Nous préparons notre voyage au Vietnam depuis quelques jours et nous sillonnons le forum de fond en comble pour avoir plus de détails, nous sommes tombés sur cette discussion très intéréssante (http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2095446;search_string=itineraire%20vietnam). Cela nous a donné quelques idées car à la base, on ne connait rien au Vietnam (mise à part la Baie d'Along comme toutes personnes lambdas).
Ainsi, on voudrait savoir ce que vous pourrez nous proposer pour 3 semaines sachant que:
- nous adorons la nature et la randonnée
- nous arrivons à HCMV et repartons d'Hanoi: c'est mieux en avril (du sud vers le nord)
- nous voulons visiter les sites de "base" (détroit du Mékong, Hué, Hoi An, Hanoi, Along), tout en cherchant l'authenticité et l'originalité (lieu non touristique)
- prendre l'avion n'est pas un problème (on aura un billet Tour du Monde)
Nous avons réfléchi à une base:
1 semaine: HCMV et delta du Mékong (Vinh Long, My tho) que nous conseillez vous?
5 jours: Danang, Hué, Hoi An, My Son?
Le reste (nord): Hanoi, Along, Ninh Binh et Hoa Lu (Sapa trop loin...)
- nous adorons la nature et la randonnée
....
- nous voulons visiter les sites de "base" (détroit du Mékong, Hué, Hoi An, Hanoi, Along), tout en cherchant l'authenticité et l'originalité (lieu non touristique)
- prendre l'avion n'est pas un problème (on aura un billet Tour du Monde)
Pour 3 semaines, vous pouvez consacrer une semaine dans le Sud, une semaine dans le Centre et une semaine dans le Nord, tout est faisable en cette saison🙂
Dans le Sud, partez de HoChiMinhVille pour Cao Lanh, descendez à l'hôtel Son Tra, on vous donnera les coordonnées de l'agence locale Dong Thap qui vous organise la promenade à Gao Giông.
Cette promenade vaut largement celle de Tam Coc dans le Nord du ViêtNam. Les jours suivants, connaissant l'itinéraire, revenez par vos propres moyens et allez vous ballader sur les chemins bétonnés qui relient les différents hameaux. Vous en aurez plein les yeux.
Lorsque vous voyez des gens sur leur barque à moteur, n'hésitez pas à négocier vous-même un parcours de promenade, contre 200 000 dông. Ils vont vous faire visiter ces canaux, lieux de vie de vrais habitants du Delta du Mékong.
Une autre semaine, vous pouvez consacrer quelqes jours au parc Nam Cat Tiên. J'ai publié sur VoyageForum, les différentes info pour vous y rendre, puis rendez-vous à Bao Loc, la plaine du thé à perte de vue, et un arrêt pour admirer la chute de Dambri (15 km à l'Ouest de la ville), Dalat, ensuite Boun Ma Thuot (le parc Yok Don ou mieux le parc Boun Don), Kontum puis Danang, Hoi An, Huê etc ...
La dernière semaine sera consacrée au Nord à choisir entre la Baie d'Halong, Quan Lan, les montagnes du Nord Ouest.
Voici un petit reportage photo de ce que vous allez voir sur ce parcours:
- Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 : Gáo Giông
- Photos 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 : Parc Nam Cat Tiên
- Photo 14 : Chute de Dambri à Bao Loc
- Photo 15 : Parc Boun Don à Boun Ma Thuôt
- Photo 16 : Maison Gia Lai
- Photo 17 : Rameuse de Tam Coc
- Photo 18 : Rizières en terrasse de Sapa
- Photo 19 : Plage de Halong
- Photo 20 : Plage de Quan Lan pour terminer votre séjour
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
Je suggere moins d'une semaine ds le sud et plus dans le nord, dont les paysages extraordinaires et les difficultes de transport (ptes rtes de montagne sauf ds le delta) demandent plus de temps.
Voici un max d'infos sur le nord (sauf Along -2j/1nt bateau suffisent) et Sapa (pour Sapa, minimum 3 jours en prenant le bus de nuit la veille du 1er jour et le soir du 3e - ca s'arrange sur place avec votre hotel)
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2883812#2883812
A votre service pour des infos suppl. sur le nord
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
Abalone, tu me fatigues! J'ai bien ecrit 3 jours MINIMUM. Contrairement a ce que tu ecris, de nbreuses agences proposent 3 jours: train de nuit, trekking de 2 jours suivi de repos a Sapa jusqu'a 15h le 3e jour, apres quoi on retourne a Lao Cai pour le train du retour. J'en sait queque chose, je l'ai fait et, meme a mon age, je n'etais pas sur les rotules, loin de la ! Au lieu d'ecrire ce genre de literature, j'aprecierais infiniment plus qq chose du genre "Sapa est faisable en 3 jours, mais je le deconseille fortement, etc..". C'est plus constructif et plus agreable a lire que des salades de Pravda
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
1) Donnant de mauvais conseil, on se prend pour de La Voix de la Pravda ressuscitée.
2) Abalone, tu me fatigues! J'ai bien ecrit 3 jours MINIMUM.
1) Tu fais 2 fois l'erreur sur 2 messages différents. La première fois, je me suis que ce n'est qu'une simple étourderie
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Abalone (monsieur Capello) est en forme, ca tire a boulet rouge.
Larsay, ne te laisse pas faire.
Abalone, tu devrais ecouter la sagesse des expats vivant reelement au VN.
moi je ne connais pas bien le Nord VN, mais je vous invite dans ma ville magnifique quoique un peu triste : Quang Ngai,
vous pouvez visiter My Khe, My Lai,
mais maintenant on est deja au 3e tempete et ca devient fatiguant. depuis une semaineon attend d'avoir l'electricite.
sortez vos ponchos
amicalement
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Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
tu n'es plus d'actualite Abalone :
je suis marie et retraite (a 40 ans) et je vis de l'air du temps en me promenant en moto a travers le centre+sud VN
ma femme reste a la maison
amicalement
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On va commencer par se concentrer sur le delta du Mékong!!
Merci pour ton conseil, on a regardé Cao Lanh, ça a vraiment l'air sympa!
Notre 1ère idée est d'aller à Vinh long pour aller sur le marché flottant Caibe, puis se promener aux alentours.
Et donc après, aller à Cao Lanh.
Qu'en pensez vous?
Et les villes de My Tho et Ben Tre méritent-t-elles un arret?
Exemple de tour que l'on pense faire dans le delta:
J1: HCMV - Vinh Long
J2: Vinh Long (marché, puis rando)
J3: Vinh Long - Cao lanh (bus puis visite)
J4: Cao lanh (tour en bateau)
J5: Cao Lanh - HCMV
ou
J5: Cao Lanh - My Tho (ou BT)
J6: My Tho (ou BT)
J7: My Tho (ou BT) - HCMV
Merci pour ton conseil, on a regardé Cao Lanh, ça a vraiment l'air sympa!
Notre 1ère idée est d'aller à Vinh long pour aller sur le marché flottant Caibe, puis se promener aux alentours.
Et donc après, aller à Cao Lanh.
Vinh Long est une étape qui vous permet de voir le marché flottant de Caibe. Allez-y pour savoir de quoi ça a l'air, car c'est une spécifité du Delta du Mékong. Ces marchés ont une réelle signification économique et culturelle, contrairement à d'autres marchés qui existent dans d'autres pays. Comme tout le monde en veut pour cette visite, ça devient touristique et presque incontournable pour ceux qui veulent visiter le Delta du Mékong.
Mais ne vous y attardez pas trop dans les visites des arroyos et des jardins fruitiers, car ce sont des produits dérivés du tourisme, avec repas et nuités chez l'habitant, ce qui peut se traduire par un rapport un peu commercial.
Le truc de la promenade de Gáo Giông à Cao Lanh, c'est pour sortir des sentiers battus, les touristes étrangers ne connaissent pas, et pourtant c'est un haut lieu touristique des viêtnamiens, avec une infrastructure d'accueil complet. Ce qui est intéressant, c'est de revenir une deuxième fois sans guide, pour traverser des hameaux d'habitants qui n'ont jamais vu des occidentaux s'aventurer, l'accueil sera plus authentique.
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
J5: Cao Lanh - My Tho (ou BT)
J6: My Tho (ou BT)
J7: My Tho (ou BT) - HCMV
De Cao Lanh, descendez plutot vers Can Tho, bien plus jolie et agreable que My Tho ou il n'y a pas grand'chose a voir.
Bus Cao Lanh - Vinh Long - Can Tho, il y en a beaucoup et cela vous permettra de traverser en ferry un des plus grands bras du delta. L'an prochain, finito, le pont sera en activite.
Quoi qu'on en dise (et que je croyais avant d'y vivre), Can Tho est tres peu touristique. Il y a bien le quartier de Ninh Kieu, mais pour le reste, on peut y decouvrir un aspect different de la vie au Viet Nam, celui des villes modernes en devenir. Ca change des cartes-postales de prospectus.
Je vous recommande chaudement Gao Gioc si vous aimez la nature, c'est un des plus beaux sites que j'ai visites. La balade en bateau plat est assez impressionnante.
...je vous invite dans ma ville magnifique quoique un peu triste : Quang Ngai,
Bonjour Venissian,
Tu me donnes des regrets , je pensais la mettre au programme de mon periple d'avril/mai dernier
mais suis monté jusqu'à Qui Nhon avant de partir sur Pleiku et Kontum puis redescendre sur BMT .
As tu quelques photos de ta ville ?
Et est-il facile de rejoindre Kontum ou Pleiku sans traverser Qui Nhon ?
J'aime bien My Tho, contrairement à d'autres, le pays qui est à l'origine de la soupe Hu Tiêu, qu'on appelle aussi la soupe de Phnom-Penh avec une pâte ferme et presque croustillante.
A My Tho, il y a la pagode Vinh Trang, qui est une résultante d'un mixage de l'hindouisme et du bouddhisme.
De My Tho, on peut se rendre à Bên Tre par le nouveau pont qui a été inauguré en Novembre 2008 et qui enjambe plusieurs bras du Mékong d'affilée ou tout en traversant le fleuve avec un bateau.
De My Tho, on peut louer une embarcation pour naviguer sur le fleuve et pénétrer dans les arroyos et jardins fruitiers, faire une petite ballade d'une dizaine de minutes en sympan sous les cocotiers d'eau, visiter des fabriques artisanales de bonbons au caramel et à la crème de coco, mais ce n'est pas ce que je préfère. J'ai beaucoup aimé être déposé sur l'ile du Phoenix (Côn Phung), puis je quitte rapidement la zone touristique pour pénétrer à pied dans le village sur une voie bétonnée. Il y a plein d'endroits pour se restaurer ou tout simplement une salade de fruits de la région succulente et pour une poignée de dông. Les gens sont très sympathiques et amicaux.
Le soir, il faut aller au marché pour déguster les nouilles sautées au feu vive et à midi, il faut se rendre sur le quai du côté Nord pour déguster un de ces meilleurs Bánh Xèo de la région.
Le bon hôtel de My Tho tout neuf et tout confort s'appelle le Minh Quân Hôtel, devant le jardin public au bord du fleuve.
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
kontum-QuangNgai c'est direct, 170km par la route QL24 (hyper raide en moto)
il y a des minorites vraiments reculees ( Hmnongs, Gia Lai, SeDang)
je l'ai fait en moto, vraiment magnifique cote paysage mais vraiment paume, si tu tombes en panne, tu seches............
tu rejoins KonTum par la route QL14, ensuite Pleeiku est a seulement 30km
je t'enverrai bientot les photos de Quang Ngai mais en ce moment on se remet de notre tsunami
une photo de Quang Ngai......
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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!
- 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?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
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
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,
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?????
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
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! !
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?
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!
