pont, à regarder la mer. Vriament grand souvenir.
Je vous souhaite une belle traversée
Nous avions il y a quelque mois pris le ferry Pelni de l'ile de Batam (au sud de Johor Bahru en Malaisie) pour rejoindre Jakarta, sur Java. C'était environ 30h de bateau. nous l'avons pris en place éco, pour des questions économiques avant tout (nous voyagions avec un tout petit budget). C'était vraiment super. certes, tu n'as aucune intimité, mais tu as une couchette rien qu'à toi. Nos voisins étaient super sympas, et très ouverts. Puis en fait, tu passes quand même la majorité de ton temps sur le pont, à regarder la mer. Vriament grand souvenir.
Je vous souhaite une belle traversée
Cecile et Etienne
www.travel4trips.com
www.travel4trips.com
Merci, contente que mon blog vous ait plu (et ait pu vous faire pratiquer votre anglais!!!) ! Merci d'ailleurs de le suivre ;) Même si je ne devrais pas poster grand chose pour l'instant!
Oui n'hésitez pas si vous avez d'autres questions, et je vous souhaite un tout beau voyage :)
Oui n'hésitez pas si vous avez d'autres questions, et je vous souhaite un tout beau voyage :)
Blog de voyage 4 mois en Indonésie (EN/FR): http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
...excellent, Raga......
..bien que j'ai du mal à imaginer Jarvis Cocker en éco sur la Pelni....
Vous n'avez pas eu du mal à trouver une banquette pour dormir ? Et par rapport aux vols qui ont été évoqués plus haut vous avez fait comment ? Merci pour vos réponses
Matthieu et Magali, se lancent dans un long périple à travers le monde. Vous découvrirez nos récits et des bons plans pour vous aider à voyager... http://le-monde-en-sacados.com/
non aucun problème pr trouver une banquette. il me semble qu'on avait des banquettes numérotées... mais que ca ne servait pas à grand chose, en gros, on s'est calé là où il y avait deux couchettes. Le bateau n'était pas surbooké, donc pas trop de difficultés. Mais je pense que même s'il y avait eu du monde, on nous aurait fait de la place : les indonésiens étaient tellement hallucinés de nous voir là, et on sentait qu'ils voulaient faire en sorte qu'on soit bien.
Sinon pr les vols;.. bah, nous on avait pas grande valeur dans nos sacs à dos. Comme d'habitude, notre fric, nos papiers, on les prenait sur nous quand on était pas sur nos banquettes. On prenait un petit sac à dos avec l'ordi. On aurait pu nous piquer nos sacs, ca aurait été chiant, mais pas bien grave.
Sans tomber dans l'angélisme, je pense que si tu sympathises avec les gens autour de toi, ils sont bienveillants, et veilleront sur tes affaires.
Bonne traversée !
Bonne traversée !
Cecile et Etienne
www.travel4trips.com
www.travel4trips.com
Je confirme, vu que c'est vraiment rare de voir des Bule prendre le Pelni, c'est très courant d'être pris sous l'aile de groupes ou familles indos ;) rien de plus facile que de sympathiser avec les locaux à bord du Pelni ;)
Blog de voyage 4 mois en Indonésie (EN/FR): http://miliberty2014.wordpress.com
Cecile et Etienne
www.travel4trips.com
www.travel4trips.com
Ok! vos messages sont rassurants, on se doutait que ça se passait comme ça ! On va aller voir votre article et arrêter de se poser trop de questions... On est comme vous, on aura rien de valeur sur nous donc bon...
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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 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!