Bonjour,
nous sommes à la recherche de toutes informations sur le Delta du Mékong, quelles agences sérieuses, bateau? et vélo? quel tarif? bref .....séjour prévu fin mars 2016
Merci d'avance de votre aide
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Delta du Mékong
by CoStef
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour Corinne
Si vous voulez quelques réponses il me semble judicieux de préciser un peu votre demande. Souhaitez vous faire une boucle dans le delta en partant de Saigon pour retourner à Saigon, ou bien de Saigon traverser le delta pour rejoindre le Cambodge par Chau Doc ou bien encore souhaitez vous terminer par un séjour balnéaire sur Phu Quoc? Et bien sur le plus important combien de jours souhaitez vous consacrer au Delta? Je repars pour la 3ème fois dans le delta en Janvier 2016 et peux vous faire profiter de mes quelques expériences et projet. De même pour le bateau il y a soit des options promenades à la journée soit le bateau collectif style Bassac ou encore des mini croisières en sampan privé. A vous lire sur qques précisions et les spécialistes eux vous répondront. Bonne préparation
Eric
Si vous voulez quelques réponses il me semble judicieux de préciser un peu votre demande. Souhaitez vous faire une boucle dans le delta en partant de Saigon pour retourner à Saigon, ou bien de Saigon traverser le delta pour rejoindre le Cambodge par Chau Doc ou bien encore souhaitez vous terminer par un séjour balnéaire sur Phu Quoc? Et bien sur le plus important combien de jours souhaitez vous consacrer au Delta? Je repars pour la 3ème fois dans le delta en Janvier 2016 et peux vous faire profiter de mes quelques expériences et projet. De même pour le bateau il y a soit des options promenades à la journée soit le bateau collectif style Bassac ou encore des mini croisières en sampan privé. A vous lire sur qques précisions et les spécialistes eux vous répondront. Bonne préparation
Eric
Je suis précisément en train de terminer une visite du delta du Mékong. En partant de Saïgon, j'ai réservé avec un ami un tour de trois jours à vélo chez une agence modeste de Saigon. Certaines agences sont connues et proposent des voyages en groupe vers 300$ par personne, par exemple Sinh Café (sinhcafe.com). Notre agence VietViet Travel nous a fait un circuit aux environs de 250$/pers en individuel:
Un van, trois vélos, le chauffeur et le guide qui sont l'oncle et le neveu.
Avantage et inconvénient de notre formule: l'immersion. On pédale deux heures par jour avec les arrêts sur des charmants chemins sans touristes, on mange avec les vietnamiens. Les hôtels sont plutôt modestes. Le guide parle un anglais suffisant. Si vous le choisissez, attendez-vous à une certaine dose d'improvisation et précisez bien ce que vous voulez. On a vu ce qu'on voulait, notamment le marché flottant de Cai Rang.
Nous avons évité les bus de touristes mais nous avons eu quelques heures livrés à nous même. Si vous êtes sportifs, il y a d'autres agences à Saigon qui pourraient mieux convenir.
À Chau Doc, on a choisi de s'adresser à un guide local plutôt qu'aux agences. C'est Thien : 250 000 VD (11$) par personne au lieu de 80$ et plus. Il parle un peu français et mieux anglais. Il nous a fait visiter à moto la campagne environnante et la réserve d'oiseaux de Tra Su avec une gentillesse extraordinaire s'arrêtant partout à notre demande ou pour nous montrer des plantes etc.
Nous prenons le bateau express pour Phom Penh demain.
Mon conseil: ne vous faites aucun souci, vous trouverez tout sur place, particulièrement dans le quartier routard de Saïgon.
Agence Viet Viet Travel www.vietnam-vietviettravel.com.vn ou sur FB.
Guide de Chau Doc: Thien Than phô
Tél: 0945833954
Bonjour,
Merci de votre réponse. Nous avons prévu d'arriver sur Ho Chi Minh (3 jours) , dont une journée pour faire le Delta du Mékong , puis vol vers Hanoï et baie d'Along (6 jours environ) et pour finir effectivement par quelques jours sur Phu Qoc (qui a l'air assez paradisiaque) et retour sur Ho Chi Minh pour départ vers Paris. Nous partons le 25 mars pour un retour le 11 avril à Paris. Qu'en pensez-vous? Rien n'est figé encore... Merci d'avance,
Merci de votre réponse. Nous avons prévu d'arriver sur Ho Chi Minh (3 jours) , dont une journée pour faire le Delta du Mékong , puis vol vers Hanoï et baie d'Along (6 jours environ) et pour finir effectivement par quelques jours sur Phu Qoc (qui a l'air assez paradisiaque) et retour sur Ho Chi Minh pour départ vers Paris. Nous partons le 25 mars pour un retour le 11 avril à Paris. Qu'en pensez-vous? Rien n'est figé encore... Merci d'avance,
Trois jours pleins à Saïgon ne sont pas indispensables. Dans le delta, cela vaut la peine de se lever à 6h du matin pour voir un marché flottant, pour cela il faut dormir sur place, par exemple à Vinh Long. Il y a deux réserves d'oiseaux au moins et cela vaut la peine. Le Vietnam central est intéressant : notamment la citadelle de Hué et Hoi An où nous sommes restés trois jours avec plaisir. À Hué comme Hoi An les hôtels prêtent des vélos.
Les gens du delta sont particulièrement gentils mais on est bien accueilli partout. Cela ne dispense pas de marchander...
Bonsoir,
Merci pour toutes ces infos, c'est notre premier voyage au Vietnam et je vois un peu mieux comment organiser ce voyage, j'ai acheté le Lonely (tout voyage commence par un bon guide) et je commence à construire un squelette.
Nous pensons arriver sur Saïgon le 26 mars (les vols sont moins chers qu'en multidestinations en choisissant une compagnie sérieuse, nous avons l'habitude de voyager sur Qatar), passer une journée puis prendre un vol pour Danang, je pense qu'en effet Hué vaux le détour. Donc une soirée à Danang puis bus pour Hué et une nuit sur place avant de reprendre un vol de Danang pour Hanoï. Deux jours sur Hanoï puis on part pour Cat Ba pour faire la Baie d'Along (3 jours et deux nuits). L'avez-vous fait et de quelle façon? (réservation depuis l'hôtel? ou connaissez-vous une agence sérieuse?), je suis à la recherche d'infos sur une croisière d'une journée dans la baie car apparemment il y a beaucoup d'arnaques à touristes. Ensuite nous passerons une dernière journée soirée sur Hanöi avant de reprendre un vol pour Can Tho, là je pense qu'il doit y avoir des bus pour Vinh Long pour passer la soirée, lever tôt pour le marché flottant et réserves d'oiseaux, reste à estimer les temps de trajet en bus ....Nous reprendrions un bus jusqu'à Rach Gia pour rallier Phu Quoc en bateau (express s'il y a) histoire de finir sur quatre jours au soleil.😉
Enfin vol Phu Quoc Saïgon pour prendre notre vol retour le 10 avril
Bonne soirée et encore merci, si vous avez des conseils ou des remarques, n'hésitez pas et bonne continuation dans votre périple...
Amicalement,
Corinne
Bonjour,
Il y a des agences qui organisent des croisieres sur le Mekong par exemple le Cochinchine ou le Bassac... entre autres que vous pouvez conatcter.
Bonne chance!
Il y a des agences qui organisent des croisieres sur le Mekong par exemple le Cochinchine ou le Bassac... entre autres que vous pouvez conatcter.
Bonne chance!
Bonjour Corinne
Votre circuit modifié est un peu plus cohérent. Il est vrai que l'idéal est l'arrivée à Hanoï et la re descente vers HCMV pour éviter ce double trajet Sud Nord puis Nord Sud. Idem pour l'arrivée à Can Tho puis remontée Vinh Long et revenir sur Rach Gia. Soit vous pouvez changer votre plan de vol soit si vous avez déjà vos billets et il faut garder votre itinéraire. Par contre au lieu de remonter à Vinh Long je resterais sur Can Tho il y a 2 marchés flottants à voir sans compter les alentours de la ville . Vous pouvez même envisager pour changer de lieu une nuit chez l'habitant vers Tra On (SE de Can Tho sur la rive opposée) il y a la bas aussi un petit marché flottant moins connu. Vous ferez moins de distance et vous profiterez plus du Delta.
Bon Voyage
Eric
Votre circuit modifié est un peu plus cohérent. Il est vrai que l'idéal est l'arrivée à Hanoï et la re descente vers HCMV pour éviter ce double trajet Sud Nord puis Nord Sud. Idem pour l'arrivée à Can Tho puis remontée Vinh Long et revenir sur Rach Gia. Soit vous pouvez changer votre plan de vol soit si vous avez déjà vos billets et il faut garder votre itinéraire. Par contre au lieu de remonter à Vinh Long je resterais sur Can Tho il y a 2 marchés flottants à voir sans compter les alentours de la ville . Vous pouvez même envisager pour changer de lieu une nuit chez l'habitant vers Tra On (SE de Can Tho sur la rive opposée) il y a la bas aussi un petit marché flottant moins connu. Vous ferez moins de distance et vous profiterez plus du Delta.
Bon Voyage
Eric
Bonjour Eric et les autres participants,
Cette discussion en cours est proche de mes recherches actuelles; je la rejoins donc en espérant vos bons conseils. A la mi février nous nous déplaçons en famille à HCMV à l'occasion d'un mariage et nous voudrions profiter d'une journée libre pour faire une escapade vers le delta du Mékong. Je pense notamment à la visite d'un marché flottant (on parle de Cai Be et de Cai Rang notamment) mais je vois qu'il faut partir de HCMV très tôt le matin et je crains que ce soit difficile pour les plus jeunes de nos petits enfants. Selon vos expériences quel serait le bon plan de découverte du delta pour un tour d'une journée en famille avec des enfants de 3 à 13 ans ? Connaissez-vous une agence pour ce type de service ? Merci à tous par avance. Jim
Cette discussion en cours est proche de mes recherches actuelles; je la rejoins donc en espérant vos bons conseils. A la mi février nous nous déplaçons en famille à HCMV à l'occasion d'un mariage et nous voudrions profiter d'une journée libre pour faire une escapade vers le delta du Mékong. Je pense notamment à la visite d'un marché flottant (on parle de Cai Be et de Cai Rang notamment) mais je vois qu'il faut partir de HCMV très tôt le matin et je crains que ce soit difficile pour les plus jeunes de nos petits enfants. Selon vos expériences quel serait le bon plan de découverte du delta pour un tour d'une journée en famille avec des enfants de 3 à 13 ans ? Connaissez-vous une agence pour ce type de service ? Merci à tous par avance. Jim
Bonjour Jim,
Comme vous avez une seule journee pour ce parcours donc vous pouvez seulement visiter le marche flottant de Cai Be , environ 3 heures de routes . Puis visitez ensuites les villages artisanaux, les jardins de fruits par bateau et sampan. Dejeuner sur un ilot entre les canaux du pleuve de Mekong, balade a velo pour bien visiter la vie des habitant locaux avant de revenir a Hochiminh - ville.
Voila Jim, bonne journee et a + tard!
Comme vous avez une seule journee pour ce parcours donc vous pouvez seulement visiter le marche flottant de Cai Be , environ 3 heures de routes . Puis visitez ensuites les villages artisanaux, les jardins de fruits par bateau et sampan. Dejeuner sur un ilot entre les canaux du pleuve de Mekong, balade a velo pour bien visiter la vie des habitant locaux avant de revenir a Hochiminh - ville.
Voila Jim, bonne journee et a + tard!
Merci pour ces propositions.
Je crains que pour voir le marché flottant de Cai Be il faut partir très tôt et 3h + 3h de route c'est beaucoup pour les enfants.
Un tour opérateur propose MyTho et Ben Tre avec balade en bateau, atelier de bonbon à la noix de coco, etc et déjeuner sur l'île de la Tortue.
Qu'en pensez-vous ?
Jim.
My Tho et Ben Tre ne sont pas mal du tout! il n'y a pas bcp de kilometrage a faire, visiter les ateliers et les metiers artisanaux, c'est vraiment une experience!!!
Bonne chance et bon voyage Jim.
Bonne chance et bon voyage Jim.
Bonjour,
nous sommes à la recherche de toutes informations sur le Delta du Mékong, quelles agences sérieuses, bateau? et vélo? quel tarif? bref .....séjour prévu fin mars 2016 Merci d'avance de votre aide
Bonjour Je reviens du Delta du Mekong et voilà mon retour : éviter My Tho- Cai Be - Vinh Longh, allez directement à Can Tho, le Delta y est plus large et les affluents plus gros. Il existe aux alentours de Can Tho une véritable vie sur les différents canaux dont un vrai village flottant absolument pas touristique et ailleurs une vraie mangrove (digne des Antilles!). Le mieux est de faire appel à Fredo chez MEKONG LOGIS à Can Tho ; c'est un vrai guide francophone qui connait extrêmement bien la région et propose des prix très accessibles. Il peut aussi vous emmener à Chau Doc ou à un autre endroit dans le Delta.
nous sommes à la recherche de toutes informations sur le Delta du Mékong, quelles agences sérieuses, bateau? et vélo? quel tarif? bref .....séjour prévu fin mars 2016 Merci d'avance de votre aide
Bonjour Je reviens du Delta du Mekong et voilà mon retour : éviter My Tho- Cai Be - Vinh Longh, allez directement à Can Tho, le Delta y est plus large et les affluents plus gros. Il existe aux alentours de Can Tho une véritable vie sur les différents canaux dont un vrai village flottant absolument pas touristique et ailleurs une vraie mangrove (digne des Antilles!). Le mieux est de faire appel à Fredo chez MEKONG LOGIS à Can Tho ; c'est un vrai guide francophone qui connait extrêmement bien la région et propose des prix très accessibles. Il peut aussi vous emmener à Chau Doc ou à un autre endroit dans le Delta.
Bonjour Mel,
Nous serons à Can Tho pour la fête du Tet. Croyez-vous que les marchés flottants auront lieu ?
Est-ce facile de contacter Fredo à Can Tho ? Mékong logis, c'est une guesthouse ?
Merci pour vos conseils.
Je ne suis plus à Can Tho et je n'y serai pas pour la fête du Thêt. Vous devriez envoyer directement un mail à Fredo dans la rubrique Nous contacter sur http://mekonglogis.weebly.com/nous-contacter.html voici son mail direct : fredodung@yahoo.com
Je ne suis plus à Can Tho et je n'y serai pas pour la fête du Thêt. Vous devriez envoyer directement un mail à Fredo dans la rubrique Nous contacter sur http://mekonglogis.weebly.com/nous-contacter.html voici son mail direct : fredodung@yahoo.com
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Hi everyone.
I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices? Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis? What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc. Thanks again
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices? Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis? What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc. Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it? Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like? We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it? Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like? We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
Hi there,
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hey everyone,
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.
Thanks! 🙂
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.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi everyone,
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
Thanks
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
Thanks
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days. I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome! I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Thanks
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days. I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome! I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste