Trajet entre Sai Yok et les chutes Erawan
by Birdy35
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonsoir,
Nous partons en mars prochain en Thailande durant 3 semaines. Comme d'autres voyageurs je bloque sur sai yok et ses environs en ce Qui concerne les temps de trajets. Nous avons loué une chambre dans un hotel ( boutique raft resort) à Sai yok pour 2 nuits. Je voulais connaître le temps de trajets entre sai yok et les chutes Erawan ? Et également savoir s'il y avait des bus qui effectuaient le trajet entre sai yok et kanchanaburi. À quelle heure est le dernier bus partant de Kanchanaburri vers Bangkok ? Ou est il préférable et plus rapide de prendre un taxi pour effectuer ces différents trajets ? Merci
Bonsoir,
Votre resort est un peu au nord de Sai_Yok ; son adresse exacte est
413 Moo 3 Tambon-Tha-Sao, Saiyok-, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Tambon c'est le nom générique pour village; donc village Tha_Sao qui se trouve au bord de la route 323 j’espère que votre resort a un véhicule pour venir vous chercher a Kanchanaburi ou tout au moins au bord de la route 323 .
Que ce soit Sai_Yok ou n'importe quelle petite ville de Thaïlande, si vous n' avez pas de véhicule personnel, les temps de trajet seront longs a très longs et aléatoires . Je ne connais pas de ligne directe de bus faisant Sai_Yok jusqu' a l’entrée du parc national d'Erawan; vous allez donc être tributaire d'un song theo ( bus a deux bancs ) ou d'un samlo ou tuktuk si vous préférez ( trois roues) ; des taxis a Kan'buri ? je ne crois pas qu'il y en ait .
Il y a par contre des bus de ligne qui font Sai_Yok Kanchanaburi en restant sur la route 323, ; les bus ne descendent pas a Sai_Yok "ville" j’écrirais plutôt gros bourg, ce n'est pas grand ; qui est a l’écart de la route nationale .
Le dernier bus vers Bangkok ..?
Il y a deux n* de bus et il est préférable de prendre le 99 qui ne part pas de la gare routière ; son départ n'est pas loin, -un depart toutes les 20 minutes jusque assez tard le soir- presque au bord de la route 323 en face d'une très grande école .
Vous devriez prendre contact avec le francais ( Safarine ) qui loue des jet ski et des canoë en ville; il travaille en collaboration avec Francois Collier l' ami des elephants a Thong Pha Phum ( Ganesha) ; le boss de Safarine vous trouvera le taxi ou tuk tuk ou song theo qui vous trimbalera de ci de la . http://www.safarine.com/index.en.html
http://www.ganeshapark.com/
Votre resort est un peu au nord de Sai_Yok ; son adresse exacte est
413 Moo 3 Tambon-Tha-Sao, Saiyok-, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Tambon c'est le nom générique pour village; donc village Tha_Sao qui se trouve au bord de la route 323 j’espère que votre resort a un véhicule pour venir vous chercher a Kanchanaburi ou tout au moins au bord de la route 323 .
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Il y a par contre des bus de ligne qui font Sai_Yok Kanchanaburi en restant sur la route 323, ; les bus ne descendent pas a Sai_Yok "ville" j’écrirais plutôt gros bourg, ce n'est pas grand ; qui est a l’écart de la route nationale .
Le dernier bus vers Bangkok ..?
Il y a deux n* de bus et il est préférable de prendre le 99 qui ne part pas de la gare routière ; son départ n'est pas loin, -un depart toutes les 20 minutes jusque assez tard le soir- presque au bord de la route 323 en face d'une très grande école .
Vous devriez prendre contact avec le francais ( Safarine ) qui loue des jet ski et des canoë en ville; il travaille en collaboration avec Francois Collier l' ami des elephants a Thong Pha Phum ( Ganesha) ; le boss de Safarine vous trouvera le taxi ou tuk tuk ou song theo qui vous trimbalera de ci de la . http://www.safarine.com/index.en.html
http://www.ganeshapark.com/
Le socialisme ne peut fonctionner qu’au paradis où il n’est pas utile, et en enfer où ils l’ont déjà
Merci beaucoup pour ces infos bien détaillées qui vont m'ettre bien utiles.
Bonsoir,
Pour avoir visiter la région de Kanchanaburi l'année dernière et particulièrement ces deux sites, je vous conseille de prendre un taxi à la journée qui vous amènera et vous attendra sur ces sites. Pour un prix dérisoire, vous gagnerez du temps et de l'énergie croyez moi. Cette région est magnifique mais les temps de trajet peuvent vite devenir assez long.
Pour avoir visiter la région de Kanchanaburi l'année dernière et particulièrement ces deux sites, je vous conseille de prendre un taxi à la journée qui vous amènera et vous attendra sur ces sites. Pour un prix dérisoire, vous gagnerez du temps et de l'énergie croyez moi. Cette région est magnifique mais les temps de trajet peuvent vite devenir assez long.
Si je comprends bien, nous trouverons sans problème un taxi pour faire le trajet de Bangkok a Kanchanaburri ? Ce sera sans doute plus rapide que le bus ? Passer la journée sur kanchanaburi et reprendre un autre taxi qui nous conduira à notre hotel en fin de journée pour 2 nuits ? Aucun souci ensuite pour trouver un taxi pour nous conduire aux chutes Erawan ? Le ganesha parc est il très loin de sai yok ?
Bonjour,
Il y a deux lignes de bus qui desservent Kanchanaburi au départ de Bangkok et qui partent de deux gares routières différentes; existent donc des bus qui partent de la gare de Morchit dans le nord de Bangkok, pas loin de Chatuchak, ou de l’aéroport Don Muang ( bus 999 si je me souviens bien ) et qui vont jusqu’à Sangkhlaburi en passant par les routes 346 - Kamphaeng Saen, Phanom Tuan et 324, donc au nord de Kanchanaburi ; trajet d'environ 3 heures; et des bus qui partent de la gare du sud ( Sai Tay , bus 99 ) , passant par les routes 4 puis 323 ( Nakon_Phatom ) ; trajet plus court, environ 2h En taxi, vous n'irez pas plus vite que les bus et ça coutera bien plus cher. L'avantage est que le taxi vous prendra la ou vous serez a Bangkok et vous déposera a votre hôtel ou resort a Kanchanaburi .
Par contre c'est a Kanchanaburi que vous devrez trouver un moyen de locomotion, taxi, song theo ( bus a deux bancs qui peut être un pickup ) pour visiter la ville et surtout la province qui est très entendue et dans laquelle , si on n' a pas de moyen de locomotion personnel, on est bien embêté .
Si vous prenez un taxi a Bangkok pour aller a Kan'buri, premio, et c'est très important, negociez le tarif ; le tarif normal et donc maximal est de 10 baht le km donc pour 120 x2 ( le retour ) = 240 km ça vous coutera donc minimum 2400 baht ( le bus est a environ 150 baht/personne ) ; et vous pouvez lui demander s'il serait d'accord pour être votre taxi pendant tout votre séjour; il faudra donc lui payer son hébergement et si possible sa nourriture , mais pas son gasoil ou son gaz, ça fait partie des 10 baht le km ; c'est donc un budget non négligeable . En Thaïlande tout est négociable y compris la nourriture achetée au marche ; pas la nourriture préparée au boui-boui du coin ou au restau plus chicos , même si vous avez lu le contraire sur le forum . Avec un inconvénient , les chauffeurs de taxis et les marchandes de légumes au marché ne parlent que le thai, parfois le lao ou le khmer mais ni l'anglais ni le français . C'est pour cela que si vous passer par Safarine a Kan'buri, le boss vous trouvera un taxi dont le chauffeur pourra discuter un peu avec vous ; le tarif ne sera certainement pas le même par contre.
Le Ganesha Park est cote droit sur la route qui va de Thong Pha Pum a la frontière birmane - route 3272 , se termine en Q de sac -en passant devant l’entrée du barrage hydro-électrique ; c'est après le barrage hydro-électrique . Comptez 100 km de votre resort au Ganesha Park.
Il y a deux lignes de bus qui desservent Kanchanaburi au départ de Bangkok et qui partent de deux gares routières différentes; existent donc des bus qui partent de la gare de Morchit dans le nord de Bangkok, pas loin de Chatuchak, ou de l’aéroport Don Muang ( bus 999 si je me souviens bien ) et qui vont jusqu’à Sangkhlaburi en passant par les routes 346 - Kamphaeng Saen, Phanom Tuan et 324, donc au nord de Kanchanaburi ; trajet d'environ 3 heures; et des bus qui partent de la gare du sud ( Sai Tay , bus 99 ) , passant par les routes 4 puis 323 ( Nakon_Phatom ) ; trajet plus court, environ 2h En taxi, vous n'irez pas plus vite que les bus et ça coutera bien plus cher. L'avantage est que le taxi vous prendra la ou vous serez a Bangkok et vous déposera a votre hôtel ou resort a Kanchanaburi .
Par contre c'est a Kanchanaburi que vous devrez trouver un moyen de locomotion, taxi, song theo ( bus a deux bancs qui peut être un pickup ) pour visiter la ville et surtout la province qui est très entendue et dans laquelle , si on n' a pas de moyen de locomotion personnel, on est bien embêté .
Si vous prenez un taxi a Bangkok pour aller a Kan'buri, premio, et c'est très important, negociez le tarif ; le tarif normal et donc maximal est de 10 baht le km donc pour 120 x2 ( le retour ) = 240 km ça vous coutera donc minimum 2400 baht ( le bus est a environ 150 baht/personne ) ; et vous pouvez lui demander s'il serait d'accord pour être votre taxi pendant tout votre séjour; il faudra donc lui payer son hébergement et si possible sa nourriture , mais pas son gasoil ou son gaz, ça fait partie des 10 baht le km ; c'est donc un budget non négligeable . En Thaïlande tout est négociable y compris la nourriture achetée au marche ; pas la nourriture préparée au boui-boui du coin ou au restau plus chicos , même si vous avez lu le contraire sur le forum . Avec un inconvénient , les chauffeurs de taxis et les marchandes de légumes au marché ne parlent que le thai, parfois le lao ou le khmer mais ni l'anglais ni le français . C'est pour cela que si vous passer par Safarine a Kan'buri, le boss vous trouvera un taxi dont le chauffeur pourra discuter un peu avec vous ; le tarif ne sera certainement pas le même par contre.
Le Ganesha Park est cote droit sur la route qui va de Thong Pha Pum a la frontière birmane - route 3272 , se termine en Q de sac -en passant devant l’entrée du barrage hydro-électrique ; c'est après le barrage hydro-électrique . Comptez 100 km de votre resort au Ganesha Park.
Le socialisme ne peut fonctionner qu’au paradis où il n’est pas utile, et en enfer où ils l’ont déjà
Oui, enfin, le taxi pour Bangkok - Kanchanaburi, c'est certes plus rapide mais c'est aussi beaucoup plus cher sauf si vous êtes au moins 4. Il y a des minivans qui coûtent 150 THB par personne et qui ne sont pas beaucoup plus lents. Vous pouvez même réserver vos billets en ligne pour ceux qui partent de Mo Chit (voir ici).
Sinon, pour le reste, pourquoi ne pas louer un scooter ? Votre guesthouse n'en propose pas ?
Effectivement, pourquoi pas un scooter ou une Honda 110 ou 125 cc semi automatique ?
Sauf que si " on " n' a pas l'habitude d'en faire en Europe, ici ça sera la cata assurée; vu que c'est la Loi de la jungle sur les routes de Thaïlande . De plus s' assurer que son permis international qui est la copie de son permis national en plusieurs langues, mais il n'y a pas le thaïlandais donc les flics locaux ne comprendront de toutes façons rien a ces deux permis ..; donc s' assurer qu 'il y a bien une croix ou une marque devant la ligne motocyclette jusqu’à 125 cc;
Faut aussi savoir qu' a part l'assurance obligatoire : le " PoLoBo " qui coute quelque chose comme 120 baht par an et qui rembourse bien sur des queues de cerises, il n'en existe pas d'autres pour les deux roues a moteur.. Chacun fait comme il veut ... J' éviterai quand même de transformer des ouacances en Thaïlande par un long passage a l'hosto ou pire gouter les geôles thaïlandaises...😠
Sauf que si " on " n' a pas l'habitude d'en faire en Europe, ici ça sera la cata assurée; vu que c'est la Loi de la jungle sur les routes de Thaïlande . De plus s' assurer que son permis international qui est la copie de son permis national en plusieurs langues, mais il n'y a pas le thaïlandais donc les flics locaux ne comprendront de toutes façons rien a ces deux permis ..; donc s' assurer qu 'il y a bien une croix ou une marque devant la ligne motocyclette jusqu’à 125 cc;
Faut aussi savoir qu' a part l'assurance obligatoire : le " PoLoBo " qui coute quelque chose comme 120 baht par an et qui rembourse bien sur des queues de cerises, il n'en existe pas d'autres pour les deux roues a moteur.. Chacun fait comme il veut ... J' éviterai quand même de transformer des ouacances en Thaïlande par un long passage a l'hosto ou pire gouter les geôles thaïlandaises...😠
Le socialisme ne peut fonctionner qu’au paradis où il n’est pas utile, et en enfer où ils l’ont déjà
C'est clair même si mon mari à son permis moto toutes cylindrées et à l'habitude de conduire une moto, et qu'habituellement nous avons notre propre moyen de locomotion l'orque nous voyageons, vu les commentaires sur les blogs sur la conduite en Thaïlande, nous préférons utiliser pour ce voyage les transports en commun.
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Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!







