Bonjour je voulais faire un petit compte rendu sur Bohol ou j ai séjourner une semaine.
4 nuits a l'hotel Astoria a Baclayon et 3 nuits au birdwatcher GH sur alona beach.
Astoria bon bah c'est Astoria, hotel haut de gamme tres bien chambres tres spacieuses et niquelles personnel impeccable, tres bon restaurant pour des prix plutôt raisonnables. :) Seul hic bien sur le prix des locations : Scooters 800 Php la journée, Kayak 450 php/h, bambou bike 150php/h a utiliser uniquement a l interieur de l établissement ils ont fait un petit parcours pour ca que nous avons fait a pied..
On a donc prefere aller louer un scoot du cote d'Aloba beach, compter 250 - 300 pesos de tricycle de Baclayon pour environs 1h 15 de trajet.
Alona beach: Bon disons le la plage d'alona n est pas la plus belle des Phils, le bout de la plage seulement est agréable car isole et pas de resto sur la plage.
Cote Guest house j ai demande les prix a presque toutes celles qui sont sur la plages enfin ce sont pour la plupart des resort et le minimum que j ai eu était 2300php.
On est donc aller a la Birdwatcher guesthouse qui offre un bon rapport qualite prix 1500 la nuit chambre petite mais propres tv/wifi/aircon et eau chaude. :)
Les bars sur alona le soir sont plutot cool. L hotel Lost horizon : 25p le Rum/coke pour l happy hour de 7 a 9 :)
Bon parlons de LA deception de Bohol: Les Tarsiers. Je m attendais a une promenade en foret a la recherche de ces petites creatures mais non on nous emmene dans un tout petit parc avec 5 tarsiers au total (domestiques) qui sont sur des branches et qui apparement ne bougent presque pas. (le tour nous a pris a peine 10 min) aucune explications sur leur mode de vie ou sur quoique ce soit sur cet animal. Heureusement que l entree ne coute que 50p....
Chocolate hill: Bon bah j ai vraiment rien trouver d exceptionnel a la vue de ces collines. Je me souviens avoir vu les memes a Cebu mais couvertes de forets..ca m avait plus plu.
Avant les chocolaté hills on s est arrêtes au Rice muséum. Celle qui nous a fait la visite parle francais. Moment tres sympa et interessant. Je ne savais pas comment ils fabriquait le riz, me voila fixe.
Les restos flottant sur la Loboc river etaient fermes donc pas pu tester.
Le pont suspendu est sympa a traverser.
Kawaso falls: Tres bien et tres relaxant.
Bon Parlons maintenant du island shopping/dolphin watching. Le prix de 1500php par bateau est plutot attractif.
Dolphin watching: Bon alors on a vu les dauphins mais lorsqu'un groupe pointe le bout de son nez c est une veritable course a celui (les Bangkas) qui arrivera le premier au plus proches des dauphins. Avec une vingtaine ou trentaine de bangka agglutines dans un petit perimetre on comprends qu ils soient retissants a sortir :/ .
Balicasan Island : Aucun intérêt je ne comprend meme pas pourquoi cette ile est au programme du island hoppind. Nous n avons vu presque aucun poisson en snorkelling et l ile en elle meme est moche. Munissez vous du masque/tuba avant d embarquer la location sur l ile du matos coute 250 pesos....
Virgins island: Tres sympa le banc de sable est agreable dommage qu' il n y ait pas beaucoup de spot pour nager.
Autre plage Bikini beach. Agreable calme isolée.
Baclayon Church: A voir
Bon bien sur j ai surment manques beaucoup d endroit intéressants mais pour vous faire part de ma premiere impression sur Bohol et bien c est la déception. Vu comment cette ile est promue et est dite incontournable bah personnellement pour moi elle ne m as pas plu plus que ca. Heureusement que Siquijor est juste en face :)
Peut etre que je n'y ai pas ete a la meilleure periode de l'annee aussi (la semaine derniere)
ça confirme beaucoup de posts, bohol, 2 jours suffisent, et si on veux de la plage et du farniente, on pousse jusqu'à anda.
pour les restos flottants, tu l'as échappé belle😉 mais bohol peut servir d'étape pour camiguin.
Par contre je suis etonne pour Balicasag.
Bien sur les boatman ne t'envoye pas necessairement aux bons endroits (pour nous), mais aux bon endroit (pour eux).
Tu as un spot de snorkeling extra en face sur resort d'etat, avec torture, manta et.....bans de Jackfish, si tu as de la chance.
J'ai plutot ete chanceux a chaque fois.
A bientot, maintenant,
Denis.
Salut Denis, moi aussi j'ai été décu par Balicasag l'an passé, comme tu dis, ils m'ont pas emmené au bon endroit!En revanche, personne ne m'a torturé!!!
Tant mieux, je suis pas du tout maso!😉 Par contre, j'ai eté surpris par
Mantigue island, super endroit a Camiguin pour le snorkel...😎 et belle plage de sable blanc!
effectivement, superbe endroit, plage de sable blanc, beau snokerling et la frayeur de ma vie de me trouver nez à nez avec une couleuvrine de 2 mètres🤪. dommage que l'on se fasse arnaquer par les passeurs en bangka.
Salut, explique ton arnaque !Je ne vois pas comment, les prix sont fixes,550p
la bangka avec 6 pers. max, donc moins de 1 euro/pers. 3km aller et 3 retour...
Arrète, je gèle depuis lundi...Mon programme? Camiguin, encore et encore!!!
Avec quelques excursions:Davao, Palawan et Sagada, pourquoi pas revenir quelques jours a Bantayan, on verra!Si je viens, ce sera uniquement pour te voir
car l'ile ne m'intéresse plus vraiment...y a pas assez de spots intéressants,
j'aime bien Madridéjos par contre...
A+ Amitiés
Etonnant! seul, a 2 ou a 6, il n'y a qu'un tarif officiel:550 pesos , et sur l'ile tu paye
50 p si tu fais du snorkel par pers., je l'ai fait 6-7 fois...😮
Manta, t'as eu du bol (du bohol) quand même 🙂
mais y'a des endroits moyens en snorkeling (ceci dit ça ne m'intéresse pas), ça vaut autant par les eaux vertes et passages de dauphins parfois
par contre en plongée, mama mia, balicasag a un des plus beaux mur des phils avec de superbes infrastructures (canyons, grottes...) et une belle biodiversité
pour les tarsiers, c'est sur qu'il ne fallait pas s'attendre à un hectare avec 10 000 tarsiers dedans.
ils ne sont pas domestiques, ils les cherchent tous les matins et c'est sur qu'après ils ne bougent pas, ce n'est pas bien diurne...
mais rien n'empêche de poser des questions et de revenir sur eux
je n'y ai jamais passé des plombes mais ça fait une étape sympa au cours d'une journée,
Bon ben au moins un témoignage pas trop faux-cul, ça fait toujours du bien !
(quand je vois le "romançage" de certain témoignage, je me dis toujours que soit les mecs sont des pires benets ou soit leur vie en France est vraiment pourri à en crever pour en arriver à s'extasier sur 2 ou 3 conneries qu'ils voient dans un autres pays, les Philippines en locurence)
Je constate que les prix d'hotels sont ceux que j'ai toujours énnoncé 1500php/30€ par jour en moyenne, même si déja à 800p/jr l'on me traitait de pigeon !
Le Kayak à 450 php/h ... la vache dire que moi à 500php la demie-journée je concevais déja me faire avoir !
(oui en vacance on a pas tous envie de passer son temps a faire du marchandage)
Enfin bref, comme toujours tourisme is tourisme and bizness is bizness !
La bise.
Bah je m'attendais quand meme a mieux pour les tarsiers. Bien sur j ai pose les questions sur le mode de vie du petit singe mais meme les pinoys ne savaient pas trop quoi dire la dessus.
Enfin je trouve dommage que l on mette en avant les tarsier juste pour les prendre en photos. Ils pourraient essayer d eveiller la curiosite du touriste lambda sur l animal :)
Bon c dommage apparement on a rate un bon spot snorkeling sur balicasag...ca sera pour la prochaine :)
Bon courage a ceux qui se trouvent sur le passage du typhon odette/usagi super typhoon :/ ca souffle juste pour l instant sur paranaque city :o
le problème c'est que tous le monde propose les mêmes choses a Bohol mais il y a beaucoup plus de chose a faire. tous le monde va a balicasag alors qu'il y a plein d'autre iles magnifique autour de Bohol , pamilacan , cabilao , mantatao , bagumbanoa, macaboc, etc.. et sur l'ile tous le monde va voire les mêmes choses avec les mêmes tour en vanne pas chère entre touriste alors qu'il y a beaucoup plus a voir.
Balicasag Island : Aucun intérêt je ne comprend meme pas pourquoi cette ile est au programme du island hoppind. Nous n avons vu presque aucun poisson en snorkelling et l ile en elle meme est moche. Munissez vous du masque/tuba avant d embarquer la location sur l ile du matos coute 250 pesos....
J'y suis allé deux fois en mars 2009.
La première fois en plongée : deux plongées supers et même un remora qui voullait à tout prix se fixer sur ma bouteille.
La deuxième fois en snorkeling avec Yannick de la Villa Belza. Il nous a emmené le long d'une zone protégée par des bouées, à la limite du tombant (ballade d'une heure et demi). La joie de pouvoir faire des apnées pour passer sous les banc de carangues et remonter au milieu du banc.
Tu dois demander a ton boatman qu'il t'amene, non pas devant la carenderia Philippines ou tout le monde s'arrete, mais bien de l'autre cote sur le tombant du mouillage du resort d'état.
Hello everyone, Here s the follow-up to our recent experience (5/11). Upon arrival at Manila T3, don t look for the immigration office before passport control…
Hello everyone! I’m heading off solo in February and wanted to share my rough itinerary with you. Does this sound doable?
PS: I’m not really into beaches.
D1 Departure on February 17, 2027
D2 Arrival in Kuala Lumpur – stroll through Chinatown and visit the Petronas Towers
D3: Kuala Lumpur – Chow Kit Market, Batu Caves, Little India, Bukit Bintang downtown area
D4: Early morning bus to Malacca. Explore Malacca in the afternoon and evening
D5: Another 2–3 hours in Malacca in the morning, then bus back to Kuala Lumpur. Merdeka Square area. Stay in Chinatown
D6: Bus trip to Kuala Tahan. Night tour
D7: Morning – canopy walk and Bukit Terisek hike. Afternoon – off to Lata Berkoh
D8 & D9: 2-day jungle trek in Taman Negara National Park
D10: Head to Cameron Highlands
D11: Morning hike through the plantations. Afternoon still to be decided
D12: Morning – excursion to Mossy Forest and Sungei Plantation. Afternoon bus to Ipoh
D13: Morning – Mirror Lake / Sam Poh Temple area. Afternoon – explore downtown Ipoh
D14: Morning train to Penang. Afternoon – wander around Georgetown
D15: Morning – Penang Hill and Keh Loh Temple. Afternoon – Georgetown
D16: Bus to Butterfly Garden and Spice Garden. Late afternoon – Burmese and Thai temples
D17: Morning flight to Singapore. Afternoon – Chinatown and Marina Bay tour
D18: Morning – Gardens by the Bay area. Afternoon – Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Kampong Glam
D19: Morning – The Ridges area and Botanical Garden. Afternoon – Little India, then back to Chinatown before 11:15 PM return flight
D20: Morning arrival
Hi everyone,
I’ll be in western Malaysia for 20 days in January and February.
I’m coming from southern Thailand to Ipoh for the Thaipusam festivities.
Then it’s off to Pangkor Island.
I’ll finish up in Malacca for the Chinese New Year celebrations before heading to Singapore.
I’ve got a 6-day gap.
I was thinking of going to K.Lipis for the jungle train and heading to Dabong, but the caves might not be open.
Any suggestions around K.L.?
Day treks?
A stopover between K.L. and Malacca?
Thanks
Hi, I’ve read that these two volcanoes are super popular and that there are *tons* of people for sunrise, especially in July. I’m looking for firsthand accounts from anyone who’s done it later, around 9–10 a.m.
Thanks for your help!
Laëtitia
I’m heading to Cambodia at the end of December 2026 – January 2027 for 3-4 weeks. Since I’ve already visited Cambodia twice, my itinerary is a bit different this time—I’d love to explore Botum Sakor Park, Chi Pat, the Tatai region, and the Cardamom Mountains. I’m traveling solo. If you have any tips on transportation, excursions, treks, sights, or accommodations in the area, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks for your feedback!
Has anyone traveled with the Laos travel agency ADV ?
I’m planning a trip to Laos and have received several quotes. Among them, this agency’s seem very reasonable, and so far, the interactions have been positive.
I’ve found a few positive reviews online, but I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve actually booked with them: how’s the organization, guide quality, accommodations, on-the-ground responsiveness, etc.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
First stop on our discovery of the peninsula: Amphawa. It’s our first night in Thailand (we arrived at Suvarnabhumi at 8:50 AM).
Our initial plan was to explore the area before heading further south. The Mae Klong Railway Market is tempting... but what else is there to do????
We’ll be there on a Wednesday, and from what I’ve read on the forum, some say there’s absolutely nothing to do during the week—no floating market, barely any shops open, no restaurants, etc.
Others, though, say the place is actually more charming without the weekend crowds.
Could you share your thoughts? Missing the floating market is one thing, but if it’s really a ghost town on Wednesdays, I might just drop our bags somewhere else.
Amphawa seemed like a good first stop, just 1.5 hours from the airport, but I’d still like to settle somewhere a bit lively for our first evening.
We’ll be there at the end of October.
Thanks!
Hi,
I wanted to visit the plantations in the morning with GetYourGuide or by just showing up.
How much time should I really plan for?
I’d like to catch either the 3 PM or 5 PM bus back to KL.
Thanks
Hi,
I wanted to get some info about the cable car and the bridge—I see lots of different options...
How much time should we allow for these two activities? If we arrive around 4 PM, will we have enough time to visit without rushing?
Thanks
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...
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
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.
Hi! I’d like to split my trip into two parts: 15 days in Phuket and 15 days in Krabi. Do you know if I can rent a car and drop it off in Krabi when I fly back to France?
Thanks for your feedback!
Have a great Sunday!
Martine
Hello,
After 1 night in Khao Sok, I’d like to find a 2 Days 1 Night package on the lake.
After reading a lot, I decided to "break the bank" and treat ourselves to a private tour—mainly to avoid the crowds.
But after contacting several operators, they offer "private tours" that are very expensive (around 700 €), yet in the details, the boats can only leave from the pier at 10 AM like everyone else. (I was hoping to leave much earlier.) The morning program is the same for everyone too (private or not). They drop us off at noon at our floating hotel (I’d chosen Phupha Waree). Free afternoon (swimming or kayaking in front of the hotel). We head back by boat for a 1-hour sunset ride. And the next morning, we leave the hotel at 8 AM to be at the pier by 9:30 AM at the latest—end of the trip.
So basically, we’re paying a lot for a private tour just to do the same thing as everyone else at the same time.
Or maybe I just had bad luck in my search.
I contacted Panida Ladi, who’s very popular on forums. We’d agreed on a private tour that matched my request (departure from the pier at 8 AM, very personalized itinerary). We settled on the itinerary and price, she asked for a Wise transfer for a 30% deposit, confirmed receipt of the deposit. Then 30 minutes later, she messaged me to say she was canceling everything because it was impossible to do the requested tour—and promised a quick refund of my deposit.
So here’s my question: Who’s done a *real* private tour on this lake? Who can recommend a reliable agency? Is it even really possible to do a private tour here?
I’m searching for a real gem for my 3rd stay in Koh Lanta: a lovely, high-quality hotel right by an easily accessible beach in a lively spot.
If you know of anything that fits what I’m looking for and want to share, don’t hesitate!
Hi, is anyone there in Flores right now? According to some websites, everything is closed and the situation is tough. But our guide says it's fine. Who should we believe? We're supposed to leave on September 2nd. Thanks to anyone in Flores at the moment!
Hi dear community,
I'm planning to visit Cambodia this winter, right after Christmas, for my first solo trip and my first trip to Asia. For two weeks (yes, I know it's short, but I really can't do more...). I have two main desires: Siem Reap and the countryside, the villages, the Mekong...
What do you think of this itinerary? Arrival in Siem Reap, departure from Phnom Penh.
SR: 5 days (1 day for arrival, 3 for the temples, 1 for the lake and its villages)
Kratie (stop on the way to Mondolkiri): 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days there)
Mondolkiri/Sen Monorom: 4 days (1 day of travel, 1 day there, 2 days of treks)
PP: 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days of sightseeing)
I think I need to cut one day somewhere if I travel from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. In Kratie, maybe? Or in PP? And I'll miss the boat trip that everyone recommends (SR-Battambang), but I don't see where to fit it in. Unless I do a PP-PP loop starting in the east, skip Kratie or just stay one night, then SR, then PP.
In my timing, Mondolkiri seems closer than Ratanakiri, which also tempted me a lot! Will it be too complicated alone? I'm thinking of using local guides or a small local agency for a nature and village getaway.
I've read that Siem Reap is very crowded between Christmas and New Year's. I could also do the circuit in the opposite direction. But I thought it would be easier to get familiar with the country by arriving in a touristy area—I might be wrong...
Thanks for your advice and opinions!
Hi everyone.
I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices?
Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis?
What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc.
Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it?
Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like?
We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
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.
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days.
I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome!
I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur
Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral.
Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo).
Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok:
* Orangutan Center
* Malayan Sun Bear Center
* Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan.
Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari.
Jungle walk.
Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari.
Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port.
Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar
5 full days.
* Snorkeling
* Hiking
* Turtle watching
* Wild beaches
* Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland.
Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
