Petite question sur Bali - Lombok - Gili.
Nous avons prevu de partir 7 jours a Bali avec un ami a la fin du mois (oui je sais, c'est court, mais habitant a Singapore j'aurai peut etre d'autres occasions de visiter Bali !)
Nou avons commence a reflechir au trajet sachant qu'idealement nous aimerions faire Bali + une journee sur les iles Gili + un jour et demi sur Lombok. Nous comptons louer une moto pour notre voyage. Seulement, je suis bien consciente que notre temps est assez limite et j'ai beaucoup de mal a evaluer les temps de trajets entre les differents endroits. Pensez vous que le trajet ci-dessous est faisable (on a l'habitude des week ends intensifs, mais j'aimerais bien quand meme ne pas rentrer completement extenuee a Singapore) ?
Jour 1 : Arrivee le soir en avion direction Seminyiak
Jour 2 : Flaner aux alentours de Seminyiak - Kuta puis location de moto direction Ubud
Jour 3 : Faire en scooter le trajet Ubud - Amed (voir les rizieres, les temples)
Jour 4 : Faire en scooter le nord d'Ubud jusqu'au danau bratan, recuperer nos affaires a ubud et etre a l'heure pour admirer le coucher de soleil a Jimbaran
Jour 5: Prendre l'avion direction Lombok le matin, puis faire dans la foulee le trajet jusqu'a Gili Meno (ou est ce plus simple/rapide de prendre le fast boat a Amed qui part a 9h du matin ? Oui c'est a l'autre bout de l'ile mais je veux absolument voir un coucher de soleil et diner sur la plage a Jimbaran, et je veux minimiser mon temps de bateau car je ne suis pas une grande fan) puis profiter de la journee sur Gili Meno
Jour 6: Revenir sur Lombok dans la journee sans contrainte horaire
Jour 7 : Profiter de Lombok (pas encore de programme precis pour le moment, surement voir les plages aux Sud et se balader dans les rizieres) Avion Lombok - Bali en fin d'apres midi + Avion Bali Singapore le soir
Je sais que mon trajet n'est pas optimal l'ideal aurait ete de faire un Seminiyak - Ubud - Amed - Gili - Lombok - Jimbaran mais on a quelques contraintes avec nos affaires (on n'a pas trop envie de se balader dans les rizieres avec nos sacs), les horaires d'avion et nos envies.
J'ai vraiment envie de visiter Lombok d'apres ce que j'ai pu lire ici et la car je pense que l'atmosphere moins touristique (est ce toujours vrai pour un sejour fin avril ?) me correspond mieux, et les iles Gili semblent etre un incontournable de tous les guides mais n'etant pas trop farniente sur la plage je pense qu'un jour et demi me suffira.
Que pensez vous de mon programme ? Possible ? Complique ?Comment puis je l'ameliorer ?
Autre question : Les vols interieurs en Indonesie sont ils a l'heure ? Je sais qu'aux Philipinnes, 1h de retard c'est la moyenne mais qu'en est il de l'Indonesie ? 3h de battements entre deux avions - sachant que nous n'aurons pas de bagagges a enregistrer - c'est suffisant ?
Non pour moi ce n'est pas faisable sauf a passer ton temps en déplacement et ne rien voir 😠
Qqs remarques :
- le J4, aller voir le coucher de soleil a Jimbaran alors que tu es au Danau bratan ... @#! ... en passant par Ubud en + !!! Les routes du nord sont très sinueuses , on n'avance pas et au sud il y a les bouchons
- aller aux Gilis pour une nuit quel intéret ? ce qui est bien aux Gilis c'est de prendre son temps, regarder le lever de soleil sur le volcan Rinjani a LOmbok et le coucher sur le volcan de Bali, se promener , ... etc
- il faut faire un choix entre Gilis et Lombok
- si tu prend l'avion tot le J5, ta journée a Gili Meno va être très courte (l'aéroport est au sud de Lombok contrairement a l'ancien qui était proche des Gilis)
Même si je n'irais pas sur Bali et Lombok en 7 jours, je comprend que ce soit ton choix, voici donc qqs conseils pour que ce soit des vacances 🙂. 🙂
Sans modifier le trajet global , je te propose d'optimiser de la façon suivante :
J1 : aéroport-nuit a Jimbaran ou tu pourras voir ton coucher de soleil et ça t'évitera de revenir ds ce coin a bouchons. Ds ce cas profites en pour aller au retour des pêcheurs sur leurs bateaux multicolores tout au nor de la plage avec son marché aux poissons
J2-3-4 : direction Ubud et le nord idem ton projet, sauf retour a Ubud ou Ahmed suivant la suite (cf + bas)
J5 fastboat de Ahmed ou Padangbai (pour les Gilis ou Senggigi (Lombok) ou ferry Padangbai-Lombok (5h mini mais pas cher)
J6-7 Gilis ou Lombok . Les belles plages de Lombok étant plutot au sud (bien qu'il y en ait de magnifiques a l'Ouest (voir mon site ci-dessous), je te conseille plutot Lombok que les Gilis car tu sera proche de l'aéroport
J 7 : avion Lombok-Singapour ou Lombok-JohorBharu (Air Asia par ex dessert J Bharu et pas Singapour depuis Lombok): le trajet Johor Bharu- Singapour ne doit pas etre long et tu gagneras un transfert a Bali avec le risque de retard du 1er avion qui te fait manquer le 2eme
Enfin pour répondre a ta question : j'ai pris plusieurs vols sur différentes compagnies (Garuda, AIr Asia, Lion , Wings AIr) et pas une minute de retard (faire une généralité sur 10 vols est qd même hasardeux)
Super, merci pour cette response rapide Et complete .
Pour J1 Jimbaran, j'y ai pense mais le coucher du soleil est si Google ne se trompe pas aux environs de 18h30 en Indonesie ce qui est malheureusement beaucoup trop tot pour nous. Je pense du coup faire une croix sur ce coucher de soleil (à moins qu'il vaille vraiment le détour avec le retour des pêcheurs ?) on en verra sans doute ailleurs !
Pour le fast boat à amed, Cest une option que Jai vraiment considérée mais se pose alors le pb des scooter loués qu'il faut rendre à leur point de départ non ? Ou alors on louera les scooters seulement à ubud, à étudier donc.
Je pense qu'on va aussi "se contenter" de Lombok pour cette fois ci et j'irai regarder avec plus d'attentions tes récits de voyage sur ton blog (merci pour le lien d'ailleurs ), tout le monde m'a tellement parlé des iles gili, qu'on en oublierait presque que Lombok a aussi de belles plages, mais pas que !
Merci encore pour ton aide en tout cas, on va retravailler un peu notre itinéraire et Ca devrait être bon !
Last question : niveau temps, bali fin avril, faut il craindre encore la pluie ou c'est juste de grosses mais courtes averses en soirée ?
Le coucher de soleil a Jimbaran : tu en verras effectivement d'autres (de + le retour des pêcheurs est le matin pas le soir)
Le coucher de soleil au Tanah Lot est plus original avec ce temple sur son rocher (même avec 10000000 personnes 😛 : c'est le lieu ou j'ai vu le + de monde en Indonésie à part Jakarta !!). Pour ne pas être ds la foule, va boire une noix de coco ou une bière au bar au dessus de la falaise, 99,99% des gens sont en bas et du coup tu ne les vois pas
se pose alors le pb des scooter loués qu'il faut rendre à leur point de départ non ?
je ne crois pas que ce soit possible de déposer le scooter ailleurs qu'au lieu de départ (ou alors + cher peut-être?)
Je pense qu'on va aussi "se contenter" de Lombok pour cette fois
se contenter de Lombok est déjà très bien😉, ce n'est pas Trifouillis les Oies ds la campagne française !
niveau temps, bali fin avril, faut il craindre encore la pluie ou c'est juste de grosses mais courtes averses en soirée ?
je ne sais pas, j'y suis allé a chaque fois en septembre, mais je vois qu tu as déja une réponse
Merci beaucoup pour les conseils ! Finalement on va opter pour les gili au lieu de Lombok, mon ami veut absolument passer un ou deux jours à buller sur la plage hihi
Du coup le retour des pêcheurs à Jimbaran est a quelle h environ ?
Merci pour tout !
Comme tu optes finalement pour les Gilis et que tu es adepte des couchers de soleil, ne rates pas celui sur le volcan Agung de Bali (mais du coup il faut être a l'Ouest ou au nord de Trawangan) et mieux encore le lever sur le Rinjani de Lombok a 6h10 (précision suisse😄) et la il faut être a l'Est de ou au nord .
Bonne idée d'aller buller et regarder qqs poissons !
Les pêcheurs a Jimbaran ce n'est pas très tôt, jusqu'a 9h environ, 10h peut-être (demandes a ton hotel ou a un resto de poissons, ils pullulent 🙂 Le soir tu les vois partir avec les femmes qui déposent des offrandes sur le sable au pied du bateau ... sympa , et 2 min après il ne reste rien
ci-dessous le Rinjani a 6h10 (!) et les pêcheurs a Jimbaran
Whooh, super les photos, j'ai vraiment hâte d'y être ! Ca donne trop envie ...
Merci beaucoup en tout cas pour toutes ces infos, c'est la première fois que j'utilise voyageforum et c'est vraiment top !
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For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
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Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
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- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
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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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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How do you get there?
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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
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.
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.
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
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! !
