Budget pour un voyage au Cambodge de cinq semaines?
by Tchenda
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour un petit renseignement combien de budget environ devrai-je prendre pour passer 5 semaines au cambodge????merci pour vos réponses🙂
bon personne pour répondre????je veux juste savoir environ combien pour être bien là-bas!et comment sa ce passe quand ont a du liquide sur soi!faut-il garder sur soi ou mettre dans le gros bagage???
Alors, tout est ok pour ton papa ?? 😉
Pour ta question : à mon avis il manque des éléments pour te répondre. Que sait-on de tes attentes ? De tes habitudes ? Si tu veux beaucoup bouger, visiter beaucoup, aller à Angkor ou pas, faire du bateau, manger dans des gargotes, dans des 3 étoiles, dormir pour pas cher ou sous clim avec piscine devant la porte etc etc... Tu comprends ?
Précise un peu ta question et tu auras des réponses. C'est juste un conseil.
Pour ta question : à mon avis il manque des éléments pour te répondre. Que sait-on de tes attentes ? De tes habitudes ? Si tu veux beaucoup bouger, visiter beaucoup, aller à Angkor ou pas, faire du bateau, manger dans des gargotes, dans des 3 étoiles, dormir pour pas cher ou sous clim avec piscine devant la porte etc etc... Tu comprends ?
Précise un peu ta question et tu auras des réponses. C'est juste un conseil.
Pour le liquide, vaut mieux le garder sur soi.
Et prendre quelques travellers, c'est aussi plus sûr, si jamais ça disparait, tu ne perds rien.
Prends une CB au cas où.
Les ATM (DAB) distribuent des dollars.
Tu peux emporter des dollars directement ou bien des euros à changer sur place.
je pense qu'il irait visité angkor, aller a la campagne voir sa famille, il sera logé chez son ami donc sa de moins!il ne fera pas d'achats inutiles mais plus pour manger et un peu visité des choses, donner aussi au niveau de l'essence pour son ami vu qu'il l'héberge!quand tu dis traverllers sa veut dire quoi?ou fera t-il l'échange d'argent?a l'arrivé direct a phnom penh???je sais pas s'il prendra sa carte bleu sa me fait un peu peur
Hors hébergement, vu qu'il sera logé, compte 20 à 40 $ par jour (repas et boissons 10 - 20 $, déplacements 5 - 10 $, visites et divers 5-10 $). Bien sûr, il est possible de dépenser moins. Il est aussi possible qu'il dépense plus s'il veut se payer un super resto ou ramener des souvenirs. Mais disons qu'avec ce budget, il a de quoi profiter un peu et je pense que c'est le but s'il retourne pour la première fois au Cambodge.
pense tu alors avec 1200e pour 5 semaines c'est bon ou pas?peut-on lui faire des virement d'argent de france au cambodge????
pense tu alors avec 1200e pour 5 semaines c'est bon ou pas?
Ce qui ferait pas loin de 50 $ par jour. Oui, à mon avis ce sera largement suffisant ! Et s'il est du genre prudent, il peut bien emporter la somme sur lui
Ce qui ferait pas loin de 50 $ par jour. Oui, à mon avis ce sera largement suffisant ! Et s'il est du genre prudent, il peut bien emporter la somme sur lui
et sinon au pire lui faire des virements!c'est possible ou pas?
C'est sans doute possible mais je n'ai jamais testé, c'est pour ça que je n'ai pas répondu sur ce point.
Ne mets pas de multiples points d'exclamation et d'interrogation partout, on dirait vraiment que tu es énervée et c'est pas très agréable.
Sois un peu patiente.
oh excuse moi, non je ne suis pas énervée du tout.😉 merci pour tes réponses c'est cool
Les virements c'est bien sûr tout à fait possible, mais coûteux ..... pensez aussi aux envois par la Western Union ( la poste ), car on trouve facilement des guichets de partout ....
1200 usd c'est bien mais ce sera juste, car cinq semaines au Cambodge c'est le pied certes, mais on a envie de s'offrir des petits extras et finalement tout est tellement peu cher, que l'on ne fait pas très attention et au bout du compte on dépense quand même ....
1200 usd c'est bien mais ce sera juste, car cinq semaines au Cambodge c'est le pied certes, mais on a envie de s'offrir des petits extras et finalement tout est tellement peu cher, que l'on ne fait pas très attention et au bout du compte on dépense quand même ....
Par experience, ce n'est pas les petits achats qui coutent cher mais les petits cadeaux en argent que l'on donne
et aussi les depenses pour la famille et les amis.
Un tourist qui connait personne peut aller manger tranquillement tout seul pour 2/3 dollars le repas mais ton pere payera a coup sur le repas pour la famille et les amis qui n'ont pas trop les moyens. ... Mais bon comme c'est la premere fois qu'il retourne au Cambodge, il faut savoir se faire plaisir et partager...
Je pense il faut prevoir un budget journalier minimum de 50$ => budget pour 5 semaines est donc = 35 x 50$ = 1750$
Ceci dit, son budget peut etre moindre s'il ne voit pas trop de monde et s'il ne se deplace pas trop non plus.
Pour l'argent, le plus simple, a mon avis, est d'amener avec lui 1500euros en liquide. Il les changera en dollars au Cambodge.
Un tourist qui connait personne peut aller manger tranquillement tout seul pour 2/3 dollars le repas mais ton pere payera a coup sur le repas pour la famille et les amis qui n'ont pas trop les moyens. ... Mais bon comme c'est la premere fois qu'il retourne au Cambodge, il faut savoir se faire plaisir et partager...
Je pense il faut prevoir un budget journalier minimum de 50$ => budget pour 5 semaines est donc = 35 x 50$ = 1750$
Ceci dit, son budget peut etre moindre s'il ne voit pas trop de monde et s'il ne se deplace pas trop non plus.
Pour l'argent, le plus simple, a mon avis, est d'amener avec lui 1500euros en liquide. Il les changera en dollars au Cambodge.
budget journalier minimum de 50$ => budget pour 5 semaines est donc = 35 x 50$ = 1750$
C'est ce qu'elle a prévu...
C'est ce qu'elle a prévu...
Il serait tout de même plus prudent de retirer de l'argent dans les ATM plutôt que de transporter 1500 € en billets sur soi . Le coût de retrait reste raisonnable ( autour de 5 € par retrait ) et, même en cas de vol de la carte et d'utilisation frauduleuse, tant que son code personnel n'est pas utilisé, il ne perdra rien.
Si il n'est pas à l'aise avec les ATM, il peut toujours faire un retrait aux guichets avec la carte, c'est probablement un peu plus cher mais plus rassurant pour une personne un peu agé ( si c'est le cas )
Attention tout de même, dans certains endroits il vaut mieux prévoir une visa, Master Card n'est pas accepté dans toutes les villes ( ex : vers l'est, rien au dessus de Kratie )
Si il n'est pas à l'aise avec les ATM, il peut toujours faire un retrait aux guichets avec la carte, c'est probablement un peu plus cher mais plus rassurant pour une personne un peu agé ( si c'est le cas )
Attention tout de même, dans certains endroits il vaut mieux prévoir une visa, Master Card n'est pas accepté dans toutes les villes ( ex : vers l'est, rien au dessus de Kratie )
Caminante no hay camino, se hace camino al andar (A.Machado)
Après plusieurs mois de voyage en ASE dont un et demi au Cambodge, je pense qu'il est préférable de prendre du liquide avec soi. en euros ou en dollars, faire du change avec une carte coute beaucoup de 5E: il faut aussi prendre en compte le taux de change (1,28 en banque pour 1,30 à 1,32 chez un bijoutier avec qui on discute le taux)... la banque local prend des frais de chang et votre banque aussi... au bout du compte on paie très cher l'assurance anti-vol... mini 7% de la valeur changée.
La dodo
Voilà en PJ du tout frais !!
pour 200$, taux : 1,3058, frais fixes :4,68
mais surtout, au delà de quelques euros, le risque pour une personne ( à priori ) agée, hors de son environnement habituel, donc déstabilisant, de se balader avec + de 1.000 € sur elle
Caminante no hay camino, se hace camino al andar (A.Machado)
Bonjour ladodo,
Tu suggères de se promener avec de très grosses sommes sur soi pendant plusieurs semaines pour éviter de payer des frais bancaires en utilisant sa carte de débit. Même si on met nos dollars en lieu sûr, cette façon de procéder n'est-elle pas risquée?
Tu suggères de se promener avec de très grosses sommes sur soi pendant plusieurs semaines pour éviter de payer des frais bancaires en utilisant sa carte de débit. Même si on met nos dollars en lieu sûr, cette façon de procéder n'est-elle pas risquée?
Claude
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Bonjour Danielvl et cico,
Comme vous avez répondu en même temps, je vous fais une réponse commune.
- Effectivement, s’il n’y a pas de frais prélevés par la première banque la carte devient intéressante mais quelle banque n’en prend pas ?
- De mon expérience au Viet Nam comme au Laos, j’ai payé à la banque locale 3% + frais sur la banque en France. Pour un voyage d’un mois ça ne va pas loin. En revanche, sans être trop prêt de ses sous, pour un voyage de cinq mois l’adition devient lourde… Comme ma compagne venait me rejoindre au Cambodge, nous avons choisi l’option liquide.
- En ce qui concerne le risque vol… au début de ce voyage de 5 mois je l’avais estimé important et donc pris l’option CB et un peu de liquide. Finalement, tout ce que l’on transporte (appareil photo, ordi, argent, passeport, CB…) doit rester sous surveillance constante et si possible de façon séparer… le passe port et la CB sont les points les plus sensibles car sans eux tu ne peux plus bouger sans faire appel à un ami et encore… pour le reste ça fait mal sur le coup et ça s’oublie.
- Pour les vieux, les parenthèses ne suppriment pas l’à priori, ils voyagent partout, comme tout le monde, longtemps, sac à dos ou valise, dans tous les types de transport et sans stress… comme tous les voyageurs, avant d’aborder un nouveau pays, ils se posent les mêmes questions… mais au fait, à quel âge est-on vieux ?
Très cordialement à tous les deux
La dodo
Bonjour comme il a été dit il est extrêmement difficile de donner un budget car tout dépends du confort, de la nourriture et des visites que tu réalises.
pour exemple mon fils de 18 ans vient de passer 32 jours au cambodge pour 22 euros par jours http://www.antoinesurlesroutesdumonde.com/
et concernant l'argent liquide je trouve folie de se promener avec autant de liquide sur soit pour info je ne sais pas ton âge, mais les retraits se font sans commissions dans certaines banques si tu as moins de 25 ans on ne sait jamais. bon séjour...
pour exemple mon fils de 18 ans vient de passer 32 jours au cambodge pour 22 euros par jours http://www.antoinesurlesroutesdumonde.com/
et concernant l'argent liquide je trouve folie de se promener avec autant de liquide sur soit pour info je ne sais pas ton âge, mais les retraits se font sans commissions dans certaines banques si tu as moins de 25 ans on ne sait jamais. bon séjour...
Bonjour,
Transporter de l’argent liquide, une folie, non pas plus que la carte et le reste… ayant pratiqué toutes les formules possibles depuis 1970, je n’ai pas encore trouvé la formule toute sécurité… d’ailleurs, à lire les forums tout le monde la cherche… je n’ai été volé qu’une fois à Cotonou en 76, j’avais laissé, une folie, ma sacoche appareils photos dans ma voiture qui était garée dans le jardin chez des amis. Maintenant, j’exprime que ma modeste expérience… âge 63… (voir ma fiche) donc pas d’avantage particulier chez les banquiers.
Je précise que l’ASE n’est pas, pour moi, une zone dangereuse où il faut se méfier de tout et de tout le monde. Si on ne laisse pas trainer ses affaires dans la chambre et que l’on reste vigilant, il n’y aura pas de problème. Je tremblerai beaucoup plus pour mes enfants s’ils devaient aller en Afrique. Contrairement au VN, au Laos et au Cambodge, je n’ai jamais eu de tentative d’arnaque ni de difficulté avec les factures ou le retour de la monnaie, ils sont honnêtes et souriants.
Pour revenir au budget, avec ma compagne nous dépensons en moyenne 30usd par jour, par personne (hôtels, repas, transports, visites…) sans se priver. L’hôtel est la part la plus sensible du budget. Beaucoup de guest house sont à 20/25uds avec climatisation et eau chaude (c’est notre gamme), on en trouve entre 10 et 15usd avec ventilateur et sans eau chaude… un petit déjeuner tourne entre 3 et 6usd, un repas entre 4 et 7usd… les transports ne sont pas très cher : 7usd pour faire PP – Sihanoukville (5 h de bus), 12usd en mini bus vip (ce n’est pas celui qui s’arrête partout) pour faire PP à Sen Monorom – Mondulkiri (5h). La location pour la journée (de 7h à 20h) d’un tuk tuk à Siem Reap revient à 15usd… une course varie de 2 à 5usd… le Cambodge ne coute pas très cher dès lors que l’on reste à l’écart des grands hôtels…
La dodo
Bonjour,
Pour les prix, j'ai fait un compte-rendu sur mon voyage en Asie du Sud-Est de l'automne dernier et je donne une idée des prix ayant cours là-bas; voir les réponses subséquentes. Comme d'autres ont dit, les prix sont vraiment bas si tu es capable de voyager modestement.
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4759326;page=unread#unread
Pour les prix, j'ai fait un compte-rendu sur mon voyage en Asie du Sud-Est de l'automne dernier et je donne une idée des prix ayant cours là-bas; voir les réponses subséquentes. Comme d'autres ont dit, les prix sont vraiment bas si tu es capable de voyager modestement.
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4759326;page=unread#unread
Claude
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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!







