Agence de voyage à Chiang Mai
by Tintina
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
hello,
Bonjour a tous, voila un moment que je ne suis pas venue sur le forum. Des problemes de santée mon bloqué en France. Mais ENFIN, me voila de retour en thailande.
J'aide benevolement un pote thaï qui a une petite agence de voyage familiale. Je ne comprenais pas pourquoi je n'ai quasiment pas de clients sur le site que je lui ai crée.
En arrivant a Chiang Mai je suis allée au TAT touristique, sans me présenter officiellement. J'ai demandé les agences qu'elle pouvait me conseiller, je m'attendais a ce qu'elle me dise que toutes les agences sont serieuses sinon le numero TAT est refusé. Pas du tout elle m'a indiqué, l'agence juste a coté du TAT touristique. J'etais tres choquée. J'ai utilisé la meme strategie a la gare de Bangkok, la personne du comptoir des touristes, m'a emmené dans l'agence a l'interieur de la gare.
Je ne trouve pas ceci correcte. Mais maintenant je comprends pourquoi, l'agence de YO, ne voit pas beaucoup de client.
En plus des problemes de tee shirt rouge jaune et la crise mondiale, les petites agences de la thailande sont entrain de mourir.
Voila un méssage, afin d'aider les petites agences de la thailande.
Tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
Salut Tintina,
Pas reçu ta lettre d'info ces jours-ci 😉
Au boulot ma grande ...
L’enquête que tu viens de commencer m’intéresse. Continue à fond cette démarche pour savoir le rouage, le mécanisme.
Est-ce qu’il faut ‘’arroser ‘’ ?
Combien ou comment ?
Il y a-t-il des réseaux, lesquels ??
Tu restes combien de temps en Thaïlande ?
Pas reçu ta lettre d'info ces jours-ci 😉
Au boulot ma grande ...
L’enquête que tu viens de commencer m’intéresse. Continue à fond cette démarche pour savoir le rouage, le mécanisme.
Est-ce qu’il faut ‘’arroser ‘’ ?
Combien ou comment ?
Il y a-t-il des réseaux, lesquels ??
Tu restes combien de temps en Thaïlande ?
Fungfungfung.com
J'aide benevolement un pote thaï qui a une petite agence de voyage familiale. Je ne comprenais pas pourquoi je n'ai quasiment pas de clients sur le site que je lui ai crée.
Tout est dans l'optimisation du site pour un meilleur referencement Google. Il est possible de booster le ranking naturel d'un site avec tout un tas d'astuces. C'est un vrai boulot qui demande de vraies competences. Si tu veux me donner en MP le lien vers le site je pourrais regarder.
Tout est dans l'optimisation du site pour un meilleur referencement Google. Il est possible de booster le ranking naturel d'un site avec tout un tas d'astuces. C'est un vrai boulot qui demande de vraies competences. Si tu veux me donner en MP le lien vers le site je pourrais regarder.
Si tu veux me donner en MP le lien vers le site je pourrais regarder.
Donnez donc le lien ici sur VF, pas de raison, non ? Et on ira lui rendre une petite visite à Yo quand on passera à Chiang Mai en décembre, promis.
Donnez donc le lien ici sur VF, pas de raison, non ? Et on ira lui rendre une petite visite à Yo quand on passera à Chiang Mai en décembre, promis.
hello,
merci de votre reponse voici le site :
http://chiangmaicountrytours.com
merci d'avance de vos bons tuyaux.
merci d'avance de vos bons tuyaux.
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
hello,
Pas reçu ta lettre d'info ces jours-ci : parceque je suis en pleine ecriture de mon deuxieme livre et en plus je bosse sur le site de yo. Qui est a coté de moi.
Est-ce qu’il faut ‘’arroser ‘’ ? JE REFUSE , si on me le demande. Mais a ce jour ils ne savent pas que je mene cette enquete.
Il y a-t-il des réseaux, lesquels ?? je ne sais pas
Tu restes combien de temps en Thaïlande ? je rentre en avril en france. Et toi tu viens en thailande?
a bientot bisous

Il y a-t-il des réseaux, lesquels ?? je ne sais pas
Tu restes combien de temps en Thaïlande ? je rentre en avril en france. Et toi tu viens en thailande?
a bientot bisous


que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
Re,
Oui je viens de recevoir mon billet éléctronique pour le 15 décembre au 29 décembre je l'ai trouvé a 682 € avec la Thail pas mal non ! pour les fëtes !!!
Ce sera mon deuxiéme cette année 😉 suis en manquueeee de ce pays ...
Tu seras ou a cette époque ce serait sympa de se croiser ...🙂
A te lire
Oui je viens de recevoir mon billet éléctronique pour le 15 décembre au 29 décembre je l'ai trouvé a 682 € avec la Thail pas mal non ! pour les fëtes !!!
Ce sera mon deuxiéme cette année 😉 suis en manquueeee de ce pays ...
Tu seras ou a cette époque ce serait sympa de se croiser ...🙂
A te lire
Fungfungfung.com
Hello,
C'est vraiment sympa, vos reactions.
Et oui ma petite enquete m'a ammené a m'appercevoir, que des grandes agences, reservent les clients de Bangkok. Pour les visites de chiang mai les trekkings etc..
Alors les petites agences comme celle de yo a chiang mai sont entrain de fermer boutiques. Pour le moment Yo survit, la societé de credit de son vehicule, lui a pris sa voiture car il n'a pas pu payé pendant 3 mois.
C'est pour cela que j'ai fais ce post afin que nos concitoyens francais, reservent a chiang mai et non a bangkok dans les grandes agences. Faisont travailler les petites agences, pas forcement uniquement celle de Yo, les grandes agences n'ont pas besoin de nous.
voici le site de YO :
http://chiangmaicountrytours.com
merci a tous.
merci a tous.
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
hello,
je serais certainement a CHiang Mai.
Super si on se voit.
bisous
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
voici le site de YO :
http://chiangmaicountrytours.com
merci a tous.
On ira le voir, pour l'instant on n'a rien encore prévu à partir de Chiang Maï et sa région où on restera au moins une semaine-10 jours. Il loue des scooters ? 😉 Merci.
merci a tous.
On ira le voir, pour l'instant on n'a rien encore prévu à partir de Chiang Maï et sa région où on restera au moins une semaine-10 jours. Il loue des scooters ? 😉 Merci.
hello,
c'est sympa, Non il ne loue pas de scooter.
a bientot peut-etre a chiang mai.
corinne alias tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
Salut Corinne,
Ca fait plaisir d'avoir des nouvelles de tintina. C'est ballot j'étais a CM en mai cette année et c'est vrai qu'il n'y avait pas beaucoup de touristes, c'était surtout flagrant sur le marché de nuit ou les vendeurs se plaignaient de ne pas vendre grand chose, alors les prix dégringolaient 😕 Par contre c'est vrai qu'il y a une concurence assez difficile entre toutes les petites agences d'autant plus que les GH et les Hotels proposent eux-mêmes leur excursions et autres transferts. Mais l'adresse de Yo est noté et enregistré dans les favoris 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
Bon on va etre franc, le site donne envie d'aller faire caca plutot que de reserver.
Esthetiquement mauvais, techniquement pire, m'etonne pas qu'il rebute les rares personnes qui tomberont dessus par hasard.
Ce site est pratiquement invisible par Google (en plus les 'frames" sur les pages suivantes c'est du suicide googlement parlant).
Le compteur de visiteur est la garantie de faire fuir tout le monde.
Les photos donnent pas envie
La mise en page est sans hierarchie coherente et rend l'info illisible.
Quand on clique sur un lien d'agence thailandaise on veut se sentir deja en Thailande, on veut une promesse de depaysement, des gouts, des parfums, des couleurs... En l'etat actuel des choses le site dessert l'agence plus qu'autre chose, il vaudrait mieux tout simplifier, faire moins mais le faire bien.
Quand on clique sur un lien d'agence thailandaise on veut se sentir deja en Thailande, on veut une promesse de depaysement, des gouts, des parfums, des couleurs... En l'etat actuel des choses le site dessert l'agence plus qu'autre chose, il vaudrait mieux tout simplifier, faire moins mais le faire bien.
Salut , 😉
J'y étais moi aussi cette année mais en Février. J'ai découvert Chiang Mai il il plus de 6 ans en arrière. Comme ça passe vite , et comme la Thaïlande change vite aussi...
Je rebondis sur ce que tu dis, car je trouve qu'il y avait au contraire trop de touristes, je n'y trouvais plus l'authenticité tellement il y avait de ' blancs '
Style : Krabi, Samui, Phuket etc .. les villes blindées ou même l'accueil était du style :
Sawa di kaaaaa Combien allez vous !$$$ 😕 🤪
J'y étais moi aussi cette année mais en Février. J'ai découvert Chiang Mai il il plus de 6 ans en arrière. Comme ça passe vite , et comme la Thaïlande change vite aussi...
Je rebondis sur ce que tu dis, car je trouve qu'il y avait au contraire trop de touristes, je n'y trouvais plus l'authenticité tellement il y avait de ' blancs '
Style : Krabi, Samui, Phuket etc .. les villes blindées ou même l'accueil était du style :
Sawa di kaaaaa Combien allez vous !$$$ 😕 🤪
Fungfungfung.com
Je n'y étais pas retourné depuis 18 ans alors tu imagines bien comme j'ai trouvé CM changé 😉 Par contre en mai c'était en plein dans les manif des red shirts a Bangkok alors cela explique aussi pourquoi il y avait encore moins de monde en Thailande 😕
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
Bonjour
Je me suis demandée
‘Mais qui est cet homme, qui se prend pour le maitre du monde ?’
Je suis allée voir vos blogs.
Quelle tristesse, ils ressemblent à des faire part de condoléances.
Alors avant de critiquer on balaye devant sa porte.
Moi j’ai un bon conseil à vous donner pour vos blogs, dont l’objectif est d’instruire vos lecteurs à l’informatique. Inspirez-vous de ce site :
http://www.siteduzero.com/ il est très bien fait, avec beaucoup d’humilité et d’humour.
Ne perdez pas votre temps, pour une éventuelle réponse.
Je n’étais pas venu sur VF depuis plusieurs années, à cause de gens comme vous.
Vous avez dégénérez mon post.
Je ne reviendrais pas sur VF.
Je me suis demandée
‘Mais qui est cet homme, qui se prend pour le maitre du monde ?’
Je suis allée voir vos blogs.
Quelle tristesse, ils ressemblent à des faire part de condoléances.
Alors avant de critiquer on balaye devant sa porte.
Moi j’ai un bon conseil à vous donner pour vos blogs, dont l’objectif est d’instruire vos lecteurs à l’informatique. Inspirez-vous de ce site :
http://www.siteduzero.com/ il est très bien fait, avec beaucoup d’humilité et d’humour.
Ne perdez pas votre temps, pour une éventuelle réponse.
Je n’étais pas venu sur VF depuis plusieurs années, à cause de gens comme vous.
Vous avez dégénérez mon post.
Je ne reviendrais pas sur VF.
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
Le site est pourrave a pleurer (a tous les niveaux), les tours proposes sont les habituels attrape-touristes qu'on retrouve dans absolument toutes les agences de Chiang Mai (dont les plus mauvaises). Incluant les visites de zoos humains Long Necks. Faut pas s'etonner que les voyageurs n'accrochent pas.
Le touriste n'est pas une vache a lait, ni un veau. Il attend un minimum de professionalisme qu'on ne ressent ici ni dans la forme, ni sur le fond. Venir quemander l'attention sur un forum ne suffit pas.
Pour info le Doc Tremblay que vous citez est un homonyme, je viens de le decouvrir, merci au moins pour l'info. Son blog a l'avantage de la clarte et de la simplicite. Contactez-le directement pour lui offrir vos services de webdesigner avise... sans garantie.
Pour info le Doc Tremblay que vous citez est un homonyme, je viens de le decouvrir, merci au moins pour l'info. Son blog a l'avantage de la clarte et de la simplicite. Contactez-le directement pour lui offrir vos services de webdesigner avise... sans garantie.
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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! :)