Moyen de transport Bangkok-Chumphon?
by Pepla
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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qui a deja pris le train ou l'avion pour descendre de bangkok jusqu' a chumphon ??
histoire d'avoir une idée des tarifs et des frequences..😉
on a un petit garcon de 5 ans avec nous on veut pas trainer trop longtemps a bangkok..
merci d'avance pour toutes vos infos 😏
qui a deja pris le train ou l'avion pour descendre de bangkok jusqu' a chumphon ??
histoire d'avoir une idée des tarifs et des frequences..😉
on a un petit garcon de 5 ans avec nous on veut pas trainer trop longtemps a bangkok..
merci d'avance pour toutes vos infos 😏
Salut,
Il n'y a pas de ligne en avion pour Chumphon dont je t'avais répondu là http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=952581;page=unread#unread au cas que tu l'aurais pas vu, pour le train sur ce lien tu as les horaires et tarifs http://www.railway.co.th/English/FareRate.asp . Tu as un hôtel super bien face à la plage et toutes les commodités pour l'enfant, vraiment super là et un coin calme très sympa, tu as même des bungalows face à la mer aussi très reposant, voir la photo.😉

Salut,
Il n'y a pas de ligne en avion pour Chumphon dont je t'avais répondu là http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=952581;page=unread#unread au cas que tu l'aurais pas vu, pour le train sur ce lien tu as les horaires et tarifs http://www.railway.co.th/English/FareRate.asp . Tu as un hôtel super bien face à la plage et toutes les commodités pour l'enfant, vraiment super là et un coin calme très sympa, tu as même des bungalows face à la mer aussi très reposant, voir la photo.😉

@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Tu as un hôtel super bien face à la plage
Wouaouh... bien plus joli que le précédent que tu as montré (enfin si c'est toi, je n'ai pas bonne mémoire); il s'appelle comment ? tu as un lien ? je passerai une nuit et une journée (ou deux) à Champon, autant aller à du joli (enfin, tout dépend des tarifs...moi petite secrétaire fauchée😉😉) Merci.
Wouaouh... bien plus joli que le précédent que tu as montré (enfin si c'est toi, je n'ai pas bonne mémoire); il s'appelle comment ? tu as un lien ? je passerai une nuit et une journée (ou deux) à Champon, autant aller à du joli (enfin, tout dépend des tarifs...moi petite secrétaire fauchée😉😉) Merci.
Tu as un hôtel super bien face à la plage
Wouaouh... bien plus joli que le précédent que tu as montré (enfin si c'est toi, je n'ai pas bonne mémoire); il s'appelle comment ? tu as un lien ? je passerai une nuit et une journée (ou deux) à Champon, autant aller à du joli (enfin, tout dépend des tarifs...moi petite secrétaire fauchée😉😉) Merci.
Oui c'est moi, mais détrompe toi le bungalow que tu vois sur la photo c'est pas cher du tout, 1000 bahts par jour et ce pour 2 ou 3 personnes .😉 J'adore ce coin et en plus dans les environs il y a plein de choses à voir et pratiquement pas de touristes ou presque, je m'arrange chaque année me ressourcer dans ce coin tellement que c'est reposant, et la ville de Chumphon même qui se trouve à 10 Km de cette plage vaut le coup d'être visiter là pas de touristes, un soir je me suis décider de sortir dans cette ville car j'avais entendu dire qui il avait une discothèque dans ce coin perdu qui n'est pas une station balnéaire, je me suis dit je vais voir cette boîte, ben crois moi je suis rester scotcher jamais j'ai vu une boîte comme ça à Phuket immense environ 1000 personnes dedans et un décor fabuleux avec orchestre au top et tout la clientèle thais super sympa rien à voir avec les station balnéaire, là pas de prostitution ça n'existe pas et pas de filles qui racolent, que du bonheur l'ambiance d'ailleurs j'y suis rester jusqu'à la fin, je n'arrêtais pas de discuter avec tout ce monde qui était curieux de savoir d'où je venais, il y avait que trois farangs dans cette discothèque un couple d'australien et moi . Et les prix vraiment dérisoire à nos yeux .
Wouaouh... bien plus joli que le précédent que tu as montré (enfin si c'est toi, je n'ai pas bonne mémoire); il s'appelle comment ? tu as un lien ? je passerai une nuit et une journée (ou deux) à Champon, autant aller à du joli (enfin, tout dépend des tarifs...moi petite secrétaire fauchée😉😉) Merci.
Oui c'est moi, mais détrompe toi le bungalow que tu vois sur la photo c'est pas cher du tout, 1000 bahts par jour et ce pour 2 ou 3 personnes .😉 J'adore ce coin et en plus dans les environs il y a plein de choses à voir et pratiquement pas de touristes ou presque, je m'arrange chaque année me ressourcer dans ce coin tellement que c'est reposant, et la ville de Chumphon même qui se trouve à 10 Km de cette plage vaut le coup d'être visiter là pas de touristes, un soir je me suis décider de sortir dans cette ville car j'avais entendu dire qui il avait une discothèque dans ce coin perdu qui n'est pas une station balnéaire, je me suis dit je vais voir cette boîte, ben crois moi je suis rester scotcher jamais j'ai vu une boîte comme ça à Phuket immense environ 1000 personnes dedans et un décor fabuleux avec orchestre au top et tout la clientèle thais super sympa rien à voir avec les station balnéaire, là pas de prostitution ça n'existe pas et pas de filles qui racolent, que du bonheur l'ambiance d'ailleurs j'y suis rester jusqu'à la fin, je n'arrêtais pas de discuter avec tout ce monde qui était curieux de savoir d'où je venais, il y avait que trois farangs dans cette discothèque un couple d'australien et moi . Et les prix vraiment dérisoire à nos yeux .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Merci du tuyau... mais comme je voyage seule, ça me fait un peu cher, quoique, tout dépend de l'envie du moment. Les discothèques, ... euh... ça doit faire au moins... tant... d'années que je n'y ai pas mis les pieds... Si je décide de m'octroyer un petit "extra luxe" (pour moi, c'est déjà luxe), je te ferai signe pour l'adresse.
mais comme je voyage seule, ça me fait un peu cher, quoique, tout dépend de l'envie du moment
Sinon tu as aussi des plus petits bungalows idéal pour une personne, 450 bahts voir photo .

Sinon tu as aussi des plus petits bungalows idéal pour une personne, 450 bahts voir photo .

@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
heu!! c encore moi pepla !!!
tu n'aurais pas l'adresse de ce merveilleux petit paradis par hasard ???..🙂
View Seafood Resort, Mais tu as de la chance car j'ai une carte de visite et pas évident l'adresse, voici la carte de visite le mieux tu imprimes et sur place au taxi tu lui montres c'est mieux écrit en thaï pas beaucoup qui savent lire l'anglais dans ce coin . Mais bien demander les bungalows au bord de l'eau pas ceux derrière la route si tu veux être les pieds dans l'eau .😉

View Seafood Resort, Mais tu as de la chance car j'ai une carte de visite et pas évident l'adresse, voici la carte de visite le mieux tu imprimes et sur place au taxi tu lui montres c'est mieux écrit en thaï pas beaucoup qui savent lire l'anglais dans ce coin . Mais bien demander les bungalows au bord de l'eau pas ceux derrière la route si tu veux être les pieds dans l'eau .😉

@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
heu!! c encore moi pepla !!!
tu n'aurais pas l'adresse de ce merveilleux petit paradis par hasard ???..🙂
Encore plus facile comme point de repère pour trouver les bungalows, lorsque tu passes devant cet hôtel ( voir photo ) c'est le seul hôtel d'ailleurs la plage à ta droite l'hôtel à ta gauche les bungalows c'est 300 plus loin à droite, tu peux pas le louper .

Encore plus facile comme point de repère pour trouver les bungalows, lorsque tu passes devant cet hôtel ( voir photo ) c'est le seul hôtel d'ailleurs la plage à ta droite l'hôtel à ta gauche les bungalows c'est 300 plus loin à droite, tu peux pas le louper .

@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Petite correction: le lien correct pour les trains (Sud) est horaires et tarif de train Sud, tarif en bas de page.
Car la page http://www.railway.co.th/English/FareRate.asp est incomplete: il manque les suppléments.
Pour Chumphon, il y a aussi les bus réguliers au départ de la gare routiere "Southern bus terminal" ou "Sai Tai Mai" de Bangkok.
Car la page http://www.railway.co.th/English/FareRate.asp est incomplete: il manque les suppléments.
Pour Chumphon, il y a aussi les bus réguliers au départ de la gare routiere "Southern bus terminal" ou "Sai Tai Mai" de Bangkok.
Ok merci Kiti pour cet info complémentaire .😉
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Merci pour l'adresse et la photo, j'ai mis en mémoire, je sens que je me ferai un petit break à Chumphon en mai 😎😎
Le nom de cette plage c'est Thung Wallaen beach, voir aussi là http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=743425;search_string=CHUAN%20PHUAN%2054%2F3%20Moo%208;#743425
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Salut, nous on a fait la trajet Bangkok-Chumphon en train à l'été 2005 et ça nous a coûté pas grand chose. Faudrait aller voir sur mon site web, dans le blog itinéraire) pour avoir le prix exact. Le confort, correct. Ça vaut le coup. L'avion plus rapide, mais plus dispendieuse. Alors tout dépend du temps et de l'argent que vous avez. A+
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Salut, nous on a fait la trajet Bangkok-Chumphon en train à l'été 2005 et ça nous a coûté pas grand chose. Faudrait aller voir sur mon site web, dans le blog itinéraire) pour avoir le prix exact. Le confort, correct. Ça vaut le coup. L'avion plus rapide, mais plus dispendieuse. Alors tout dépend du temps et de l'argent que vous avez. A+
Salut,
Il n'y a pas de ligne d'avion jusqu'à Chumphon .
Salut,
Il n'y a pas de ligne d'avion jusqu'à Chumphon .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
salut barbot,
ça y est j'ai le billet, je mes suis enfin décidé !!! toi qui connait bien la thailande, tu irais passer ton dive master à phuket ou ko tao ? j'hésites grave...j'ai lu par ci par là, les avantages et les inconvénients de l'un et de l'autre, , , qu'en penses tu ? merci de ta reponse deja et à bientot, eric de nice
le bonheur c'est pas de le trouver c'est de le chercher
Salut Eric,
Koh-Tao c'est très bien mais tu as vite fait le tour tandis qu'à Phuket c'est plus grand + toutes les îles autour . Mais cela te donne 2 possibilités au niveau du temps ( météo ) . 😉 Bon départ .
Koh-Tao c'est très bien mais tu as vite fait le tour tandis qu'à Phuket c'est plus grand + toutes les îles autour . Mais cela te donne 2 possibilités au niveau du temps ( météo ) . 😉 Bon départ .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
ben je vais faire les deux ! je sais pas par laquelle commencer ? pile ou face ? a+
le bonheur c'est pas de le trouver c'est de le chercher
ben je vais faire les deux ! je sais pas par laquelle commencer ? pile ou face ? a+
Commence par Koh-Tao en passant par Chumphon et ensuite tu descend vers Phuket, je sais qu'à Kho-Tao il y a un français très sympa qui a un centre de plongée, on en a parler souvent sur ce forum par contre je me rappelle plus de son nom de toute façon c'est le seul français sur Koh-Tao je crois .
Commence par Koh-Tao en passant par Chumphon et ensuite tu descend vers Phuket, je sais qu'à Kho-Tao il y a un français très sympa qui a un centre de plongée, on en a parler souvent sur ce forum par contre je me rappelle plus de son nom de toute façon c'est le seul français sur Koh-Tao je crois .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
ça serait pas Patrick de "time to get wet" à sairee beach ? j'arrive pas a avoir son adresse ? merci pour le conseil, j'espere que tu me fait faire le bon choix, ((j'en suis sur!), bus ou train ? pour chumpon ? et apres plongée !!!!! j'espere qu'on se boira un coup quand tu seras à phuket, ciao éric
le bonheur c'est pas de le trouver c'est de le chercher
Par le bus c'est très bien, quand tu seras à Bangkok tu vas dans n'importe quelle agence de voyage et tu demandes un billet pour Koh-Tao via par le bus, le tarif pas cher et ticket de bateau compris .
Je ne sais pas si c'est Patrick, je vais essayer de retrouver cette discussion d'ailleurs sa mère est membre de ce forum et de temps à autre elle en parle de cette adresse .
Bien sur si je viens à Phuket avec plaisir une bonne singha . 😉
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Mais renseigne toi avant pour Koh-Tao au niveau climat car en octobre et novembre pas terrible, voir ICI .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
je pense pas que se soit pire qu'en france ! de toute maniere j'y vais pour le DM, alors le temps c'est pas tres grave...merci t cool
le bonheur c'est pas de le trouver c'est de le chercher
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Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
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!
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!





