Dans la continuité de mes préparatifs, je vais passer 4 jours sur Bohol. Je viendrai de Siquijor et sa douceur!!!
Je m'interroge : ou poser mon sac pour rayonner sur l'ile et profiter de ses atouts : ballades et un peu de plage. Quelle ville me conseillez vous et quelles adresses également.
J'ai un budget trournant entre les 600 à 1000 php
Je rentre tout juste de Bohol. Je me suis posé à Nuts Huts à Loboc. C'est assez connu parmis les routards mais l'ambiance y est excellente! Ce sont des huttes en feuilles de palmier en plein milieu de la jungle, au bord de la riviere Loboc... L'endroit parfait pour explorer l'île (ils louent VTT et motos) par contre c'est pas sur la plage... et confort spartiate! J'ai payé ma hutte 600P.
Par contre evite Panglao, hors budget et très orienté tourisme plongée de masse (enfin tout est relatif!)
Merci de ta réponse.
Je savais deja que je voulais Panglao, trop d'avis négatif sur cet endroit. C'est pourquoi je me posais la question d'ou me poser, sur Bohol.
Je vais regarder de plus près ta proposition.
ATTENTION!! ne pas confondre ALONA beach et Panglao !!la masse comme tu dis si bien se retrouve sur la partie gauche en descendant la ou sont les restos les plus courus !! le coté droit d'alona est préfére des sacs a dos ou routards au petit budget
des chambres a Panglao a 560 ou 800 ou 1000 ily en a autour de danao !! rares sur alona beach !!
danao ou alona corner ont des chambres a 600 ou 1000 pesos !!
pour ce qui est du tourisme de masse tu vas les retrouver de
vant les huts nuts passer devant ta chambre et il vont aussi te prendre en photo si tu es sur le ponton des nuts huts, tu les auras aussi a chocolates hills et aussi aiu tarsier et aussi a mag aso !! car les touristes ils vont ou il y a des sites tiouristiques comme dirait la palissade !!
c'est sur tu seras spartiates et tranquille a nut huts mais tout le monde sur ce forum ne recherchent pas l'isilement el le confort minimum
95 pour cent des touristes recherchent aussi le contraire tout en essayant de payer le moins cher possible
Alona c'et une plage dite touristique de 800 metres Panglao c'est 20 kilometres par 5 kilometres Bohol c'est 1.1 million d'habitant !mais tu peux tres bien trouver des coins tranquilles a panglao !!!sans avoir une meute de coreen ou de foreigners a cote de toi !!
maintenant tu peux aussi habiter dans des petits hotels a tagbilaran ca va de 150 pesos a 10 000 pesos tu en as pour toutes les bourses
a panglao tu n'as pas que des plongeurs car sur tous les clients que j'ai eu depuis decembre seul deux ont decider d'essayer la plongee bouteille!!!
et si tu veux faire balicasag ou virgin island ou pamilacan c'est plus facile de partir d'alona ou dumaluan beach
je fais partir ma bangka de alona pour des raisons pratiques (location de materiel de snorkling par exemple ) mais il suffit d'accepter de voir des touristes pendant les dix minutes que dure l'embarquement et apres tu les vois plus (pour ceux qui ont une phobie des touristes)
c'etait le point que je voulais eclaircir, chacun voit midi a sa porte comme dirait l'autre mais ne transmettez pas des fausses ou des informations incompletes sur panglao tous ceux qui viennent en repartent rejouis apres une journee a balicasag ou a pamilacan ou virgin island
dire que alona beach est tres touristique en periode chargee oui c'est tres vrai , maintenant alona c'est pas tout panglao et bohol c'est pas toute les philippines
bonjour
je suis tout à fait d'accord avec yapen64 alona est un endroit connu aux phils pour ceux qui veulent faire la fete. pour poser son sac à panglao avec un budjet moyen cela devient complique pour avoir un endroit correct propre et tranquille il faut y mettre quelques euros de plus.
il faut connaitre un peu les lieux sur panglao pour passer un bon sejour sur place.
quand je suis sur place je me pose à dumaluan beach tres belle plage de sable blanc mais beaucoup de monde et bruyant . pour etre plus cool et tranquille je vais aussi à la villa belza tenue par un francais. tres bonne ambiance bonne cuisine on peut manger un bon steak frites jai meme eu droit à mon pastis et au vin.
pour les visiteurs sur panglao faites un trip en banka sur balicasag ou virgin island vous allez surement passer un bon moment.
tenue par un francais. tres bonne ambiance bonne cuisine on peut manger un bon steak frites jai meme eu droit à mon pastis et au vin.
Merci Jf06 pour cette adresse….. Je suis sur que les amoureux des Philippines, d’aventure et les gens à la recherche d’authenticité vont apprécier l’endroit……
mon pauvre georges !! que tu connais bien mal tes concitoyens !! les francais qui voyagent pour la plupart sont faches avec la langue anglaise et tu t'imagines pas comme apres des periples divers, de retrouver un peu de cuisine francaise, ou meme parler francais meme si ils apprecient aussi la cuisine philippines !
c'est pour ca que les restos francais de dumaguete de boracay de palawan el nido et de panglao et de bantayan sont tres pris
ce qui n'enleve en rien l'esprit aventurier ou de decouverte de nos concitoyens seulement pour certains apres avoir manges phils pendant quelques temps sont content de retrouver une saveur se rapprochant de celle qu'ils ont chez eux .
mais il y a aussi les puristes qui couchent dans un hamac et qui fuit le moindre etrangers, ce sont deux facons entre autres de voyager !! parmi tant d'autres !
comme disais mon pere c'est pas parceque tu aimes pas qu'ils faut en degouter les autres !!
sorry comme dirait l'autre.
j'ai oublier de mentionner que j'avais commander specialement ce repas à la cuisiniere philippine.
LE STEAK etait en fait du kalabaw et les frites des patates douces des phils.
si ca c'est pas de l'authenticite du pays. un regal.
sauf le pastis et le vin imported off course.
les touristes qui se rendent à panglao aux alentours de la plage d'alona beach ne risquent pas de trouver de l'authenticite c'est full de touristes occidentaux on dirait juan les pins en saison.
à el nido si tu veux crouter francais tu vas au squido chez jean marc .
SLT
je peut te dire il y à bien disco à plusieurs endroits sur alona beach ondanse meme sur le sable avec musique live
les temps on change panglao aussi.
jean marc laffarge au squidos palawan
Côté restos, à El Nido on vous conseille de faire un tour chez Squidos Restaurant, tenu par Jean-Marc Lafarge, Dijonnais de souche et Philippin d’adoption, et sa compagne Mercedita. Portable : 0919-227-55-37. Il est aussi propriétaire d’un bar avec billards et d’une école de plongée, amusement et bons tuyaux en perspective...
disons que quand on a epuisé les divers adobos et pancit locaux il est bon de retrouver un poisson locale avec une petite sauce au beurre blanc ou citronnée mais avec moderation bien sur!!
tu as le oops bar seulement le samedi sur alona beach autrement toujours le samedi des petits concerts locaux a l'aquatica ou le trudy
mais bon c'estloin d'etre boracay ou dumaguete question fiesta juste des retaurants en semaine mais bon je l'avoue on peut s'en passer mais le pere jf06 debut janvier il nous a quand meme amné deux fois danser au bohol divers sur alona!! n'est cepas sicilien? avec ton corps d'ephebe!!😉
Salut, je ne sais pas si tu as déjà été à Dumaguete ???? Mais le Thalatta est situé près de Malatapay très très loin de la ville et sa cuisine est Suisse !!!! Pour El Nido je ne connais pas Squidos …..
Connais pas Denis…. Mais ces postes sont sympa…. Je connais un peu Bantayan (4 visites)
Georges
pour thalatta je sais oui j'y etais la semaine derniere mais jai pas voulu rentrer dans les details sa cuisine pas que suisse mais ca soulage de temps en temps quand meme!
jean marc au squidos est aussi consul a palawan
pour denis il vient d'ouvrir la semaine derniere jai mes clients qui ont ete faire un tour ils doivent revenir ce jour j'en saurai plus
on m " aparle d'un resto french sur dumaguete meme mais je sais plus ou !!
95 pourcent de ma clientele aime manger francais meme les etrangers c'est un paradoxe je sais ici a alona il mange surtout du poisson mais sur tagbi tu as des restos disons locaux qui propose de la cuisine phils mais les clients goutent mais reviennet sur la cuisine dite europeenne assez rapidement mais a notre table d'hote nous avons aussi de la cuisne phil ca fais 25 ans que je la connais la cuisine phil !!! et tu en as vite fis le tour malheureusement!!
OK, pas de problème chacun mange et voyage comme il veux… mais à mon avis le but du forum Philippines est de promouvoir les valeurs Philippines et non pas le Pastis.. Surtout venant de la part des professionnels du tourisme…..
Pour consul je ne sais pas trop quoi ça représente…mais je vais passer la semaine prochaine vers El Nido….Bon a bientôt peux être pour un Tanduay
Georges
tout a fais raison avec toi mais tu as certains des voyageurs qui partent pour pres d'un mois voire plus et la nourriture phil il l'a consomme tous les jours et parceque cela est beaucoup moins cher (petits budgets obligent quand tu voyages longtemps)
alors de temps en temps ils se font un petit plaisir !! c'est bien comprehensible!!
le consul ou plutot vice consul honoraire c'est le relais sur les iles avec le consulat general de france a manille
tu as une ou plusieurs representations a cebu /palawan / bohol/ mindoro / et mindanao etc ...
si tu vas a el nido forces toi et vas manger chez jean marc au squidos donne lui mes amities(meme soi on se connait pas de visu ) et celles de jean francois mellano
pour la biere ou le tanduay tu as le choix des armes
Gisèle, alain, Elisabeth et Didier nous beaucoup parlé de toi et Eva, en bien.
Cela fait un moment que je ne suis plus allé à Bohol.
Je pense donc y faire un petit trip dans quelques semaines, lorsque le resto içi pourra tourner sans nous.
Je ne manquerai pas de te rendre visite.
Dans la suite de mon precedent post ou poser son sac sur bohol, je vous contacte pour savoir ou poser son sac sur pangalo. nous cherchons un hotel petit budget…
Je suis a Manille actuellement et je cherche un service simple (d'ailleurs c'est un service que je cherche partout ou je vais), et que je ne trouve pas…
Je pars au Philippines seule de mi avril à mi mai. Je pars en mode sac à dos. J'ai pas mal regardé de blogs et de forums pour organiser mon voyage et je vous…
Nous envisageons de venir aux Philippines l'hiver prochain, pour 12 jours sur place. Nous ne sommes pas des routards. Mon mari ne supporterait pas de devoir…
Je cherche un endroit safe aux Philipines pour se poser un mois. Dans l'idéal ca serait de pouvoir partir des journées sur d'autres îles, mais avoir un point…
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!
