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Bonjour a tous! question très simple et très compliquée en même temps, je voudrais vos avis, propositions idée pour le meilleur itinéraire au Vietnam en partant de ho chi minh :) merci d'avance!! on part en sac a dos au fait!
Meilleur itinéraire pour 4 semaines au Vietnam
by Kawaii88
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour a tous! question très simple et très compliquée en même temps, je voudrais vos avis, propositions idée pour le meilleur itinéraire au Vietnam en partant de ho chi minh :) merci d'avance!! on part en sac a dos au fait!
Avec mon copain nous allons partir au Vietnam au mois de décembre pour un mois. Nous allons partir en sac à dos. Nous allons aller du nord au sud.
Bonjour, Vous partez du nord au sud ou le contraire?
En décembre les températures baissent au nord, mieux vaut commencer par le nord pour redescendre vers le beau temps. En un mois vous avez le temps de visiter au nord:Les montagnes du nord, Sapa et les marchés de Bac Ha , Can Cau et autres, ou la boucle d'Ha Giang (info sur ce forum) et ou la route des photographes (superbe, tout comme la boucle d'Ha Giang Don Van Meo Vac)...le lac Ba BéLes baies d'Along terrestre (Tam Coc) et maritime, Depuis Hanoï il est facile d'aller aussi du côté de Mai Chau.Ensuite, route vers le sud:
Le centreHué Hoi An et Danang, Nha Trang (bon, moi je n'aime pas mais certains y ont trouvé leur compte, alors...).Dalat si vous le souhaitez en venant de Danang et en passant par les hauts plateaux (Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot) mais pour çà vous aurez à choisir entre le nord et le delta faute de temps)Le sudSaigon et le delta (a ne pas manquer)Si vous voulez un peu de balnéaire ce sera à Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang (île de la baleine) Mui Né et Phu Cuoc ou Con Dao et j'en passe...
Tout ceci faisant parti du grand classique (sauf Ha Giang, la route des photographes Ba Bé et les hauts plateaux du centre) qui demandent un peu d'organisation pour les transports.
Le mieux serait de vous munir d'une carte et surtout de faire des recherches sur les différentes régions et leur potentiel pour faire votre choix en fonction de vos goûts. Le Vietnam est un vaste pays vous ne pourrez tout voir en un mois😄.
Pour un premier coup d'essai je ferais: Hanoï 2 jours Sapa (treks et marchés) 4/5 jours Tam Coc 2 jours Mai Chau 2 jours Baie d'Along. 2 jours
Hué 2 jours Hoi An 2 jours
Saigon 2 jours Le delta (circuit de 5 à 6 jours avec les marchés flottants)
4/5 jours pour les transfert
Avec mon copain nous allons partir au Vietnam au mois de décembre pour un mois. Nous allons partir en sac à dos. Nous allons aller du nord au sud.
Bonjour, Vous partez du nord au sud ou le contraire?
En décembre les températures baissent au nord, mieux vaut commencer par le nord pour redescendre vers le beau temps. En un mois vous avez le temps de visiter au nord:Les montagnes du nord, Sapa et les marchés de Bac Ha , Can Cau et autres, ou la boucle d'Ha Giang (info sur ce forum) et ou la route des photographes (superbe, tout comme la boucle d'Ha Giang Don Van Meo Vac)...le lac Ba BéLes baies d'Along terrestre (Tam Coc) et maritime, Depuis Hanoï il est facile d'aller aussi du côté de Mai Chau.Ensuite, route vers le sud:
Le centreHué Hoi An et Danang, Nha Trang (bon, moi je n'aime pas mais certains y ont trouvé leur compte, alors...).Dalat si vous le souhaitez en venant de Danang et en passant par les hauts plateaux (Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot) mais pour çà vous aurez à choisir entre le nord et le delta faute de temps)Le sudSaigon et le delta (a ne pas manquer)Si vous voulez un peu de balnéaire ce sera à Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang (île de la baleine) Mui Né et Phu Cuoc ou Con Dao et j'en passe...
Tout ceci faisant parti du grand classique (sauf Ha Giang, la route des photographes Ba Bé et les hauts plateaux du centre) qui demandent un peu d'organisation pour les transports.
Le mieux serait de vous munir d'une carte et surtout de faire des recherches sur les différentes régions et leur potentiel pour faire votre choix en fonction de vos goûts. Le Vietnam est un vaste pays vous ne pourrez tout voir en un mois😄.
Pour un premier coup d'essai je ferais: Hanoï 2 jours Sapa (treks et marchés) 4/5 jours Tam Coc 2 jours Mai Chau 2 jours Baie d'Along. 2 jours
Hué 2 jours Hoi An 2 jours
Saigon 2 jours Le delta (circuit de 5 à 6 jours avec les marchés flottants)
4/5 jours pour les transfert
Pour bien aimer un pays il faut le manger, le boire et l’entendre chanter. (Michel Déon)
Hanoï Sapa en train ou en bus, arrivée Lao Cai si en train.
L’intérêt est quand même de faire un trek ou deux dans cette région et aussi de voir les beaux marchés locaux.
Bac Ha, Can Cau, Coc ly et autres voir la liste détaillée ci jointe:
http://homemadevietnam.com/voyage-au-vietnam/les-marches-ethniques-autour-de-sapa-1388.html
Tout ceci en 5 jours c'est un minimum
Pour le delta idem, Les marchés flottants, les villes, les incontournables sur cette carte: http://homemadevietnam.com/upload/Carte%20delta%20du%20Mekong%20Homemade(1).jpg http://homemadevietnam.com/voyage-au-vietnam/le-delta-du-mekong-1352.html#march_s_flottants
il faut que je me renseigne plus Et, OUI, je pense que vous devez vraiment vous renseigner sur ces deux destinations😏😏
Pour le delta idem, Les marchés flottants, les villes, les incontournables sur cette carte: http://homemadevietnam.com/upload/Carte%20delta%20du%20Mekong%20Homemade(1).jpg http://homemadevietnam.com/voyage-au-vietnam/le-delta-du-mekong-1352.html#march_s_flottants
il faut que je me renseigne plus Et, OUI, je pense que vous devez vraiment vous renseigner sur ces deux destinations😏😏
Pour bien aimer un pays il faut le manger, le boire et l’entendre chanter. (Michel Déon)
Ben oui c'est possible😉.
Pour Phu Cuoc, deux solutions pour s'y rendre.
En avion depuis Can Tho
En speed boat depuis Rach Gia ou Ha Tien, regardez sur la carte c'est indiqué par des flêches
http://homemadevietnam.com/upload/Carte%20delta%20du%20Mekong%20Homemade(1).jpg
Si vous allez à Phu Cuoc prévoyez d'y rester quelques jours pour bien profiter des plages....😏.
Vous avez tout en main pour élaborer votre circuit, après on vous dira sur ce forum comment vous déplacer😏.
Si vous allez à Phu Cuoc prévoyez d'y rester quelques jours pour bien profiter des plages....😏.
Vous avez tout en main pour élaborer votre circuit, après on vous dira sur ce forum comment vous déplacer😏.
Pour bien aimer un pays il faut le manger, le boire et l’entendre chanter. (Michel Déon)
Peur de quoi?
Le méchant loup n'habite pas au Vietnam😏😏.
Bon plus sérieusement, si vous avez déjà une idée de ce que vous voulez faire le reste s'organisera tout seul (ou presque) le Vietnam est très visité par les "sac à dos".
La plupart des hôtels pour ne pas dire tous peuvent vous réserver au pied levé un train, un bus, un avion, une moto, un vélo, un bateau, un circuit....et ou une chambre pour la prochaine étape. Il y a des agences locales partout. Les vietnamiens sont très serviables (surtout s'ils ont quelque chose à vendre, hihi). Ce forum sert à choisir les bons coins, les justes prix et les bonnes personnes et à vous indiquer comment vous déplacer de façon optimale.
Quand vous engrangé un maximum d'informations le reste se fera sur place, donc, cool, oubliez vos peurs et fabriquez votre itinéraire, c'est le début du voyage😏.
Bon plus sérieusement, si vous avez déjà une idée de ce que vous voulez faire le reste s'organisera tout seul (ou presque) le Vietnam est très visité par les "sac à dos".
La plupart des hôtels pour ne pas dire tous peuvent vous réserver au pied levé un train, un bus, un avion, une moto, un vélo, un bateau, un circuit....et ou une chambre pour la prochaine étape. Il y a des agences locales partout. Les vietnamiens sont très serviables (surtout s'ils ont quelque chose à vendre, hihi). Ce forum sert à choisir les bons coins, les justes prix et les bonnes personnes et à vous indiquer comment vous déplacer de façon optimale.
Quand vous engrangé un maximum d'informations le reste se fera sur place, donc, cool, oubliez vos peurs et fabriquez votre itinéraire, c'est le début du voyage😏.
Pour bien aimer un pays il faut le manger, le boire et l’entendre chanter. (Michel Déon)
hello!
voici mon itinéraire vous me direz ce que vous en pensez.
on arrive a hanoi on, y reste 2 ou 3 nuit
-puis direction sapa pour faire un trek de deux jours 1 nuit
- direction la baie d'Halong pour 2 jours soit directement de sapa si possible ou en repassant par hanoi je ne sais pas trop ce qui est possible.
- on se demande encore si on va a phong na pour aller voir les grottes, pareil pour hué niveau timing mais à choisir je dirais phong na pour les elephants.
-direction Hoi an pour 2 ou 3 jours
-puis Mui Ne pour 2 jours
- Saigon pour 2 ou 3 jours
-le Delta du Mekong pour 3 ou 4 jours je pense
- phu quoc pour 3 jours
on prevoit 4 à 5 jours pour les transports donc
Est ce que niveau timing ça vous parait bien?
voici mon itinéraire vous me direz ce que vous en pensez.
on arrive a hanoi on, y reste 2 ou 3 nuit
-puis direction sapa pour faire un trek de deux jours 1 nuit
- direction la baie d'Halong pour 2 jours soit directement de sapa si possible ou en repassant par hanoi je ne sais pas trop ce qui est possible.
- on se demande encore si on va a phong na pour aller voir les grottes, pareil pour hué niveau timing mais à choisir je dirais phong na pour les elephants.
-direction Hoi an pour 2 ou 3 jours
-puis Mui Ne pour 2 jours
- Saigon pour 2 ou 3 jours
-le Delta du Mekong pour 3 ou 4 jours je pense
- phu quoc pour 3 jours
on prevoit 4 à 5 jours pour les transports donc
Est ce que niveau timing ça vous parait bien?
Bonjour Eden,
- on arrive a hanoi on, y reste 2 nuits OK
-puis direction sapa pour faire un trek de deux jours 1 nuit bien trop court, prévoir au moins 2 nuits sur place et au moins un marché.
- direction la baie d'Halong pour 2 jours soit directement de sapa si possible ou en repassant par hanoi je ne sais pas trop ce qui est possible. Depuis Hanoï
- on se demande encore si on va a pour aller voir les grottes, pareil pour hué niveau timing mais à choisir je dirais Buon ma thuot pour les éléphants.
- Phong na, les grottes sont très belles 2 jours, OK - Hué n'est pas à écarter 2 jours, donc OK Buon ma thuot pour les éléphants, bof bof.... 😕
- direction Hoi an pour 2 ou 3 jours OK
- puis Mui Ne pour 2 jours. mieux vaut rallonger le séjour à Phu Cuo , prévoir Hué, Phong Na et laisser cette étape de côté qui fait un long déplacement pour une ballade à dos d'éléphant...
- Saigon pour 2 jours OK
- le Delta du Mekong pour 4 jours OK
- phu quoc pour 3 jours , un peu court...4 jours pleins seraient préférables
on prévoit 4 à 5 jours pour les transports ok
- on arrive a hanoi on, y reste 2 nuits OK
-puis direction sapa pour faire un trek de deux jours 1 nuit bien trop court, prévoir au moins 2 nuits sur place et au moins un marché.
- direction la baie d'Halong pour 2 jours soit directement de sapa si possible ou en repassant par hanoi je ne sais pas trop ce qui est possible. Depuis Hanoï
- on se demande encore si on va a pour aller voir les grottes, pareil pour hué niveau timing mais à choisir je dirais Buon ma thuot pour les éléphants.
- Phong na, les grottes sont très belles 2 jours, OK - Hué n'est pas à écarter 2 jours, donc OK Buon ma thuot pour les éléphants, bof bof.... 😕
- direction Hoi an pour 2 ou 3 jours OK
- puis Mui Ne pour 2 jours. mieux vaut rallonger le séjour à Phu Cuo , prévoir Hué, Phong Na et laisser cette étape de côté qui fait un long déplacement pour une ballade à dos d'éléphant...
- Saigon pour 2 jours OK
- le Delta du Mekong pour 4 jours OK
- phu quoc pour 3 jours , un peu court...4 jours pleins seraient préférables
on prévoit 4 à 5 jours pour les transports ok
Pour bien aimer un pays il faut le manger, le boire et l’entendre chanter. (Michel Déon)
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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!
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! !