Côte et îles de l'Est malaisien en août, période de ramadan
by Brigitte71
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Comptant aller en Malaisie en juillet-août prochain, plus particulièrement sur la côte est et iles de la Mer de Chine, nous avons un doute par rapport au ramadan. Est-il possible de se baigner en maillot de bain sans souci de choquer, est-ce que beaucoup de commerces ne seront pas fermés? En gros, pouvons nous visiter le pays comme à un autre moment de l'année, sans rester dans des infrastructures touristiques, chose que nous détestons.Merci pour les conseils à venir.
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Salut Brigitte,
Nous passerons pas mal de temps aux perhentians cet été (Pulau Besar). L'ensemble de notre séjour sur cette île se fera durant le ramadan et les responsables de l'hôtel nous ont précisé que cela ne changerai rien sur le fonctionnement de l'hôtel.
Concernant la baignade, je ne pense pas que porter un maillot de bain puisse gêner qui que ce soit... donc take it easy et allez-y sans stress.
Je ne parle que pour les perhentians, en revanche dans l'Etat du Teregganu, je ne sais pas ce qu'il en est. Nous y étions, il y a 2 ans, un peu avant le ramadan. Nous avons passé 3 jours dans Kuala Terengganu et les malaisiens y sont très avenants, le même sourire que l'on retrouve aux 4 coins du pays.... sourire que l'on retrouve de moins en moins dans nos pays...;-)
D'une façon générale, je pense que les musulmans ralentissent un peu leur mode de vie durant ce mois. Du coup, il peut arriver que certaines boites, entreprises, resto soient fermés le midi, mais ce n'est pas une règle. La plupart vivent leur journée de jeûne comme si de rien n'était.
Bonnes vacances!
Paterjalan
Je ne parle que pour les perhentians, en revanche dans l'Etat du Teregganu, je ne sais pas ce qu'il en est. Nous y étions, il y a 2 ans, un peu avant le ramadan. Nous avons passé 3 jours dans Kuala Terengganu et les malaisiens y sont très avenants, le même sourire que l'on retrouve aux 4 coins du pays.... sourire que l'on retrouve de moins en moins dans nos pays...;-)
D'une façon générale, je pense que les musulmans ralentissent un peu leur mode de vie durant ce mois. Du coup, il peut arriver que certaines boites, entreprises, resto soient fermés le midi, mais ce n'est pas une règle. La plupart vivent leur journée de jeûne comme si de rien n'était.
Bonnes vacances!
Paterjalan
Les différences culturelles, cultuelles, linguistiques, ne sont que des richesses... ceux qui les considèrent comme un danger passent à côté des plus belles choses de cette planète!
Bonsoir , j'ai sillonné la région en fin de ramadan il y a deux ans , et contrairement à ce que l'on vous a dit durant quasiment une semaine " hari raya " c'est vraiment très galère au niveau des transports terrestres et pour se restaurant avec notamment sur les perhentians très très peu de restaurant ouverts , certains soirs des personnes ont attendu plus de quatre heure à table pour finalement de rien avoir a manger .
Au niveau des transports terrestres quasiment pas de bus , j'ai du faire du stop ou me payer le taxi particulier pour circuler .
La fin du ramadan est la période où les malais rentent fêter cela en famille , d'où les problèmes de restauration et de transport.
Pour ma part tout cela ne m'a pas trop géné, car pour moi l'imprevu et les relatives difficultés font partie du voyage , mais je préfére prévenir .
Bon voyage en Malaisie .
durant quasiment une semaine " hari raya "
Hari raya correspond à la fête musulmane appelée Aïd el fitr, fête de fin de ramadan et ne correspond qu'aux trois jours suivants le mois de jeûne. Selon l'endroit où l'on se trouve en Malaisie, les 10 derniers jours de ramadan peuvent correspondre à une période fort recueillement spirituel et dans ce cas, commerces et autres professions pourront effectivement être fermés...
Bonnes vacances!!!
Paterjalan
Hari raya correspond à la fête musulmane appelée Aïd el fitr, fête de fin de ramadan et ne correspond qu'aux trois jours suivants le mois de jeûne. Selon l'endroit où l'on se trouve en Malaisie, les 10 derniers jours de ramadan peuvent correspondre à une période fort recueillement spirituel et dans ce cas, commerces et autres professions pourront effectivement être fermés...
Bonnes vacances!!!
Paterjalan
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Merci pour les infos et peut-être nous croiserons-nous la-bas, sans le savoir.Bonnes vacances à vous aussi Brigitte71
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Bonjour, merci pour la réponse . Nous préférons aussi les voyages avec surprises donc ça le fera.A bientôt Brigitte71
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Bonjour Brigitte71,
Nous avons pour projet de partir au mois d'août en Malaisie et nous devrions tomber en pleine prériode de Ramadan. Pouvez-vous me dire comment s'est déroulé votre voyage ? Avez-vous eu des problèmes pour circuler en transport en comment, pour vous loger ou vous restaurer ?
Nous sommes au tout début de l'organisation de notre voyage, auriez-vous des conseils à nous donner sur les lieux à ne pas rater ou ceux à éviter ?
Merci.
Noémy22
Nous avons pour projet de partir au mois d'août en Malaisie et nous devrions tomber en pleine prériode de Ramadan. Pouvez-vous me dire comment s'est déroulé votre voyage ? Avez-vous eu des problèmes pour circuler en transport en comment, pour vous loger ou vous restaurer ?
Nous sommes au tout début de l'organisation de notre voyage, auriez-vous des conseils à nous donner sur les lieux à ne pas rater ou ceux à éviter ?
Merci.
Noémy22
Selamat Pagi!
En attendant la réponse de notre collègue vforumiste, voici la mienne ;-) L'an dernier nous avons passé juillet et août en Indonésie et Malaisie. Nous y allons depuis 3 années chaque été. L'an dernier, nous étions en Indonésie quand a débuté le Ramadan et ensuite, nous sommes allés en Malaisie. A Kuala Lumpur, comme sur les îles de l'Est (Perhentians ou Kapas) le Ramadan n'a pas trop d'effet sur le rythme de vie des touristes. La seule conséquence est que le repas du soir (dîner) n'est servi qu'à partir de 20h (+ ou - 15 minutes selon les restaurateurs). Ceci afin de permettre à l'équipe du restaurant de rompre leur journée de jeûne. Pour ce qui est du repas du midi, aucun changement... Voyez donc que le Ramadan ne change pas grand chose.
En ce qui concerne les transports en commun, nous avons pris tout ce qui existe en terme de transport en Malaisie (ou presque ;-)) et n'avons trouvé aucune problématique liée au Ramadan...
En revanche, Kuala Lumpur et les centres commerciaux et les rues sont très belles et joliment décorés.
Lieux à faire:
- Kuala-Lumpur - îles de l'est : Perhantians (Besar ou Kecil au choix. Nous avons opté pour Besar, Flora Bay hotel, très bel accueil et plage magnifique!), Pulau Kapas (île au sud des Perhentians où le sentiment de vie sauvage et plage déserte est encore plus fort qu'aux Perhentians). - Taman Negara, - Cameron highlands, N'hésitez pas à vous initier à la plongée si vous ne connaissez pas! Nous avons passé le niveau 1 Padi l'an dernier avec mon fils: le pur bonheur!!!!!!!! Voilà, bonne préparations ! et bon séjour!
En attendant la réponse de notre collègue vforumiste, voici la mienne ;-) L'an dernier nous avons passé juillet et août en Indonésie et Malaisie. Nous y allons depuis 3 années chaque été. L'an dernier, nous étions en Indonésie quand a débuté le Ramadan et ensuite, nous sommes allés en Malaisie. A Kuala Lumpur, comme sur les îles de l'Est (Perhentians ou Kapas) le Ramadan n'a pas trop d'effet sur le rythme de vie des touristes. La seule conséquence est que le repas du soir (dîner) n'est servi qu'à partir de 20h (+ ou - 15 minutes selon les restaurateurs). Ceci afin de permettre à l'équipe du restaurant de rompre leur journée de jeûne. Pour ce qui est du repas du midi, aucun changement... Voyez donc que le Ramadan ne change pas grand chose.
En ce qui concerne les transports en commun, nous avons pris tout ce qui existe en terme de transport en Malaisie (ou presque ;-)) et n'avons trouvé aucune problématique liée au Ramadan...
En revanche, Kuala Lumpur et les centres commerciaux et les rues sont très belles et joliment décorés.
Lieux à faire:
- Kuala-Lumpur - îles de l'est : Perhantians (Besar ou Kecil au choix. Nous avons opté pour Besar, Flora Bay hotel, très bel accueil et plage magnifique!), Pulau Kapas (île au sud des Perhentians où le sentiment de vie sauvage et plage déserte est encore plus fort qu'aux Perhentians). - Taman Negara, - Cameron highlands, N'hésitez pas à vous initier à la plongée si vous ne connaissez pas! Nous avons passé le niveau 1 Padi l'an dernier avec mon fils: le pur bonheur!!!!!!!! Voilà, bonne préparations ! et bon séjour!
Les différences culturelles, cultuelles, linguistiques, ne sont que des richesses... ceux qui les considèrent comme un danger passent à côté des plus belles choses de cette planète!
Hello, j'étais il y a deux ans aux Perhentian, aucun souci, il y avait seulement un resto qui fermait de 15 à 18h en raison du ramadan, c'est tout.
Aucun problème de transports terrestre ou maritime ni pour aller aux Perhentian, ni pour circuler, après un passage sur Redang, à Kuela Terranganu. Aucun problème sur Redang non plus.
Le seul hic a été la cie aérienne Egypt Air, ou on a eu des retards et un temps d'attente plus long au Caire, au retour, car ils étaient en manque de personnel naviguant, qui a fini par être réuni.
Le seul hic a été la cie aérienne Egypt Air, ou on a eu des retards et un temps d'attente plus long au Caire, au retour, car ils étaient en manque de personnel naviguant, qui a fini par être réuni.
Mes vidéos de voyages et surtout de snorkeling https://www.youtube.com/user/tsarabanjina
Bonjour Noémy,
Je viens tout juste de tomber sur votre message concernant la Malaisie, voici mon avis après y avoir passé 1 mois l'été dernier, en pleine période de ramadan:
La Malaisie est un pays magnifique, le paysage campagnard conforme à l'idée que nous en avions : petits villages de maisons sur pilotis, entourées de cocotiers ; les iles paradisiaques, Besar, dans les Perenthians, et Kapas sont les 2 iles où nous avons séjourné . loger dans des petits bungalows avec vue sur la mer les pieds dans le sable, avec la visite régulière des varans locaux, est vraiment génial. Quand on en a marre de la plage, une promenade à travers la jungle, où l'on rencontre quelquefois des animaux inquiètants, c'est génial aussi. En conclusion, je serais bien restée 1 mois sur une de ces îles.
Pour le reste, la région des lacs Chini est elle aussi magnifique, Kuala Lumpur nous abien plu, nous logions dans Chinatown, où l'animation est constante. l faut voir le parc aux papillons, celui aux oiseaux, le jardin d'orchidées, qui sont des parenthèses rafraichissantes , quelquefois c'est un peu étouffant à KL.
Par contre, nous avons été un peu déçus de trouver certains endroits, à cause du ramadan, complètements déserts:
La côte Est, surtout à son Nord, est très morne en journée à cette période, au point que nous avons trouvé des villes fantômes, où nous avions l'impression, en journée, comme en soirée, d'ailleurs, d'être les seuls êtres vivants (en éxagérant à peine).
A part ça, c'était bien, les gens sont très gentils, et ouverts. Nous avons utilisé les transports locaux, et fait du stop, qui marche bien: même à 4, avec nos sacs à dos, on s'arrêtait pour nous prendre. Nous y avons fait plein de rencontres sympas, aussi bien avec des gens de là-bas qu'avec d'autres routards. En conclusion, mieux vaut éviter les endroits très musulmans (mais quand même tolérants envers ceux qui ne le sont pas) et surtout ne pas manquer d'aller sur les îles.
Bon voyage et à votre disposition pour d'autres infos.
Brigitte.
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Le Nord fait surement allusion à l'état de Terengganu ou Kelantan. Nous y sommes passés à plusieurs reprises également sur les 3 dernières années. C'est le coin de la Malaisie où il y a le + de musulmans. C'est également l'endroit où nous avons été le plus sollicité en terme d'invitation!!!! Nous avons passé 5 soirées chez les malais sur 7 nuits passées sur place!
Avec nos enfants, les échanges se sont fait rapidement et de fil en aiguilles nous nous retrouvions invités à boire un verre qui se terminait souvent par un repas très épicé!!!!!!!! mais quel délice et quelle hospitalité!
Du coup comme le dit Brigitte, le nord-est pendant le ramadan sera plus concerné car à majorité (+ de 90%) musulmane, mais pour autant, la vie continue en période de jeûne et on reste loin des villes désertes, même si on ressent un rythme de travail moins soutenu ... la pratique de la sieste semble être de rigueur d'après les échanges que j'ai pu avoir avoir des amis malaisiens! ;-)
Les différences culturelles, cultuelles, linguistiques, ne sont que des richesses... ceux qui les considèrent comme un danger passent à côté des plus belles choses de cette planète!
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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!





