Recherche activités et hébergement à Trang (Thaïlande)
by Leyouk
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour
préparons un départ pour trang (Thaïlande) fin février pouvez vous me conseiller sur les visites possible , hébergements nous recherchons quelque chose de calme et familiale , nous aimons la nature, treck , merci
La province de Trang ou uniquement la ville de Trang ?
bonsoir
c'est un endroit que je ne connais pas , on a fait la province de krabi , kanchanaburi et chiang mai , je me suis dirigé vers trang , pour la mer et les parcs , je ne suis pas arreté a la ville de trang , nous recherchons un logement en bungalow , c'est sympa , nos pôles d’intérêt , sont la nature , treck , rencontre avec les locaux , visite des iles , je crois qu'elles sont sympa , nous ne cherchons pas des endroits ou les touristes sont en masse , la durée de notre presence serait d'une a deux semaines selont les endroits a decouvrir .
merci de votre aide
pascal
merci de votre aide
pascal
La province de Trang est une province très intéressante, que cela soit pour les îles, la côte ou les terres.
A Trang ville, il y a plusieurs GH autour de la gare et de nombreuses petites agences de voyage qui peuvent vous renseigner et effectuer des réservations, que cela soit pour des transports ou des hébergements.
Pour les îles (Mook, Ngai, Kradan, Libong), il y pas mal d'infos sur VF, utilisez la fonction de recherche en choisissant bien le paramétrage.
Sur la côte, il y a des GH agréables en bord de mer à Pakmeng et Haadyao qui sont aussi deux points d'embarquement pour les îles.
Un site qui peut aider à s'y retrouver : http://andaman-island-hopping.com
Et aussi des balades dans la province en voiture ou en scooter, la campagne est jolie, il y a de nombreuses chutes d'eau.
Pour la nature, nous avons beaucoup aimé la balade en barque sur le lac du parc national ornithologique de Thale Noï dans la province voisine de Phatthalung (80 km de Trang ville). Balade à faire en milieu d'après-midi pour profiter du somptueux coucher de soleil sur le lac au retour.
Pour la nature, nous avons beaucoup aimé la balade en barque sur le lac du parc national ornithologique de Thale Noï dans la province voisine de Phatthalung (80 km de Trang ville). Balade à faire en milieu d'après-midi pour profiter du somptueux coucher de soleil sur le lac au retour.
nous avons beaucoup aimé la balade en barque sur le lac du parc national ornithologique de Thale Noï dans la province voisine de Phatthalung
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bonjour lepiaf
merci pour vos renseignements cela va m’être utile , connaissez vous cet hébergement le flower resort belle , http://www.bfresort-pakmeng.com/ , le lac est vraiment superbe merci bonne journée
pascal
merci pour vos renseignements cela va m’être utile , connaissez vous cet hébergement le flower resort belle , http://www.bfresort-pakmeng.com/ , le lac est vraiment superbe merci bonne journée
pascal
Tu as une chance incroyable, je connais cette GH, un français rencontré sur place et habitant Trang nous a emmené la voir (en mars dernier) car il connaissait le patron français.
C'est chouette, l'épouse thaïlandaise du proprio parle notre langue, mais nous avons trouvé cette GH trop isolée et trop loin de la plage.
Superbe,
Comme quoi, des que l'on se donne la peine de sortir "des plages de rêve"
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Pour ceux qui voudraient voir encore du rose en Issan voir mon blog, libellé "lac rose" et son wat ephemere.
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Pour ceux qui voudraient voir encore du rose en Issan voir mon blog, libellé "lac rose" et son wat ephemere.
quand tu parle trop loin de la plage c'est accessible en scoot ou a pied , c'est vraiment tres isolé , pour sortir un peut le soir au resto ou se promener ..
De la côte, il y a un chemin de terre pour arriver à la GH, trop long pour le faire à pied. Je me souviens que nous nous étions dit que cet endroit était parfait pour se reposer sans sortir, donc je doute que cela corresponde à ce que tu cherches. Le français de Trang nous avait conseillé Haadyao de préférence à Pakmeng, finalement nous sommes allés sur une île.
De la côte, il y a un chemin de terre pour arriver à la GH, trop long pour le faire à pied. Je me souviens que nous nous étions dit que cet endroit était parfait pour se reposer sans sortir, donc je doute que cela corresponde à ce que tu cherches. Le français de Trang nous avait conseillé Haadyao de préférence à Pakmeng, finalement nous sommes allés sur une île.
Aux alentours de Trang, il y a beaucoup de cascades. Ca ne se résume pas à une chute d'eau d'une dizaine de mètres, mais à de nomnbreux sites où l'eau dévalle sur des centaines de mètres. Plutôt assez chouette .
Il y a aussi un jardin botanique avec des chemins au niveau de la canopée. Ca n'est pas la jungle, mais c'est asez bien foutu et peu fréquenté en dehors des week - end.
Le train qui arrive le matin à 7 h et de brouette à Tang ( quand il n'est pas en retard ) continue son chemein vers kantang ( pas sûr du nom). Moi j'adore. 1 heure de trajet en voie unique. Quasiment personne dans le train. On arrive dans une gare des années 20 ( 1920). Un bijou de gare tout en bois, qui n'a pas changé depuis des lustres. Un must. Celui ( celle ) qui y fait un reportage a 3 pages de bonheur.
La maison du gouverneur ( visite sur demande au voisin du site ) est un petit bonheur ( ça fait 2 ! ). Pas grand chose de renversant, mais un aperçu très réaliste de la condition de vie des potentats du coin.
La ville est chinoise. Quelques restos pas donnés mais pas inabordables permettent de vérifier que les chinois fonctionnent souvent ( pas toujours au fric )
A la saison, on peut se régaler de crabes mous.
J'aime bien, malgré que les chinois ne soient pas hyper hospitaliers.
Minibus après que le train ne soit repartit ( vers 13h30 env ).
Il y a aussi un jardin botanique avec des chemins au niveau de la canopée. Ca n'est pas la jungle, mais c'est asez bien foutu et peu fréquenté en dehors des week - end.
Le train qui arrive le matin à 7 h et de brouette à Tang ( quand il n'est pas en retard ) continue son chemein vers kantang ( pas sûr du nom). Moi j'adore. 1 heure de trajet en voie unique. Quasiment personne dans le train. On arrive dans une gare des années 20 ( 1920). Un bijou de gare tout en bois, qui n'a pas changé depuis des lustres. Un must. Celui ( celle ) qui y fait un reportage a 3 pages de bonheur.
La maison du gouverneur ( visite sur demande au voisin du site ) est un petit bonheur ( ça fait 2 ! ). Pas grand chose de renversant, mais un aperçu très réaliste de la condition de vie des potentats du coin.
La ville est chinoise. Quelques restos pas donnés mais pas inabordables permettent de vérifier que les chinois fonctionnent souvent ( pas toujours au fric )
A la saison, on peut se régaler de crabes mous.
J'aime bien, malgré que les chinois ne soient pas hyper hospitaliers.
Minibus après que le train ne soit repartit ( vers 13h30 env ).
J'aime bien Ko Sukorn.
Rien à voir avec Ko Mook, Ko bulon, ko lanta, ko libon...
C'est une île proche de la côte, avec une superbe plage mais qui est devant le village, donc avec quelques défauts liés à l'urbanisation.
Sinon, côté océan, il y a de belles plages (bpas de sable blanc ) et un arrière pays avec une agriculture très présente.
La majorité des habitants semble musulmane, mais pas encore trop sensibles aux directives des dirigeants.
merci Maurice de ta réponse
je pense rester 2 semaines vers trang visiter quelques iles , le lac du parc national ornithologique de Thale Noï , qui m'a ete conseillé , un peut de rando dans les parcs , et profité des cascades , je suis preneur de toutes infos
merci
bonne soirée
pascal
Bonjour,
sans doute être vous maintenant rentré de votre séjour. Devant me rendre début avril avril dans cette région avec sensiblement les mêmes centres d intérêts que vous je serais interessé par un petit compte rendu de votre voyage, où avez-vous sejourné, quels hebergements, quelles îles, quelles activités, etc ...
Merci d'avance
je pense rester 2 semaines vers trang visiter quelques iles , le lac du parc national ornithologique de Thale Noï , qui m'a ete conseillé , un peut de rando dans les parcs , et profité des cascades , je suis preneur de toutes infos
merci
bonne soirée
pascal
Bonjour,
sans doute être vous maintenant rentré de votre séjour. Devant me rendre début avril avril dans cette région avec sensiblement les mêmes centres d intérêts que vous je serais interessé par un petit compte rendu de votre voyage, où avez-vous sejourné, quels hebergements, quelles îles, quelles activités, etc ...
Merci d'avance
bonjour
nous aterrissons à krabi le 2avril puis descendrons directement en bus à trang pour une nuit sans doute ensuite nous avons l intention de trainer un peu sur la côte et faire une ou quelque iles au large de trang puis remonter vers krabi en bateau par ko lanta.
nous devons reprendre l avion pour bangkok le 10 ou 11 avril.
je voulais juste avoir une idée du déroulement de votre séjour hébergement transport quels île afin de m aider à préparer le mien.
merci d avance
bonjour
je suis resté 3 semaines en Thaïlande , bangkok puis trang en avion avec airasia (30 euros ) , j'ai louer une voiture a trang a l’aéroport via rentalcars (tres bien) , a trang pas grand chose a voir , puis direction pakmeng beach (40 km) , si tu dois echanger de l'argent fait le a trang , a pakmeng beach pas de change mais il y a des distributeurs , mon hebergement etait dans un resort tenu par un français et sa femme thai qui parle egalement le français ça peut aider , seul point negatif le resort se trouve a 1 km de la mer , et pas de petit dejeuné , il faut donc etre motorisé .
les iles a voir : kho kradan , kho ngai , kho rock ( corail , bénitier , de toute les couleur superbe )
kho muk avec la grotte de tham morakot c'est sympa tu peux la voir sur youtube
sur les iles tu peux y dormir et faire d'iles en iles c'est pas mal
la grotte tham le khao kop , une partie se visite en barque et l'autre partie a pied c'est superbe avec un final plutôt surprennent a faire voici le lien : http://blog.malaysia-asia.my/2011/05/khao-kop-cave-in-trang-thailand.html nous avons ete aussi a krabi , que nous connaissons tres bien , sejour tipa resort , si tu veux une adresse pour bien manger thai et a pas cher je te la ferai suivre apres nous sommes allé a khao sok , sejour dans les arbres , belle promenade en elephant , puis hebergement sur le lac dans des paillotes sur l'eau , c'est le plus grand barrage de thailande , c'est immense , treck dans la brousse avec guide nous nous sommes finit a bangkok avec une visite des klongs dans une petite barque avec un guide français c'est super et pas trop de touriste . c'est la premiere fois que tu vas en thailande ? et bien voila si tu veux quelques photos ou d'autres renseignements n’hésite pas , je me ferait un plaisir de te renseigner
pascal
kho muk avec la grotte de tham morakot c'est sympa tu peux la voir sur youtube
sur les iles tu peux y dormir et faire d'iles en iles c'est pas mal
la grotte tham le khao kop , une partie se visite en barque et l'autre partie a pied c'est superbe avec un final plutôt surprennent a faire voici le lien : http://blog.malaysia-asia.my/2011/05/khao-kop-cave-in-trang-thailand.html nous avons ete aussi a krabi , que nous connaissons tres bien , sejour tipa resort , si tu veux une adresse pour bien manger thai et a pas cher je te la ferai suivre apres nous sommes allé a khao sok , sejour dans les arbres , belle promenade en elephant , puis hebergement sur le lac dans des paillotes sur l'eau , c'est le plus grand barrage de thailande , c'est immense , treck dans la brousse avec guide nous nous sommes finit a bangkok avec une visite des klongs dans une petite barque avec un guide français c'est super et pas trop de touriste . c'est la premiere fois que tu vas en thailande ? et bien voila si tu veux quelques photos ou d'autres renseignements n’hésite pas , je me ferait un plaisir de te renseigner
pascal
Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour ce compte-rendu
Nous n'avons pas prévu de séjourner loin des cotes mais plutot sur les iles (sauf une première nuit à Trang) et en fait nous hésitons toujours (comme beaucoup apparemment ...) entre Kradan, Ngai voir Libong pour s'installer ce qui n’empêchera pas de faire un tour d'une journée sur les iles ou nous ne séjournons pas.
Arrivée le 2 avril à l'aéroport de Krabi, bus vers Trang pour y passer la nuit ensuite nous avons 7 nuits de dispos avant de repartir par avion de Krabi vers Bangkok, ce qui nous laisse le temps je pense de prévoir 2 lieux d hébergement 1 sur les iles au large de Trang puis sans doute finir à Koh Lanta avant de rentrer sur Krabi.
Merci encore
Merci encore
bonjour Nedj
je n'ai pas fait libong , beaucoup de touriste et plus cher , kradan et ngai ne sont pas loin peut faire les deux , si tu as un appareil photos étanche cela vaut la peine de l’emmener.
tu as raison pour la cote trang pas terrible et pakmeng beach rien a voir , juste intéressant pour les départs en bateau
bonnes vacances et profite bien du soleil ( mer a 33 degrés) , j'habite les hautes alpes et aujourd'hui il neige , inutile de te dire que le retour a ete tres dur
pascal
bonnes vacances et profite bien du soleil ( mer a 33 degrés) , j'habite les hautes alpes et aujourd'hui il neige , inutile de te dire que le retour a ete tres dur
pascal
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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! :)
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!





