Quel aéroport de Bangkok pour Koh Samui?
by Katchan
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Je vais partir de Bangkok pour Koh Samui dans quelques jours, j'ai un billet électronique mais rien ne m'indique vers lequel des 2 aéroports de Bangkok je dois me rendre pour prendre mon vol...Le nouveau (Suvarnabhumi) ou l'ancien (Don Muang)?
Merci si vous avez des infos!
Aussi, y a-t-il un risque de paludisme dans cette île?
les voyages de mille lieues commencent par un premier pas...
Du Palu a Koh samui??....
Déja tu m'aurais dit du palu en thailande, je serais resté perplexe, mais a Koh samui, je ne vais pas dire aucun risque....mais on ne doit pas en être loin.
Enfin moi aussi les medecins m'ont bien bourrés le mou avant le voyage en thailande, résultat psychose au lariam, insomnies, déprime et la totale.
Alors que quand tu demandes a tous les autres étrangers des autres pays, quels qu'ils soient, leurs médecins ne leur prescrivent jamais d'anti palu pour la Thailande.
Sinon aucune idée pour ton billet d'avion, désolé! Je voulais juste faire ma campagne anti lariam ;)
Sinon aucune idée pour ton billet d'avion, désolé! Je voulais juste faire ma campagne anti lariam ;)
Avec quelle compagnie tu pars ca decide de l'aeroport?
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)
marrant (enfin pas vraiment), moi aussi sorte de psychose au lariam en 2000 durant mon premier voyage en Thaïlande. (merci à l'institut pasteur de m'avoir prévenu des effets secondaires)
Enfin, depuis 2-3 ans la Thaïlande n'est plus consid��rée comme un pays inpaludié.
Enfin, depuis 2-3 ans la Thaïlande n'est plus consid��rée comme un pays inpaludié.
profitons de cette vie si courte!!! Ao sanuk mak mak touk touk wan. (I wanna enjoy life everyday)
Oui moi ca a été vraiment violent quand même, je me suis toujours demandé ce que ca aurait fait sur quelqu'un de dépressif...
A bangkok un soir je me suis senti tout a coup suicidaire presque, sans aucune raison, alors que tout allait bien, une grosse boule d'angoisse dans la coeur, l'adrénaline qui fesait la girouette, tout mous, et tout énnervé a la fois... mais avant tout extrèmement dépressif sans raison.
A mes collègues ca a fait de l'angoisse et des insomnies.
On a essayés de continuer tant bien que mal (en nous rappelant les paroles de nos cher médecins!! prends ton lariam ou tu meurs!! bouuuh... alors si je continue je meurs et sinon...je meurs aussi...) bref on a arrétés au bout de 3 cachetons je crois, et ducoup on est allés dans les pires endroits du laos sans aucune protection on était trop dégoutés de ces médicaments.
tout le monde dit que le lariam c'est pas bon, je le crois, mais j'ai eu aucuns problemes en 5 mois sur Indo, Thailande etc....mais j'ai ptet juste du bol 😉
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)
Bangkok airways tres bien 🙂 en effet a moins d'aller dans des zones vraiment a risques, pas besoin d' anti palu, mais si zone a risque c'est indispensable, je connaissais quelqu'un qui en est mort a Paris 😕
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)
je dirai Don Muang mais ca reste a confirmer, je suis pas un specialiste de Samui 😕
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)
merci pour l'info!
Si d'autres parmi vous ont une idée s'il s'agit bien de Don Muang pour aller à Koh Samui?
D'ailleurs, comme je serai seul à ce moment, si certains sont sur l'ile entre le 9 et le 15 juillet, ça me fera plaisir de boire un verre ou de sortir le soir avec des acolytes...J'ai bien dis acolytes!😎
les voyages de mille lieues commencent par un premier pas...
Du Palu a Koh samui??....
Déja tu m'aurais dit du palu en thailande, je serais resté perplexe, mais a Koh samui, je ne vais pas dire aucun risque....
🤪😛😉 Excepté le palu de comptoir, à force de picoler du Mekong ou du Sam Song, pour oublier que tu as choisi une île qui sent plus le "package touriste" que l'aventure, aucun risque ! 🙂
🤪😛😉 Excepté le palu de comptoir, à force de picoler du Mekong ou du Sam Song, pour oublier que tu as choisi une île qui sent plus le "package touriste" que l'aventure, aucun risque ! 🙂
On ne fait pas un voyage... C'est le voyage qui vous fait, ou vous défait !
Du Palu a Koh samui??....
Déja tu m'aurais dit du palu en thailande, je serais resté perplexe, mais a Koh samui, je ne vais pas dire aucun risque....
🤪😛😉 Excepté le palu de comptoir, à force de picoler du Mekong ou du Sam Song, pour oublier que tu as choisi une île qui sent plus le "package touriste" que l'aventure, aucun risque ! 🙂
Bien parlé!! et dire que je suis tombé sur cette ile au hazard, enfin en voulant aller a koh phangan, c'est pas forcément mieux, on a fait la full moon, mais c'était juste un pretexte pour faire la fête, au moins une bonne fois en thailande. Koh Samui m'a vraiment donné envie de vomir, entre les touristes cow boy, la prostitution, les resto-chico au bord de la plage, beurk. J'oublie aussi les coupures de courant, les avions au dessus de la tête... une mer pas si belle que ca j'ai trouvé (je veux dire pas bleu lagon comme vanté partout, après c'était juste pe de la malchance), les tailleurs de costume (les my-friend) comme je les appele (oui pour ceux qui lisent sans comprendre attendez vous allez bientot comprendre a samui mouhahaha. Ah oui aussi le car qui nous a laché a 100 bornes de sura thani, qui nous avait dit qu'il allait la bas juste pour nous vendre ses ticket, ducoup petite lecon de stop avec 2 sud africains au milieu de nul part, je ne remercierai jamais assez le thai qui nous a emmené jusque sur l'ile d'ailleurs. Bref je n'y remetterai jamais les pieds
🤪😛😉 Excepté le palu de comptoir, à force de picoler du Mekong ou du Sam Song, pour oublier que tu as choisi une île qui sent plus le "package touriste" que l'aventure, aucun risque ! 🙂
Bien parlé!! et dire que je suis tombé sur cette ile au hazard, enfin en voulant aller a koh phangan, c'est pas forcément mieux, on a fait la full moon, mais c'était juste un pretexte pour faire la fête, au moins une bonne fois en thailande. Koh Samui m'a vraiment donné envie de vomir, entre les touristes cow boy, la prostitution, les resto-chico au bord de la plage, beurk. J'oublie aussi les coupures de courant, les avions au dessus de la tête... une mer pas si belle que ca j'ai trouvé (je veux dire pas bleu lagon comme vanté partout, après c'était juste pe de la malchance), les tailleurs de costume (les my-friend) comme je les appele (oui pour ceux qui lisent sans comprendre attendez vous allez bientot comprendre a samui mouhahaha. Ah oui aussi le car qui nous a laché a 100 bornes de sura thani, qui nous avait dit qu'il allait la bas juste pour nous vendre ses ticket, ducoup petite lecon de stop avec 2 sud africains au milieu de nul part, je ne remercierai jamais assez le thai qui nous a emmené jusque sur l'ile d'ailleurs. Bref je n'y remetterai jamais les pieds
Tous les vols Bangkok Airways partent de Suvarnabhumi, le nouvel aéroport. Et Bangkok Airways a pour l'instant encore le monopole des vols pour Samui (l'aéroport lui appartient). Il suffit de taper dans un moteur de recherche genre Google Bangko Airways pour obtenir la réponse....
"Le touriste apparait comme le principal agent de diffusion du mépris anti touristique. Plus le touriste se voit en miroir de l'autre, plus il le déteste".
JEAN DIDIER URBAIN "L'idiot du voyage"
JEAN DIDIER URBAIN "L'idiot du voyage"
Je te rassure, malheureusement pour moi ca a été violent aussi et j'ai même du écourter mon séjour!🤪😕
Après, 2 années à m'en remettre!
Sinon pareil, plusieurs pots ont eu des hallus ou ont déprimé. Bref, je connais plus de pots qui ont eu des pbs que de pots qui n'en ont pas eu. (au minimum ils faisaient des rêves dignent d'Alice sous acide)
Enfin, de l'histoire ancienne maintenant... Depuis, c'est un peu pour ca que je suis retourné en Thaïlande (une sorte de thérapie quoi!)
Sinon pareil, plusieurs pots ont eu des hallus ou ont déprimé. Bref, je connais plus de pots qui ont eu des pbs que de pots qui n'en ont pas eu. (au minimum ils faisaient des rêves dignent d'Alice sous acide)
Enfin, de l'histoire ancienne maintenant... Depuis, c'est un peu pour ca que je suis retourné en Thaïlande (une sorte de thérapie quoi!)
profitons de cette vie si courte!!! Ao sanuk mak mak touk touk wan. (I wanna enjoy life everyday)
Non il parle pas du palu, mais du traitement, qui est limite pire lol
Lariaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam, tu as pris ton lariaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam
C'était notre slogan....
salut
tu sembles mieux au fait que moi des endroits qui sortent des sentiers battus par la sandalle de l'homo-touristicus😉 Si tu a quelques endroits à conseillers...où l'Homme serait pris pour ce qu'il est (à lire avec l'esprit optimiste) et non pour ce qu'il a (argent!!!!!!!!)
tu sembles mieux au fait que moi des endroits qui sortent des sentiers battus par la sandalle de l'homo-touristicus😉 Si tu a quelques endroits à conseillers...où l'Homme serait pris pour ce qu'il est (à lire avec l'esprit optimiste) et non pour ce qu'il a (argent!!!!!!!!)
les voyages de mille lieues commencent par un premier pas...
Je connais un endroit que j'ai fait au laos que je ne peux que te conseiller.
Le problème c'est que si je donne ici est ce qu'il restera encore calme!?
Mp?
2 choses :
Mireille tout d'abord : merci pour ton conseil sur l'aghanistan...et de te soucier de nos parties les plus intimes! C'est délicat et de très bon goût🤪.
Arnaud : c'est quoi "mp"? sorry pour cette ignorance qui est mienne à cet instant😛
Mireille tout d'abord : merci pour ton conseil sur l'aghanistan...et de te soucier de nos parties les plus intimes! C'est délicat et de très bon goût🤪.
Arnaud : c'est quoi "mp"? sorry pour cette ignorance qui est mienne à cet instant😛
les voyages de mille lieues commencent par un premier pas...
MP? message privé.
Mireille s'éclate la, oui c'est bien, tu peux pas aller jouer sur l'autoroute?
Oh et puis tampis,
Alors le premier endroit que je peux te conseiller, bon je vais chercher une carte du laos attends!! le truc c'est qu'on y est allés sans carte alors je vais essayer de retrouver tout ca.
Samui est un aéroport privé désservi uniquement par Bangkok Aiways et ses filliales.
Bangkok Airways est basée à BKK (Suvaranbhumi) et n'a aucun vol pour l'instant au départ de DMK (Don Mueang).
@+
Thibaut
Salut, si tu veux un coin calme en Thailande, je peux t'en donner un que j'ai particulièrement apprécié et que je ne peux que recommander.
Il faut d'abord que tu ailles a la ville de Trang (partie sud du pays), tu trouveras des bus a la bustation sud de Bkk. Ensuite de Trang il faut que tu prennes un mini van jusqu'a une plage (ou un village je ne sais pas exactement) qui s'appelle Had Yao ou Hat Yao, je ne me souviens plus bien, cest a une 30 ene de km je crois.
Arrivé la bas tu as un resort qui s'appelle Nature Resort, pas cher, très peu de toursites (je crois qu'on devait être 5 ou 6 dans le village au mois de décembre l'année dernière), il y a une grande terasse au bord de l'eau, tu as des plages immenses pour toit tout seul, vraiment des km, le paysage est parsemé de grands rochers, d'iles, de plages, de cocotiers, de cascades naturelles...c'est un des endroits que j'ai le plus aimé en Thailande quand j'y repense. Tu peux faire des excurssions Snorckeling 700 bath la journée je crois, en petit bateau de pèche avec un guide, et il te fait visiter une cascade et une grotte sous marine, tu peux faire un tour en bateau sur les iles désertes d'a coté, bref...
Petit truc a penser, penses a louer une bécane a Trang si t'en veux une (moi je te le conseille vivement), car la bas il n'y en a pas, et ca te permettera de visiter le coin il y a des très jolies cascades dans les environs, j'ai des fotos si tu veux.
Le principe du resort est assez écolo, économiser l'eau, les douches c'est de l'eau de pluie. La patrone est vraiment sympa, et aussi carrément destroy!! tu verras c'est a voir.
Enfin tiens moi aucourant ici si tu veux plus de détails.
Je connais un endroit que j'ai fait au laos que je ne peux que te conseiller.
Le problème c'est que si je donne ici est ce qu'il restera encore calme!?
Mp?
Bonjour Arnaud.
Pourquoi en mp ?Wf existe pour partager votre experience, et pas d'inquiétude tous les membres ne vont pas débarquer en même temps!. A moins que derrière la plage paradisiaque ne se cachent des cultures illicites ???(film La Plage avec Léonardo)😉
Bonjour Arnaud.
Pourquoi en mp ?Wf existe pour partager votre experience, et pas d'inquiétude tous les membres ne vont pas débarquer en même temps!. A moins que derrière la plage paradisiaque ne se cachent des cultures illicites ???(film La Plage avec Léonardo)😉
""Le bonheur, ça n'est pas grand-chose, madame, c'est du chagrin qui se repose."
Léo Férré
Je connais un endroit que j'ai fait au laos que je ne peux que te conseiller.
Le problème c'est que si je donne ici est ce qu'il restera encore calme!?
Mp?
Bonjour Arnaud.
Pourquoi en mp ?Wf existe pour partager votre experience, et pas d'inquiétude tous les membres ne vont pas débarquer en même temps!. A moins que derrière la plage paradisiaque ne se cachent des cultures illicites ???(film La Plage avec Léonardo)😉
Là je ne parle pas du Laos mais de la Thailande!!Bien sûr Au laos il y a beaucoup de sites encore protégés..
Bonjour Arnaud.
Pourquoi en mp ?Wf existe pour partager votre experience, et pas d'inquiétude tous les membres ne vont pas débarquer en même temps!. A moins que derrière la plage paradisiaque ne se cachent des cultures illicites ???(film La Plage avec Léonardo)😉
Là je ne parle pas du Laos mais de la Thailande!!Bien sûr Au laos il y a beaucoup de sites encore protégés..
""Le bonheur, ça n'est pas grand-chose, madame, c'est du chagrin qui se repose."
Léo Férré
Hello,
Etant donner qu'il n'y a qu'une seul compagnie (BKK airway) tu partiras de Suvarnabhumi en vol domestique. L'ancien aeroport est plustot reserve au compagnie comme nokai ou airasia...
Bye
Etant donner qu'il n'y a qu'une seul compagnie (BKK airway) tu partiras de Suvarnabhumi en vol domestique. L'ancien aeroport est plustot reserve au compagnie comme nokai ou airasia...
Bye
Il n'y a d'homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie
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Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
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!





