Bonjour,
Je cherche à faire le trajet Bkk Khanom Krabi Ranong Chumphon.
Quel est le meilleur moyen de transport au départ de Bkk pour se rendre à Khanom, quel tarif et durée (bus, bateau???)
Quel est le meilleur moyen de transport au départ de Krabi pour se rendre à Ranong, quel tarif et durée (bus, bateau???)
Combien de temps passer à Ranong, quels incontournables.
Avez vous des adresses sympas d'hotels?
Puis comment se rendre de Ranong à Chumphon ou Bang Krut?
Merci pour vos conseils
Bonjour, pour aller a Khanom il y a l'avion environ 1500 bht mais je trouve que l'on perd beaucoup de temps : taxi bkk aéroport 1h +2h avant décollage + 1h30 pour rejoindre aéroport surat thani a la ville
et aprés 2heures entre chercher le minivan et faire le trajet .
Je préfere le train de nuit BKK Surat thani même prix que l'avion qui arrive ale matin et a la gare il y a le passage des minis van pour Khanom
Le pris pour le trajet est de 150 bht ( seul un Thai m'a eu le billet a ce prix )
Attention il y a 2 Khanom distants de 2 ou 3 km . Pour aller de surat thani a krabi : le bus
Bon Voyage
Bonjour Vagabond,
Merci pour ces infos.
Ce qui m'ennuie dans le voyage par train est que nous arrivons de France à 07h00 le matin, rejoindre la gare et attendre jusqu’à 20h00 pour prendre le train.
Pouvons nous réserver à l'avance, ?
Tu dis que le trajet est du même prix en train ou avion?
Arrivée à Surat Thani, le trajet coûte dis-tu 150 baths pour aller à Khanom, qui est distante de 90 kms, ce qui me semble peu cher.
Question subsidiaire:
Sais-tu si il est possible de Khanom de rejoindre Samui facilement?
Cdlt
Voici quelques informations.
Prendre le train Bangkok-Nakhon Sri Thammarat ( = NST).
Ou celui de nuit pour Trang qui offre des couchettes.
Ensuite songthaew pour la gare routiere pour prendre un minibus vers NST ou vers Krabi.
En sortant de la gare de NST , environ 200 m coté gauche dans une petite rue masquée se trouvaient des minibus desservant Khanom.
Chumphon -Ranong : trajet desservi par quelques bus longue distance ou par des minibus partant pas tres loin de la gare de Chumphon .
A 7 kms de Ranong centre , se trouve le port desservi par des lignes regulieres de songthaew publics.
Port sur un estuaire avec grosse activité de pirogues à moteur avec ville birmane .
Chumphon -Bang Krut : desservi par le train ( bus également ).
Ci-dessous quelques infos que j'ai posté autrefois lors d'un séjour à NST et des informations
certaine en anglais que j'avais touvé sur le NET .
Bonne lecture
Jean
Deplacement aux plages de Sichon sur la cote est :
Il faut prendre un minibus stationné sur un petit parking anonyme , en empruntant la deuxieme rue à gauche en sortant de la gare.
Une modeste cabane vend les billets . Distance environ 200 m de la gare mais pas bien visible . Cout : 60 baths
Juste a coté se trouve une grande gargotte delivrant un delicieux Chicken/Rice /bouillon pour 30 baths avec serveuses et cuisinieres
souriantes.
Arrivé à Sichon , terminus devant la Siam Bank (qui fait le change ) , j ai demandé aux locaux ou se trouvait la mer .
Me voilà parti à pied tout guilleret quand on a fini par m'avertir qu' en fait celle-ci était eloignée et qu'il fallait s'y rendre en mototaxi .
En effet il faut compter au moins 3 kms pour atteindre la premiere plage apres avoir longé l'estuaire de la riviere .
Au débouché de ce dernier se trouve une charmante petite plage ombragée et aux eaux cristallines , dénommée Hin Ngam beach
Agréable surprise :ses fonds ne sont pas vaseux comme pourraient le laisser supposer la presence de l'estuaire voisin .
possibilité de loger à Prasarnsook Villa Resort en bungalows dans une cocoteraie pour 1000 baths juste devant cette plage.
Un promontoire sépare cette petite plage de la grande plage de Sichon, Piti Beach , bordée de quelques resorts .
Celle-ci ne m'a pas vraiment plus , le soleil tapait dur , il n y avait pas d'ombre et puis a proximité
de quelques barques de peche , le sable n était pas des plus propre .
Deplacement aux plages de Khanom sur la cote est :
Depart du minibus au meme endroit que pour Sichon .Cout :80 baths
Attention : La bourgade de Khanom s'etend en longueur et est eclatée en deux .
le minivan vous laisse à celle la plus au Nord mais repart de celle la plus au sud .
Idem , pour gagner les plages il faut recourir à des taxismotos , je n ai pas aperçu
de songthaew les desservant .
De nombreux resorts ou hotels sont installés à la sortie sud de la ville et se succèdent le long d'une grande plage Hat Nai Prao , Hai TongYA plus
belle qu'à Sichon .Ex: Golden Beach Hotel chambres à 1800-4800 baths mais vu la faible frequentation hors saison et en semaine
possibilité de negocier .
Et puis une chouette decouverte !! une dizaine de kms au Nord de Khanom = Thong Ching Beach .
La route aboutit à une grande anse sableuse ou stationnent quelques barques de pecheurs
et vendeuses . Sur la droite monte une piste qui à son sommet devoile une vue
magnifique : montagnes couvertes de jungle plongeant dans une mer couleur emeraude .
A l' horizon on distingue les hauteurs de Ko Samui et quelques ilots plus rapprochés du continent .
Koh wang Nok, Koh Wang Yai , Koh Rap
La piste plonge vers une anse de sable blanc nichée au pied des hauteurs
et là caché parmi les cocotiers se trouve un petit resort à 1000 baths la nuit avec petit dej .
Un petit paradis tropical ! mais il faut etre motorisé pour y acceder ou alors s'arranger avec un taximoto
pour se deplacer .
Voici ses coordonnées , on peut reserver depuis Bangkok .( il n y a que 7 bungalows )
Baan Thong Ching Resort tel Bangkok Office = 081 755 9982
Khanom office = 087 915 3322
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There is no local bus service in Khanom, and very few song-taws, no tuk-tuks, but quite a few motorcyle taxis. You could rent a pickup if you like, or hire someone to drive you around. Mini-vans are also available on a half day or daily basis.
You can fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, or Koh Samui. I can arrange pickup from Nakhon si Thammarat or Surat Thani, the price is around 2000 baht.
There are two or more buses leaving from the Southern Bus Terminal around 7.30. They arrive in Khanom; which is the end of the line; around 6 a.m. .
You can take the train to Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat, and then take a mini-bus to Khanom.
You can take the 7.30 or 10.30 buses to Koh Samui from Hat Yai and tell the driver you want to stop in Amphoe Khanom. The bus to Hat Yai passes through Khanom around 10.00 and 12.00.
Mini-van, across from the CP Mart to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Mini-van to Surat Thani
There is infrequent sang-thaew service to or from Don Sak pier. Motorcycle taxis are available, or I can arrange for you to be picked
pour kanom, faut aller jusqu'a surat tani, et de la gare des bus, prendre un songtaew jusqu' a khanom, puis nai plao beach et pour vous reperer, il y a le supar royal hotel, un peu grand mais prix négociables environ 1000bhats la chambre avec ptit dej, je n'y ai pas dormi mais j'ai profité de leur piscine et du resto qui est très bon , voir excellent selon les plats, compter 250 à 500 bhat le repas.
50 metres avant le supar royal hotel, sur le cote plage, il y a une maison de plein pied, séparée en 2, ce sont 2 appartements, avec terrasse qui donne sur la mer directement, un grand salon, une grande chambre, une enorme salle de bain, un coin cuisine a l'exterieur, tout ça pour 900 bahts negociés pour 7 jours sur place. c'est tenu par un suisse que j'ai vu que le jour de mon départ... mais la femme de ménage est adorable.
juste en face, un petit resto prépare quelques bons plats thaIs, et ils proposent aussi des bungalows a louer pour pas cher, personnel super gentil et vrai sourire, + desserts offerts de temps a autre.
aussi a une 10ene de km au nord de nai plao beach il y a le bourg qui s'appelle khanom, avec les banques et des magasins, prendre la route qui longe la plage depuis at nai plao qui finit sur un croisement, a gauche c'est khanom a droite c'est la plage assez sale de khanom, et a cet endroit on trouve des tas de restos paillotes pur Thaïs, et nous avons adoré le namtok mu, salade d'émincés de porc avec sésame et je sais plus quoi, mais vraiment trop bon...
aussi la quelques très beaux spots (plages) en remontant au nord vers surat tani en suivant la côte, tres tres bons restos dans le coin.
je viens de verifier le trajet Khanom surat thani est a 200bht
je pense que l'embarcadère pour samui n'est pas trés loin de Khanom a vérifier ....
A khanom nous avons été au Palme Hills resort
Il est a3minutes de la ville mais il faut avoir un moto . Ils en louent a l'hotel et ils viennent vous chercher a l'arret du mini van
C'est un hotel tout simple et très propre avec tout le confort. Pas de petit dejeuner mais du café et du thé a disposition ainsi que des fruits et des gateaux de riz sont offert tous les jours
Nous n'avons pratiquement pas vu de touristes a Khanom et les plages étaient désertes on a adoré cette ville purement Thai
Génial toutes ces infos, je passe à Khanom en janvier pour voir après Ko Sukorn, et je remonte ensuite vers Prachuap Kiri Kan, à la recherche d'un coin sympa où revenir l'hiver suivant pour ne rien faire ...
Attention , les prix que j'indique datent de quelques années.
Parmi les photos qu' un autre VFiste nous a envoyées , apparait une plage avec une colline
couverte de jungle . Celle-ci ressemble beaucoup au joli coin que j'avais découvert pres de Khanom . De cette plage on pouvait apercevoir les iles au loin .
Prachuap Khiri Khan : Petite ville qui m'a beaucoup plu mais qu'en est-il aujourd' hui ?
Disons que j'ai vu le développement immobilier de Hua Hin , Prachuap a peut-être connu le meme sort . Mais ce qu'il faut savoir c'est que la cote est plate et qu' il faut s'eloigner du bord
pour trouver de la profondeur et pouvoir nager . A Prachuap , les chalutiers accostent au bout d'une longue jetée et ne peuvent s'approcher du rivage.
J'ai dormi plusieurs fois au HadThong .
L'hotel se trouve en ville , en bord de mer .
Il dispose d'une piscine .
Rien à redire sur cet hotel , tres bon accueil du personnel .
Marché , Poste , banques tout pres .
Mais... hotel tres fréquenté le weekend par les familles thaies , tranquille en semaine .
Et s'assurer qu' il vieillit bien .
Bonjour,
Notre séjour dans ces 2 hôtels date de février 2015, hôtels corrects, propres et de bon rapport.
Celui de Bang Krut est particulièrement apprécié par nos amis Germaniques, Norvégiens, très peu de Français.Une piscine magnifique (25X15) sans personne dedans, mais en réfléchissant bien je me demande si ce n'est pas vous qui m'aviez donné l'adresse.
Cdlt
Bonjour
Prachuap Kirikan est toujours un endroit agréable qui reste encore autentique
Vous avez Bangsaphan qui est un endroit vraiment agréable avec ses bungalow près de la plage. Deux endroits que nous aimons bien.
Je retiens pour février un coin que je ne connais pas encore Khanom et ses environs.
Amicalement
Bonjour les exagération dans les temps de transport indiqués et pour un vol domestique il ne sert à rien d'être deux heures avant à l'aéroport, car l'enregistrement des bagages est clos 45 minutes avant le décollage.
Quelques infos de mars 2017 sur les transports pour se rendre à Khanom
CHUMPHON-SURAT THANI
Train
L'Express part de la Gare de Chumphon à 5h59 AM, et arrive à 8h15 à la gare de Surat Thani (100Baht), gare qui se trouve à 13km du centre de Surat Thani. Le « Special express » de l'après midi est beaucoup plus cher, et l' « Ordinary » une heure après le Spécial express arrive assez tard à Surat Thani, d'où le choix de l'Express de 5,59 AM.
Minibus Chumphon-Surat Thanis : 170B et 2h30, nombreux départ de la gare routière des minibus du centre ville, qui est dans le pâté de maison en face de Salsa Hotel, après la station service PT et à 200m de Ocean Departement store. (Coordonnées GPS : 10.500222, 99.179923) Elle est clairement indiquée sur les cartes du logiciel de repérage gratuit « Mapsme », contrairement aux cartes touristiques papiers.
Selon l'office de touriste officiel TAT, il n'existe pas de gros bus qui font la liaison Chumphon-Surat Thani. Cependant près du Café Amazon, 100m à droite en sortant de la gare ferroviaire, des gros bus VIP font la liaison entre Chumphon et HatYai (7h30, 355baht, 4 fois par jour, 8h30 9h30 11h30 21h00, même horaires pour le retour de Hat Yai à Chumphon) et ces gros bus peuvent éventuellement nous déposer à l'aéroport de Surat Thani (2h30, 170B) mais ensuite, ce n'est pas pratique/économique du tout pour se rendre au centre de Surat Thani.(le Drop Off de ces bus VIP est à l'aéroport, même pas à la nouvelle gare routière longue distance de Surat Thani, car l'aéroport est plus proche de l'autoroute)
SURAT THANI-KHANOM
De la gare ferroviaire de Surat Thani, un vieux bus orange part peu après l'arrivé du train pour le centre ville et a pour terminus Talad Kaset 1, (15 ou 20B, 30 minutes) Talad Kaset1 qui l'une des 2 gares routières des minibus du centre ville. (Ce bus orange passe aussi par la gare routière des bus longue distance de Surat Thani, le « ST Bus terminal », qui est à 8km à l'extérieur de la ville)
De Talak Kaset 1 traverser Talak Main Road et juste en face, il y a la seconde gare routière Talak Kaset2. Au fond de la gare routière Talak Kaset 2, il y a le départ des minibus Surat Thani-Khanom toutes les 45minutes environ pour exactement 100baht, 1h15. Le départ des minibus pour Khanom est vraiment au fond et au centre de la gare routière Talak Kaset2, . Pour acheter ses billets à 100baht, le comptoir de la compagnie est au fond de l'allée centrale de la gare Talak Kaset 2, près des petits restos, juste à coté des toilettes à 5B, et pas très loin du minibus marqué Khanom en anglais qui attends. (GPS : 9.143083, 99.331143)
Ce minibus nous déposa sympathiquement en face du café « Khanom Expresso » soit l'endroit le plus proche du milieu de la plage de Khanom sur son trajet, et soit environ à 1,5km de la plage. Mais les hébergements de Khanom sont si dispersés que l'on risque d’être à au moins 4 ou 5 km de celui que l'on désire comme par exemple Baansommanee gh. A Khanom les distances sont grandes et il faut impérativement des roues (vélo, moto) pour se déplacer !
Du site Travelfish
www.travelfish.org/...hani/surat_thani/all
« Surat Thani has three bus stations. Located off the north side of Talad Mai Road between Soi 8 and Soi 10, the local bus station is known as Talad Kaset 1, with an English sign that says “Downtown Transportation Hub 1”. It services local orange buses that run frequently to/from the train station (15 baht) and long-distance bus terminal (10 baht) from 07:00 to 18:00. It also services provincial songthaews, including an orange one running to/from Don Sak.
Almost directly across Talad Mai Road from Talad Kaset 1, between Soi 31 and Soi 33, is Talad Kaset 2, or “Downtown Transportation Hub 2”. This is a larger station servicing regional minibuses along with a few regular buses. Fares include:
Chaiya: Minibuses depart every 20 minutes from 07:00 to 17:00 for 50 baht and take about an hour.
Chumphon: Minibuses depart hourly from 07:00 to 17:00 for 170 baht and take 2.5 hours.
Khanom: Minibuses depart every 45 minutes from 07:00 to 18:00 for 100 baht and take a little over an hour.
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Train
Surat Thani's train station is actually located in the town of Phun Phin, some 13 kilometres west of downtown Surat. Orange local buses depart frequently from Talad Kaset 1 Station and can take you straight to the train station for 15 baht; you can also flag them down as they head west along Talad Mai Road. The same local buses pick up in front of the train station, or you can give in to taxi drivers who will ask for at least 300 baht to downtown Surat.
Bon voyage à tous 🙂
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Bonjour. J'ai bien compris tes explications pour relier SURAT THANI a khanom. Merci. Par contre nous venons de kHO samui et nous pensons partir direct de Donsak vers khanom. Facile de trouver des taxis ou des vans vers khanom du port de Donsak. Merci
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We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips:
Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred.
PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront).
Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur
Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral.
Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo).
Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok:
* Orangutan Center
* Malayan Sun Bear Center
* Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan.
Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari.
Jungle walk.
Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari.
Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port.
Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar
5 full days.
* Snorkeling
* Hiking
* Turtle watching
* Wild beaches
* Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland.
Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Hello, it’s been a while since I last asked for your help on this forum—I’ve really missed it! I hope you’re all doing well, whether you're new or returning members.
I’m planning a trip from February 6 to 18, 2027, with my sister (we’re 47 and 50—time flies!). I’ve got my eye on a flight from Paris that lands in Bangkok on February 7 at 3 PM, with a return flight from Bangkok on February 18 at noon.
My sister has never been to this destination, and it’ll be her first time in Asia. Her priorities: beaches, sunshine, and cocktails by the shore. For me, I love that too, but I also enjoy exploring, nature, forests, and a bit of comfort (mixing guesthouses and higher-end hotels with pools). A little evening entertainment would be great, but not too much—good cocktails in a nice atmosphere rather than a rave party ;-). And I can’t help but dream of taking her on a little trek through a tropical forest (guaranteed memories and laughs, though she might curse me at the time) and showing her some karst landscapes.
I’ve been to Thailand before, but it was 15 years ago...
The idea is to give her a taste of Bangkok for 1 or 2 nights, a few days on an island (but which one...?), a tropical forest excursion with 1 or 2 nights on-site (Khao Sok?), and then back to Bangkok.
For the "main" island, even after reading the *Guide du Routard*, I’m still undecided. It’s hard to find a place that ticks all the boxes without feeling as crowded as the French Riviera in August: Koh Lanta? Khao Lak (though it’s not an island)? Koh Tao (I could maybe get my PADI certification, but I’m afraid she’d get bored, and it might be better to save that for a solo trip)? Koh Yao Yai (I worry we’d be bored in the evenings)? What a dilemma!
Thank you if you’ve read this far! Feel free to share any advice—it’ll all be warmly welcomed.
Here’s a rough outline of the itinerary (I’d rather skip a night in Bangkok if needed):
· Saturday, February 6, 2027: departure (overnight flight)
· Sunday, February 7, 2027: arrival at 3 PM, probably at the hotel by 6 PM, evening in Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok)
· Monday, February 8, 2027: day in Bangkok (Wat Pho and a floating market?) (overnight in Bangkok)
· Tuesday, February 9, 2027: travel to Koh Lanta or another island (flight to Phuket or Krabi?) (overnight on island "x")
· Wednesday, February 10, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Thursday, February 11, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Friday, February 12, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Saturday, February 13, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Sunday, February 14, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x")
· Monday, February 15, 2027: travel to Khao Sok—nighttime excursion to Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok)
· Tuesday, February 16, 2027: exploration and hike in Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok)
· Wednesday, February 17, 2027: return trip to Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok)
· Thursday, February 18, 2027: return flight to Paris at noon
I’m planning a trip to Cambodia and was set on visiting the Ratanakiri region, which seemed to match what we love most in terms of landscapes: forests, jungle, greenery...
However, as I started looking into the area, I read that deforestation there is massive, and some of the info on the topic is years old—the situation hasn’t improved since, unfortunately.
So my question is: is Ratanakiri still worth visiting, and does it justify the long travel time and distance to get there?
I’ve seen that jungle treks are possible, but from experience, I know guides sometimes hesitate to venture deep into the forest and stick to shorter walks along the edges of parks.
Hi there,
I’ve found so many tips and reviews on this forum, so it’s my turn to contribute a little.
We spent just over two weeks with our family, with the following itinerary:
- Hanoi: 5 days
- Halong Bay: 3 days and 2 nights
- Tam Coc: 3 days
- Mai Chau: 2 days
- Sapa: 3 days
We got around by bike, scooter, Grab, and bus.
Our main accommodations were homestays and hotels in Hanoi.
We visited lots of museums, temples, and neighborhoods in Hanoi.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Sapa with May, a Hmong local, without going through an agency.
A few small regrets: the weather was overcast, and we couldn’t make it to Fansipan, but nothing major 😅. We also couldn’t find transport to get from Sapa to Mu Cang Chai.
Other than that, this trip will stay in our memories for the kindness of the Vietnamese people, the connections we made, the food (street food, homestays...), the coffee 😋, the landscapes, and how easy it was to get around...
Our goal was to take our time and focus only on a small part of northern Vietnam.
If you need any tips or recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there, we’re landing at Hanoi Airport and would like to head straight to Cao Bang without going into Hanoi. Does anyone know if there are buses that go directly from the airport to Cao Bang (especially in the early afternoon)? Thanks in advance!
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!
hi everyone,
I want to travel in the north for 3 weeks in September-October 2026 to meet ethnic minorities, photograph mountain rice terraces and their harvest, and revisit Halong Bay—but maybe Lan Ha Bay instead. Can you recommend one or more local agencies?
Thanks, and happy holidays!
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
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.
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).
Hi! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
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!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- 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.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
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?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
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. ;-)
