Voyage au nord de la Thaïlande et au Laos
by Emma1
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je souhaite aller avec mes 4 enfants dans le nord de la Thailande et au Laos à savoir jusqu'à Luang Prabang. Est-ce que quelqu'un a testé les bateaux partant de Chiang Khong et allant à Luang Prabang avec une nuit à Pak Ben (Luang Say cruise p.ex)? N'est-ce pas le piège à touristes?
D'autre part, la nuit précédent l'embarquement, faut-il dormir à Chiang Khong ou Chiang Rai?
Je suis preneuse de toutes info ou bons tuyaux!
Merci!
Emma
Ciao, Que veut tu dire par piege a touristes ?
Si tu aller a Luang Prabang en bateau, pas le choix, ou alors tu prend le speed boat, 6h ..
tu peux dormir a Chiang kong ou a Huay say coté laosien ..
Pak beng, mauvaises vibes, mais arret obligé si tu prends le slow boat..
Pak beng, mauvaises vibes, mais arret obligé si tu prends le slow boat..
Merci pour ta réponse!
Pour moi, piège à touristes c'est le bateau avec 50 pélerins dessus qui s'arrête dans les villages préfabriqués pour les touristes avec boutiques souvenir etc..et qui prennent tous LA photo typique au même moment!
Y a-t-il des hôtels corrects à Huay Say? Si oui, en connais-tu?
Pour le speed boat, je pense qu'avec 4 enfants c'est moyen?
Visiblement, tu as l'air de connaître, comment as-tu fait ce parcours?
hello
je te fais un copier/coller de mon site http://tintina.com voyage 2003-2004
ce voyage C'EST FABULEUX, va a l'hotel Baan Krua Thip CHIANG KONG, la patronne est super sympa tu peux lui parler de corinne et yo nous prenons tjrs le bungalow n°4, tu peux acheter ton visa et ton billet pour le bateau ds cet hotel.
Tu peux changer du fric bath ou $ ou € a l'immigration du laos, mais partout tu peux payer en $.
voila tu as ttes les explications ci dessous,
bon voyage
tintina
LAOS
HOUEISAI
De CHIANG KHONG THAILANDE, il faut passer par l'immigration pour sortir de la THAILANDE, ensuite prendre un petit bateau pour traverser le MEKONG et on arrive a HOUEISAI LAOS. Immigration pour rentrer au LAOS. Les rues jonchees de KAPOK comme si l'on venait de plumer un troupeau d'oies. Il faut prendre un TUK TUK pour aller a l'embarcadere, prendre le slowboat qui descend le MEKONG en direction de PAKBENG. C'est merveilleux tour a tour etroit, puissant, desert, cisaille de paravents de rocs noirs, de feuilletages, de recifs, au passage les tribus HMONGS, des plantations de cacahuetes. MAGNIFIQUE, tu oublies ton mal au dos. Dans le slowboat 10 heures du matin, 3 francais, YAN breton, FABIEN Picard à la biere, ISABELLE plus cool. On s'est bien marre avec les deux arsouilles.
PAKBENG
Apres 6 heures de slowboat l'arrivee à PAKBENG. DUR DUR il faut escalader 3 bateaux pour arriver au bord, escalader des rochers, un escalier gigantesque OUF mais la galere n'est pas terminee, il faut trouver une guesthouse, elles sont toutes FULL. Heureusement un porteur qui avait mon sac a dos m'a emmene dans une guesthouse, au moins 1 kilometre sous le soleil dans la poussiere. Il restait une chambre, pour 2 euros c'est une paillasse. Il faut en vouloir pour arriver a PAKBENG, ce village possede un gout indeniable de BOUT DU MONDE. C'est une bourgade de HMONGS jete sur un flanc de montagne. Dans ma guesthouse, 3 italiens KRISTIAN, ALEX, ANDREA, on se parlera en espagnol et 2 suisses LARA et HOMAR parlent francais, on est tombe dans un tonneau de biere et de chanvre, une super soiree, on s'est bien marre. A PAKBENG tu achetes ton pain, ton chanvre et ton opium. Homar comparera l'arrivee de Pakbeng au Galibier. Leve 7 heures, mon porteur vient me chercher pour retourner au slowboat. Heureusement qu'il etait LA. Il m'a beaucoup aide a descendre les rochers. Arrive dans le slowboat je retrouve mes arsouilles YAN et FABIEN plutot fatigues. Nous redescendons le MEKONG pendant 7 heures pour cette 2e journee. DES PAYSAGES FABULEUX. Je suis tres emue de faire cette traversee, tu imagines toute l'histoire avec tous les pepes qui y sont restes. Cette traversee sera un SOUVENIRS MERVEILLEUX.
LUANG PRABANG
Arrivee LUANG PRABANG encore de l'escalade mais plus cool que PAKBENG. Ma guesthouse le luxe douche et eau chaude mais 6 dollars. Ici ils parlent le dollar couramment. A ce sujet quand tu changes 100 dollars il faut ton sac a dos pour mettre les kips, si j'avais autant d'euros…
ET MAINTENANT VOILA l'HOTEL A CHIANG KONG juste a cote du passage frontiere Baan Krua Thip 400 Bakpier Moo.1 Houwieng CHIANG KHONG CHIANG RAI 57140 THAILLANDE PHONE 01-7466725 **************
N° 4
N° 4
Douche
Eau Chaude
Wc
Lumiere tete
Fenetre + terrasse
Ventilateur
Breakfast non inclus
Fait Resto
Vue MEKONG
Qualite/Prix = TB
Accueil TRES SYMPA
EXCELLENT ******************** Chambre 270 bath
5, 62€
6, 80$
LAOS
HOUEISAI
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PAKBENG
Apres 6 heures de slowboat l'arrivee à PAKBENG. DUR DUR il faut escalader 3 bateaux pour arriver au bord, escalader des rochers, un escalier gigantesque OUF mais la galere n'est pas terminee, il faut trouver une guesthouse, elles sont toutes FULL. Heureusement un porteur qui avait mon sac a dos m'a emmene dans une guesthouse, au moins 1 kilometre sous le soleil dans la poussiere. Il restait une chambre, pour 2 euros c'est une paillasse. Il faut en vouloir pour arriver a PAKBENG, ce village possede un gout indeniable de BOUT DU MONDE. C'est une bourgade de HMONGS jete sur un flanc de montagne. Dans ma guesthouse, 3 italiens KRISTIAN, ALEX, ANDREA, on se parlera en espagnol et 2 suisses LARA et HOMAR parlent francais, on est tombe dans un tonneau de biere et de chanvre, une super soiree, on s'est bien marre. A PAKBENG tu achetes ton pain, ton chanvre et ton opium. Homar comparera l'arrivee de Pakbeng au Galibier. Leve 7 heures, mon porteur vient me chercher pour retourner au slowboat. Heureusement qu'il etait LA. Il m'a beaucoup aide a descendre les rochers. Arrive dans le slowboat je retrouve mes arsouilles YAN et FABIEN plutot fatigues. Nous redescendons le MEKONG pendant 7 heures pour cette 2e journee. DES PAYSAGES FABULEUX. Je suis tres emue de faire cette traversee, tu imagines toute l'histoire avec tous les pepes qui y sont restes. Cette traversee sera un SOUVENIRS MERVEILLEUX.
LUANG PRABANG
Arrivee LUANG PRABANG encore de l'escalade mais plus cool que PAKBENG. Ma guesthouse le luxe douche et eau chaude mais 6 dollars. Ici ils parlent le dollar couramment. A ce sujet quand tu changes 100 dollars il faut ton sac a dos pour mettre les kips, si j'avais autant d'euros…
ET MAINTENANT VOILA l'HOTEL A CHIANG KONG juste a cote du passage frontiere Baan Krua Thip 400 Bakpier Moo.1 Houwieng CHIANG KHONG CHIANG RAI 57140 THAILLANDE PHONE 01-7466725 **************
N° 4
N° 4
Douche
Eau Chaude
Wc
Lumiere tete
Fenetre + terrasse
Ventilateur
Breakfast non inclus
Fait Resto
Vue MEKONG
Qualite/Prix = TB
Accueil TRES SYMPA
EXCELLENT ******************** Chambre 270 bath5, 62€
6, 80$
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
c'etait ya 8 ans, donc il doit y avoir plein d'hotels maintenant, sinon, tu peux tjs dormir du coté thai, et passer la frontiere tot le matin pour chopper le slow boat, je ne connais pas les horaires..
nous, on avait acheté un bateau a pagaies et on etait descendu un bout comme ca.. inconscience totale, le rste en speed boat
puis je l'ai refait en montant, slow boat, avec arret a Pak beng, mais le bateau ne s'arrete pas vraiment ds " des pieges a touristes" comme tu dis..
Bonjour,
Il ne faut pas se leurrer, la "vallée" du Mekong est la partie la + touristique du Laos (avec Vang Vieng)! La compagnie Luang Xay fait dans le luxe (lao!!)..... Il y a d'autres compagnies soit issues d'agences étrangéres, soit locales et plus ou moins organisées en syndicat qui proposent cette très classique descente du Mekong.... Tu te retrouveras de toutes manières avec un grand nombre de touristes occidentaux..... Les seuls villages "pièges à touristes" que tu devras visiter seront à proximité de Luang Prabang. Si tu as les moyens, possibilité de louer un bateau pour ta famille...... de 200 à 300 US$...... selon tes capacités de négociation (sollicite l'aide du patron de ta guest house à Houessay..... il prendra au passge une petite commission, mais globalement pourra faire baisser le prix!) Si tu recherches des descentes de rivières moins touristiques, mais néanmoins organisées, traverse vers la rivière Nam Ou (province de Phong Sally, via Luang Namtha, depuis Houessay).
Luang Prabang, tout en développant une importante activité touristique reste malgré tout une ville sympa dont le centre conserve son authenticité.
Si tu veux vraiment visiter le Laos authentique, je ne peux que te recommander de prendre un bon guide (freelance).... sinon, il faudra te contenter des recommandations du Lonely Planet qui envoie tous les touristes aux mêmes endroits: "vallée" du Mékong, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng ou Muang Xin....
Bon voyage.
Il ne faut pas se leurrer, la "vallée" du Mekong est la partie la + touristique du Laos (avec Vang Vieng)! La compagnie Luang Xay fait dans le luxe (lao!!)..... Il y a d'autres compagnies soit issues d'agences étrangéres, soit locales et plus ou moins organisées en syndicat qui proposent cette très classique descente du Mekong.... Tu te retrouveras de toutes manières avec un grand nombre de touristes occidentaux..... Les seuls villages "pièges à touristes" que tu devras visiter seront à proximité de Luang Prabang. Si tu as les moyens, possibilité de louer un bateau pour ta famille...... de 200 à 300 US$...... selon tes capacités de négociation (sollicite l'aide du patron de ta guest house à Houessay..... il prendra au passge une petite commission, mais globalement pourra faire baisser le prix!) Si tu recherches des descentes de rivières moins touristiques, mais néanmoins organisées, traverse vers la rivière Nam Ou (province de Phong Sally, via Luang Namtha, depuis Houessay).
Luang Prabang, tout en développant une importante activité touristique reste malgré tout une ville sympa dont le centre conserve son authenticité.
Si tu veux vraiment visiter le Laos authentique, je ne peux que te recommander de prendre un bon guide (freelance).... sinon, il faudra te contenter des recommandations du Lonely Planet qui envoie tous les touristes aux mêmes endroits: "vallée" du Mékong, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng ou Muang Xin....
Bon voyage.
Bonjour Emma 😉
je te laisse un petit lien qui pourra toujours t'orienter un peu http://denali-sud.chez-alice.fr/annexe/Laos.htm, les informations de LUang Prabang datent de 2004 donc modifie légerement les tarifs mais çà n'a pas du bcp changer (pour ce qui est de Ventiane et u Sud, çà date de l'an dernier donc ...assez récent)
Comme t'as dit mon prédécésseur, c'est une descente qui se fait courament désormais, donc ne compte pas trop t'y retrouver "seule", malgré tout, arrêtons de rêver et de chercher des coins où il n'y aura personne, çà n'existe plus !!
Il faut bien se mettre dans la tête que nous aussi sommes "touriste" (même si je n'aime pas ce mot) et que nous ne sommes pas les seuls a rechercher ce genre d'endroits, alors bien sur, il ya des endroits plus toutout que d'autres mais personne ici sur ce forum n'est vraiment en dehors de cette ligne tracée par de nombreux voyageurs avant nous..... Ce ci étant, laisses toi aller, de toute manière dis toi bien que plus tu attends et plus tu rencontrera de monde, alors..... si tu veux venir au Laos, faire cette descente (ou remontéeà, viens y et laisses toi emporter par le charme de ce pays, la modestie de ses habitants qui ont le dit trop peu souvent sont enfermés derrière des tracasseries administratives et policières bien ennuyeuses, les temples t'emporteront et les petites allées pavées de Luang Prabang( les anciennes commes celles refaites récement) te donneront le sourire;
S'il est peut etre difficile pour toi de prendre la décision d'ty venir, il sera encore IMPOSSIBLE que tu en reviennes sans y avoir laisser une part de ton coeur 😉
Alors ......... bon voyage !
je te laisse un petit lien qui pourra toujours t'orienter un peu http://denali-sud.chez-alice.fr/annexe/Laos.htm, les informations de LUang Prabang datent de 2004 donc modifie légerement les tarifs mais çà n'a pas du bcp changer (pour ce qui est de Ventiane et u Sud, çà date de l'an dernier donc ...assez récent)
Comme t'as dit mon prédécésseur, c'est une descente qui se fait courament désormais, donc ne compte pas trop t'y retrouver "seule", malgré tout, arrêtons de rêver et de chercher des coins où il n'y aura personne, çà n'existe plus !!
Il faut bien se mettre dans la tête que nous aussi sommes "touriste" (même si je n'aime pas ce mot) et que nous ne sommes pas les seuls a rechercher ce genre d'endroits, alors bien sur, il ya des endroits plus toutout que d'autres mais personne ici sur ce forum n'est vraiment en dehors de cette ligne tracée par de nombreux voyageurs avant nous..... Ce ci étant, laisses toi aller, de toute manière dis toi bien que plus tu attends et plus tu rencontrera de monde, alors..... si tu veux venir au Laos, faire cette descente (ou remontéeà, viens y et laisses toi emporter par le charme de ce pays, la modestie de ses habitants qui ont le dit trop peu souvent sont enfermés derrière des tracasseries administratives et policières bien ennuyeuses, les temples t'emporteront et les petites allées pavées de Luang Prabang( les anciennes commes celles refaites récement) te donneront le sourire;
S'il est peut etre difficile pour toi de prendre la décision d'ty venir, il sera encore IMPOSSIBLE que tu en reviennes sans y avoir laisser une part de ton coeur 😉
Alors ......... bon voyage !
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Comme tu vas dabord au Nord Thailande. mieux que tu passes au Laos la heut
puis, tu descend le Mekong ..
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I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
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Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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).
Thanks!
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).
Thanks!
hi
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
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! :)





