Itinéraire de la baie d'Halong au delta du Mékong (Vietnam)
by Greguydeg
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je voudrais me rendre au Vietnam l'été prochain (3-4semaines au mois de juillet)
Je ne suis encore jamais allé là bas et je désirerais essayer de voir "un peu de tout", de la baie d'Halong au delta du Mékong.
Je ne veux pas faire appel à des agences de voyage ou autres circuit "tour organisé" mais voyager par mes propres moyen sachant que j'aurai juste des vols qui arrivent à Hanoi et repartent d'Ho Chi Minh (possibilité d'inverser les deux villes si c'est mieux).
Auriez vous des conseils d'itinéraires ou endroit à ne pas rater?
Merci d'avance
Grégory
TOUR NUMERO DEUX – UN PEU DE TOUT
Jour 1 – Prise en charge a l’aeroport de Ha Noi
Nuit a Ha Noi
Jours 2 et 3 - Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay
Excursion de la baie d’Ha Long, deux jours et une nuit sur le bateau.
Jour 4 – Ha Noi – Tuyen Quang
Nous partons vers le Nord et les montagnes. Nous ne sommes pas encore dans la haute montagne, mais les paysages offrent la promesse d’autres merveilles. Sur la route, arret pour le lunch a Than Nguyen et visite selon le temps restant du site de Nui Coc.
Jour 5 – Tuyen Quang - Vinh Quang
Route de montagnes, decouverte des paysages et des ethnies vivant dans cette region. Nous entamons les routes de haute montagne.
Jour 6 – Vinh Quang - Xin Man
Sur la route, nous nous arreterons a plusieurs reprises pour des pauses café dans les petits Bia Hoi tenus par les villageois. Les enfants ne manqueront pas de nous accoster pour nous poser mille et une questions.
Ne pas oublier d’acheter quelques paquets de biscuits ou des fruits, ils adorent recevoir et partager un petit extra.
Jour 7 – Xin Man – Bac Ha
Selon le jour de depart, si l’on arrive a Bac Ha le samedi soir, nous pourrons visiter le marche de Bac Ha. Sinon, la ville vaut le detour ainsi que les paysages environ-nants.
Jour 8 – Bac Ha – Lao Cai – Ha Noi
La route est parfois difficile mais malgre tout praticable avec le minivan. On peut malgre tout s’attendre, s’il a plu, a devoir oter les chaussures pour traverser un passage trop boueux. La voiture fait son possible, les villageois donnent un coup de main.
Le soir, nous prenons le train de nuit pour Ha Noi. Jour 9 – Ha Noi – Ha Noi
Visite de la ville. Les possibilites sont nombreuses, nous vous laisserons le choix des visites ou vous proposerons un tour global des principales curiosites.
Jour 10 – Ha Noi – Ha Noi
Visite de la ville ou journee shopping. Il fait tres chaud au mois d’aout a Ha Noi. Nous preferons vous laisser l’opportunite de vous reposer ou de vous promener en famille. Nous pouvons egalement programmer quelques visites.
Jour 11 – Ha Noi – Ninh Binh
En voiture vers Ninh Binh et sa baie d’Halong terrestre. Promenade en sampan dans les rizieres et visite des grottes. Logement a Ninh Binh.
Jour 12 – Ninh Binh - Cua Lo
Nous prenons la route Ho Chi Minh, tres tranquille pour nous diriger vers Cua Lo, etape balneaire ou ne se retrouvent pour le moment que les touristes vietnamiens. Ici, pas de Mac Do, rien que de la cuisine locale, notamment d’excellents fruits de mer.
Jour 13 – Cua Lo – Hue Nous continuons notre route vers Hue au milieu des paysages montagneux. Quelques haltes pour des photos et pauses café. Arret lunch au detour d’un des rares villages ayant un restaurant. Arrivee le soir a Hue, logement dans l’un des nombreux hotels en fonction de vos envies et de votre budget.
Jour 14 – Hue – Hue
Visite de la ville et/ou excursion sur la riviere des parfums. Comme nous n’avons qu’une journee a Hue, il faudra faire un choix de visites. La croisiere sur la riviere des parfums dure une journee entiere et permet de visiter cinq sites, lunch local sur le bateau (prive).
Pour vous aider dans votre choix, je vous renvoie a mon blog dont l’adresse est : http://ottlnpac.canalblog.com/...s/vietnam/index.html
Jour 15 – Hue – Da Nang – Nha Trang
En route pour l’aeroport de Da Nang, direction Nha Trang pour une petite pause plage.
Selon l’heure du vol, apres-midi repos ou decouverte de la ville et de ses environs.
Jour 16 - Nha Trang – Nha Trang
Visites ou repos plage. Nha Trang est notre ville, je pourrais vous en parler pendant des heures, vous montrer des dizaines de photos. Contrairement a la rumeur, il y a quantite de choses a y faire et a y voir. Nous vous ferons un panel de visites dans lequel vous choisirez selon vos envies. Vous pourrez egalement vous reposer ou faire un bapteme de plongee.
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En route pour les Hauts-Plateaux Depart tot le matin afin d’avoir le temps de nous arreter et visiter une briquetterie (vous pourrez meme vous y essayer), une plantation de café, les rizieres et quantite d’autres activites agricoles. Arrivee a Buon Ma Thuot vers 16 heures trente et visite breve de la ville.
Jour 18 – Buon Ma Thuot - Lak
Visite des chutes de Dray Sap et du village de pecheurs de Lak. Possibilite de faire un tour a dos d’elephant.
Jour 19 – Lak – Da Lat
La route des montagnes est peu peuplee. Les paysages sont magnifiques, les petits villages sont occupes par quelques ethnies minoritaires. Nous nous arreterons ici et la au hasard des rencontres. Arrivee a Da Lat assez tot dans l’apres midi pour une decouverte de la ville.
Jour 20 – Da Lat – Bien Hoa
Un peu d’Histoire. Bien Hoa est une ancienne base militaire americaine. La ville est devenue moderne et un grand centre commercial y a ouvert ses portes.
Jour 21 – Bien Hoa – My Tho
Nous arrivons dans le delta du Mekong. Selon le temps qui nous restera, nous ferons une ballade en barque sur l’un des bras du fleuve.
Jour 22 – My Tho – Go Cong
Visite de la ville de My Tho et de son marche matinal. Ensuite, nous prenons la route vers Go Cong, tout a fait en dehors des sentiers battus, cette partie nous fera decouvrir un aspect inconnu du delta.
Jour 23 – Go Cong – Saigon
En direct vers l’aeroport ou en prenant le temps de s’arreter a Long An dans une famille que nous connaissons bien selon l’heure de votre vol de retour.
Voila un exemple, tu peux toujours le faire seul. Bon voyage,
Pat
Nuit a Ha Noi
Jours 2 et 3 - Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay
Excursion de la baie d’Ha Long, deux jours et une nuit sur le bateau.
Jour 4 – Ha Noi – Tuyen Quang
Nous partons vers le Nord et les montagnes. Nous ne sommes pas encore dans la haute montagne, mais les paysages offrent la promesse d’autres merveilles. Sur la route, arret pour le lunch a Than Nguyen et visite selon le temps restant du site de Nui Coc.
Jour 5 – Tuyen Quang - Vinh Quang
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Jour 6 – Vinh Quang - Xin Man
Sur la route, nous nous arreterons a plusieurs reprises pour des pauses café dans les petits Bia Hoi tenus par les villageois. Les enfants ne manqueront pas de nous accoster pour nous poser mille et une questions.
Ne pas oublier d’acheter quelques paquets de biscuits ou des fruits, ils adorent recevoir et partager un petit extra.
Jour 7 – Xin Man – Bac Ha
Selon le jour de depart, si l’on arrive a Bac Ha le samedi soir, nous pourrons visiter le marche de Bac Ha. Sinon, la ville vaut le detour ainsi que les paysages environ-nants.
Jour 8 – Bac Ha – Lao Cai – Ha Noi
La route est parfois difficile mais malgre tout praticable avec le minivan. On peut malgre tout s’attendre, s’il a plu, a devoir oter les chaussures pour traverser un passage trop boueux. La voiture fait son possible, les villageois donnent un coup de main.
Le soir, nous prenons le train de nuit pour Ha Noi. Jour 9 – Ha Noi – Ha Noi
Visite de la ville. Les possibilites sont nombreuses, nous vous laisserons le choix des visites ou vous proposerons un tour global des principales curiosites.
Jour 10 – Ha Noi – Ha Noi
Visite de la ville ou journee shopping. Il fait tres chaud au mois d’aout a Ha Noi. Nous preferons vous laisser l’opportunite de vous reposer ou de vous promener en famille. Nous pouvons egalement programmer quelques visites.
Jour 11 – Ha Noi – Ninh Binh
En voiture vers Ninh Binh et sa baie d’Halong terrestre. Promenade en sampan dans les rizieres et visite des grottes. Logement a Ninh Binh.
Jour 12 – Ninh Binh - Cua Lo
Nous prenons la route Ho Chi Minh, tres tranquille pour nous diriger vers Cua Lo, etape balneaire ou ne se retrouvent pour le moment que les touristes vietnamiens. Ici, pas de Mac Do, rien que de la cuisine locale, notamment d’excellents fruits de mer.
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Visite de la ville et/ou excursion sur la riviere des parfums. Comme nous n’avons qu’une journee a Hue, il faudra faire un choix de visites. La croisiere sur la riviere des parfums dure une journee entiere et permet de visiter cinq sites, lunch local sur le bateau (prive).
Pour vous aider dans votre choix, je vous renvoie a mon blog dont l’adresse est : http://ottlnpac.canalblog.com/...s/vietnam/index.html
Jour 15 – Hue – Da Nang – Nha Trang
En route pour l’aeroport de Da Nang, direction Nha Trang pour une petite pause plage.
Selon l’heure du vol, apres-midi repos ou decouverte de la ville et de ses environs.
Jour 16 - Nha Trang – Nha Trang
Visites ou repos plage. Nha Trang est notre ville, je pourrais vous en parler pendant des heures, vous montrer des dizaines de photos. Contrairement a la rumeur, il y a quantite de choses a y faire et a y voir. Nous vous ferons un panel de visites dans lequel vous choisirez selon vos envies. Vous pourrez egalement vous reposer ou faire un bapteme de plongee.
Jour 17 – Nha Trang – Buon Ma Thot
En route pour les Hauts-Plateaux Depart tot le matin afin d’avoir le temps de nous arreter et visiter une briquetterie (vous pourrez meme vous y essayer), une plantation de café, les rizieres et quantite d’autres activites agricoles. Arrivee a Buon Ma Thuot vers 16 heures trente et visite breve de la ville.
Jour 18 – Buon Ma Thuot - Lak
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Jour 19 – Lak – Da Lat
La route des montagnes est peu peuplee. Les paysages sont magnifiques, les petits villages sont occupes par quelques ethnies minoritaires. Nous nous arreterons ici et la au hasard des rencontres. Arrivee a Da Lat assez tot dans l’apres midi pour une decouverte de la ville.
Jour 20 – Da Lat – Bien Hoa
Un peu d’Histoire. Bien Hoa est une ancienne base militaire americaine. La ville est devenue moderne et un grand centre commercial y a ouvert ses portes.
Jour 21 – Bien Hoa – My Tho
Nous arrivons dans le delta du Mekong. Selon le temps qui nous restera, nous ferons une ballade en barque sur l’un des bras du fleuve.
Jour 22 – My Tho – Go Cong
Visite de la ville de My Tho et de son marche matinal. Ensuite, nous prenons la route vers Go Cong, tout a fait en dehors des sentiers battus, cette partie nous fera decouvrir un aspect inconnu du delta.
Jour 23 – Go Cong – Saigon
En direct vers l’aeroport ou en prenant le temps de s’arreter a Long An dans une famille que nous connaissons bien selon l’heure de votre vol de retour.
Voila un exemple, tu peux toujours le faire seul. Bon voyage,
Pat
Bonjour
Bien que le mois de juillet ne soit pas la saison idéale pour voyager au VN, on ne peut pas être déçu par ce pays.
Bien sûr des lieux incontournables comme la baie d'Ha Long, Hoa Lu, puis Hue, hoi An, et tu peux descendre comme ça jusqu'à Cantho; c'est un circuit très touristique malheureusement, mais c'est une bonne approche du VN.
Différentes façons d'aborder ce circuit: train, avion, voiture+chauffeur en suivant la fabuleuse route Mandarine....
J'ai un enfant au VN qui peut éventuellement organiser un circuit à la carte si cela vous intéresse, je peux vous communiquer son E. mail ; vous devez voir avec lui pour les tarifs.
En tous cas, c'est un voyage merveilleux !
Bonnes vacances
Bonjour Mic,
Bien que Tuan soit en plein dans les inondations à Ha Noï !!!!!!! Voici quand même ses coordonnées: tuanmom79@yahoo.com . J'espère qu'il pourra venir en France au mois d'août 2009, mais qu'il pourra néammoins répondre à tes attentes par rapport à ton circuit.
Amitiès
S'il ne répond pas je le contacte par téléph. car le rèseau internet est bien touché (à cause des inondations).N'hésites pas à me recontacter.
S'il ne répond pas je le contacte par téléph. car le rèseau internet est bien touché (à cause des inondations).N'hésites pas à me recontacter.
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Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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!
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 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!