Stéphany🙂
Finaliser mon voyage en Thaïlande fin décembre
by Nouvea
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour à tous,
après avoir lu beaucoup de vos posts(pas tous faute de temps!!!!), j'ai déjà pu tracer un intinéraire pour notre voyage en thailande fin decembre de 15 jours......mais il faut maintenant que je le concrétise par des réservations;
pouvez vous nous aider dans nos choix grâce à vos voyages précédents ???
je prevois une arrivée à BKK le mardi 22 /12 et un retour le mardi 05/01 de BKK également.
dès notre arrivée nous reprendrons un vol (il faut que je le réserve, quelle est la meilleure cie?airasia?) pour le sud car mon mari veut aller plonger (3 jours) aux similans...donc quel est l'aéroport le + proche de kao lak?
je me demande si c'est mieux que nous dormions à kao lak (et départ depuis le port pour aller plonger)ou directement sur la seule île des similans qui fait les hebergements , car seul mon mari plonge et je ne sais pas si c'est mieux , pour mon fils de 8 ans et moi , de rester au port ou de profiter de l'île des similans pour se reposer(sans doute moins touristique que kao lak!)...mais si nous restons sur l'île des similans, y'a t-il un club de plongée qui passe chercher les plongeurs sur cette île?
ensuite nous voulons aller à kho sok...pour un petit trek à dos d'éléphant dans le parc naturel et y passer 1 nuit (connaissez vous un petit hotel sur place?ou bien mieux vaut-il ne pas dormir là?);avant de repartir sur phang nga pour 2 nuits(quel hotel?), puis sur krabi pour 3 nuits (on passera 2 jours à visiter ao nang et railey et 1 jour sur kho phi phi)...d'ailleurs cela vaut-il le coup de passer une nuit à PHi PHi ou pas?
ensuite , direction koh lanta pour 2 nuits et on remonte en avion sur BKK pour les 3 jours qui nous restent(en passant 1 journée sur ayuttaya)...
je suis donc preneuse pour les hotels pas trop chers mais confortables(eau chaude et propreté) et bien situés que vous connaissez à chacun de nos arrêts...
et si vous avez des suggestions , je suis tout ouîe...
merci de votre réponse rapide car nous allons nous occuper de cela dans les 2/3 jours qui viennent....
je sais que je peux compter sur vous😊!!!!
Stéphany🙂
Stéphany🙂
NOUVEA
L'aéroport de Phuket n'est pas loin de Khao Lak que tu peux rejoindre directement par bus local.
Airasia est une bonne compagnie, bon rapport qualité prix.
Très bonne idée que d'aller à Khao Sok (tjs en bus depuis Khao Lak), une meilleure idée serait de passer deux jours (+ la nuit sur un bungalow flottant) sur le lac Chew Lan en compagnie des meilleurs guides du coin Nopporn et Mathilde ( http://visiter-khao-sok.e-monsite.com/ ).
Si tu veux aller dormir dans Khao Sok et surtout y manger, je te conseille le Morning Mist.
Pour les plages du sud, je passe mon tour mais on m'a dit beaucoup de bien de Railay Beach.
Si ton mari et toi préférez la plongée et les plages, passez au moins une journée de moins à Bangkok et posez-vous plus longtemps dans moins d'endroits. :)
Airasia est une bonne compagnie, bon rapport qualité prix.
Très bonne idée que d'aller à Khao Sok (tjs en bus depuis Khao Lak), une meilleure idée serait de passer deux jours (+ la nuit sur un bungalow flottant) sur le lac Chew Lan en compagnie des meilleurs guides du coin Nopporn et Mathilde ( http://visiter-khao-sok.e-monsite.com/ ).
Si tu veux aller dormir dans Khao Sok et surtout y manger, je te conseille le Morning Mist.
Pour les plages du sud, je passe mon tour mais on m'a dit beaucoup de bien de Railay Beach.
Si ton mari et toi préférez la plongée et les plages, passez au moins une journée de moins à Bangkok et posez-vous plus longtemps dans moins d'endroits. :)
Merci de vos conseils, je vais direct m'y attarder pour kho sok...
en fait mon mari est le seul à plonger ...donc on essaie de contenter tout le monde, d'où le fait que nous allons bouger pas mal !!!
en même temps , le but de ce voyage (on en a fait beaucoup d'autres ailleurs juste pour les doigts de pieds en éventail!!) est de bouger...mais bon , rien n'est encore figé sur les nuits à passer ça et là, c'est pour ça que je vous demande à tous votre sentiment...😛
NOUVEA
Pour Khao Sok, je serai toi, je ferai comme ça:
Jour 1 : Pose toi au morning mist On a payé 550 baths la nuit pour un bungalow irréprochable. Khao sok est encerclé par une rivière et tu peux faire des descentes en chambre à air (300 baths/personne que tu réserves à l'hotel), ton fils va aimer. Ils donnent aussi des cours de cuisine et je regrette de ne pas les avoir suivis là-bas. C'est un des endroits où j'ai mangé les meilleurs plats (prix démocratiques): jungle pancakes, soupes de fougères au lait de coco (spécialité locale), massaman et autres pad thai... Jour 2: départ le matin pour le lac Jour 3: retour le soir, aller, on va encore se faire une tite nuit là-bas, on y est si bien... :)
Je ne dirai rien sur le séjour au lac, à part que l'eau est à 28°C... Surprise! :)
http://www.khaosokmorningmistresort.com/Morning_Mist_Resort_-_Khao_Sok.html Regarde les commentaires sur tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297917-d776081-Reviews-Morning_Mist_Resort-Surat_Thani.html
Jour 1 : Pose toi au morning mist On a payé 550 baths la nuit pour un bungalow irréprochable. Khao sok est encerclé par une rivière et tu peux faire des descentes en chambre à air (300 baths/personne que tu réserves à l'hotel), ton fils va aimer. Ils donnent aussi des cours de cuisine et je regrette de ne pas les avoir suivis là-bas. C'est un des endroits où j'ai mangé les meilleurs plats (prix démocratiques): jungle pancakes, soupes de fougères au lait de coco (spécialité locale), massaman et autres pad thai... Jour 2: départ le matin pour le lac Jour 3: retour le soir, aller, on va encore se faire une tite nuit là-bas, on y est si bien... :)
Je ne dirai rien sur le séjour au lac, à part que l'eau est à 28°C... Surprise! :)
http://www.khaosokmorningmistresort.com/Morning_Mist_Resort_-_Khao_Sok.html Regarde les commentaires sur tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297917-d776081-Reviews-Morning_Mist_Resort-Surat_Thani.html
Si vous avez lu beaucoup de messages pour préparer votre voyage, je pense que vous avez bien lu et compris que la période ou vous voulez vous rendre en Thailande est de très loin la pire de l'année (afflux énorme de touristes = prix exageremment gonflés pour les transports, l'hébergement et j'en passe) même si je me doute que vous n'avez pas beaucoup le choix des dates avec un enfant scolarisé. Je suppose que vous avez déja acheté vos billets d'avions (sinon votre post serait inutile).
Donc, je crains que trouver des réservations ne soit deja tres délicat à ce jour ou la quasi totalité des hotels est complet. Je connais quelqu'un (il fait 4 voyages/an dans le pays alors il a un peu d'habitude) qui a decidé d'avancer son voyage du 4 janvier au 28/12 et il a eu beaucoup de mal à trouver un hotel (et encore par relations) pour Phuket.... Compte tenu de la période vous prendrez donc là ou il y aura de la place et pour des prix 3 fois plus élevés qu'en période normale.
Pour la plongée sur les Similans en croisiere (3, 4, ou 5 jours) je viens de réserver une des dernieres places disponibles pour mars 2010 car la quasi totalité des bateaux est deja complete. La saison sur le parc National est très limitée en terme de timing (novembre à fin avril max). Les bateaux filent ensuite sur Bali.... Je crains aussi que meme sur Kao Lak les clubs soient complets.
Enfin pour Air Asia (super compagnie en effet) un membre de VF a voulu acheter un Bkk-Krabi (prix moyen constaté = 1 000 bahts à peine) pour le 26 décembre = 3 900 bahts par personne 😛 et actuellement c'est +5 000 bahts. Il y a beaucoup plus de vols pour Phuket donc une similation sur le site de la Cie = comptez comptez 15 000 bahts A/R pour 3 personnes : en réservant TRES VITE !!
Désolé d'être aussi direct mais c'est la réalité : ce sera vite confirmé par d'autres membres je suppose 🤪
Donc, je crains que trouver des réservations ne soit deja tres délicat à ce jour ou la quasi totalité des hotels est complet. Je connais quelqu'un (il fait 4 voyages/an dans le pays alors il a un peu d'habitude) qui a decidé d'avancer son voyage du 4 janvier au 28/12 et il a eu beaucoup de mal à trouver un hotel (et encore par relations) pour Phuket.... Compte tenu de la période vous prendrez donc là ou il y aura de la place et pour des prix 3 fois plus élevés qu'en période normale.
Pour la plongée sur les Similans en croisiere (3, 4, ou 5 jours) je viens de réserver une des dernieres places disponibles pour mars 2010 car la quasi totalité des bateaux est deja complete. La saison sur le parc National est très limitée en terme de timing (novembre à fin avril max). Les bateaux filent ensuite sur Bali.... Je crains aussi que meme sur Kao Lak les clubs soient complets.
Enfin pour Air Asia (super compagnie en effet) un membre de VF a voulu acheter un Bkk-Krabi (prix moyen constaté = 1 000 bahts à peine) pour le 26 décembre = 3 900 bahts par personne 😛 et actuellement c'est +5 000 bahts. Il y a beaucoup plus de vols pour Phuket donc une similation sur le site de la Cie = comptez comptez 15 000 bahts A/R pour 3 personnes : en réservant TRES VITE !!
Désolé d'être aussi direct mais c'est la réalité : ce sera vite confirmé par d'autres membres je suppose 🤪
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
JE PLEURE TOUT DE SUITE OU J'ATTENDS UN PEU??
JE SAIS QUE VOTRE POST EST LUCIDE....MAIS NE ME CASSEZ PAS MON REVE😕
MERCI QUAND MEME DE VOS CONSEILS...MAIS EFFECTIVEMENT JE N'AI PAS LE CHOIX DES DATES:JE N'AI PAS POUR HABITUDE DE PARTIR SANS MON FILS!!!ALORS J'EN PAYE LE PRIX FORT, C'EST LE CAS DE LE DIRE 🤪
NOUVEA
Et les billets d'avions sont ils achetés ? C'est important aussi 😉
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Stephany,
ne perd pas confiance ...même si la periode à laquelle tu pars est effectivement la plus chargee en touristes et donc la plus chere, tu pourras encore trouver des billets d"avions, je viens de faire une simulation sur Thai airways, les 3 billets : 9130baths.
En ce qui concerne les hotels, il est faux de dire que tout est deja quasiment complet, il y a encore de la place mais aux tarifs Peak season...
Va faire un tour sur latestay, tu devrais trouver : http://www.latestays.com/
A+
Didier
je rentre de thailande et très honnêtement je n'ai pas vu grand monde ni à Noel ni au nouvel an ...alors soit la peak season était morte???soit on a été très fort dans le choix des endroits où nous sommes allés car la populasse n'était pas là!!!
quant aux prix, ils étaient plus cher qu'en d'autres périodes, mais je n'y ai pas laissé ma chemise non plus....
merci pour tes conseils , qui je n'en doute pas sont donné dans le seul but d'aider les forumeurs, mais pour ma part j'y mettrais un peu plus de souplesse car ils auraient pu rebuter ou faire croire des choses pas forcément vraies à certaines personnes un peu coincées...
donc en résumé je dirais que passer les fêtes en thailande est un excellent plan...pas un chat quand on se donne la peine de chercher un peu ....
merci encore,
nouvea
nouvea
NOUVEA
Les avis divergent : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=3105342; 😉
Qui croire ?
Qui croire ?
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Bien sûr qu'il faut réserver avant d'y aller...surtout les transports!!je ne dis pas le contraire...
en revanche ce que je veux dire c'est qu'il ne faut pas nécessairement réserver 6 mois à l'avance...tu m'avais fait un peu peur en me disant début Décembre que tout était déjà plein partout, or j'ai pu tout réserver 15 jours avant de partir...donc pas d'affolement non plus😉
je sais bien que certaines personnes organisent leur voyage sur les dires des forumeurs...je ne me permettrai pas de leur donner de fausses infos😛!!!
RESERVEZ DONC BIEN TOUS VOS HOTELS/AVION/TRAINS...AVANT VOTRE DEPART, C'EST PLUS SUR!!!!!!!
NOUVEA
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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!





