Thaïlande-Cambodge-Laos en un mois: sites à visiter?
by Afternight
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour!
je souhaite partir un mois en fevrier
je desire arrivée en thailande(pays deja visité 2fois), et en profiter pour aller au cambodge et au laos !
j'aimerais avoir des infos concernant les differents coins à voir absolument !
je souhaiterais visiter angkor mais je ne souhaite pas passer uniquement par ce site lors de mon passage au cambodge donc quels serait les pricinpaux sites à visiter?
Que me conseillez vous de visiter au cambodge!
pour le laos je n'ai encore aucune idée de parcours donc tous vos conseils seront les bienvenue!!!
merci d'avance....
🙂février est un bon mois il fait trés beau donc tu peut faire sans probléme l'itinéraire suivant :entrer par poipet frontiére thai cambodge siem reap angkor battambang en bateaux;puis en bus phnom penh kratié entrer au laos les plateaux boloven vientiane viang vieng luangphrabang pakbeng houay xai et retour bkk le tout est 400 photos sur mon site
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routard ou backpacker ok mais pas de voyage a n'importe quel prix
Bonjour,
Pour le cambodge : itinéraire pour la visite du Cambodge : Phnom Penh Sihanoukville Siem Reap, les temples d’Angkor Puis retour à Phnom Penh
C'est un peu rapide désolé
Pour le cambodge : itinéraire pour la visite du Cambodge : Phnom Penh Sihanoukville Siem Reap, les temples d’Angkor Puis retour à Phnom Penh
C'est un peu rapide désolé
I love Asie http://www.je-voyage-en-asie.fr/news
Hello,
j'ajouterais Kampot à visiter. Se loger aux Manguiers, un petit paradis d'où on peut partir en canoë pour faire une ballade sur un affluent du Mékong. De Sihanoukville, se rendre en bateau sur Bamboo Island, minuscule bout de terre. On se sent vraiment au bout du monde. Kep également (je connais pas, mais des amis habitant Phnom Penh adorent cette ville méridionale très calme). Pour un voyage plus "trek", Ratanakiri et/ou Mondulkiri. Et ne pas faire l'erreur d' "oublier" Phnom Penh, la capital où il y a de belles choses et qui est la seule vraie grande ville du pays. Sinon, rien à ajouter aux autres messages. Tout ce qui a été dit est génial. Pour le Laos, je suis également preneur de conseils, j'y vais en septembre. Je compte aller à Vientiane, puis au nord, à Luang Prabang, et puis redescendre vers le sud pour passer la frontière cambodgienne, faire un crochet au Ratanakiri et me diriger ensuite vers Phnom Penh.
Bons voyages à tous.
j'ajouterais Kampot à visiter. Se loger aux Manguiers, un petit paradis d'où on peut partir en canoë pour faire une ballade sur un affluent du Mékong. De Sihanoukville, se rendre en bateau sur Bamboo Island, minuscule bout de terre. On se sent vraiment au bout du monde. Kep également (je connais pas, mais des amis habitant Phnom Penh adorent cette ville méridionale très calme). Pour un voyage plus "trek", Ratanakiri et/ou Mondulkiri. Et ne pas faire l'erreur d' "oublier" Phnom Penh, la capital où il y a de belles choses et qui est la seule vraie grande ville du pays. Sinon, rien à ajouter aux autres messages. Tout ce qui a été dit est génial. Pour le Laos, je suis également preneur de conseils, j'y vais en septembre. Je compte aller à Vientiane, puis au nord, à Luang Prabang, et puis redescendre vers le sud pour passer la frontière cambodgienne, faire un crochet au Ratanakiri et me diriger ensuite vers Phnom Penh.
Bons voyages à tous.
Merci à vous tous pour vos reponses, j'en prends note et je vais pouvoir avoir une 1ere idée de mon parcours!
si vous avez des infos utiles , une fois sur place je suis egalement preneur!
bonne journée à vous!
Bonjour,
Ce que vous pouvez également, c'est d'aller de Phnom Penh à Siem Riep par bateaux. Vous traversez ainsi pendant environ 5 heures la célèbre rivière Tonlé Sap. Le trajet est extrêmement pittoresque et tout simplement sublime.
A Siem Riep, et si vous voulez sortir un peu du circuit touristique traditionnel et voir autre chose que les temples d'Angkor (qui sont magnifiques!), vous pouvez aller faire un tour chez Theam's House, qui se trouve sur la route principale pour aller aux temples. Il s'agit d'un show room dans lequel le propriétaire, qui est design et peintre, expose ses objets d'art artisanaux Khmers. C'est une visite très très sympathique à faire car le show room fait partie de la maison de l'artiste. Comme ça, vous pouvez également voir un exemple d'architecture type d'une maison traditionnelle khmère et les objets artisanaux qu'il expose sont vraiment très très jolis.
Bon voyage,
Mommad
Ce que vous pouvez également, c'est d'aller de Phnom Penh à Siem Riep par bateaux. Vous traversez ainsi pendant environ 5 heures la célèbre rivière Tonlé Sap. Le trajet est extrêmement pittoresque et tout simplement sublime.
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Bon voyage,
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MomMad
Bonjour,
merci pour vos conseils je vais etudier ses informations et surment tenter de l'inclure à mon parcours!
conscernant angkor avez vous des conseils à me donner pour la visite?
J'ai lu qu'il fallait au moins une semaine pour tout visiter, mais pensez vous qu'en 2ou 3jours je peux voir dejà une bonne partie?
Si oui quels sont les parties à voir absolument!!!
j'aimerais voir les plus interessant , car j'aimerais garder du temps pour le reste de ma visite au cambodge!
merci d'avance
bonne journée!
bonjour,
je te conseille aussi Ban Lung au Cambodge, c'est bien perdu au Nord Est du pays et assez long pour y aller niveau transport, mais ca vaut vraiment le coup. Très peu de touristes (du moins quand j'y suis allé, en 2003) et des paysages vraiment magnifiques, verdoyants et complètements vierges. Tu peux louer des motos et aller te ballader dans les environs, ca restera un de mes endroits préférés du Cambodge je pense
je te conseille aussi Ban Lung au Cambodge, c'est bien perdu au Nord Est du pays et assez long pour y aller niveau transport, mais ca vaut vraiment le coup. Très peu de touristes (du moins quand j'y suis allé, en 2003) et des paysages vraiment magnifiques, verdoyants et complètements vierges. Tu peux louer des motos et aller te ballader dans les environs, ca restera un de mes endroits préférés du Cambodge je pense
Oui, il est possible de visiter pendant 3 jours les principaux sites. D'ailleurs, ils font des pass pour 3 jours. C'est plus avantageux. Les principaux sites à voir sont :
- Angkor Vat : le principal temple (d'ailleurs c'est le temple qui figure sur le drapeau cambodgien). Surtout, prenez le temps de monter jusqu'en haut. Attention si vous avez le vertige, car les marches sont extrêmement étroites. Moi, qui suis sujette au vertige, je suis redescendu comme les enfants, c'est-à-dire sur les fesses (ca a beaucoup fait rire les locaux 😄.
- les temples Bayon : le fameux temple aux mille visages. Très très beau site et un peu surnaturel : partout où vous vous situez, les visages vous fixent!
_ Ta Prom (je ne me souviens plus de l'orthographe) : c'est le site le plus pittoresque et le plus romantique : c'est le site où vous verrez des temples soutenus par les racines des arbres. Des arbres millénaires et gigantesques. Vous verrez également du mimosa pudica (des petites plantes un peu partout qui referment ses feuilles lorsqu'on les touche). C'est magnifique.
- Phnom Bakein : c'est le site où on grimpe des marches et des marches pour aller admirer le coucher du soleil. A faire donc en fin de journée. Si vous ne voulez pas macher, faites-vous transporter sur le dos des éléphants 😉. Vous avez également une superbe vue panoramique sur tout le site d'Angkor.
- Le Terrasse des Eléphants : vous verrez une grande place avec une longue terrasse et des galeries où vous pourrez voir de magnifiques bas-reliefs.
- Angkor Thom : A faire aussi. Mais j'aime moins car le temple n'est pas très bien conservé.
Ce que vous pouvez faire également, c'est de manger sur place. Vous verrez, il y a plein de boui-boui.
Et si jamais vous trouvez le temps d'aller faire un tour chez Theam's House, n'oubliez pas de me dire ce que vous en pensez. Moi j'ai adoré ce lieu et c'est clair que la prochaine que je retournerai au Cambodge, j'y retournerai encore, rien que pour flaner dans le show room et me retrouver parmi de beaux objets. 😄
Bon voyage,
Mommad
- Angkor Vat : le principal temple (d'ailleurs c'est le temple qui figure sur le drapeau cambodgien). Surtout, prenez le temps de monter jusqu'en haut. Attention si vous avez le vertige, car les marches sont extrêmement étroites. Moi, qui suis sujette au vertige, je suis redescendu comme les enfants, c'est-à-dire sur les fesses (ca a beaucoup fait rire les locaux 😄.
- les temples Bayon : le fameux temple aux mille visages. Très très beau site et un peu surnaturel : partout où vous vous situez, les visages vous fixent!
_ Ta Prom (je ne me souviens plus de l'orthographe) : c'est le site le plus pittoresque et le plus romantique : c'est le site où vous verrez des temples soutenus par les racines des arbres. Des arbres millénaires et gigantesques. Vous verrez également du mimosa pudica (des petites plantes un peu partout qui referment ses feuilles lorsqu'on les touche). C'est magnifique.
- Phnom Bakein : c'est le site où on grimpe des marches et des marches pour aller admirer le coucher du soleil. A faire donc en fin de journée. Si vous ne voulez pas macher, faites-vous transporter sur le dos des éléphants 😉. Vous avez également une superbe vue panoramique sur tout le site d'Angkor.
- Le Terrasse des Eléphants : vous verrez une grande place avec une longue terrasse et des galeries où vous pourrez voir de magnifiques bas-reliefs.
- Angkor Thom : A faire aussi. Mais j'aime moins car le temple n'est pas très bien conservé.
Ce que vous pouvez faire également, c'est de manger sur place. Vous verrez, il y a plein de boui-boui.
Et si jamais vous trouvez le temps d'aller faire un tour chez Theam's House, n'oubliez pas de me dire ce que vous en pensez. Moi j'ai adoré ce lieu et c'est clair que la prochaine que je retournerai au Cambodge, j'y retournerai encore, rien que pour flaner dans le show room et me retrouver parmi de beaux objets. 😄
Bon voyage,
Mommad
MomMad
BANLUNG je viens de regarder sur une carte etant donné que je souhaite passer egalement par le laos il faut voir car effectivement ca fait un beau detour mais selon le temps que j'aurais pourquoi pas ! il faut que j'essaies de voir le temps de trajet que ca represente entre chaque site que vais essayer de visiter!!!!
merci de l'info!
conscernant les transports quels sont les moyens les plus rapide afin de perdre un minimum de temps entre les differentes destinations?
Bus, trains...???
Sans oublier le Vieux marché couvert de Siem Reap, plein de choses drôles. S'y perdre.
Et une animation nocturne sympa (tout en faisant gaffe aux travers du style drogues et putes, mais y'en a dans le monde entier...).
Pas mal de restos dans les ruelles de la villes. Toutes catégories. J'y ai mangé du python et du crocodile au barbecue. Une expérience (mais pas comparable aux tarentules frites je sais plus où dans un bled paumé au fin fond du pays).
Siem Reap est une ville vraiment sympa et qui se développe à une vitesse phénoménale avec l'énorme manne financière que représente le site des temples, et l'esprit industrieux de certains khmers. On sent bien qu'ils sont heureux de ce qui leur arrive là-bas. ça grouille dans tous les sens tout en gardant encore (c'était le cas l'hiver 2008-2009) un côté petite ville. On peut y faire du vélo assez tranquillement (à la différence de Phnom Penh). Sur les temples, entièrement d'accord avec MomMad sur le choix.
Siem Reap est une ville vraiment sympa et qui se développe à une vitesse phénoménale avec l'énorme manne financière que représente le site des temples, et l'esprit industrieux de certains khmers. On sent bien qu'ils sont heureux de ce qui leur arrive là-bas. ça grouille dans tous les sens tout en gardant encore (c'était le cas l'hiver 2008-2009) un côté petite ville. On peut y faire du vélo assez tranquillement (à la différence de Phnom Penh). Sur les temples, entièrement d'accord avec MomMad sur le choix.
De manière générale, le plus rapide, et le plus cher, ce sont les taxis (4x4). Les bus, c'est bien organisé presque partout et ça roule bien. La règle au Cambodge sur la route, c'est le plus gros klaxonne et a la priorité. Donc les bus ont la priorité.
Le bateau peut être magique. Entre Battambang et Siem Reap, ça l'est. Une demi-journée environ.
Evidemment, le moyen le plus rapide est l'avion 😉 mais ca coûte bien sûr très cher. Sinon, le car est un très bon rapport qualité-prix. Ils ont un service de bus très très bien avec la business class où on vous sert à manger. Les cars sont climatisés et très propres. Il y a un guide qui vous aide dans les paperasses (visas) si vous voulez aller du Cambodge en Thailande. Siem-Riep - Bangkok en car, c'est 6 heures de route. Siem-Riep - Phnom Penh en car : 6 heures. Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville en car : 4 heures. Vous verrez, il y a plusieurs agences qui proposent plus ou moins les mêmes tarifs et les mêmes services. Ce qui fait pencher le choix pour une ou l'autre agence, ce sont les horaires. Nous, on a pris le Mékong Express pour Siem Riep-Phnom Penh. Départ vers 8h00, arrivée vers 13h00. Ils sont très ponctuels.
Mommad
Mommad
MomMad
pensez vous que s'est possible de trouver un guide francophone pour m'accompagner lors de tout mon parcours thailande cambodge laos car ayant quelques difficultés avec l'anglais j'aimerais eviter de perdre du temps avec les procedures! si oui ou puis je me renseigner?
Bonjour,
merci bien pour toutes ces infos!
bonne journée
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Thanks!
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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 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!