Sulawesi et les îles Togians en décembre
by Cevennes77
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
départ pour Sulawesi samedi, nous avons hate! Nous pensions aller rapidement aux iles Toggians mais des les quelques sites que nous avons consulté nous montrent de la pluie toute la journée en ce moment.... mais évidement ils parlent de palu, macassar ou manado. Quelqu'un pourrait il nous parler de son expérience en Sulawesi (et encore mieux aux iles Toggians) à cette même saison.
Merci
Nous sommes allés en indonésie au mois d'août sept. Mais en effet, je crois qu'actuellement ce n'est pas la meilleure période.
Nous étions 15 jours à Bali, 10 jours à Sulawésie et 4 jours au Sanghir island.
Pour Sulawésie, nous sommes restés à Bunaken qui est extraordinaire pour la plongée et Lembeh également pour plonger. Nous avons aussi fait un tour par Tangkoko reserve en dormant dans un hôtel sur place. Les balades sont très bien. on y voit de superbes choses.
Nous souhaitions allés aux Toggian mais c'est assez compliqué pour y aller. Si c'est une prériode de pluis, je pense que ce sera encore plus compliqué. Nous avons renoncé. Nous sommes plutôt parti aux Sanghir. C'est facile pour y aller mais c'est très compliqué une fois sur place car rien n'est fait pour les touristes (seuls quelques transports en commun, peu d'hôtels, dans la ville principale, peu de resto, tous fermés le dimanche soir).
Pour aller aux Toggian, de ce que nous avons vu, il faut soit passer par Makassar, puis prendre plusieurs bus jusqu'au port d'embarquement. Soit passer par Manado et prendre un bateau à Gorontolo. C'était éventuellement l'option que nous avions choisi. Or, il faut compter 10h de bus pour aller à Gorontolo, puis 10h de bateau, or, il n'y a pas de liaison tous les jours donc il faut bien prévoir son coup.
Salut,
en décembre tu es en plein dans les pluies. En plus la mer peut parfois être très mauvaise du côté des Toggians à cette époque. Bref, pas la meilleure saison pour y aller, surtout que c'est un peu long pour y aller.
Si tu veux trouver du beau temps à cette époque, va plutôt aux Molluques, c'est la belle saison là-bas. Accès depuis Bali (vol Denpassar Ambon); il y a aussi de belles plongées à Ambon, et la grande Ile de Seram est aussi très chouette (peu visitée, tu seras tranquille).
Bon séjour!!!!
en décembre tu es en plein dans les pluies. En plus la mer peut parfois être très mauvaise du côté des Toggians à cette époque. Bref, pas la meilleure saison pour y aller, surtout que c'est un peu long pour y aller.
Si tu veux trouver du beau temps à cette époque, va plutôt aux Molluques, c'est la belle saison là-bas. Accès depuis Bali (vol Denpassar Ambon); il y a aussi de belles plongées à Ambon, et la grande Ile de Seram est aussi très chouette (peu visitée, tu seras tranquille).
Bon séjour!!!!
Bruno
en effet, news diretc de Tentena, il pleut comme buffle qui pisse, si vous me permettez l'expression...😊
Aux togians il parait que c'est un peu moins pluvieux, mais c'est en pleine saison des pluies..
Laure
salut
J'ai retrouvé dans ma boite mail le message de Sylvie qui vit là-bas (propriétaire de http://www.togian-island-retreat.com )
Hello Loic!
November- March is a good time to come - not too many tourists (August is the busiest month, and also somewhat windy and wavy sometimes). Around January- February you can also get some winds. But all in all, the weather is fantastic here. The land temperature is not too hot, and we get ocean breezes. The water temperature is about 31 degrees celsius. We are about 30 km. south of the equator. We don't have a monsoon season, and the rainy season is sporadic. The weather is not extreme.
OK, let us know what your plans are. We wait to hear from you. Please check out our other website: www.togian-island-retreat.com
Many thanks for your interest in us.
Island Retreat Sylvie
J'ai retrouvé dans ma boite mail le message de Sylvie qui vit là-bas (propriétaire de http://www.togian-island-retreat.com )
Hello Loic!
November- March is a good time to come - not too many tourists (August is the busiest month, and also somewhat windy and wavy sometimes). Around January- February you can also get some winds. But all in all, the weather is fantastic here. The land temperature is not too hot, and we get ocean breezes. The water temperature is about 31 degrees celsius. We are about 30 km. south of the equator. We don't have a monsoon season, and the rainy season is sporadic. The weather is not extreme.
OK, let us know what your plans are. We wait to hear from you. Please check out our other website: www.togian-island-retreat.com
Many thanks for your interest in us.
Island Retreat Sylvie
Je ne voudrais pas faire de la peine à Sylvie, qui tient une GH sur une des 1ères Iles des Toggians (Lomba me semble-t-il), mais c'est vraiment pas le top à cette époque de l'année.
Quel propriétaire d'hotel irait dire à ses clients "ne venez surtout pas, il fait un temps de chiotte" ?????
Quel propriétaire d'hotel irait dire à ses clients "ne venez surtout pas, il fait un temps de chiotte" ?????
Bruno
Bon, je suis assez d'accord avec Bruno sur le fait qu'un quelqu'un qui travaille là-bas ne va pas nous dire qu'il faut un temps dégueu et qu'il ne faut pas venir.... Est ce que l'un d'entre vous serait déjà allé là-bas à cette saison! Je sais bien que c'est la saison des pluies mais je pensais que cela signifiait quelques heures de pluies par jour.... et pas toute la journée comme indiqué en ce moment sur les sites météo.
Merci
Bonnjour lolodesiles,
est ce que finalement tu y étais allé à cette saison?
Merci
salut
Non non non j'ai juste demandé à quelqu'un qui y vit sur place, sauf que effectivement après réflexion Bruno a raison 😎
N'empêche, à Bomba, quand le temps est à l'orage, c'est sublime! Si le soleil s'en mèle, les teintes changeantes de l'eau sont une merveille, et la nuit, les éclairs semblent être des sorts lancés par des magiciens.
"Nous, on a le temps
Vous, vous avez l'heure"
dixit un chamelier dans le désert...
Tonnerre de Brest ! Je vois que tu n'as pas perdu ton âme de poétesse 😉
j ai travaille sur un bateau qui cruisait sur les toggians, ces iles sont merveilleuses et loin de tout c etait en 2006 2007, un ferry part d ampana pour relier wakai qui est un gros village en tole, avec qd meme un bon dispensaire a 15 mn en bateau il y a le merveilleuse plage de kadidiri avec 2 petits hotels 25 dol par nuit je crois ecole de plongee en 2006 c etait wolf qui tenait le tout, super plongees, il y a un autre hotel par la enfin pour y aller il faut du temps car il n y a personne mais c est paradisiaque, je suis pour le moment a phuket trop trop touristique.....vous pouvez me contacter par e mail sur pondimir.1@libertysurf.fr
Bonjour à tous,
nous revenons de Sulawesi et j'ai plaisir à vous dire que ce fut extraordinaire.
Par rapport au temps et plus précisément au Togians.
Nous sommes arrivés à Ampana apres 3 jours de tempête, donc sans bateau. Nous y étions le jeudi, mais jeudi et vendredi.... pas de bateau... donc on a bien failli rester en plan. Mais, comme il y avait un certain nombre de personnes qui étaient en rade, elles ont affrété un bateau et nous sommes partis avec elles. POur ceux qui ont peur des tempêtes et des bateau du style boat people: Abstenez vous! J'ai eu une de ces trouilles, et toutes les personnes qui étaient avec nous aussi..... tout le monde s'est mis à prié..... et moi aussi! Mais bon, la tempête passée, ce voyage a été l'occasion de rencontrer des femmes extraordinaires qui habitent wakai. Le voyage qui devait durer 4 heures en a mis 8 (apres discussion avec d'autres touristes, ils ont tous mis 8 heures.... à bon entendeur). On a voulu aller au Fadhila Cottage mais on a trouvé portes closes. On s'est donc retrouvé au Kadidiri que l'on vous recommande finalement. Le transport devait durer 30 minutes mais entre la nuit et les vagues..... on a mis 1h15..... payé par le kadidiri (pareil au retour).
Certes c'était la basse saison et nous étions entre 10 et 15 selon les jours, mais le responsable de la plongée (un suisse) était super et ils nous a amené faire du snorkling gratuitement avec les plongeurs tous les jours et l'équipement était gratuit pour ceux qui n'en avaient pas. Nourriture bonne et ambiance tres bonne quand la proprio est là.... sinon, elle est juste normale....
Bungalow à 150, 175 ou 250.... tous tres biens. Snorkling super sur la plage. Et repas de poisson tres bon (plats proposé aux végétariens....)
Super séjour là-bas!
J'espère que ces commentaires aideront certains d'entre vous.
les iles toggina j u ai passé qq mois jamais decembre, le petit resort a cote de wakai c est une merveille le nom kaddidiri, mais il y a interet a aimer la plage ou la plongée sinon y a rien a faire et pas de moyen d aller ailleurs, prends contact si tu veux sur mon E mail pondimir.1@libertysurf.fr je suis a phuket avec 6H de decallage Ati ati Mireille
Nous sommes allés à Kaddidiri en 1999. C'était très bien.
Après quelques ballades dans différentes îles d'Asie, je me suis rendu compte que les autochtones que je prenais pour de fieffés navigateurs n'étaient souvent, en fin de compte, que des braves garçons qui ne connaissaient pas grand chose à la navigation.
Nous sommes allés plusieurs fois à Bunaken / Siladen et cette année, nous y sommes retournés avec l'intention de revenir aux Toggian.
Le 2 ème jour il y a eut un orage très violent et une modification si rapide de la météo que nous avons renoncé à y aller. Avec un capitaine breton j'y serai allé. Mais certainement pas avec un bidouilleur local.
De la même manière, je déconseillerai d'aller de Bali aux Gili avec un pêcheur ou un hors bord qui n'a qu'un moteur. Mais il y a plein de malin qui aiment le faire.
De la même manière, je déconseillerai d'aller de Bali aux Gili avec un pêcheur ou un hors bord qui n'a qu'un moteur. Mais il y a plein de malin qui aiment le faire.
Bonjour,
nous sommes allés sur l'autre.
Les prix pour les 2 étaient en USD.
Le défault du Marlin est qu'il est plus enclavé et que vous n'avez pas les superbes couchés de soleil. Mais bon, ce sont des minuscules défauts. Pour l'un comme pour l'autre, les boissons ne sont pas comprises. Nous avons eu la chance de faire du snorkling gratuitement et il ne me semble pas que ce soit le cas au Marlin (mais je peux me tromper). Faites un beau voyage.... j'y repense sans cesse avec beaucoup de nostalgie.
Le défault du Marlin est qu'il est plus enclavé et que vous n'avez pas les superbes couchés de soleil. Mais bon, ce sont des minuscules défauts. Pour l'un comme pour l'autre, les boissons ne sont pas comprises. Nous avons eu la chance de faire du snorkling gratuitement et il ne me semble pas que ce soit le cas au Marlin (mais je peux me tromper). Faites un beau voyage.... j'y repense sans cesse avec beaucoup de nostalgie.
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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 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!




