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Je sais qu' il y a probablement plei d' infos la-dessus sur des postes anterieurs, mais ce serait sympa si les "experts" pouvaient rassembler leurs suggestions ici. Merci d' avance!
Sortie d'un jour au départ d'Hanoï (Vietnam)
by GeorgesOZ
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Salut,
En 1 jour, tu peux te rendre à la Baie d'Halong terrestre, à Nimh Binh, à 80kms. cela te donnera aussi un aperçu de la vie rurale. Superbe....
En 1 jour, tu peux te rendre à la Baie d'Halong terrestre, à Nimh Binh, à 80kms. cela te donnera aussi un aperçu de la vie rurale. Superbe....
Thierry
Ben non, c'est pas a Ninh Binh, c'est a Tam Coc, qui est a 6km.
Ceci dit, il y a un tas d'excursion d'1 jour organisees (je conseille le TO ODC Travel; super!); on vient vs chercher a l'hotel vers 8h, dejeuner, visites, retour a Hanoi vers 17-18h:: La Pagode des Parfums (pas mal, mais ca ne vaut pas la 2e) Hoa Lu-Tam Coc (la meilleure; a ne pas rater!) Halong Bay (1 jour, c'est du gachis, mais enfin!)
Ceci dit, il y a un tas d'excursion d'1 jour organisees (je conseille le TO ODC Travel; super!); on vient vs chercher a l'hotel vers 8h, dejeuner, visites, retour a Hanoi vers 17-18h:: La Pagode des Parfums (pas mal, mais ca ne vaut pas la 2e) Hoa Lu-Tam Coc (la meilleure; a ne pas rater!) Halong Bay (1 jour, c'est du gachis, mais enfin!)
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
- Hoa Lu-Tam Coc (la meilleure; a ne pas rater!)--
C' est quoi, tu peux donner quelques details supplementaires? Peut-on y aller dans la journee et etre de retour a hanoi pas trop tard le soir?
Merci!
C' est quoi, tu peux donner quelques details supplementaires? Peut-on y aller dans la journee et etre de retour a hanoi pas trop tard le soir?
Merci!
- Hoa Lu-Tam Coc (la meilleure; a ne pas rater!)
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc sont des sites touristiques bien connus.
Sortez des sentiers battus en demandant qu'on vous amène visiter les environs de la province de Ha Tây, juste à poser de Hanoi.
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc sont des sites touristiques bien connus.
Sortez des sentiers battus en demandant qu'on vous amène visiter les environs de la province de Ha Tây, juste à poser de Hanoi.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
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😎 Bonjour je te conseille la baie d'along terrestre plutôt que la baie d'along maritime
jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
je te conseille la baie d'along terrestre plutôt que la baie d'along maritime
Et pourquoi?🙂
Et pourquoi?🙂
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W've got home;
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W've got home;
😎 Bonjour, nous avons trouvé la baie d'along terrestre plus "authentique " .De plus à la baie d'along maritime il y a très souvent du brouillard.Enfin on fait le terrestre sur la journée, sans problème .Alors que pour le maritime il faut 2 jours (idéal )
jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
pour le maritime il faut 2 jours
D'accord pour cet argument non subjectif🙂
D'accord pour cet argument non subjectif🙂
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W've got home;
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W've got home;
"Sortir des sentiers battus", c'est bien beau, mais a condition de les avoir vus d'abord, d'autant plus qu'il y en a de magnifiques, de la Baie d'Along a la Place des Doges en passant par le Mont St Michel et le Grand Canyon! Moi, j'aime bien la Baie d'Along terrestre parceque: C'est tres beau Les gens st particulirement adorables (et beaucoup parlent francais) Contrairement a la Baie d'Along, on peut se promener ou on veut, s'arreter ou et quand on veut, bavarder avec les locaux, et c'est pas la demi-arnaque perpetuelle, au contraire. Quelle hospitalite! A part la promenade en bateau et les 2 pagodes tout pres de Tam Coc, c'est loin d'etre les sentiers battus. En fait, des qu'on sort de Tam Coc en bicyclette et qu'on s'ecarte de la route principale, il n'y a PERSONNE, meme ds l'endroit le + beau du coin, la pagode de Ham Nua (3-4 km de Tam Coc); il est vrai qu'il y a 450 marches a monter (mais quelle vue!) et que les touristes sont devenus faineants comme des couleuvres (je ne parle pas des guides evidemment qui n'emmenent jamais leurs clients la-bas, ils auraient trop peur de se fatiguer, ces pauvres petits!)
Ceci dit, je pense qu'il est temps de preciser que la "Baie d'Along Terrestre" n'est pas a Ninh Binh, ville particulierement laide, mais commence a Tam Coc (4 km au sud de NB). Le resultat de dire que c'est a NB (comme le font les guides et certains VF, c'est qu'il y a un tas de pauvres touristes qui y couchent, alors que c'est si plaisant de dormir a Tam Coc que les groupes de touristes quittent enter 15h30 et 16h30; apres, on a Tam Coc pour nous tous seuls!
Ceci dit, je pense qu'il est temps de preciser que la "Baie d'Along Terrestre" n'est pas a Ninh Binh, ville particulierement laide, mais commence a Tam Coc (4 km au sud de NB). Le resultat de dire que c'est a NB (comme le font les guides et certains VF, c'est qu'il y a un tas de pauvres touristes qui y couchent, alors que c'est si plaisant de dormir a Tam Coc que les groupes de touristes quittent enter 15h30 et 16h30; apres, on a Tam Coc pour nous tous seuls!
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
"Sortir des sentiers battus", c'est bien beau
Oui c'est très beau🙂
La province de Son Tây est juxtaposée au Sud Ouest de Hanoi. C'est le berceau de toutes les pagodes traditionnelles du ViêtNam: pagode des parfums, Pagode Thay, Pagode Tay Phuong très riche architecturalement. Quelques villages artisanaux très célèbres comme le village de la soie de Van Phuc, par exemple.
Oui c'est très beau🙂
La province de Son Tây est juxtaposée au Sud Ouest de Hanoi. C'est le berceau de toutes les pagodes traditionnelles du ViêtNam: pagode des parfums, Pagode Thay, Pagode Tay Phuong très riche architecturalement. Quelques villages artisanaux très célèbres comme le village de la soie de Van Phuc, par exemple.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Bonjour Jeannot,
je t envoie mon bonjour non pas de Kergonan/Kergaradec mais de Dalat . Merci encore pour les infos du debut d annee et le temps que tu m avais consacre sur ce forum pour preparer ce voyage. je viens de faire le trajet suivant Hanoi -Tam coc-Hanoi -Hue-Hoi Han-Kontum-Buan Me thot -Dalat puis saigon -Can tho + delta en individuel ( bus locaux, train, voiture avec chauffeur ) .
Tam coc + Hoa Lu + phat diem: 2 jours de ballades avec un mototaxi local, en prenant pistes et petites routes, une demi journee de velo egalement. = Emerveillement total, gens adorables, scenes de vie rurale, un immense regal pour les yeux . Rien a voir avec le harcelement pres de l embarcadere pour aller faire la ballade en bateau sur la riviere. Et la route par les hauts plateaux traversent de superbes paysages, quasiment pas de touristes. Pas facile de communiquer mais ici aussi population sympa. toi qui a adore le Kerala en famille avec chauffeur, je te recommande ce coin et surtout Kontum, ville dans un site agreable et les trajets Hoi Han -Kontum + Buan Me thot- Dalat .
A Dalat, peut-etre que tu connais, tu ne seras pas depayse, le marche presente plus d artichauts, choux fleurs, fraises que le marche de Lesneven
Chaleureuses salutations Jean
je t envoie mon bonjour non pas de Kergonan/Kergaradec mais de Dalat . Merci encore pour les infos du debut d annee et le temps que tu m avais consacre sur ce forum pour preparer ce voyage. je viens de faire le trajet suivant Hanoi -Tam coc-Hanoi -Hue-Hoi Han-Kontum-Buan Me thot -Dalat puis saigon -Can tho + delta en individuel ( bus locaux, train, voiture avec chauffeur ) .
Tam coc + Hoa Lu + phat diem: 2 jours de ballades avec un mototaxi local, en prenant pistes et petites routes, une demi journee de velo egalement. = Emerveillement total, gens adorables, scenes de vie rurale, un immense regal pour les yeux . Rien a voir avec le harcelement pres de l embarcadere pour aller faire la ballade en bateau sur la riviere. Et la route par les hauts plateaux traversent de superbes paysages, quasiment pas de touristes. Pas facile de communiquer mais ici aussi population sympa. toi qui a adore le Kerala en famille avec chauffeur, je te recommande ce coin et surtout Kontum, ville dans un site agreable et les trajets Hoi Han -Kontum + Buan Me thot- Dalat .
A Dalat, peut-etre que tu connais, tu ne seras pas depayse, le marche presente plus d artichauts, choux fleurs, fraises que le marche de Lesneven
Chaleureuses salutations Jean
bonjour Larsay,
Excellentes remarques sur la Baie d Halong terrestre, j y etais dernierement, ( lis ma reponse a un Vfiste dans cette discussion meme ) j ai ressenti la meme chose . Que du bonheur pendant deux jours et demi en m ecartant des seniers battus, et super accueil a un petit hotel de Tam coc ou la jeune receptionniste/manager est aux GRANDS soins pour sa clientele francaise Je parle de Than de l Hotel Le Duc Thuan . Une fille geniale . Je ne suis pas alle a la baie d Halong ...maritime, aucun regret la region de tam coc, phat diem a comble mes voeux.
cdlt jean
Excellentes remarques sur la Baie d Halong terrestre, j y etais dernierement, ( lis ma reponse a un Vfiste dans cette discussion meme ) j ai ressenti la meme chose . Que du bonheur pendant deux jours et demi en m ecartant des seniers battus, et super accueil a un petit hotel de Tam coc ou la jeune receptionniste/manager est aux GRANDS soins pour sa clientele francaise Je parle de Than de l Hotel Le Duc Thuan . Une fille geniale . Je ne suis pas alle a la baie d Halong ...maritime, aucun regret la region de tam coc, phat diem a comble mes voeux.
cdlt jean
😎 Bonjour, je rentre de qqs jours en vendée.
C'est avec grand plaisir que je constate que tu prends "ton pieds " au vietnam.
Nous ausi on a bien aimé dalat qu'on avait joins après 2 jours de vélo, venant de saigon.
on est resté 2 jours à dalat, avant de descendre sur Na trang.
Bonne continuation
jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
bonjour Jeannot,
je suis a Chau doc et quitte le Vietnam dimanche : un mois de regal pour les mirettes !!! et je n ai pu tout voir
Aller a dalat en velo depuis saigon !!! vous avez du souffrir, il y a de bonnes montees meme bien avant dalat
cdlt Jean
je suis a Chau doc et quitte le Vietnam dimanche : un mois de regal pour les mirettes !!! et je n ai pu tout voir
Aller a dalat en velo depuis saigon !!! vous avez du souffrir, il y a de bonnes montees meme bien avant dalat
cdlt Jean
😎 Bonjour, si tu passes à Brest fais-moi signe.
jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
si tu passes à Brest fais-moi signe.
A condition qu'il n'y a pas de tonnerre comme dans le delta du Mékong en ce moment🙂
A condition qu'il n'y a pas de tonnerre comme dans le delta du Mékong en ce moment🙂
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Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
😎 Bonjour, dommage pour le tonnerre, car nous avons trouvé cette région du delta hyper cool .D'autant plus qu'on y était à vélo et qu'on y a passé 4-5 jours.
Mais rassures-toi il n'y a pas qu'au mékong qu'il y a du tonnerre.
Nous avons eu un super orage l'autre jour.
Jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
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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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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. 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!