Je suis toujours entrain de préparer notre voyage pour la birmanie, j'ai reçu différents offres d'agence locale (gulliver et ananda travel)
Mais qui connait cette agence Phoenix voyages ( a news travel dimension) elle serait une filiale je crois (je suis pas sure ) de asia holydais.
Autre question que prendre comme vêtement nous faisons le circuit Yangoon, mandalay; bagan, lac inlé.
Nous avons voyages en Birmanie avec Tropic Travel pendant 3 semaines en Mars 2007. Un voyage formidable avec un chauffeur tres sympathique et une voiture confortable
Nous sommes partis au mois de mars et il faisait chaud
tropico@myanmar.com.mm
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Hello Maat, décidément dès que je vois un poste sur la Birmanie, je flashe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ne prenez que des vêtements en coton !!! Et un polar ou pull pour l'avion, ça caille là-dedans, ainsi que ds les aéroports .
Dites -moi vous partez quand ?
Si je peux vs renseigner pr autre chose, n'hésitez pas !!!
Rangoon-Bruxelles
Par contre les agences, je ne les connaîs pas, car je pars tjs à l'aventure ..........
Toujours un plaisir de recevoir un post de ta part.
Nous partons le 5 août et retour le 27 août.
Quand j'ai contacté les différentes agences, certaines m'ont précisés qu'on pouvait réserver sur place, car le mois d'août il n'y a pas affluence de touriste. Les prix varient de 200 $ pour differente agence,
pour la pluie de Rangoon je pensais investir dans des ponchos de pluie facile à mettre et enlever et à glisser dans le sac à dos.
Parle moi de ton plus jolie coup de coeur en birmanie, et la visite à ne pas manquer sous aucun prétexte, j'ai beau lire les posts, mon guide du routard, lonely planet, je commence à m'embrouiller !
Mon coup de coeur, c'est Bagan, sans nul doute .... En janvier de cette année, j'y suis retournée pour la quatrième fois !!
J'ai fait la connaissance de deux gamins adorables, amicaux, humbles et rigolos de 11 et 15 ans, qui vivent ds un village pas loin du temple Ananda . Ils s'appellent ts deux SOE SOE . Ils ne vont pas à l'école et essayent de vendre aux peu de touristes des cartes postales et de jolies boites en laque birmane .
J'ai passé 4 jours avec eux à retourner les temples et à faire de superbes balades en vélo .
Pour info je loge chq fois au Thante hotel à Nuang Oo . C'est pas tout près des temples mais le vélo, j'aime celà . C'est ds le village de Nuang OO, pas loin du marché . Il ya qlqs restos locaux ou le resto de l hotel .
Un peu tristounet le décor du resto mais la nourriture est excellente et les employés, adorables .
Le serveur se souvenait de ma maman qui m'avait accompagné en voyage - aventure à 70 ans ... Et il y a de ça 3 ans 😉!!!!!
Ce sont en fait des bungalows installés ds un joli jardin . Le tout est méga bien entretenu . Chaque bungalow a sa petite terrasse, fruits et thé ds la chambre . Le tarif est de 30 Us depuis 8 ans . Je ne réserve jamais à l'avance, il y a tjs de la place ....
Ensuite Rangoon, ville que j'adore ............... Les rues, les gens, les tea-houses installés à même le trottoir, où on se pose et avec trois mots d'english et de birman, cinq mouvements de mains, on entame une conversation et on reçoit en retour l'humilité de ce peuple tellement attachant .
Grrrrrrrrrrrrh, vivement 2009 !!!!!
Si vous aimez les massages asiatiques, n'hésitez pas à pousser les portes des bouis-bouis locaux, les filles ont des doigts de fée . Et celà leur procure et du boulot Et un pourboire . Donnez le toujours en mains propres à la dame ou demoiselle qui vs a massé .
Voilà, je penserai à vous début aout, nous partons au Vietnam le 10 aout .
Salut, pour te renseigner sur Phoenix voyage, nous avons voyage avec eux du 24 janvier au 17 fevrier et il y a eu aucun probleme, Guide parfaitement francophone et tres pro, tu as le meme guide tous ton voyage et il s'occuppe de tous check in/out Hotel, check in aeroport, Véhicule a chaque etape avec chauffeur, tu te soucis de rien a part l'ecouter et visiter, Phoenix est un tres bon TO mais a mon avis je pense que tous les TO sur place Ananda, Guilliver donne de tres bonne prestation aussi.😎
😎 Bonjour, dans le nord il fait frais.
Nous avons utilisé les services de Gulliver pour nos billets d'avion Nickel .
Si tu veux des infos pratiques va sur mon blog http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
jeannôt
blog d'infos pratiques sur : laos -inde du sud -kérala-myanmar-cambodge-malaisie : http://bzhjean.skyblog.com
Tu est parti avec phoenix pour la Birmanie ?
Il est vrai que leur devis est très détaillé et en priviliége des visites de petits ateliers, petits villages ect... ce qui nous interessent le +
il est vrai que leur devis est moins cher de 200 $ mais le guide francophone est compris idem prix des visites et avec hotel piscine,
alors qu'une autre agence 200 $ de plus mais 3 nuit d'hotel en +, pas de guide francophone et prix des visites non comprises.
Bref le choix est dur !
Voilà, mais tu me rassures quand tu me dis qu'on s'occupe de rien, et que tout est super bien organisé.
Oui je suis partis avec phoenix, pour moi notre voyage en Birmanie a été une grande découverte d'un pays et d'un peuple magnifique,
et surtout un tres beau voyage grace a notre guidequi a en charge la logistiqueet qui nous a vraiment fais decouvrir son pays et sa religion le boudhisme. ce fut en tous point un voyage reussis sans soucis la seule chose a se preoccupper a ete de visiter et découvrir.
En ce qui concerne l'agence, les aviez vous rencontré à leur agence de Rangoon ? quel était votre interlocuteur, moi j'ai une adresse mail d'un assistant Executive manager.
En ce qui concerne le palu je viens de recvoir un mail d'un médecin qui travaille à Rangoon, qui me conseille pas de TRT mais une bonne prévention de crème anti moustique, et faire attention à la dengue.
J'ai hate de partir, quand je lis les posts, les blogs de ceux qui sont partis, ça fait rêver, ma fille compte les jours avant le départ.
je cherche également une agence pour un voyage en novembre. j'avais trouvé aussi birmanie.voyages qui a l'air aussi de faire de l'individuel "sur mesure". j'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un connaît cette agence (apparemment recommandée par le Routard).
Quand à phoenix voyages, as-tu les coordonnées de leur site ?
merci
Jean michel romon etait notre interlocuteur, je ne les ai pas rencontré mais le lien avec l'agence etait notre guide il nous on téléphone a mi parcours pour prendre des nouvelles.
en ce qui concerne le palu nous avions pris les boites de malarone avec nous au cas ou. et oui une bonne creme anti moustique et un répulsifs.
TOUS LE PAYS A ETE UN COUP COEUR, les gens leur culture, la beauté des paysages. quant a mon epouse ce fut le vol en mongolfiere et le lever du soleil a BAGAN.
Et ma femme me dis que tu demande Thaybe comme guide si tu prends les service de Phoenix une magnifique femme qui s'exprime dans un français parfait et te feras découvrir son pays et l'aimer.
Une derniere chose vas voir notre ami Gerard au Gourmet Palace a Rangoon
Et moi j'ai qu'une hate c'est d y retourner, je suis sur que tu passeras toi et t'a fille un moment inoubliable😎
Juste une petite question au passage, que je n'adresse pas à toi en particulier, mais à tous ceux qui participent à cette discussion:
"EST-IL RESPONSABLE DE VOYAGER EN BIRMANIE AVEC UN T.O ???"
Point d'arrogance ou d'ironie dans ma quetion, mais je me demandais seulement si en voyageant de la sorte dans ce pays, on "n'engraissait" pas une bande d'escrocs qui n'avait pas forcément besoin de l'être ?
Je le répète: pas d'agressivité dans ma question, juste une interrogation.
Quoiqu'il en soit, je vous souhaite un excellent voyage dans ce pays que j'aime tant.
Je vais te répondre oui il est responsable de voyager avec un TO, tu fais travailler un certain nombre de birmans, chauffeur, guide, petit restaurant, le faits de ne pas ce soucier de devoir trouver un logement tous les soirs, les billets avions, etc etc, sont des vacances complétement differente d'un routard, je pense qu'il n'y a pas de bonne ou de mauvaise façon de voyager, le tous c'est d'etre ouvert et respecteux du pays et des gens qui te reçoit. et nous avons surtout évite les structure qui appartiennent a ces escrocs.
Perso, j'ai adoré le guide que nous avons eu, une femme cultivé et parlant un français parfait qui nous as fais découvrir des endroits magiques, la decouverte de son pays et de son histoire, sa religion le boudhisme theradava, surtout elle nous as permis d'avoir des contacts avec les birmans sans avoir la barrieres de la langues. pour moi ca ete un voyage sans soucis logistique. donc du repos pour la tete et ne pas gamberger sur les souci de déplacement et logement😎
Je voudrais partager notre expérience du choix d’une agence locale au Myanmar, White Lotus créé par 2 guides francophones. Malgré la très grande disponibilité…
Nous revenons d'un périple en Birmanie de 16 jours en privatif à 4 personnes qui s'est tellement bien passé que nous souhaitons faire connaitre à de futurs…
J'ai trouvé un lien sur le site du routard vers une agence de voyage birmane, Routes de Birmanie. J'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un a des infos sur le sérieux de…
Bonjour ,
nous sommes actuellement à Mai chau et demain nous reprenons la route pour Hanoi afin de monter vers Ba Ha et Sapa .
Pas vraiment de programme attitré depuis notre arrivée nous avons déjà fait la baie d'Halong terrestre et maritime.
J'ai 2 jours libres avant d'aller sur Bac Ha et Sapa .
Avez vous des conseils ?
Merci et au plaisir de vous lire .
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai?
Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai.
My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
March 26: Depart for Kampot
March 27: Kampot
March 28: Depart for Battambang
March 29: Battambang
March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap
March 31: Siem Reap
April 1: Siem Reap
April 2: Siem Reap
April 3: Siem Reap
April 4: Siem Reap
April 5: Departure
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang)
24/09: Bromo
25/09: Kawa Ijen
26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran
27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran
28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk
29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud
02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo
05/10: Komodo cruise
06/10: Komodo cruise
07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo.
08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar
09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore
10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled.
We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary.
We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1**
Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2**
Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3**
Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4**
Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5**
Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6**
Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7**
Sidemen
**Day 8**
Sidemen
**Day 9**
Sidemen
**Day 10**
Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11**
Gili Air
**Day 12**
Gili Air
**Day 13**
Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14**
Ubud
**Day 15**
Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family?
Does it feel too packed or well-balanced?
Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
