Où partir en Asie en août?
by Beren41
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
hello
Nous souhaitons partir en voyages de noces fin aout 2006, nous aurions aimé partir en Asie nous pensions au sri lanka suivi des maldives mais le climat n'est peu etre pas idéal au moi d'aout??
Quel pays serait plus approprié point de vue climat surtout???
Nous partirons probablement en circuit organisé une quinzaine de jours
Nous aurions aimé visité un maximum, découvrir une autre culture, des paysages magnifiques...
Merci
a+
Vous devriez visiter les temples d'angkor au cambodge !!!! un autre temps, un autre lieu...l'espace et le temps n'existe plus...une autre facon de voir le monde...les touristes sont encore rare et les temples sont merveilleux...
Vous devriez visiter les temples d'angkor au cambodge !!!! un autre temps, un autre lieu...l'espace et le temps n'existe plus...une autre facon de voir le monde...les touristes sont encore rare et les temples sont merveilleux...
On ne peut pas dire mieux, effectivement le cambodge est un merveilleux pays et en aout vous aurez la chance de voir les rizieres bien vertes. Les temples sont magnifiques et la ville de siem reap agreable. Je vous conseille en particulier un petit restaurant qui jouxte le vieux marche "socheata's" on y mange tres bien pour pas cher et pour les amateurs les teukaloks y sont fantastiques. Il faut aussi visiter la capitale Phnom Penh qui est une ville fantastique avec le marche central et mieux encore le 'russian market' sans oublier le quai sisowath.... Mais d'autres vous en parleraient mieux que moi (n'est ce pas Alan 😉). Il ne faut pas rater non plus la charmante et paisible ville de Kampot qui a tout d un petit coin de paradis, vous pourrez alors faire une ballade a Bokor et meme si ca vous tente faire un trek dans la jungle avec les gardes de la reserve. Vous aurez aussi la possibilite de prendre un peu de repos a Sihanouukville (plage et farniente) meme si aout n'est pas la meilleure saison pour y aller a cause des pluies. (perso je vous conseille ochetil beach). et puis si vous etes un peu aventurier vous pourrez aussi vous rendre a banlung dans la region du ratanakiri soit par la route en remontant une partie du mekong (avec une pause pour voir les dauphins à Kratie) soit par avion. La-haut vous pourrez vous baigner dans ce sublime lac aux eaux bien vertes dans le cratere d un ancien volcan. Si vous choissisez la route armer de patience ms franchement ca fait des souvenirs fabuleux. Il reste pleins d'autres possibilites dans le merveilleux royaume du Cambodge comme par exemple prendre le train à Phnom Penh pour Battambang... Voila j esperes vous avoir allecher par ce panegyrique qui montre bien combien je suis amoureux de ce splendide pays qui m a vole a la fois mon ame et mon coeur. Mais bon vous pouvez aussi faire un tour au Laos ou en Thailande . Mais je vous le repete il ne faut pas passer a cote du cambodge lorsque l'on aime l asie du sud-est. Je crois qu'il est temps que j'en reste la avant de lasser tout le monde.
On ne peut pas dire mieux, effectivement le cambodge est un merveilleux pays et en aout vous aurez la chance de voir les rizieres bien vertes. Les temples sont magnifiques et la ville de siem reap agreable. Je vous conseille en particulier un petit restaurant qui jouxte le vieux marche "socheata's" on y mange tres bien pour pas cher et pour les amateurs les teukaloks y sont fantastiques. Il faut aussi visiter la capitale Phnom Penh qui est une ville fantastique avec le marche central et mieux encore le 'russian market' sans oublier le quai sisowath.... Mais d'autres vous en parleraient mieux que moi (n'est ce pas Alan 😉). Il ne faut pas rater non plus la charmante et paisible ville de Kampot qui a tout d un petit coin de paradis, vous pourrez alors faire une ballade a Bokor et meme si ca vous tente faire un trek dans la jungle avec les gardes de la reserve. Vous aurez aussi la possibilite de prendre un peu de repos a Sihanouukville (plage et farniente) meme si aout n'est pas la meilleure saison pour y aller a cause des pluies. (perso je vous conseille ochetil beach). et puis si vous etes un peu aventurier vous pourrez aussi vous rendre a banlung dans la region du ratanakiri soit par la route en remontant une partie du mekong (avec une pause pour voir les dauphins à Kratie) soit par avion. La-haut vous pourrez vous baigner dans ce sublime lac aux eaux bien vertes dans le cratere d un ancien volcan. Si vous choissisez la route armer de patience ms franchement ca fait des souvenirs fabuleux. Il reste pleins d'autres possibilites dans le merveilleux royaume du Cambodge comme par exemple prendre le train à Phnom Penh pour Battambang... Voila j esperes vous avoir allecher par ce panegyrique qui montre bien combien je suis amoureux de ce splendide pays qui m a vole a la fois mon ame et mon coeur. Mais bon vous pouvez aussi faire un tour au Laos ou en Thailande . Mais je vous le repete il ne faut pas passer a cote du cambodge lorsque l'on aime l asie du sud-est. Je crois qu'il est temps que j'en reste la avant de lasser tout le monde.
"Nul homme n'est une isle complete en soy-mesme; tout homme est un morceau de continent, une part du tout ........ la mort de tout homme me diminue , parceque je suis solidaire du genre humain. Ainsi donc, n'envoie jamais demander : pour qui sonne le glas; il sonne pour toi" John Donne
Faut voir aussi... C'était sensé être la mousson et le plein de touristes en août de cette année quand j'étais partie... La sécheresse totale et peu de touristes dans les lieux hors de Phnom Penh et Angkor... Ca peut être différent les années suivantes... Mais sinon... Malgré cela, j'étais motivée à partir là bas et n'en suis pas revenue déçue et plus rêveuse que jamais...
Tout ça pour dire que le Cambodge est plus qu'une bonne destination 😛
Moi aussi je vous conseillerais Angkor. Nous l'avons visité en Août 2003. Quel grand grand grand souvenir ! A la mesure de l'événement qu'il devait fêter : c'était également notre voyage de noces 😊 !
Vous trouverez quelques infos pratiques dans mon carnet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10230;#10230
Mais, tenez-vous vraiment à y aller en voyage organisé ?... 😕 Les temples d'Angkor s'apprécient tellement mieux quand on est seul ...
Bon préparatifs et ... tous mes voeux ! 😉
Nancy
Bonjour Beren41,
Je suis fan de l'ASE (et plus particulièrement de la Thaïlande).
Donc, je te dirais que si c'est la première fois que vous vous rendez en Asie, la Thaïlande est à mon avis le pays le plus "facile" à visiter et puis il y a tellement de diversité : la nature, la culture, la religion et enfin, pour le farniente, de superbes plages.
Le Sri Lanka (j'y ai laissé un très gros morceau de mon coeur aussi), la première fois que j'y suis allée, c'était en août. Au niveau climat, impeccable : nous avions seulement eu 1 heure de pluie en fin de journée pendant 3 semaines. Là aussi, tu peux très facilement te concocter un petit "circuit culturel" et terminer par quelques jours sur la côte.
Quant au Cambodge, nous y sommes allés cet été (et là je n'ai rien à ajouter à ce qu'on t'a écrit ici plus haut - à part le Ratanakiri que je ne connais pas) et nous n'attendons qu'une chose, c'est d'y retourner ... mais avant cela, nous comptons bien visiter la Birmanie (n'est-ce pas Thuan 😉).
Voili voilou ... si tu veux d'autres infos, n'hésites pas.
Bon voyage et @+, Sabaïdee
Je suis fan de l'ASE (et plus particulièrement de la Thaïlande).
Donc, je te dirais que si c'est la première fois que vous vous rendez en Asie, la Thaïlande est à mon avis le pays le plus "facile" à visiter et puis il y a tellement de diversité : la nature, la culture, la religion et enfin, pour le farniente, de superbes plages.
Le Sri Lanka (j'y ai laissé un très gros morceau de mon coeur aussi), la première fois que j'y suis allée, c'était en août. Au niveau climat, impeccable : nous avions seulement eu 1 heure de pluie en fin de journée pendant 3 semaines. Là aussi, tu peux très facilement te concocter un petit "circuit culturel" et terminer par quelques jours sur la côte.
Quant au Cambodge, nous y sommes allés cet été (et là je n'ai rien à ajouter à ce qu'on t'a écrit ici plus haut - à part le Ratanakiri que je ne connais pas) et nous n'attendons qu'une chose, c'est d'y retourner ... mais avant cela, nous comptons bien visiter la Birmanie (n'est-ce pas Thuan 😉).
Voili voilou ... si tu veux d'autres infos, n'hésites pas.
Bon voyage et @+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Faut pas écouter Thuan ... il voit des thaïs partout 😉 !
Tu ne m'a pas bien comprise (ou alors t'as mal lu) car en conclusions, je conseille aussi bien la Thaïlande que le Cambodge ou le Sri Lanka. Quant à la Birmanie, je suis presque certaine que c'est un des plus beaux pays d'Asie ... mais malheureusement je ne l'ai pas encore visité 😕.
@+, Sabaïdee
Tu ne m'a pas bien comprise (ou alors t'as mal lu) car en conclusions, je conseille aussi bien la Thaïlande que le Cambodge ou le Sri Lanka. Quant à la Birmanie, je suis presque certaine que c'est un des plus beaux pays d'Asie ... mais malheureusement je ne l'ai pas encore visité 😕.
@+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
Au mois d'aôut question temps je crois que le mieux c'est BALI.
Mais, mes 5 premiers voyages en ASIE du SUD EST je les ai fait en AOUT
et si le temps n'était pas idéal je n'en garde que de merveilleux souvenirs.
Si vous partez seuls il faut commencer par LA THAILANDE, C'est très beau les gens sont adorables et les déplacements sont très faciles.
Comme vous allez tomber sous le charme de l'ASIE vous aurez le temps de visiter les autres PAYS plus tard.
Ne commencez pas par la BIRMANIE, les autres pays vous paraitrons fades après. Nous y retournons pour la troisième fois en Janvier, nous irons également pour la troisième fois au CAMBODGE en février qui est également superbe.
Bon voyage et tous mes voeux de bonheur
LOBO
LOBO
VOYAGER C'EST FACILE.........IL SUFFIT DE PARTIR
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toutes mes photos :www.picasaweb.google.fr/LOVIBO
Tiens, personne n'a parlé de l'Indonésie !
En août, c'est la saison sèche (contrairement à la Thailande et au Cambodge, bien que la saison des pluies soit supportable...) et si vous voulez voir des paysages magnifiques et découvrir une population incroyablement chaleureuse et accueillante, Bali vous enchantera... J'y suis allé en juillet en famille, et c'était un voyage vraiment extraordinaire : 13jours (dont 2 sur Java) de découvertes avec un guide Balinais, puis 3jours de plage-repos pour terminer. En plus, Bali est incroyablement diversifiée : rizières superbes, volcans de + de 2000m, savane, plage et mer, et un récif de corail sublime ! Sur une superficie d'un tiers de la Belgique... Si vous voulez des infos ou des adresses, n'hésitez pas à me le demander!
Bonne préparation,
Guim
Quand on veut, on peut...
et quand on peut, on doit!
moi je vous conseille Bali, car pour un voyage de noce et si c'est votre premier séjour en Asie je trouve que c 'est un bon compromis paysage magnifique un accueil des plus chaleureux evite kuta fait plutôt ubud, sanur, amed en plus une fois sur place tu peut te deplacer asser facilement car pour la Birmanie qui est vraiment fantastique les transfert sont plus pénible. Nous avons enmener ma fille et mon gendre en voyage de noces cette été sur Bali et il ne l 'on pas du tout regreter . BON VOYAGE
Moi aussi je vous conseillerais Angkor. Nous l'avons visité en Août 2003. Quel grand grand grand souvenir ! A la mesure de l'événement qu'il devait fêter : c'était également notre voyage de noces
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Vous trouverez quelques infos pratiques dans mon carnet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10230;#10230
Mais, tenez-vous vraiment à y aller en voyage organisé ?... 😕 Les temples d'Angkor s'apprécient tellement mieux quand on est seul ...
Bon préparatifs et ... tous mes voeux ! 😉
Et moi qui croyait etre un des rares a tomber amoureux des apsaras !!!! trop belles, trop differentes les unes des autres...et trop mystérieuse !! La cité d'or a dû passer par là .... Oui, vous avez tout dit et pas assez....pas assez car il faut le voir pour le croire et pour aimer... Avant d'y aller, je croyais que c'etait de simple cailloux cassés et reposant là depuis des siecles... Le mieux c'est lorsqu'on connait toutes les legendes qui tournent autour...Legendes et croyances locales...c'est vraiment génial...a voir avant l'arrivée des charters !!!
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Vous trouverez quelques infos pratiques dans mon carnet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10230;#10230
Mais, tenez-vous vraiment à y aller en voyage organisé ?... 😕 Les temples d'Angkor s'apprécient tellement mieux quand on est seul ...
Bon préparatifs et ... tous mes voeux ! 😉Et moi qui croyait etre un des rares a tomber amoureux des apsaras !!!! trop belles, trop differentes les unes des autres...et trop mystérieuse !! La cité d'or a dû passer par là .... Oui, vous avez tout dit et pas assez....pas assez car il faut le voir pour le croire et pour aimer... Avant d'y aller, je croyais que c'etait de simple cailloux cassés et reposant là depuis des siecles... Le mieux c'est lorsqu'on connait toutes les legendes qui tournent autour...Legendes et croyances locales...c'est vraiment génial...a voir avant l'arrivée des charters !!!
L'été c'est la meilleure période pour aller en Indonésie, et pour visiter il y a le choix... Kalimantan, Bali, Lombok, Flores, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya.........Haaa tant de choses à voir, tant de cultures différentes dans ce même pays !
Dans mon album ci dessous des photos d'Indonésie prises en juillet-août 2004 😉
Photographies d'Inde et d'ailleurs : www.marjilang.com
Sab kuch milega !
moi aussi je vote bali. Pour un voyage de noce, c est l'ideal. les chambres des hotels sont superbes, joliment décorées avec beaucoup de plantes tropicales. il ne pleut pas, et la temperature est ideale pour le sport en chambre. en plus ca se visite, et l'interieur de l'ile est toujours a tomber.
Salut!
Un peu loin du Sri Lanka, mais Bali en Indonésie est une superbe destination....facile à organiser et de très belles choses àvoir!!! Bon voyage
Un peu loin du Sri Lanka, mais Bali en Indonésie est une superbe destination....facile à organiser et de très belles choses àvoir!!! Bon voyage
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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
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.