Qui aurait récemment séjourné à Con Dao pour me renseigner sur l'hotel Saigon Con Dao ?
Il me semble qu'il aurait été amélioré récemment et il fait partie de la fin de mon circuit au Vietnam...
j'ai lu sur Internet des infos complétement contradictoires mais il est vrai que certaines remontaient à qques années
Je m'y rend après la mi-juillet pr qques jours...
Par ailleurs à qui est-il préférable de s'adresser pr escapades sur l'ile et iles ttes proches
Merci pr les infos
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,
Idem a Phu Quoc. Cette chaine d'hotels ne remporte pas l'unanimite, meme de la part des locaux en vacances. J'ai bien ri a l'evocation du sejour d'un Saigonnais au Saigon-Phu Quoc. Outre, mon bonhomme 😏😏😏😏😏.
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,
Tant pis pour le personnel...je vous dirai quoi à mon retour...De toutes façons avec les balades, on n'y sera pas beaucoup et il y a une piscine pour mon grand gamin...çà a l'air pas mal sur les images et j'espère que je ferai un aussi beau séjour qu'il y a 2 ans(2 fois 30 mns de pluie en 15 jours en juillet) Autrement ds le mieux je suppose qu'il s'agit du seatravel?
il y a 2 ans Hanoi baie Halong Halong terrestre sapa bac Ha...Hue hoi han my son et Phu quoc
cette année Hanoi villages nord ouest Dien Bien Hauts-plateaux du centre Delta Mékong et Con Dao
J'ai hate d'y être surtout pr mon fils que nous emmenons cette année...Son dépaysement sera complet...Il n'aséjourné à l'étranger qu'au Maroc Tunisie Canaries et Londres...
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,
Salut , est-ce à dire qu'au Vietnam en saison des pluies sur la Thïlande; c'est pareil pour le Vietnam ou si c'est mieux et plus ensoleiller; étant donné que géographiquement le Vietnam est à l'écart ?
Quoiqu'ils sont pas bien loins un de l'autre...!!?
...l'important n'est pas la destination mais l'expérience de ce que le voyage nous apporte...
J'étais en Thaïlande début juin... ben pleuvait bien.. alors qu'au Vietnam c'est nettement moindre - par contre en juillet en août au Vietnam il pleut, entendons-nous bien, il pleut fort, violemment mais pas toute la journée, en général une bonne volée de hallebardes le soir pendant au maximum une heure..- ce serait plutôt la chaleur qui est gênante en ces mois d'été.. et on aspire à voir tomber les trombes du soir.. ça rafraichit😉😉
Cordialement - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
c'est bien joli aussi chez vous et surtout votre petit coin de paradis où je suis passée lors d'un cicuit avt de rendre visite à des amis du côté de Montréal.
en ce qui concerne la saison des pluies, je suis enseignante et donc les vacances c'est obligatoirement Juillet car mon mari peut lui partir à tt moment sauf Aout
Qd je dis que j'ai de la chance, c'est qu'environ une semaine après notre départ, se sont abattues des pluies torrentielles sur Hanoi et le Nord(juillet 2008)inondations terribles
Qd j'ai quitté la Thailande, il y a qques annéées, il s'est mis à pleuvoir des trombes la veille du départet je n'ai rien vu s'arreter qd j'ai pris le vol retour vers le midi...
Bref après moi le déluge??? si c'est encore valable cette année vous pouvez être tranquille entre le 7 et le 25 juillet ds un circuit nord sud...
Qd je dis que j'ai de la chance, c'est qu'environ une semaine après notre départ, se sont abattues des pluies torrentielles sur Hanoi et le Nord(juillet 2008)inondations terribles
Bonsoir,
Oui c'est vrai et j'étais à Hanoi à ce moment là : ça avait été vraiment plus "costaud" que d'habitude et l'eau avait fini par s'infiltrer jusque dans notre chambre...je crois même que la ligne de chemin de fer Hanoi-Sapa s'était effondrée..😠 et qu'on avait dû héliporter les touristes pour les ramener à la capitale
Heureusement que les pluies d'été - qui ne sont quand même pas du crachin breton.. 😏- n'ont pas la même intensité tous les ans !!!
Bonne soirée - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
oui c'est pas mal mais c'est pas tropical...quoique il y a deux semaines...ici il a fait 36 celcuis et qu'alors en Thaïlande/Vietnam ...il fesait 30 degré celcius...petite canicule record chez moi en temps de mois de Mai...aussitôt arrivée aussitôt repartit...nous tournons aux alentours de 20-27 présentement...
L'année dernière...j'ai vu les pluies de mi-Avril, mi-Mai et entre Mi-juillet et mi-septembre...quand ça tombe...ça tombe sur un méchant temps...quoique tropicale et bref...
cette année je partirai pour plus longtemps...ce qui va me laisser le loisirs de voir du pays...dont le Vietnam...
Et mes dates sont plus en Août...je passerai par Trat en Thaïlande...et peut-être au Camboge pour piqué au travers...
c'est à l'étude comme vous pouvez le constater...merci pour les infos...😉
...l'important n'est pas la destination mais l'expérience de ce que le voyage nous apporte...
Aujourd'hui, il pleut depuis ce matin quasi sans discontinuer. Grosses averses de temps a autre (mon linge oublie sur la terrasse couverte a eu droit a un second rincage), le reste du temps, des gouttes assez espacees mais qui empechent malgre tout de trop bouger. Par contre, il fait beaucoup moins chaud, ca, c'est le pied.
Je passe vite car nous sommes hors sujet :!! ne te plains pas pour ton linge : le rinçage à l'eau de pluie c'est le nec plus ultra..
Par contre pour les hallebardes que tu te prends : ça ne m'étonne pas, on vient de nous montrer Hanoi sous de gros orages !! pour une fois le Sud est en accord avec le Nord.. sauf que dans ma ville préférée il fait encore 32 °😕😕
Bonne continuation - c'est OK ? à peu près ? - tiens bon
Amitiés - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
coucou
je reviens du Vietnam...voyage super mais épuisant 🏴☠️avec les routes ou plus exactement non-routes du Nord queque part avant Lai Chau je crois...paysages magnifiques et villages très sympas cependant...enfin je veux parler du Saigon Tourist Con dao...nous avions une chambre ou plutôt suite superbe avec vue sur la mer...cependant au 4ème étage sans terrace et le moindre balcon...derrière une vitre face à la mer...je claustrophobe...🤪peu m'importe de me trouver à Hanoi ds une chambre d'hotel sans fenetre mais la plage et la mer pour moi c'est grand air obligé...tt de suite très déçue parce que contraire à mes attentes...ns sommes sortis ns balader..selon l'agence la plage si pas en face était à qquqes mètres...à qques centaines de mètres il y a un bout de plage tjrs mouillé pas impeccable...et plus loin, des centaines de mètres devant le con dao et le sea resort une plage qui mérite son nom...qd j'ai vu les bungalows au sea resort je me suis dit que c'était comme mon séjour à phu quoc et que c'était c çà que j'envisageais un séjour mer...je suis allée voir la gérante du seatravel:il restait un seul bungalow on pouvait mettre un lit sup pr mon fils donc le bungalow pr 3 au lieu de la suite et de la chambre me revenaient à 70 euros en moins par nuit..j'ai contacté mon agence pr le changement .L'hotel a facturé 2 nuits de dédommagements plus diverses taxes(résultat encore 50 dollars de ma poche) et encore l'agence m'a demandé les raisons de mon départ qu'elle devait rédiger et transmettre à l'hotel.Si ces raisons ne convenaient pas , l'hotel me facturerait 4 nuits...je leur ai bien dit que l'hotel n'était en rien responsable (ce qui est vrai :il peut parfaitement etre préféré au seatravel celà dépend des attentes du client) mais c'est un peu fort payé du désistement:plus de 300 euros pr 1 heure ou 2 passées dans cet hotel.
a part çà con Dao super 🙂m ss la pluie ts les après midis...
et plus loin, des centaines de mètres devant le con dao et le sea resort une plage qui mérite son nom...qd j'ai vu les bungalows au sea resort je me suis dit que c'était comme mon séjour à phu quoc et que c'était c çà que j'envisageais un séjour mer...je suis allée voir la gérante du seatravel:il restait un seul bungalow on pouvait mettre un lit sup pr mon fils donc le bungalow pr 3 au lieu de la suite et de la chambre me revenaient à 70 euros en moins par nuit..
Quand je donne un conseil et un avis, il faut m'écouter🙂
Merci quand même de votre retour d'expérience, cela sert à d'autres.
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,
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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. ;-)
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 :-)
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!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled.
We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary.
We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1**
Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2**
Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3**
Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4**
Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5**
Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6**
Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7**
Sidemen
**Day 8**
Sidemen
**Day 9**
Sidemen
**Day 10**
Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11**
Gili Air
**Day 12**
Gili Air
**Day 13**
Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14**
Ubud
**Day 15**
Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family?
Does it feel too packed or well-balanced?
Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
