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Transports collectifs, ferry Gorontolo, ferry Luwuk, ferry Ampana (Indonésie)
Bonjour Je me permets de vous écrire car il semble que vous connaissiez bien Sulawesi Je pars en janvier pour 3 semaines (nous serons 3) et je galère pour me rendre aux Toggians ou aux Banggai

Jai aussi du mal a comprendre les transports en commun alors que j ai l habitude de voyager en asie Je suis étonnée de ne trouver pratiquement aucun bus avec le moteur de recherche Rome2rio Algorhythme qui me permet de partir d un point A a un point B et qui decrit tous les modes de transports

Existe il des bus reliant les villes les plus touristiques EX Makassar lac tempé ?

Comment fonctionnent les voitures Nous sommes 3 faut il louer une voiture ou autre collectivement?

Pour les Toggians Si je viens de Gorontalo il n y a qu un ferry public d apres mes recherches sur des jours specifiques ! Je souhaite aller de delong a wakai Est ce que on trouve des bateaux privés depuis Gorontalo pour wakai ? ou Delong? tous les jours? Trouve t on des bateaux sérieux tous les jours ? Ces bateaux sont ils rapides ou pas ?

J ai vu que vous aviez posté des horaires de Ferry public depuis Ampana (wakai Delong) Pourriez vous me les poster ? Ext ce plus facile de ce coté la ? Peut on trouver des ferry privés ou public tous les jours ? Peut on repartir par Delong? pour arriver vers Gorontalo

Connaissez vous les Baggians ? Avez vous des horaires depuis Luwuk Les ferry naviguent ils tous les jours ?

Si je pars de Luwuk est ce possible d aller aussi dans les toggians ? auriez vous des infos ?

Merci pour votre réponse Cordialement sawai
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Do we need to book our accommodations in advance for Sulawesi?
Hello,

My teenage daughter and I are heading to Sulawesi in July-August for 5 weeks. We don’t know Indonesia at all—this will be our first time. When we travel, we’re not used to booking accommodations in advance because we love improvising based on our mood and what comes up in the moment... For Sulawesi, though, from what I’ve read, I’m a little worried we might get stuck here and there, especially in more touristy spots, if we leave everything open... So, advice from those in the know—what do you think? Should we plan a bit ahead? Thanks a million for your feedback!

A'
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Flores or Sulawesi? Can't decide!
Hi everyone, First post in years on the forum—I’m so happy it’s back up and running!

I’ve been wrestling with this question for weeks now: Flores or Sulawesi?

I’m leaving in July for 24 days, followed by 2 weeks around Makassar/Wakatobi for work. For the first part, I’m traveling with my family (my partner + 3 kids aged 6 to 14).

I’ve had a long-time dream of Komodo, but I’m worried it’s become super touristy... though the crossing to Maumere still sounds amazing. I’m also not thrilled about all the internal flights.

On the other hand, since I’ll be in Sulawesi anyway, I’m thinking a crossing from Gorontalo to Luwuk via the Togians (maybe even a few days in Banggai) + a detour to Toraja (which I visited 10 years ago) could be an incredible trip too.

For my family, this is their first trip to Indonesia, so I’d love it to feel *mythic* ;).

Any advice is welcome—I’m really struggling to decide! I know it’s a choice between two great options...

Thanks!
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Choisir entre l'Indonésie, les Philippines et le Sri Lanka
Bonjour à tous. Étant en préparation pour mon prochain séjour d'un mois en janvier prochain, 3 destinations m'attirent, mais j'hésite dans mon choix. Pour ceux qui ont fait les 3 destinations, quel sont les avantages et différences? Ce que je recherche c'est 1-le cout sur place (pension oblige),2- la sécurité 3- la gentillesse des gens et la richesse culturelle. Je voyage sac à dos, en louant scooter ou transport en commun, et ne recherche pas le party mais bien la tranquilité et le quotidien des gens, de belles plages et paysages grandioses. Voici ou j'en suis dans mes réflections: Indonésie et Phillipines= trop grand pour un mois (donc encore plus indécis sur l'itinéraire) Le Sri Lanka me rebute pour une seule raison , l'hygiène (mes craintes sont-elles fondées?). Par contre il semble facile de s'y déplacer et d'en faire le tour en un mois. Bref, après avoir consulter différents forum et m'etre procurer les guides de chaque destination mentionnée, le ressenti de personne y ayant séjourné ou qui y vivent m'éclairerais peut-etre. Merci de partager vos expériences.
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Indonesia with family for 15 days: feedback on Java, Bali, Gili itinerary
Hi everyone,

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?

Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
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Looking for feedback on 16-day Bali itinerary
Hi there, what do you think of this itinerary, please? Do you think it’s doable? We’re two adults—it’s our honeymoon trip! 🙂 Our main interests lean more toward nature and landscapes than cultural visits (though we won’t rule out one or two temple visits).

01/10/2025 W 10:30 AM – Departure from CDG (overnight flight) 02/10/2025 Th 11:25 AM – Arrival in Denpasar -> Ubud (south of the city) – overnight in Ubud 03/10/2025 F – Excursions around Ubud – overnight in Ubud 04/10/2025 Sa – Excursions around Ubud (Jatiluwih) – overnight in Ubud 05/10/2025 Su – Excursions around Ubud – overnight in Ubud 06/10/2025 M – Ubud -> Amed – overnight in Amed 07/10/2025 Tu – Amed – overnight in Amed 08/10/2025 W – Amed -> Padangbai – overnight in Padangbai 09/10/2025 Th – Padangbai -> Gili Air (first morning boat) – overnight on Gili Air 10/10/2025 F – Gili Air – overnight on Gili Air 11/10/2025 Sa – Gili Air – overnight on Gili Air 12/10/2025 Su – Gili Air -> Nusa Lembongan – overnight on Nusa Lembongan 13/10/2025 M – Nusa Lembongan – overnight on Nusa Lembongan 14/10/2025 Tu – Nusa Lembongan – overnight on Nusa Lembongan 15/10/2025 W – Nusa Lembongan – overnight on Nusa Lembongan (or return to Bali depending on sea conditions) 16/10/2025 Th – Jimbaran or Seminyak – overnight in Jimbaran or Seminyak 17/10/2025 F – Jimbaran -> Denpasar – departure at 6:45 PM (overnight flight) 18/10/2025 Sa 8:00 AM – Arrival at CDG – overnight at home

Thanks in advance for your feedback! [;]
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Feedback on 30-day Denpasar to Singapore itinerary
Hello everyone!

It’s such a pleasure to be back on VoyageForum after so many years. A long time ago, I used it to plan and share a wonderful trip between Namibia and Botswana.

This time, I’m preparing a family trip for next summer (two parents, a 15-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old girl) that’ll be our big Christmas gift. I already have the flight tickets: we arrive in Denpasar on July 13th and return from Singapore on August 12th.

Our main focus is Indonesia, but since we don’t often get the chance to travel this far, I wanted to take the opportunity to stop in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on the way back. It’ll give my kids—especially my son, who’s passionate about geography—a taste of these two major cities.

We prefer quiet spots (no need for party vibes or trendy places), though the girls (yes, there are two of them!) still enjoy discovering local crafts, souvenir shops, and the like. We don’t mind organizing things ourselves—I actually love doing that—and I assumed it’d be easy to arrange transport between hotels by booking through them. We’re not chasing cultural discoveries (one beautiful temple is enough; no need to see all 35, even if they’re stunning).

After reading tons of websites, guides, and forum posts, I’ve put together an itinerary I’d love to get your thoughts on. It’s already changed many times… and I’m sure it’ll change again! The goal is to avoid obvious mistakes, see if we’re trying to do too much, or if some places aren’t worth the effort. Here’s what it looks like so far:

- **Day 1**: Arrival in Denpasar in the late afternoon. Transport to a hotel outside Denpasar.

- **Days 2–5 (4 days)**: Bali. We’d like to stay in one or two quiet spots, away from the southern area, to explore the famous rice terraces, temples, and maybe do some light hiking.

- **Day 6**: Transfer to Lombok by fast ferry from Padang Bai (to avoid going back to the busy southern port, since I’ve heard traffic there is chaotic).

- **Days 6–11 (5 days)**: Lombok. We’d especially like to climb Mount Rinjani (we’re in good enough shape for it) and spend 2–3 days in a nice, quiet seaside spot (I was thinking of the southern Gilis near Lembar or the beautiful beaches in the south of the island).

- **Day 11**: Flight from Lombok Airport to Labuan Bajo.

- **Days 12–14**: 3-day/2-night cruise to Rinca and the various "hot spots" of Komodo National Park.

- **Day 15**: Labuan Bajo. I was thinking of doing a beginner’s diving excursion.

- **Day 16**: Flight back to Denpasar, then transfer to Banyuwangi by bus/boat (apparently possible via Express Bahari).

- **Day 17**: Morning visit to Ijen Crater, then return to the same hotel to relax for the rest of the day.

- **Day 18**: Transfer to a base camp for a sunrise visit to Mount Bromo on Day 19. - **Day 19**: Visit Bromo. We’d like to spend the whole day there to enjoy the site once most people have left. - **Day 20**: Transfer to Surabaya or Yogyakarta. - **Day 21**: Flight to Medan, then transfer to Bukit Lawang. - **Days 22–25**: Bukit Lawang. Jungle trek for 2–3 days and some downtime for 1–2 days. - **Day 23**: Transfer to Dumai. - **Day 25**: Boat from Dumai to Malacca.

The rest isn’t as relevant here.

I have a few big doubts, especially: - Is it worth spending 4 days in Bali and 5 in Lombok, or would it be better to focus on just one island? If so, we’d probably lean toward Lombok—it seems quieter, and Rinjani is calling our name…

- I’m counting on the Komodo trip to explore the islands and marine life in the area. It sounds like a true paradise (manta rays, turtles, Komodo dragons…). From what I’ve read, snorkeling in Bali or Lombok doesn’t offer the same experiences. Do you think that’s really the case? I’ve seen some unflattering comments about Labuan Bajo… Originally, I wanted to do the Lombok–Flores crossing by boat, but the "mandatory" whale shark stop in Sumbawa seems controversial, so I ruled it out.

- For the stretch between Days 16 and 21, I’m not sure about the best way to organize things to enjoy Ijen and Bromo without being in constant rush mode or sleeping for just 3 days. I can’t decide whether to stay near the crater (the hotels seem basic—is it worth spending 2 nights there?) or farther away, even if it means more travel. I’ve also considered skipping Bromo to attempt the Semeru climb. There are also some nice spice plantations nearby (Margo Utomo in Kalibaru). Any thoughts?

Anyway, thanks for making it this far! :-)

Looking forward to reading your replies! !
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Itinéraire un mois Indonésie Sumatra - Java - Bali
Bonjour, Avec mon ami nous souhaitons partir 1 mois en Indonesie. Il va s’agir de notre première découverte dans ce pays, ainsi nous aimerions découvrir pas mal de choses, quitte à courir… sachant que cela ne sera sûrement pas notre dernière visite sur ces îles. Voici ce qu'on aimerais bien faire :

J0 : Arrivée le matin à Medan + visite de la ville J1 – Départ pour Bukit Lawang J2 et J3 – Trek J4 – Route pour lac Toba J5 et J6 – Lac Toba J7 – Vol interne Silangit – Semarang J8 – Départ îles Karimunjawa J9 – îles Karimunjawa J10 – Route vers Magelang J11 – temples Borobudur et Prambanan J12 – Yogyakarta J13 – Route vers le Bromo (si c'est possible, sinon un autre volcan) J14 – Bromo + route vers Kawah Ijen J15 – Kawah Ijen + route Ubud J16 à J18 : Ubud J19 – Route vers Amed (+ Tirta Gangga) J20 – Amed J21 – Route vers îles Gili J22 – îles Gili J23 – Ferry vers Nusa Penida J24 – Nusa Penida J25 – Ferry vers Kuta J26 – Kuta J27 – Départ

Pouvez-vous nous dire si cela vous semble envisageable ? Surtout au niveau des transports, nous avons lus pas mal de discussion sur les difficultés des transports en Indonésie. Après, nous ne programmons pas les hôtels, transports en avance pour se laisser une marge de liberté dans notre parcours une fois sur place. Nous partons fin septembre - début octobre : pensez-vous que pour Bali cela ira malgré la saison des pluies ? Merci beaucoup à vous pour vos retours. Amélie
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Bus de nuit Makassar - Rantepao à Sulawesi
Est il raisonnable d'enchainer le bus de nuit Makassar - Rantepao (départ 21h) suite à arrivée d'un vol à 18h ? Les formalités de sorties aéroport sont elles rapides ? Y a t il des changes dans l'aéroport ? Le trajet pour rejoindre la gare de bus est il rapide (je crois qu'il faut moins d'une demi heure) ? Et les billets sont ils vendus sur place ? Je sais ça fait beaucoup d'incertitude mais c'est un jour de gagné..
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Transport aéroport de Padang - Bukittinggi
Bonjour, Est-ce qu'il y a des minibus / bus / travel qui partent directement de l'aéroport de Padang pour Bukittinggi ? Et question subsidiaire : dans le cas contraire, où est la gare routière de Padang ? Merci 🙂
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Transport in Bali for Tirta Empul and Penelokan
Hi there,

I’m heading to Bali at the end of August and I’d love to know if there are any transport options like buses. I’m planning to visit Tirta Empul temple and then make my way to Penelokan. Are there any local transport solutions, or is it necessary to hire a driver?
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Tips for 20-day Sulawesi itinerary with friends
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! :)
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Tioman or Bintan from Singapore?
Hi there,

I’m spending a few days in Singapore, which I love. I was thinking about maybe heading to Tioman, but it’s a real hassle with the bus and ferry times—plus, you pretty much have to stay overnight in Mersing for safety. I also looked into Bintan, which seems pretty nice. You need a visa since it’s in Indonesia, and it’s a big, beautiful island. There’s even a Club Med, so it must be a decent spot. Tioman looks stunning in videos, but yeah… I’m still going back and forth on this one!
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Comment acheter les billets de ferry Bahari (Aceh-Sabang) à l'avance (Indonésie)
Bonjour,

Nous partons à Sumatra en août et souhaitons faire la traversée d'Aceh vers Sabang le 20 août matin. Nous arriverons à Aceh par le bus de nuit depuis Medan, donc arrivée vers 6hAM.

Comment acheter à l'avance les billets pour le ferry de 8H pour Sabang ?

C'est Bahari Express qu opère le ferry, mais je ne vois pas comment acheter les billets en ligne ? Est-il possible de demander à une agence locale de les acheter pour nous ?

Comme le 20 août est le Nouvel an indonésien cette année, y aura-t-il une affluence particulière ?

PS : Connaissez-vous une bonne agence locale qui pourrait nous organiser tous nos transferts terrestres entre Medan, Parapat, Berastagi et Bukit Lawang ? (nous sommes 4)
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Sulawesi - pays Toraja via Mamuju
Bonjour, L’ensemble des personnes qui sont allées au pays Toraja (île de Sulawesi) partent ou repartent de Makassar qui est à une nuit de bus de Rantepao. J’ai vu qu’il y a un aéroport à Mamuju qui semble être à 3-4h de voiture de Rantepao. N’est ce pas une meilleure option? J’attends vos avis! Merci!
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Transport de Surabaya à Gilimanuk
Bonjour . Nous arrivons à surabaya depuis Yogyakarta et souhaitons nous rendre directement à Bali via gilimanik . Je ne sais pas s'il y a des bus ou si on doit prendre un chauffeur , le réserver... Et le prix evidemment Merci pour les infos à venir
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What to see during 15 days in Flores?
Hi everyone on the forum, happy to be back! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Flores in October. I’m coming from Bali, which I know well, as well as Lombok and Sulawesi, but it’s my first time in Flores. I’d love to hear about your experiences—what should I see? How long should I stay at each stop? I travel at a relaxed pace and won’t be renting a scooter. I enjoy walking, exploring, and taking it easy—not just lounging on beaches. For some trips, I can hire a driver and car if public transport is complicated. Thanks for your tips! 🙂
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Indonesia Itinerary and Accommodation Tips (Java/Bali/Flores/Sula)
Hi! We (a couple) are heading to Indonesia from July 9th to August 15th (I already know some spots). > We’re hesitating about the direction of the route: Java/Bali/Nusa/Flores/Sula or Java/Sula/Flores/Bali—does it depend on the rain and flights? (That’s my first question, by the way :)) We land in Jkt on the 9th (follow-up question: where to stay? We saw the Wonderloft for 20 €—does that seem reasonable? I used to pay way less a long time ago). We’d like to leave for Borobudur on the 10th in the mid-afternoon (question 2: train or VIP bus—we’ll have just landed—nighttime or not?). Next question: any chill but nice places to stay in Borobudur, Yogyakarta, and Solo? We’re thinking one full day in Borobudur, then Yogyakarta (1 day), then Solo (1 day). Does that work time-wise without rushing?

After that, we’re heading toward the volcanoes (I always mix them up… any tips?) and crossing over to Bali (2 days?). If I’m calculating right, we’ll be in Java from the 9th to the 18th—does that sound okay to you? Or too much? I’m struggling to estimate how long temples and volcanoes take to visit.

Bali: I used to stay around Seminyak or Canggu. What’s the best place to stay now without breaking the bank? Somewhere not overrun by Australian surfers or hipster restaurants? Another question: where and how to rent a scooter in Bali? (So we can easily get to the temples and Ubud?) Is there still a way to see Kecak without it feeling super touristy, or is it just for tourists now?

We’re detouring to Nusa Penida: same deal—I want to see rays but don’t necessarily want to dive. I’ve heard the sea can be rough. Where to stay for 2–3 chill days? What to do there? It’s all new to me (haven’t researched it yet).

Then to get to Flores: do we *have* to go back through Bali and take a flight? I haven’t looked into Flores or Sulawesi much yet, so I’m not even sure what questions to ask ;) Feel free to point me in the right direction—thanks!

Sulawesi too—any tips or ideas are welcome!

Thanks so much!
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Java itinerary ideas (excluding Yogyakarta, Bromo, and Ijen)
We’ve already explored Bali, eastern Java, and its volcanoes back in 2013, and we’d love to return to Java to discover other spots that aren’t so "mainstream." There’ll be three of us—a couple and our 25-year-old son. We love nature, small towns, villages, beautiful landscapes, and a bit of beach time... We’re used to backpacking around Southeast Asia. Any tips for exploring some great spots in Java in a coherent way, with 3 or 4 bases for a 3-week trip from late June to mid-July? We don’t want to revisit Bromo or Ijen (they seem way too crowded compared to 2013), and we might swing by Djogja but won’t redo Borobudur or Prambanan (same issue...). Looking forward to your tips! Thanks 🙂
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Planning 3 weeks in Sulawesi
My kids are dreaming of discovering Indonesia this summer—they’ll be celebrating their 15th and 20th birthdays! For the occasion, I was thinking of Sulawesi, a bit farther from Bali’s crowds.

I usually plan my trips myself, but I’ll admit I’m a little lost when it comes to transportation and logistics. We’d be there for about 18 days.

I’ve looked into guided tours, but the prices are pretty high. North or south for 3 weeks? Anyone have any firsthand experience to share?
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Feedback and advice on Java itinerary in Indonesia
Hi there,

We’re planning a family trip (with 2 teens) to Java in June 2026 (2 to 3 weeks). After reading a lot of forum posts and travel journals, I’ve put together an itinerary and would love your thoughts and advice on the stops and routes.

Day 1: Arrive in Yogyakarta in the afternoon Day 2: Prambanan in the afternoon Day 4: Explore Yogyakarta Day 5: Morning at Borobudur, then visit the surrounding area for the rest of the day Day 6: Train to Malang, then Grab or private driver to Tumpak Sewu. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 7: Visit waterfalls and explore the area for the rest of the day. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 8: Trip to Cemoro Lawang by Grab or private driver. Hike up Bromo in the afternoon. Overnight in Cemoro. Day 9: Sunrise at Bromo. Trip to Surabaya by Grab or private driver. Overnight in Surabaya. Day 10: Trip to Jepara. Overnight in Jepara. Day 11: Karimunjawa Day 12: Karimunjawa Day 13: Karimunjawa Day 14: Karimunjawa Day 15: Bus back to Yogyakarta. Overnight in Yogyakarta. Day 16: Return flight

Does this itinerary seem doable? My main question is about optimizing the route between Cemoro and Jepara. Can we connect to Jepara from Surabaya? Any suggestions for things to see along the way?

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
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Sulawesi: Which route to take from Mamasa to Rantepao?
Hi everyone, We’ll be two couples in Sulawesi at the end of May for five weeks, and we’re planning to rent a car for some legs of the trip. Which route would you recommend for driving from Mamasa to Rantepao, and how many hours might the trip take? Thanks for your tips! 😉
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Transport and ferries in Flores
Hi, I’m traveling with my 13-year-old son in June and July 2025 for 6 weeks—2 weeks in Flores and 4 in Sulawesi. I don’t want a super "roots" trip because long transport times eat up too much time, so I’d prefer to use only private or shared drivers whenever possible since I’ve read that public transport really slows you down. That said, I don’t want to hire the same driver for the whole trip because I think it’d be way over budget.

My first question is about transport times and approximate costs. I’d like to double-check the times I’ve seen because it’s not clear to me whether they’re for private vehicles or public buses: - Labuan Bajo – Denge (Wae Rebo): 5–6 hours ???? - Denge – Ruteng: 3 hours ???? - Ruteng – Bajawa: 4 hours ???? - Bajawa – Moni (Kelimutu Volcano): 3.5 hours ???? - Moni – Koka Beach: 1.5 hours ???? - Maumere – Koka Beach: 2 hours ????

My second question is about the Maumere–Makassar ferry. It’s impossible to find a clear answer—PELNI’s website shows only about 2 ferries per month, but Rome2Rio mentions a daily departure (with a return the next day, like the Labuan Bajo–Makassar route, I assume). I’d really like to avoid flying since it’s so expensive on this route.

My third question: I’ve read that flight tickets are more expensive when bought from France than from Indonesia. Has anyone else heard this?

Thanks so much for your help! This is my first post on the forum in ages, so I hope the length doesn’t scare anyone off.

Best, Vanessa
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Sumatra Questions: Domestic Flights and Route Direction
Hi there, After visiting southern Sumatra in 2020 (Padang area, Bukkitinggi, Lake Maninjau), we’re heading north in two weeks to explore. We’ll arrive in Medan after Singapore. Then we plan to go to Bukit Lawang, Berastagi, and Lake Toba before finishing up on Pulau Weh. Yeah, I know three weeks is short, but we like taking our time now that we’re in our fifties 😄. My questions: - Which direction should we do the loop: Medan → Bukit Lawang → Lake Toba → Medan (we’ll be traveling by taxi)? - Can I buy the Medan/Banda Aceh flights just 10 days in advance while we’re there? Any airline to prefer? Thanks in advance to anyone familiar with this part of the world 😊
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Driving from Manado to Makassar independently in Sulawesi
Hi everyone! 👋🏾

We’re in Indonesia right now, currently in Bali, and we’re heading to Sulawesi for a month. We’ll land in Makassar and are thinking of taking a domestic flight to Manado so we can ideally rent a car there and then drive back down to Makassar on our own. We plan to spend about two weeks in North Sulawesi and the remaining two weeks in West/South Sulawesi.

Do you think it’s doable to travel independently like this, or is it better to stick with buses/taxis?

Any good tips for renting a vehicle? Where to pick up and drop off, road conditions, etc.?

Thanks! 😅😅
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Guide (livre) sur Sumatra Nord? (histoire, culture, population...)
Bonjour, En prévision de notre voyage à Sumatra cet été, je cherche un guide un peu détaillé sur Sumatra. J'ai acheté le Lonely Planet Indonésie, mais la région que nous allons visiter (Sumatra Nord) est finalement assez peu détaillée. J'aimerais plus d'infos sur l'histoire, la culture, la population, etc. Connaissez-vous un tel livre que je pourrai acheter ? Merci par avance,
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Découvrir le pays Toraja et les îles Togian en 10 jours en Sulawesi
Bonjour Nous repartons à Bali en mars, pour la 10ème fois. Cette année nous aimerions découvrir le pays Toraja, en Sulawesi et avoir un aperçu des Togians. Toraja+Togians en 10 jours ça me paraît court, mais est-ce jouable ?(du12 au 23/3) Avez-vous des contacts /guides/guesthouses à recommander ? Si je laisse tomber les Togians, que privilégier à leur place ? Merci pour vos conseils
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Retour voyage Sumatra été 2019
Bonjour à tous !

Un petit retour de mon expérience sur Sumatra, où j’ai passé un mois (mi juillet à mi août 2019). J’ai voyagé en solo. Formidable voyage, j’ai adoré ce mois passé en Indonésie, j’y suis encore un petit peu ;)

Peu de touristes de manière générale (excepté à Pulau Weh), et à certains endroits peu d’infrastructures, qui sont de ce fait vite complètes (comme au danau Maninjau). Les réservations sont souvent indispensables si vous savez où vous voulez aller ; il faut aussi la plupart du temps signifier combien de temps on reste, et c’est compliqué de prolonger en dernière minute car la plupart des hôtels sont sur booking et sont donc réservés en ligne. Budget de mes logements : entre 100 000 et 200 000 roupies la nuit selon les endroits.

Temps parfait, un peu de pluie à certains moments mais ça ne dure jamais bien longtemps, et les températures sont top, ni trop chaud ni trop froid.

Les indonésiens sont supers ; mais attention pour une femme seule, même si il ne m’est rien arrivé, c’est pas le voyage le plus facile.

Je suis arrivée à l’aéroport de Silangit : deux heures de route du lac Toba en taxi partagé (pas de bus, c’était le seul moyen de locomotion possible); trajet en taxi 100 000 ou 150 000 roupies par personne je ne sais plus, puis une demie heure environ de bateau pour aller jusqu’à Samosir. Un des endroits que j’ai préféré. C’est vraiment le bon plan si vous commencez par Toba d’arriver dans ce mini aéroport (ou d’en partir). Moi j’arrivais de Jakarta mais il me semble qu’il y a aussi des vols de Kuala Lumpur. J’ai logé chez Romlan puis chez Ricky au Liberta (les deux sont dans le lonely et sont très bien) ; coup de cœur pour Ricky, ambiance familiale adorable.

Trajet Toba Bukittingi en bus. Le trajet n’était pas si terrible que ce que j’ai pu lire sur les blogs.. et je n’ai pas pris celui qui est supposé s’arrêter deux fois et mettre 16 heures. J’en ai pris un autre qui s’arrêtait tout le temps (le bus faisait Medan Java je crois), le trajet a duré 24 heures. Mais conditions correctes, et il n’était pas plein, j’avais deux sièges pour moi.

Bukittingi : j’ai adoré la ville, de taille moyenne. Les touristes se mêlent aux locaux. Massages (uniquement pour les femmes), très bons restaurants et cafés.. J’ai logé au Hello Guesthouse, la patronne Ling est au top. Si vous avez besoin d’un guide pour visiter la région, je vous recommande fortement Habibi qui est de là bas et qui s’adapte vraiment à vos envies. Très compétent, anglais très bon, il est adorable et professionnel. Tout le monde se connait à Bukittingi, vous pouvez demander après lui au De Kock café ou bien au Bedudal cafe, mais certainement ailleurs aussi. Son contact : +62 821 1637 3465. Il est joignable sur whatsapp.

J’ai passé quelques jours dans la vallée d’Harau ; magnifique. Abdi homestay est souvent complet, il est vrai que c’est génial, mais il y a plein d’autres guest house qui sont très bien aussi. Au milieu des rizières, pas loin d’Abdi, il y a Faizah homestay, chambres impeccables et vue magnifique, tenu par une adorable famille et notamment par Gilang, le fils. Contact de Gilang pour réserver : +62 852 6571 7138, joignable sur whatsapp.

Danau Maninjau : super aussi, logé au Beach guest house, top. Jack et Fifi sont adorables.

Pulau Weh : j’ai pris un vol de Padang à Banda Aceh pour éviter des heures et des jours de bus. Puis le ferry. Ile paradisiaque, un des plus bel endroit où j’ai pu aller dans mes voyages.. Plongée, snorkelling, waterfall, dolfin tour, marches… sublime !!! Je vous conseille le OMG pour bien manger et passer de supers soirées avec les garçons qui le tiennent, et de dormir du coup chez Norma bungalows, juste à côté, elle aussi adorable. Bungalows sommaires et vue de folie de la terrasse avec hamac...

Cuisine de rue délicieuse partout (et bien grasse !!), gros coup de cœur pour les martabak kacang chocolate, énooorme pancake avec cacahuète et chocolat, mais vous pouvez choisir vos ingrédients.

Le lonely n’est pas toujours à jour, j’ai été bien déçue par certaines de leurs indications, je ne sais pas de quand date leur dernière visite dans le pays…

N’hésitez pas à me contacter par mail perso si vous voulez plus de renseignements.

Bonne préparation de voyage !

Cécile
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