Transport Siem Reap - Hanoï
by Jackvelo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je prépare un séjour d'un mois Vietnam - Cambodge en janvier 2014. Je pense arriver à Hanoi, puis descendre vers le sud jusqu'à Ho Chi Minh, remonter le Mékong jusqu'à Phnom Pen et terminer à Siem Reap pour visiter Angkor Wat. De Siem Reap, je voudrais retourner à Hanoi pour mon vol de retour. Or je suis surpris de ne pas trouver de vol Siem Reap - Hanoi en bas de 210 $ US. Quelqu'un sait-il s'il y a un moyen moins cher pour faire le trajet. Mon vol de retour quitte Hanoi le 24 janvier à 23 h.
Je pourrais aussi faire le trajet en sens contraire si c'est plus conseillé (Hanoi - Siem Reap - Phnom Pen - Ho Chi Minh et remonter vers Hanoi)
Toutes les suggestions sont les bienvenues
Merci
jackvelo
Une amie qui a fait un long séjour en Asie, me dit qu'il en est toujours comme ca quand on magasine ses vols intérieurs, d'un pays étranger. Il semble qu'une fois sur place, les prix sont beaucoup moins élevés. À son souvenir un vol aller simple Siem Reap - Hanoi ne coute pas plus que 100$. Quelqu'un peut-il valider?
Merci
jackvelo
non c'est cher de SR, pas la bonne idée mais bon tu pars 1 mois donc tu n'es pas à quelques heures près?😉
Sans hésitation prend un bus la "soraya" par exemple pour 6$ tu arrives à PP 6 ou 7 heures plus tard et les vols sont moins cher mais restent quand même cher... sinon une bonne idée aussi c'est de partir en bus pour poipet à la frontière thailandaise, compte 10$ pour aller à la base de bus de la ville et 1 ou 2$ pour aller jusqu'à la frontière...Pas de visa pour la thailande dans ton cas de figure, tu passes la frontière le soir et dors du côté thailandais à Aranyaprathet ( y a pas mal de petites guesthouses à pas cher, pas folichon mais suffisant pour la nuit). Le lendemain matin tu prends le train pour bangkok, tu en as un à 6h40 prix : 59 baths/pers ( 2$ à peine)..tu arrives à bangkok gare à 12h05...de la gare tu as le métro à 100 mètres ou tu vas jusqu'à la station de petchaburi ( prix =29 baths, 0,75€), de là tu changes et prends l'autre métro à 100 mètres juste au niveau du pont suspendu que tu ne peux pas louper en sortant dans la rue c 'est la station de makkassan..là tu vas directement à l'aéroport pour environ 1€...de la gare à l'aéroport, compter maximum 1 heures, tu arrives à l'aéroport tout en bas tu n'as qu'a monter au niveau 4 des départ et hop...de là tu trouveras des vols bangkok-hanoi à moins de 50€ l'aller...notamment avec quatar airline...total, une petite journée de ballade en + à peine et au total maxi = 60 voir 70 € si tu négocies mal les quelques transports ( tu as aussi un taxi à prendre entre la frontières et la ville d'aranyapratheh ( 2 ou 3 km et maxi 80 baths si tu ne sais pas négocier) Les vols sont en fin d'après midi vers 17-18h je crois donc tu as le temps^^
sinon possible aussi de partir le matin très tôt de SR et de passer la frontière dans les 1ers et ensuite tu prends le 1er bus, à peine quelques euros de plus sur toute la durée mais il faut trouver un billet ne partant pas avant 20 heures...
J'ai déjà fais cela et dans les 2 sens, cette année en février c'était dans l'autre sens mais je l'ai fais dans le sens décris il y a 2 ans...
Sans hésitation prend un bus la "soraya" par exemple pour 6$ tu arrives à PP 6 ou 7 heures plus tard et les vols sont moins cher mais restent quand même cher... sinon une bonne idée aussi c'est de partir en bus pour poipet à la frontière thailandaise, compte 10$ pour aller à la base de bus de la ville et 1 ou 2$ pour aller jusqu'à la frontière...Pas de visa pour la thailande dans ton cas de figure, tu passes la frontière le soir et dors du côté thailandais à Aranyaprathet ( y a pas mal de petites guesthouses à pas cher, pas folichon mais suffisant pour la nuit). Le lendemain matin tu prends le train pour bangkok, tu en as un à 6h40 prix : 59 baths/pers ( 2$ à peine)..tu arrives à bangkok gare à 12h05...de la gare tu as le métro à 100 mètres ou tu vas jusqu'à la station de petchaburi ( prix =29 baths, 0,75€), de là tu changes et prends l'autre métro à 100 mètres juste au niveau du pont suspendu que tu ne peux pas louper en sortant dans la rue c 'est la station de makkassan..là tu vas directement à l'aéroport pour environ 1€...de la gare à l'aéroport, compter maximum 1 heures, tu arrives à l'aéroport tout en bas tu n'as qu'a monter au niveau 4 des départ et hop...de là tu trouveras des vols bangkok-hanoi à moins de 50€ l'aller...notamment avec quatar airline...total, une petite journée de ballade en + à peine et au total maxi = 60 voir 70 € si tu négocies mal les quelques transports ( tu as aussi un taxi à prendre entre la frontières et la ville d'aranyapratheh ( 2 ou 3 km et maxi 80 baths si tu ne sais pas négocier) Les vols sont en fin d'après midi vers 17-18h je crois donc tu as le temps^^
sinon possible aussi de partir le matin très tôt de SR et de passer la frontière dans les 1ers et ensuite tu prends le 1er bus, à peine quelques euros de plus sur toute la durée mais il faut trouver un billet ne partant pas avant 20 heures...
J'ai déjà fais cela et dans les 2 sens, cette année en février c'était dans l'autre sens mais je l'ai fais dans le sens décris il y a 2 ans...
En fait, les compagnies aériennes font maintenant comme les hôtels, vendre à des prix variant selon le taux de remplissage, ce qui est vrament pénible car ça peut varier du simple au double et on ne sait jamais où on en est, d'autant plus qu'il y a aussi les prix "Promotion" 😕
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bonjour,
nous revenons d'un voyage de trois semaines cambodge vietnam. ( 2 adultes et 3 enfants)
C'est vrai que les vols internationaux sont tres chers; nous repartions de HCM donc c'est different mais les vols HCM Saigon ne sont pas tres chers si vous les prenez tres en avance.
nous avons fait :
paris HCM, puis vol HCM Siem reap.
Siem reap phnom Phen en voiture pour 75 $ ( calé avec notre hotel)
Phom phen HCM : 50 $ pour aller à la frontiere et 35$ pour frontiere HCM dans une autre voiture.
le voyage en bus etait à 10$ par personne donc pour 35$ ça ne valait pas la peine de s'enquiquiner avec un bus. La voiture est beaucoup plus confortable et avec des enfants en bas age et des "pauses" necessaires c'est plus facile.
concernant un tuk tuk a Siem Reap, j'en avais un super, vous pouvez voir mon message et ses coordonnés là : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5914292#5914292
cordialement
nous avons fait :
paris HCM, puis vol HCM Siem reap.
Siem reap phnom Phen en voiture pour 75 $ ( calé avec notre hotel)
Phom phen HCM : 50 $ pour aller à la frontiere et 35$ pour frontiere HCM dans une autre voiture.
le voyage en bus etait à 10$ par personne donc pour 35$ ça ne valait pas la peine de s'enquiquiner avec un bus. La voiture est beaucoup plus confortable et avec des enfants en bas age et des "pauses" necessaires c'est plus facile.
concernant un tuk tuk a Siem Reap, j'en avais un super, vous pouvez voir mon message et ses coordonnés là : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5914292#5914292
cordialement
Une amie qui a fait un long séjour en Asie, me dit qu'il en est toujours comme ca quand on magasine ses vols intérieurs, d'un pays étranger. Il semble qu'une fois sur place, les prix sont beaucoup moins élevés. À son souvenir un vol aller simple Siem Reap - Hanoi ne coute pas plus que 100$. Quelqu'un peut-il valider?
Merci
Bonjour , Ce ne sont pas des vols intérieurs mais des vols internationaux .... Je l'ai fait l'an passé et effectivement par VNairlines ça coute autour de 250 U$D ... on a payé un tout petit peu moins cher en prenant un billet "unique" SR-Hanoi-Paris plutôt que 2 billets séparés SR-Hanoi puis Hanoi-Paris toujours sur VNairlines .
Bon Voyage
Bonjour , Ce ne sont pas des vols intérieurs mais des vols internationaux .... Je l'ai fait l'an passé et effectivement par VNairlines ça coute autour de 250 U$D ... on a payé un tout petit peu moins cher en prenant un billet "unique" SR-Hanoi-Paris plutôt que 2 billets séparés SR-Hanoi puis Hanoi-Paris toujours sur VNairlines .
Bon Voyage
Il faut également tenir compte du prix des visas ; pour le Vietnam en particulier ce n'est pas cadeau (pour un simple entrée : 80 € depuis la France, possible moins cher avec une lettre d'invitation ; ou 60$ si visa fait au Cambodge). Mais dans votre cas il vous faudra des visas à entrées multiples
Bruno
Il faut également tenir compte du prix des visas ; pour le Vietnam en particulier ce n'est pas cadeau (pour un simple entrée : 80 € depuis la France, possible moins cher avec une lettre d'invitation ; ou 60$ si visa fait au Cambodge). Mais dans votre cas il vous faudra des visas à entrées multiples
Pas utile d'avoir un visa multi-entrée s'il fait juste un passage par l'aéroport d'Hanoi en restant en zone internationale avant de répartir sur Toulouse 😉
Pas utile d'avoir un visa multi-entrée s'il fait juste un passage par l'aéroport d'Hanoi en restant en zone internationale avant de répartir sur Toulouse 😉
Bon tant mieux alors... mais il faut bien qu'il récupère ses bagages et qu'il s'enregistre...
Bruno
Bon tant mieux alors... mais il faut bien qu'il récupère ses bagages et qu'il s'enregistre...
Non pas besoin ...je l'ai fait en Aout dernier ...tu enregistres à SR et récupères tes bagages à Paris (j'ai tout fait sur VNAirlines) ...tu ne sors pas de la zone internationale donc pas besoin de visa ....
Non pas besoin ...je l'ai fait en Aout dernier ...tu enregistres à SR et récupères tes bagages à Paris (j'ai tout fait sur VNAirlines) ...tu ne sors pas de la zone internationale donc pas besoin de visa ....
Si un seul billet d'avion, oui, comme partout ; mais j'ai compris qu'il avait déjà acheté son vol Hanoi - France et qu'il recherchait un vol SR - Hanoi
Bruno
Merci a vous tous
Vos commentaires et suggestions sont appréciés. Cependant, plus je fais des recherches et plus je me demande si, en 4 semaines, je ne serais pas mieux de me concentrer sur le vietnam et garder le Cambodge pour un autre voyage. Photographe amateur il me semble que j'en aurai plein mon objectif avec le Vietnam.
Au fait, je suis du Québec alors mes vols sont de Montréal -Hanoi et retour Hanoi - Québec (la ville).
N'hésitez pas à me partagez vos idées et coups de cœur
Merci!
jackvelo
L'an passé en 22 jours j'ai fait le Nord et le centre du Vietnam et 6 jours au Cambodge mais uniquement à Siem Reap pour les temples . Je n'étais pas sûre de revenir de sitôt dans cette région et je ne voulais pas passer si près sans visiter Angkor .
Je suis aussi photographes amateur et j'en ai pris plus de 4000 .... Le Nord du Vietnam , ses montagnes , ses habitants , sa baie d'Halong sont un émerveillement pour un photographe ...et les temples d'Angkor une énorme source d'inspiration à ne pas manquer ...maintenant si tu penses pouvoir revenir bientôt et consacrer tout un voyage au Cambodge tu peux te concentrer uniquement sur le vietnam .
Bonjour isabelle
Ton trajet m'intéresse beaucoup, j'aimerais en savoir davantage si tu permets.
Comment t'es-tu rendue a Siem Reap pour ne faire que angkor au Cambodge? Tu es partie de ho chi min ou de Hanoi?
Je ne pensais pas aller au nord de Hanoi, il semble qu'il y fait froid en janvier et je ne quitterai pas le Québec en hiver pour aller geler ailleurs 😉. Je pense opter pour quelques villes du centre Hué, Da Nang, Buon Ma Thuot et finir a Ho Chi Min pour remonter le Mékong vers le Cambodge. Ce que j'aime vraiment c'est de poser mes bagages dans un petit hotel d'un village et faire des boucles d'une journée en vélo ou moto louées. D'où mon intérêt pour les plus beaux endroits le plus loin possible des hardes de touristes.
Jacques
jackvelo
J'ai fait mon tour en Aout et ai choisi de ne pas faire le Sud pour ne pas trop courir :
5 jours dans les montagnes du Nord , Hanoi , Baie d'Halong , Baie terrestre , Hué , HoiAn et Angkor .
Je pense effectivement qu'en Janvier , on te conseillera surement d'aller plus au Sud .
Je ne raffole pas des grandes villes (Hanoi n'est pas mon meilleur souvenir même s'il y a de très belles choses à y voir) et privilégie les paysages et les habitants , même si j'aime aussi les jolis monuments et l'architecture ...tu trouveras certainement ton bonheur ....
On a fait des endroits où nous étions les seuls touristes (marchés à la frontière chinoise , randos en montagne , certaines pagodes perdues , nuit à Duong Lam...) mais aussi les "incontournables" que nous ne voulions pas manquer (Baie d'Halong...) ...on n'a jamais ressenti l'impression de foule (sauf peut être au tombeau d'HoChiMinh mais là c'était des vietnamiens ) , pas de file d'attente sans fin comme dans d'autres pays ... il ne faut pas se passer des belles choses même si elles sont un peu touristiques .
A Angkor , tu as les 4 ou 5 temples principaux , à ne pas manquer non plus même s'il y a un peu de monde, mais tu en as des dizaines d'autres absolument charmants où il n'y a quasi personne .
Bon Voyage
Je pense effectivement qu'en Janvier , on te conseillera surement d'aller plus au Sud .
Je ne raffole pas des grandes villes (Hanoi n'est pas mon meilleur souvenir même s'il y a de très belles choses à y voir) et privilégie les paysages et les habitants , même si j'aime aussi les jolis monuments et l'architecture ...tu trouveras certainement ton bonheur ....
On a fait des endroits où nous étions les seuls touristes (marchés à la frontière chinoise , randos en montagne , certaines pagodes perdues , nuit à Duong Lam...) mais aussi les "incontournables" que nous ne voulions pas manquer (Baie d'Halong...) ...on n'a jamais ressenti l'impression de foule (sauf peut être au tombeau d'HoChiMinh mais là c'était des vietnamiens ) , pas de file d'attente sans fin comme dans d'autres pays ... il ne faut pas se passer des belles choses même si elles sont un peu touristiques .
A Angkor , tu as les 4 ou 5 temples principaux , à ne pas manquer non plus même s'il y a un peu de monde, mais tu en as des dizaines d'autres absolument charmants où il n'y a quasi personne .
Bon Voyage
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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
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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!