je suis actuellement a bkk ou je m apprete a prendre l avion pour un retour sur Paris. Toutefois, j ai une petite question sur les taxis en malaisie (kuala lumpur), je me souviens avoir paye 76.5 rg du terminal lcc jusqu a la station imbi du monorail ou ce situait mon hotel, je precise que j ai achete un ticket a un comptoir avant de prendre le taxi. en prenant 5 jours plus tard de cette meme station imbi vers le terminal lcc un taxi vers 4h30 du matin j ai paye 96.50, est ce le vrai prix? le taxi a enclenche le meter et j ai vu que le tarif etait de 55.50 2 minutes avant l arrivee et puis lors de l arret miracle il etait a 96.50(tarif de nuit? ) suis je une bonne poire?
Prix des taxis en Malaisie?
by Assimil
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bonjour,
je suis actuellement a bkk ou je m apprete a prendre l avion pour un retour sur Paris. Toutefois, j ai une petite question sur les taxis en malaisie (kuala lumpur), je me souviens avoir paye 76.5 rg du terminal lcc jusqu a la station imbi du monorail ou ce situait mon hotel, je precise que j ai achete un ticket a un comptoir avant de prendre le taxi. en prenant 5 jours plus tard de cette meme station imbi vers le terminal lcc un taxi vers 4h30 du matin j ai paye 96.50, est ce le vrai prix? le taxi a enclenche le meter et j ai vu que le tarif etait de 55.50 2 minutes avant l arrivee et puis lors de l arret miracle il etait a 96.50(tarif de nuit? ) suis je une bonne poire?
je suis actuellement a bkk ou je m apprete a prendre l avion pour un retour sur Paris. Toutefois, j ai une petite question sur les taxis en malaisie (kuala lumpur), je me souviens avoir paye 76.5 rg du terminal lcc jusqu a la station imbi du monorail ou ce situait mon hotel, je precise que j ai achete un ticket a un comptoir avant de prendre le taxi. en prenant 5 jours plus tard de cette meme station imbi vers le terminal lcc un taxi vers 4h30 du matin j ai paye 96.50, est ce le vrai prix? le taxi a enclenche le meter et j ai vu que le tarif etait de 55.50 2 minutes avant l arrivee et puis lors de l arret miracle il etait a 96.50(tarif de nuit? ) suis je une bonne poire?
Hello,
Question combien, je ne peux pas te dire... Mais je sais qu'à KL les taxis ont tendance à abuser. J'avais dû me rendre à Port Kalang ou qqch ds le style. Je prends le taxi de l'hotel (malheureusement un 4* dans le centre), le prix dans les 90$. Retour en prenant un taxi du port, 55$. Forcément, ils ont pas osés trop abuser car le staff du port était présent. Enfin, une chose de positif là dedans, c'est que le gars à 90$ à recu 90$ et celui à 55$ à recu 65$ (j'aime bien les gens honnêtes).
Sinon, à KL, quand il pleut on double les tarifs. Et si le client en fait la remarque, la réponse est simple : Yes, we all double the price when raining, avec un sourire narquois.
Bon, je n'y ai passé que 3 jours, mon avis ne vaut donc pas grand chose. A part pour moi qui sait que je ne retournerai plus à KL.
Bon voyage
Question combien, je ne peux pas te dire... Mais je sais qu'à KL les taxis ont tendance à abuser. J'avais dû me rendre à Port Kalang ou qqch ds le style. Je prends le taxi de l'hotel (malheureusement un 4* dans le centre), le prix dans les 90$. Retour en prenant un taxi du port, 55$. Forcément, ils ont pas osés trop abuser car le staff du port était présent. Enfin, une chose de positif là dedans, c'est que le gars à 90$ à recu 90$ et celui à 55$ à recu 65$ (j'aime bien les gens honnêtes).
Sinon, à KL, quand il pleut on double les tarifs. Et si le client en fait la remarque, la réponse est simple : Yes, we all double the price when raining, avec un sourire narquois.
Bon, je n'y ai passé que 3 jours, mon avis ne vaut donc pas grand chose. A part pour moi qui sait que je ne retournerai plus à KL.
Bon voyage
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
Salut
je suis alle de nombreuses fois en Malaisie et plus particulierement a KL, je precise que ma femme est malaisienne d'ethnicite chinoise.
lors de notre dernier voyage, nous avons eu le meme probleme; nous prenons le taxi a bukit bintang le matin, le chauffeur met son meter; il etait tot et je dormais a moitie; en arrivant vers l'aeroport ma femme me dit qu'elle checkait le compteur et que tout d'un coup le taxi a touche un bouton devant le levier de vitesse et le prix a augmente de 40RM; a moitie endormi je lui dit qu'on verra en arrivant.
en arrivant, je dis au taxi (un malaisien d'ethicite chinoise) qu'il a magouille avec son compteur; le type ne veut rien entendre; je dis a ma femme d'intervenir que ce sera plus simple;
le type pensait qu'elle n'etait pas malaisienne car nous parlons en anglais entre nous;
quand elle a commence a parler en malais, il a commence a se calmer; ensuite elle a commence a jurer en chinois et la il n'en menait pas large; elle lui a dit de lui qu'il etait une honte pour son pays et qu'il donnait une image lamentable pour les touristes, elle lui a demander de donner sa carte d'identite, qu'elle avait note son numero de license et qu'on allait appeler tout se duite la police;
il ne savait plus ou se mettre, on lui a donne 60RM et il nous a remercie et s'est excuse platement.
dans ces cas la, tu descends du taxi et appelle la police; s'il n'y a pas de ploice aux alentours tu prends son numero de license et tu lui dis que tu appellera le service en charge des taxis voir le ministere du tourisme.
je peux te dire qu'en malaisie la police ecoutera toujours le touriste et dans la mesure ou tu as raison, tu auras gain de cause, a la difference de la thailande ou la police donne toujours raison aux locaux car ils considerent que tu peux payer. de plus la malaisie cherche depuis qq annees a developer son tourisme et prend tres au serieux son image.
quoi qu'il en soit, dans un tel cas, ne paye pas en te disant que de toute facon ce n'est pas cher car c'est encourager leur comportement et ce qui etait hier une exception deviendra rapidement generalise.
christophe
dans ces cas la, tu descends du taxi et appelle la police; s'il n'y a pas de ploice aux alentours tu prends son numero de license et tu lui dis que tu appellera le service en charge des taxis voir le ministere du tourisme.
je peux te dire qu'en malaisie la police ecoutera toujours le touriste et dans la mesure ou tu as raison, tu auras gain de cause, a la difference de la thailande ou la police donne toujours raison aux locaux car ils considerent que tu peux payer. de plus la malaisie cherche depuis qq annees a developer son tourisme et prend tres au serieux son image.
quoi qu'il en soit, dans un tel cas, ne paye pas en te disant que de toute facon ce n'est pas cher car c'est encourager leur comportement et ce qui etait hier une exception deviendra rapidement generalise.
christophe
A Kl , le prix des taxis n' est pas cher mais a tendance à être bien augmenté...
A l' arrivée , l' hôtel devait venir nous chercher mais a oublié, les taxis nous proposaient des prix d' un autre monde et c' est un policier qui s' est spontanément et gentiment proposé pour négocier un prix avec un taxi
Après nous nous sommes bien renseignés sur les tarifs qui varient avec la météo, les bouchons etc...
Au retour , nous avons pris à nouveau un taxi pour l' aéroport mais avons demandé à l' hôtel un tarif bien convenu
J' ai apprécié KL quand même, et cela ne m' empêchera pas d' y retourner
J' ai apprécié KL quand même, et cela ne m' empêchera pas d' y retourner
un taxi vers 4h30 du matin
dans beaucoup de pays -- pour ne citer aucun -- les tarifs de nuit surtout a 0430 sont "elevées", si en plus c'est un jour férié, (dimanche par ex) ca devient tres élevé. Dans certains pays toujours, je sais que je suis une poire, mais quand on le sait, on est plus zen ! au fait ca fait combien 41 RINGGITS ??
dans beaucoup de pays -- pour ne citer aucun -- les tarifs de nuit surtout a 0430 sont "elevées", si en plus c'est un jour férié, (dimanche par ex) ca devient tres élevé. Dans certains pays toujours, je sais que je suis une poire, mais quand on le sait, on est plus zen ! au fait ca fait combien 41 RINGGITS ??
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination, Ando
bonjour Ando.
je cherchais juste un renseignement sur les prix car comme je le raconte dans mon expérience, tu vois soudainement le compteur qui passe de 55 à 96.50 rg, je me demandais si un tarif de nuit ou de prise en charge pour l'aéroport avait été pris en compte et malheureusement il semble que cela soit une petite astuce pour arracher un peu d'argent aux touristes. il est vrai que si arnaque il y a , elle est très modeste, je le conçois.
je cherchais juste un renseignement sur les prix car comme je le raconte dans mon expérience, tu vois soudainement le compteur qui passe de 55 à 96.50 rg, je me demandais si un tarif de nuit ou de prise en charge pour l'aéroport avait été pris en compte et malheureusement il semble que cela soit une petite astuce pour arracher un peu d'argent aux touristes. il est vrai que si arnaque il y a , elle est très modeste, je le conçois.
les gens ne se rendent pas compte : en malaisie, et ailleurs, les locaux savent d'ou tu viens et quel est ton "niveau de vie". tu depenses pour le prix d'une nuit leur salaire d'un mois. la tentation est grande. Deux anecdotes : a Bali, j'ai vu le jour de mon arrivee un garcon qui vendait un quotidien anglais l'international herald tribune. je l'ai acheté 1000 rps- pensant un quotidien etranger, normal que ce soit cher. le prix réel etait en fait de 100 rps, car imprimé et distribué en asie. Le gamin avait rajouté un zéro au prix. j'etais furieux. Ma compagne etait ecroulée de rire et a dit : il mangera bien mieux au moins pour une ou deux semaines ! je l'ai regardée et je l'ai embrassée ( ma copine - pas le gosse !) au retour a CDG, on a pris un taxi, pour rentrer a l'est de paris. on a commis une erreur, dans la voiture, on a parlé entre nous en anglais pour que le taxi ne comprenne pas notre conversation. il nous a conduit vers l'ouest de paris, pretendant que le chemin le plus court etait tres embouteillé. en fait il nous a pris pour des gogos d'etrangers. Pour faire court, on a reussi de le faire arreter devant un flic, on a expliqué au flic, qui nous a dit de ne pas le payer. le taxi etait atterré de voir qu on parlait francais comme lui, et qu'on connaissait la route -et pour cause- le flic a arreté un autre taxi vide pour nous. Tu vois, les arnaques sont partout, il faut relativiser. un autre truc : marchander. Ex: prix normal base 20, ils savent que tu vas marchander, ils disent 50, tu calcules, tu trouves ce prix deja pas cher a ton niveau d europeen, tu dis 20, tu finis a 25, tout le monde il est content ! et ca fait des posts sur VF ! elle est pas belle la vie ?
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination, Ando
grand merci et selamat tinggal !! tu vois que tu "assimiles" bien ! ( pardon, c'est nul, je sais ) bons autres voyages et rapportes nous d'autres anecdotes ! j en ai a mourrir de rire sur l' inde ! au fait quel etait ton itineraire en malaisie ??
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination, Ando
bonjour,
je suis actuellement a bkk ou je m apprete a prendre l avion pour un retour sur Paris. Toutefois, j ai une petite question sur les taxis en malaisie (kuala lumpur), je me souviens avoir paye 76.5 rg du terminal lcc jusqu a la station imbi du monorail ou ce situait mon hotel, je precise que j ai achete un ticket a un comptoir avant de prendre le taxi. en prenant 5 jours plus tard de cette meme station imbi vers le terminal lcc un taxi vers 4h30 du matin j ai paye 96.50, est ce le vrai prix? le taxi a enclenche le meter et j ai vu que le tarif etait de 55.50 2 minutes avant l arrivee et puis lors de l arret miracle il etait a 96.50(tarif de nuit? ) suis je une bonne poire?
Je sais qu'après minuit les taxis sortent des tarifs très largement à la hausse dans le centre de KL... les chauffeurs de taxi de BKK sont honnêtes en comparaison.
je suis actuellement a bkk ou je m apprete a prendre l avion pour un retour sur Paris. Toutefois, j ai une petite question sur les taxis en malaisie (kuala lumpur), je me souviens avoir paye 76.5 rg du terminal lcc jusqu a la station imbi du monorail ou ce situait mon hotel, je precise que j ai achete un ticket a un comptoir avant de prendre le taxi. en prenant 5 jours plus tard de cette meme station imbi vers le terminal lcc un taxi vers 4h30 du matin j ai paye 96.50, est ce le vrai prix? le taxi a enclenche le meter et j ai vu que le tarif etait de 55.50 2 minutes avant l arrivee et puis lors de l arret miracle il etait a 96.50(tarif de nuit? ) suis je une bonne poire?
Je sais qu'après minuit les taxis sortent des tarifs très largement à la hausse dans le centre de KL... les chauffeurs de taxi de BKK sont honnêtes en comparaison.
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🙂 salut,
je suis passé en coup de vent en restant 5 jours en malaisie (kuala lumpur) . Mon intinéraire était le suivant: arrivée sur Bangkok pour une seule journée puis départ sur Udon thani ou un ami m'a hébergé gratuitement pour une petite semaine puis retour bangkok pour une journée avant départ pour kuala lumpur pour une petit séjour de 5 jours puis départ pour les philippines pour une petite semaine puis retour malaisie et enfin 4 jours sur Bangkok avant le départ pour Paris.
perso, je n'ai pas de jugement sur la malaisie car je n'ai vu que la capitale.
ps: je voulais un peu changer en découvrant rapidement certes, deux autres pays pour savoir si dans le futur je pourrais y aller plus longtemps. @+
je suis passé en coup de vent en restant 5 jours en malaisie (kuala lumpur) . Mon intinéraire était le suivant: arrivée sur Bangkok pour une seule journée puis départ sur Udon thani ou un ami m'a hébergé gratuitement pour une petite semaine puis retour bangkok pour une journée avant départ pour kuala lumpur pour une petit séjour de 5 jours puis départ pour les philippines pour une petite semaine puis retour malaisie et enfin 4 jours sur Bangkok avant le départ pour Paris.
perso, je n'ai pas de jugement sur la malaisie car je n'ai vu que la capitale.
ps: je voulais un peu changer en découvrant rapidement certes, deux autres pays pour savoir si dans le futur je pourrais y aller plus longtemps. @+
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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 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!






