Tous dabord je souhaiterais savoir combien de temps il faut pour aller de Palu a Pendolo.. L'avantage d'attérir la bas est de voir du pays sur la route. Plus quand faisant l'aller-retour Rantepao Pendolo. J'ai lu que celui ci prenait environ 10H, à partir de Palu est-ce vraiment plus long? Peut on voyager de nuit? Ensuite, concernant la réserve Morowali, est-ce que quelqu'un connaitrai un bon guide parlant l'anglais et le Wana? j'ai lu qu'il y en avait a Tentena mais si nous partons de Rantepao ce ne sera pa sur notre route. Le mieux serai d'en trouver un a Pendolo ou Kolonodale. Merci pour vos réponse. Regards!
16 jours à Sulawesi
by Poliquand
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous,
nous partons pour sulawesi en juillet du 13 au 28.
Voila le programme:
Arrivée a Manado
4jours de plongée a bunaken chez froggies
puis cap sur l'aéroport de Gorontalo pour celui de Palu ou de Tana Toraja (décision a prendre..) puis direction Kolonodale pour accéder à la réserve Morowali.
4 jours en terre Morowali
retour à Rantepao
3 jours en pays Toraja
retour Singapour
Tous dabord je souhaiterais savoir combien de temps il faut pour aller de Palu a Pendolo.. L'avantage d'attérir la bas est de voir du pays sur la route. Plus quand faisant l'aller-retour Rantepao Pendolo. J'ai lu que celui ci prenait environ 10H, à partir de Palu est-ce vraiment plus long? Peut on voyager de nuit? Ensuite, concernant la réserve Morowali, est-ce que quelqu'un connaitrai un bon guide parlant l'anglais et le Wana? j'ai lu qu'il y en avait a Tentena mais si nous partons de Rantepao ce ne sera pa sur notre route. Le mieux serai d'en trouver un a Pendolo ou Kolonodale. Merci pour vos réponse. Regards!
Tous dabord je souhaiterais savoir combien de temps il faut pour aller de Palu a Pendolo.. L'avantage d'attérir la bas est de voir du pays sur la route. Plus quand faisant l'aller-retour Rantepao Pendolo. J'ai lu que celui ci prenait environ 10H, à partir de Palu est-ce vraiment plus long? Peut on voyager de nuit? Ensuite, concernant la réserve Morowali, est-ce que quelqu'un connaitrai un bon guide parlant l'anglais et le Wana? j'ai lu qu'il y en avait a Tentena mais si nous partons de Rantepao ce ne sera pa sur notre route. Le mieux serai d'en trouver un a Pendolo ou Kolonodale. Merci pour vos réponse. Regards!
Nous avons adoré Bunaken!!
Nous avions pris l'avion de Manado à Palu mais il faut savoir qu'il n'y a plus de vol direct et qu'il passe par Makassar. Pour te rendre à Gerontalo il faut compter une journée entière! Le nord de la Sulawesi est magnifique mais il faut savoir que les déplacements sont très longs et difficiles, ne pas sous-estimer les durées de trajets. Rien à voir avec Bali.......
De Palu à Pandolo nous avions mis 2 jours. Les routes sont en très mauvais état et parfois éboulées. Nous avions fait le choix de prendre la rive ouest du lac Poso et de prendre notre temps. C'est à tenter en 1 jour mais ce sera une rude journée! En tout cas la conduite de nuit est à déconseiller sauf si ton chauffeur accepte!
Nous ne sommes pas allés à Morowali par manque de temps mais pourquoi aller alors à Pendolo? Je crois que tu trouveras plus de guides à Tentena.....
En 16 jours tu n'auras pas le temps de tout faire, l'ile fait 2500km de long et tu fais en moyenne du 20 à l'heure....
Le pays Toraja a aussi ses charmes mais devient très touristique car la seule route correcte du pays est entre Makassar et Rantepao. Donc sur des circuits Indonésie les agences proposent Makassar et le pays Toraja...
Si cela t'intéresse j'avais une agence locale vraiment bien mais francophone! Ils pourront t'indiquer sinon des gens sérieux parlant anglais!
Bon voyage.
Salut Alexivna! Merci pour ta réponse!
Effectivement j'ai lu que l'aéroport de Tana Toraja n'était pas en service... Ducou on oublie le centre et la réserve Morowali😕 . En plus de ça nous avons constaté qu'il ni a pas de vol direct pour Singapour-Manado ni pour Makassar-Singapour.. Sauf si on est près à payer le double (400E au lieu de 230E!). On était déjà ricrac mais la..!
Ducou on pense passer la totalitée de notre court séjour à Sulawesi Nord:
-Plongées à Bunaken et au détroit de Lembeh
-Ascension avec un guide du Mont Klabat à partir de Airmadidi (j'ai appris qu'on pouvait louer tante et duvet et passer la nuit la haut pour admirer le levé du soleil au petit matin!)
-Réserve de Tangkoko
-Lac Tondano...
Sais tu si il est possible de louer une moto à Manado ou dans les villes alentours?
I à t'il des bons spots de snorkelling à Bunaken et peut on traverser l'ile de part en part à pied?
Merci d'avance! Cordialement.
J'ai trouve cette info sur le web de Totaja:
NOW OPEN weekly flight service from & to Toraja! Date posted: 10/01/2014 Details: Dear guests
Susi Air just opened a new route that service Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar - Pongtiku Tana Toraja.
Susi Air fly three days per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
For more information please contact Susi Air office directly:
W: www.susiair.com E: makassar@susiair.com T: +62 82119583815 or +62 8112113080
NOW OPEN weekly flight service from & to Toraja! Date posted: 10/01/2014 Details: Dear guests
Susi Air just opened a new route that service Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar - Pongtiku Tana Toraja.
Susi Air fly three days per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
For more information please contact Susi Air office directly:
W: www.susiair.com E: makassar@susiair.com T: +62 82119583815 or +62 8112113080
Visitez Sulawesi (Celebes), Bira beach, Kendari et Toraja!
Tu ne vas pas regretter car c'est le paradis des plongeurs!
A Bunaken il y a un type vraiment chouette (qui de plus oeuvre à la conservation du parc!) et qui est une mine d'informations on le surnomme Nan, il est hollandais et de son vrai prénom Ferdinand Nuij. Tu le trouveras au Cakalang sur la route qui part du village en allant au froggies et il te dira comment et où louer des motos....
http://www.golearntodive.com/divecourses_en
Pour Bunaken, tu peux faire le tour de l'île à pied dans la journée (un peu moins).
Les volcans ne manquent pas si tu aimes ça et pas besoin d'aller à Java ou Bornéo...Volcan Lokon, , Soputan, (Mahawu c'est pas top!).
Une amie m'avait également conseillé l'île de Bangka, paradis sur terre. Perso pas eu le temps mais si restes dans le nord c'est faisable! En tout cas c'est sûr nous on va y retourner!!!
Merci pour ton contact à Bunaken!
Je passe l'Open water en mai ou juin..! je ne pourrai que faire des plongées à 20 mètres mais froggies m'a dit qu'il y avait déjà de quoi faire.. Tu te rappelle si il y a des spots de snorkelling a Bunaken? Comment est l'ile de Siladen? Est-elle plus adaptée au snorkelling? On va surement allés plonger au détroit de Lembeh aussi pour s'éssayer au muck diving! (je suis preneur de bonnes adresses!)
Si quelqu'un a des infos utiles sur la réserve Tongkoko, le lac Tondano et sur les choses à voir dans la partie nord de sulawessi..! Merci!
Le reef fait le tour de Bunaken entre 50 et 100m du bord de plage donc moi qui ne plonge pas j'ai vu de magnifiques choses en snorkelling! Les plongées ne sont effectivement pas très profondes...
Autour de Siladen je n'ai rien vu d'extraordinaire, le courant est de plus important. Pour Lembeh je n'ai aucune info...
Merci Alexeivna - Claire de t'être décidée à poster sur Voyageforum, surtout que tes posts sont riches d'informations. Je vais aller à Sulawesi pour la première fois en juillet ou août prochain, ce sera mon premier voyage en Indonésie, mais pas le premier en solo en Asie et je suis fan du snorkeling, dans l'eau j'oublie mon poids et mon âge !
Je voudrais traverser Sulawesi du nord au sud, ou vice versa, et ton agence m'intéresse. Peux-tu m'envoyer ses coordonnées en post public ou message privé s'il te plait ?
Moi aussi j'hésite entre les différents lieux de snorkeling de Sulawesi, je pense aussi aller à Derawan (je pars 7 ou 8 semaines en tout). Donc toute information sur les différences et intérêts de ces différents lieux m'intéresse et m'aidera à faire mes choix, car aller partout est impossible !
Encore merci, Pasqualina
Encore une question..! Nous faisons bien sur une escale à Jakarta, de 5h30 au retour de Manado avant de rejoindre Singapour.. Est-il facile d'accéder à la ville depuis l'aéroport? Histoire de profiter de ces 5H30 pour faire une petite visite express des lieux..! Merci d'avance et arvipa comme on dit chez nous!
C'est une agence locale et Yuli bien qu'originaire du pays Toraja connait très bien toute la Sulawesi. Nous avions fait le tour avec son neveu (affaire familiale!) Andy et cela c'était aussi très bien passé. L'agence s'appelle Celindo Tours et son mail est petrusyuli275@gmail.com (de la part de Claire, la française de Shanghai). Ils sont francophones et connaissent très bien nos attentes en terme de voyage. Dans le pays Toraja nous avions dormi dans une maison typique appartenant à sa tante et avions fait de superbes randonnées dans les rizières.
Nous avions aussi adoré donc Bunaken et notre instructeur Ferdinand mais je crois que l'ile de Bangka est à faire (je ne sais pas si le Murex Resort existe toujours?).
Manque de temps nous avions éliminé Togian islands mais je crois que les plages y sont magnifiques (attention au monde il faut réserver surtout à la période où tu y vas).
Surtout ne pas rater le lac Tempe au coucher du soleil, nous avions la chance d'avoir beaucoup d'eau à cette époque!
Ce pays est tellement varié que tu trouveras que faire à ton goût. Je suis toujours un peu gênée de conseiller des endroits car nous avons chacun notre vécu de voyages, nos attentes... Pour nous cela a été un vrai coup de coeur la Sulawesi!
Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse. J'avais déjà lu des choses sur le forum sur cette agence et je ne me souviens pas de critiques.
Je suis en train d'étudier tout cela de près, car en effet il va falloir que je me dépêche d'acheter mes billets d'avion et que je fasse quelques réservations dans les endroits les plus concourus. Quand je regarde les guesthouses sur Bunaken début juillet, la plupart sont déjà pleines, sauf deux, une sur Pangalisang Beach, près de la Cakalang que tu mentionnais plus haut mais qui est complète, et une autre de l'autre côté de l'île sur Liang Beach (au niveau du village de Bunaken ?). Où avais-tu séjourné si ce n'est pas indiscret et que me conseilles-tu comme localisation ? Sachant que j'aimerais pouvoir snorkeler depuis la guesthouse si c'est possible, et d'autres fois je prendrai un bateau pour voir plus loin. Je suis aussi assez gourmande et comme il s'agit de pensions complètes, c'est mieux si en cuisine ils aiment ce qu'ils font. En plus cette réservation me servira pour le visa puisqu'à Madrid ils demandent la réservation des 3 premières nuits en Indonésie.
En ce qui concerne Bunaken, je lis que les fonds son beaux mais que beaucoup de déchets flottent en surface, provenant de la ville de Manado et des gens qui jettent leurs déchets par dessus bord. Cela ne doit pas trop gêner les plongeurs, mais pour nous qui faisons du snorkeling et restons en surface ? Peux-tu me donner ton avis à ce sujet ?
Enfin une troisième question. J'ai 62 ans et demi, du surpoids et de l'arthrose aux genoux. Dans l'eau je suis comme un poisson, mais remonter sur le bateau est un problème lorsqu'il n'y a pas d'échelle, ou une échelle très courte dont le 1er échelon est à la surface de l'eau. J'ai besoin d'aide dans ce cas et d'un marin costaud pour me tirer hors de l'eau, alors que s'il y a deux échelons dans l'eau je me débrouille très bien toute seule. Comment sont les bateaux des guesthouses pour les snorkeleurs ? Encore merci encore pour ton aide, c'est précieux d'avoir l'avis du snorkeleuse, car on trouve plus facilement des informations pour les plongeurs en eau profonde et nous n'avons pas les mêmes besoins. Pasqualina
En ce qui concerne Bunaken, je lis que les fonds son beaux mais que beaucoup de déchets flottent en surface, provenant de la ville de Manado et des gens qui jettent leurs déchets par dessus bord. Cela ne doit pas trop gêner les plongeurs, mais pour nous qui faisons du snorkeling et restons en surface ? Peux-tu me donner ton avis à ce sujet ?
Enfin une troisième question. J'ai 62 ans et demi, du surpoids et de l'arthrose aux genoux. Dans l'eau je suis comme un poisson, mais remonter sur le bateau est un problème lorsqu'il n'y a pas d'échelle, ou une échelle très courte dont le 1er échelon est à la surface de l'eau. J'ai besoin d'aide dans ce cas et d'un marin costaud pour me tirer hors de l'eau, alors que s'il y a deux échelons dans l'eau je me débrouille très bien toute seule. Comment sont les bateaux des guesthouses pour les snorkeleurs ? Encore merci encore pour ton aide, c'est précieux d'avoir l'avis du snorkeleuse, car on trouve plus facilement des informations pour les plongeurs en eau profonde et nous n'avons pas les mêmes besoins. Pasqualina
Nous avions logé au Bunaken beach resort. C'est un hollandais, copain de Ferdinand qui tient l'endroit. Eau froide, confort sommaire mais nous y avons très bien mangé, poisson frais, légumes et même goûter à 4h. Le personnel était adorable.
Concernant les déchets il faut éviter d'être vers le village mais je n'ai jamais eu de problèmes.... Je partais aussi en bateau avec les plongeurs. Je ne suis pas très habile pour remonter sur le bateau mais je n'ai pas de souvenir de trop de difficultés, il y avait toujours une échelle et l'instructeur toujours très sympa. On est beaucoup sorti avec Bunaken beach resort et avec Ferdinand pour les plongées PADI. Nous avons également fait une sortie très tôt le matin pour aller voir les baleines et c'était magique! Ils m'avaient également arrangé les transferts depuis Manado et organisé une journée avec un chauffeur dans le nord
Bonjour,
En fait, si vous aimez bien la plonger, peut être il faut mieux commencer par Makassar - Rantepao puis Pendolo pour le randonnée dans le parc national de Morowali, et puis continuer jusqu'au îles Togien ou Luwuk pour prendre un vol direction Manado pour le meilleur endroits de plonger.
Pour le randonnée dans le parc National à Morowali maintenant ne pas tellement interesant pour le tribut de Wana, mais par exemple si vous voulez vraiment voir le tribut le plus authentique que le Wana à Morowali, n'hésitez pas me rejoindre.
Bien cordialement,
John
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Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
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!
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!
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.




