Bonjour à tous les forumistes ! (enfin mon pseudo personnel - ancien pseudo partagé : Fredpaname)
Déjà en premier lieu, merci à Larsay pour tes conseils !!!
Nous sommes deux à partir au Vietnam en Octobre / Novembre 2013.
Nous souhaitons faire 15 jours dans le Nord et 15 jours dans le Sud (Avion Hanoi / HCMC)
Voila le début du programme pour les 15 premiers jours :
Jour 1 : Arrivée Aéroport Hanoi - Thu Giang GuestHouse 2 ou Maison d'Orient (suivant budget)
Jour 2 : Visite Hanoi et achat de billets pour Lao Cai - Quel train couchette ?
Jour 3 : Visite Hanoi - Train de nuit pour Lao Cai
Jour 4 : Arrivée Loa Cai - Location Moto (Minsk 125cc) ou Scooter (125cc) si possible - Boucle Bac Ha / Can Cau (marché du samedi) / Van Chu / Bac Ha (itinéraire à voir avec Larsay 😉 )
Jour 5 : Visite du marché de Bac Ha - Une idée pour l'après midi ?
Jour 6 : Trek ou Moto trip (avis, conseil ?)
Jour 7 : Trek ou Moto trip (avis, conseil ?) - Train de nuit pour Hanoi
Note : Si vous avez un trip sur 4 jours à me proposer (moto) je suis preneur !
Jour 8 : Visite de Hanoi - Organisation bus + bateau pour Cat Ba
Jour 9 : Départ ile de Cat Ba - GuestHouse ou Hotel pas trop cher (Si vous avez des adresses 15/20$ max/chambre double)
Jour 10 : Cat Ba - Tour de l'ile en scooter, plages
Jour 11 : Cat Ba - Baie d'Ha Long
Jour 12 : Cat Ba - Baie d'Ha Long
Jour 13 : Départ pour Tam Coc bateau + bus - GuestHouse Chez Loan
Jour 14 : Tam Coc
Jour 15 : Tam Coc
Jour 16 : Train Ninh Binh / Hanoi - Avion Hanoi / HCMC
Voila pour l'itinéraire de la parie Nord. Si vous avez des conseils pour le coin de Sapa/Bac Ha pour faire un truc sympa en Moto.
Et une adresse sympa sur l'ile de Cat Ba pour dormir !
le marche de Bac Ha et Can Cau sont ultra touristiques. Pourquoi ne pas se rendre a Ha Giang en bus couchette de nuit, y louer une moto et faire la magnifique boucle Ha Giang- Dong Van - Bao Lac - Ha Giang.
Vous y verrez des marches o combien moins touristiques et avec une plus grande diversite ethnique. Les paysages sont plus grandioses quedans la region de Bac Ha.
Place a la decouverte, a un peu d aventure, et d inattendue. Prenez la route et vous verrez bien. Contrairement a quelqu un qui a l habitude d etaler ses notes comme des trophees, je prefere laisser au voyageur le gout de la surprise. Un voyage est une experience personnelle, vivez la seul sans s attacher a un rapport fait par quelqu un d autre.
D ailleurs c est a cause de l ego de ces gens la que des lieux magiques perdent de leur superbe.
Je regarde un peu à gauche et à droite et je dois avouer que cette région est assez merveilleuse ...
C'est rizières de sarrasin en fleurs au mois d'octobre me brule les yeux 😮
Peut être prendre un jour de plus sur place car cela me paraît juste 3 jours.
Une question d'un autre sujet. Si je prend le train de nuit de Lao Cai ou le Bus de nuit de Ha Giang, puis-je enchainer directement avec un train ou un bus pour l'ile de Cat Ba ? niveau horaire cela correspond ?
Une question d'un autre sujet. Si je prend le train de nuit de Lao Cai ou le Bus de nuit de Ha Giang, puis-je enchainer directement avec un train ou un bus pour l'ile de Cat Ba ? niveau horaire cela correspond ?
Vous devez retourner sur Hanoi.
J enleverai Tam Coc de mon programme et passerai plus de jours dans les montagnes du Nord. Tam Coc fait un peu double emploi avec Along, pitons karstiques dans une etendue d eau.
Du coup de Bao Lac vous pouvez vous rendre a Ba Be et de Ba Be retour sur Ha Giang pour rendre la moto.
En effet, en 15 jours, le tour entre Hagiang, Dong Van, Meo Vac, Bao Lac est faisable. Des endroits nettement moins fréquentés que le côté Sapa, Bac Ha, Can Cau. En plus, pour les amateurs de moto, c'est vraiment l'idéal. Le mieux, comme dit précédemment, c'est d'aller jusqu'à Hagiang en bus, puis louer une moto sur place. Dépaysement garanti.
Donc nous avons décidé de rester un peu plus longtemps au Vietnam donc changement d'itinéraire pour le nord.
Grand Moto Trip du nord est et ouest en 20 jours.
Pour la location je suis en contact avec Flamingo Travel qui me propose deux options :
- Honda Futur X semi auto 125cc 200$ Trip
- Yamaha YBR 125cc embrayage 440$ Trip
Pas de Minsk à ma demande car après lecture, moto pas trop adaptée pour 2 passagers.
Inclus dans le prix : 2 casques intégrales, Trousse d'outils et pièces de rechange, Sacoches, tendeurs.
Quelqu'un à un conseil sur le choix de la moto car c'est du simple au double niveau tarif ...
Itinéraire :
Jour 1 : HANOI / BA BE LAKE (179 km)
- Départ 6h/7h matin
- Arrêt à Tay Nguyen – Visite du musée des minorités
- Nuit à Pac Ngoi
Jour 2 : BA BE LAKE / CAO BANG (159 km)
- Ballade sur le lac le matin (puong cave, dau dang waterfall)
- Départ début d’après mid pour Cao Bang
- Nuit à Cao Bang
Jour 3 : COA BANG
- Ban Gioc waterfall (200 km a/r)
- Nuit à Cao Bang
Jour 4 : CAO BANG / DONG VAN (227 km)
- Route Cao Bang – Méo Vac – Col de Ma Pi Leng – Dong Van
- Nuit à Dong Van
Jour 5 : DONG VAN
- Visite du plateau calcaire (fleurs de sarrasin)
- Nuit à Dong Van
Jour 6 : DONG VAN / HA GIANG (150 km)
- Arrêt au grès au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Ha Giang
Jour 7 : HA GIANG / BAC HA (190 km)
- Arrêt au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Bac Ha
Jour 8 : BAC HA (samedi)
- Marché de Can Cau avec retour via Ta Van Chu (merci Larsay)
- Nuit à Bac Ha
Jour 9 : BAC HA / SAPA (dimanche) (80 km)
- Marché de Bac Ha (tôt le matin)
- Départ début d’après midi Sapa
- Nuit à Sapa
Jour 10 & 11 : SAPA
- Marché de Sapa
- Randonnées
- 2 jours sans moto
Jour 12 : SAPA / LAI CHAU (160 km)
- Arrêt au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Lai Chau
Jour 13 : LAI CHAU / DIEN BIEN PHU (190 km)
- Arrêt au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Dien Bien Phu
Jour 14 : DIEN BIEN PHU / SON LA (163 km)
- Visite des vestiges de la guerre, cimetière
- Départ début d’après midi pour Son La
- Nuit à Son La
Jour 15 : SON LA / MAI CHAU « BAN LAC » (164 km)
- Arrêt au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Ban Lac
Jour 16 : MAI CHAU « BAN LAC » & « POM COONG »
- Randonnée
- Nuit à Ban Lac
Jour 17 : MAI CHAU / TAM COC (144 km)
- Arrêt au grès de nos envies
- Nuit à Tam Coc
Jour 18 & 19 : TAM COC
- Ballade à vélo
- Barque à Trang An
- Visites diverses
- Cours de cuisine « Chez Loan »
Jour 20 : TAM COC / HANOI (102 km)
- Retour de la moto
- Massage de 4 heures pour se remettre
Au niveau becane, faut voir vos gabarits. A choisir je prendrai la 125 Honda XL, meme prix que la YBR mais plus confortable avec de bien meilleures suspensions. J ai fait un tour avec en septembre dernier, nickel.
Attention au trajet Cao Bang-Dong Van. Sur le papier c est 227km mais en heures de route ca peut faire du 10h, voire plus. Et il y a la question du permis pour se rendre dans la region. Faites votre boucle dans le sens inverse pour etre sur d avoir le permis a Ha Giang.
Pareil, Ha Giang-Bac Ha sur papier ca fait pas long mais en heure de route oui. Tout depend de l etat de la route entre Bac Ha et Xin Man. Preferez le marche de Xin Man le dimanche a celui de Bac Ha. Une tres grande diversite ethnique et pas touristique comme celui de Bac Ha. Il va falloir choisir car le marche du dimanche de Dong Van et/ou Meo Vac sont superbes aussi.
De Sapa n allez pas vers Lai Chau et Dien Bien Phu, il y a une route vraiment somptueuse c est la RN32 qui passe par Tan Uyen, Mu Cang Chai et Ngia Lo.
Je confirme, le trajet entre Cao Bang et Dong Van risque d'être un peu long. L'idéal serait de faire un halte à Bao Lac, pour passer un petit bonjour aux Lolos Noirs et qui sait peut-être tomber sur un jour de marché.
Les pauvres Lolo, depuis que ce con de Michalak s est pointe chez eux c est devenue une attraction. Des betes de foire. Surtout que l emission etait bidonnee de A a Z.
Quitte a faire une boucle faite la en entier. Faite la RC4 de Cao Bang a Lang Son puis aller sur Along en becane. J irai sur l ile de Quan Lan, un regal a becane 🙂
Entièrement d'accord avec toi pour dire que l'émission était bidon et que tout le monde s'était déguisé pour l'occasion.
Mais pour m'être rendu sur place, sans les caméras, j'avoue que ça n'avait rien à voir.
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
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.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
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?
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!
