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Sapa au nord ouest du Vietnam fin janvier
by Mekong1
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
😉 Quels sont sont les personnes qui sont allées à Sapa fin janvier ??
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Avant de monter sur le dos du tigre, il faut savoir comment en descendre
Salut
Difficile de te répondre pour fin janvier car je reviens tout juste de Sapa. Une petite laine était de rigueur fin octobre, surtout au coucher du soleil.
Après un périple au Laos et au nord Vietnam, j'ai eu l'immense plaisir de me mélanger aux habitants de Sapa. Cette ville est très riche de ses habitants surtout les hmongs avec qui j'ai passé beaucoup de temps dans les rues. Cette minorités très pauvre de la région est très attachante. Les enfants apprenent l'anglais avec les touristes, pour la plupart ils ne sont pas scolarisés. J'ai beaucoup appris d'eux.
Manger dans les boui boui du marché est extra, on rencontre plein de minorités ainsi que des vietnamiens qui sont très prompts à l'échange. C'est en effet la région du vietnam ou l'echange est roi.
De plus, les paysages sont magnifiques, la montagne est etonnante et variée, rizieres en étage et le fameux mont phonsavan, le point culminant du vietnam. J'ai improvisé un trek jusqu'à tha van au sud avec deux petites hmongs, inoubliable. J'ai loué une motorbike pour me rendre vers l'ouest, lai chau.
je resterai très marqué par Sapa et je te souhaite d'en retirer autant de plaisir que moi.
Mowgli
😉 salut et merci pour tes infos
J'espère en retirer autant de plaisir que toi . Peux tu me donner plus d'infos ?? durée de ton périple, endroits visités, où as tu loger ?? coût de ton trek ?? Motorbike = plus de 50 cm3 ou est ce une mobylette ?? Combien de temps pour te rendre à Lai Chau
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J'espère en retirer autant de plaisir que toi . Peux tu me donner plus d'infos ?? durée de ton périple, endroits visités, où as tu loger ?? coût de ton trek ?? Motorbike = plus de 50 cm3 ou est ce une mobylette ?? Combien de temps pour te rendre à Lai Chau
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Avant de monter sur le dos du tigre, il faut savoir comment en descendre
Bonjour,
Je te réponds, même si c'est Magali, ma copine, qui a écrit le premier message.
Concernant le trek ( c'est le terme employé sur place, mais disons plutôt rando à la journée), tout le monde sur place te dira qu'il faut prendre un guide "officiel" et qu'il n'est pas possible de se promener tout seul dans les rizières (10$/pers). C'est bien sûr complètement faux, c'est juste pour faire tourner le business local des hôtels et des agences.
Nous sommes partis avec 2 petites Hmongs, à qui nous n'avions rien demandé au départ, elles nous ont accompagné et ont pris leur rôle de guide très à coeur, c'était fabuleux.
Nous avons marché à travers les rizières jusqu'à Thavan puis nous avons demandé à des "motards" de nous remonter jusqu'à Sapa, avec nos 2 petites guides.
La négociation avec les chauffeurs est amusante, le prix réel de la remontée est 10000 dongues mais ils te demandent beaucoup plus au départ. S'ils refusent de baisser leur prix, il faut commencer à remonter vers Sapa à pied. Ils se décident alors très vite car ils savent que d'autres vont passer par là et empocher les 10000 dongues.
Nous avons donné 100 000 dongues à la fin de notre promenade (c'est ce qu'elles demandaient, nous n'avons pas négocié) à nos guides.
Je pense que le mieux est en fait de partir seul pour cette balade (14km env) et de demander son chemin en route ou bien de demander à des Hmongs de t'accompagner, mais il n'est pas sûr qu'elles acceptent car il me semble qu'elles craignent un peu la réaction des guides locaux. Des cartes bien utiles sont en vente à l'office du tourisme de Sapa (où elles sont moins chères que dans les agences) et les pistes ne sont pas trop dures à trouver.
Pour le logement à Sapa, pas de problème, il y a pas mal d'hôtels sympas, tu ne peux pas les manquer.
La mob était un 125 à 4 vitesses, facile comme tout à conduire (demande un casque) que nous avions loué à un homme dans la rue. Il faut juste bien regarder l'état de la mob avant de partir ( en particulier le carter de protection des jambes) afin d'éviter qu'il ne te dise que tu l'as cassé après et ne te demande de payer (c'est apparemment arrivé à certains)
Pour aller à Lai Chau, il y a 70 kilomètres à travers les montagnes, la route est magnifique.
Perso, Sapa est mon meilleur souvenir du vietnam. Si tu peux, essaie de passer du temps dans la rue avec les Hmongs, les gamines sont fabuleuses. Il suffit de s'asseoir sur des marches et d'attendre un peu, les contacts sont très faciles. Certaines te demanderont peut-être de les aider à lire leurs mails et à en écrire, n'hésite surtout pas, c'est génial. Elles reçoivent des mails du monde entier, mais ne savent ni lire ni écrire l'anglais (qu'elles parlent pourtant étonnement bien).
Essaie aussi d'aller boire un verre et de manger au marché, tu y passeras forcément des moments incroyables.
Mais tu peux tout aussi bien ne tenir aucun compte de ce que je te dis et te laisser guider au gré de tes envies, je pense que tu passeras de toute façon des moments hallucinants.
Voilà, tellement de chose à dire...
A bientôt.
salut, je voulais savoir si tu vas au vietnam en fin janvier 2006? et si tu es déjà allé?
merci...C'est pour des renseignements!
salut🙂
ma femme, ma fille et moi nous nous rendons au vietnam de janvier à mars 2006 en visite de famille, mais pour moi, je viens surtout chaque fois pour faire des trecks en moto à travers le pays, donc souvent à sapa, qui est ma région préférée. cette fois ci je compte pousser jusqu'en chine dans le yunnan. si je peux t'aider, éventuellement je recherche compagnon de route, pour quelques jours pour ne pas rester seul tout le temps.😏
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
merci beaucoup pour ton message! Ecoute, moi je compte partir également de janvier à mars. Est-ce que tu as déjà une idée de ton itinéraire? si oui, fais le moi savoir...parce que cela ne me dérangerai pas de faire quelques jours de motos, qui sait?
salut
pour ce qui est de mon parcours au vietnam, ma petite famille et moi arrivons à saigon, comme ma femme et ma fille vont rester en famille quelques jours au sud, je compte me rendre au fond du delta du mékong, puis à dalat car je dois y renconter des amis de minoritées ethniques, puis retour à saigon, et peut être au cambodge ensuite nous prendrons l'avion pour huê ville de ma femme. puis petit treck en moto dans les hauts plateaux du centre, ensuite avion jusqu'à hanoi.(avion parce que bébé de 15 mois).
dans le nord (la partie la plus belle à mes yeux) il y a deux trecks a faire.
1er 4 à 5 jours hanoi-lang son-cao bang- hanoi
2e 8 à 9 jours hanoi-lao cai-bac ha-sapa-lai chau-dien bien phu- son la- mai chau- hanoi
ensuite ballade sur la baie d'along, descente chez simone, nouvelle calédonienne vivant au vietnam et parlant français, adorable petite femme.
puis je compte me rendre dans le yunnan en chine, une quizaine de jours.
je n'ai pas de date précise sur mes parcours, j'ai trois mois alors zen !
il est vrai que je ne passe pas partout car mon expérience du pays est acquise mais l'on peut effectivement se retrouver pour quelques ballades à moto
petit conseil, c'est mieux d'arriver au sud et de remonter le pays.
en 2002, mon dernier voyage, on pouvait faire saigon hanoi pour environ 32 dollars en bus "open ticket" soit :
saigon-dalat-nha trang-hoi an-huê-hanoi
passage d'une ville à l'autre quand on veut. il faut simplement reserver la veille du départ désiré.
le bus est le meilleur marché, mais un peu long, des fois 12 heures de trajet dans la journée ou la nuit(ce qui évite une nuit d'hotel) l'infrastructure routière n'est pas comme en europe.
si tu es intéressé, je te laisserais mes coordonnées, et mail
je reste à dispo, xin chao (au revoir)
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
Bonjour Fred,
Je compte me rendre au Vietnam pour 15 j, et suis interessé par le Nord et particulièrement la boucle dont tu parles. 8 à 9 jours hanoi-lao cai-bac ha-sapa-lai chau-dien bien phu- son la- mai chau- hanoi.
Je comptais trouver une voiture à Hanoi à mon arrivée et faire Hanoi vers Sapa, et au final revenir par train de LAo Cai à HAnoi. Début MArs j'ai cru comprendre que le temps pouvait être relativement frais et ceratines routes (si l'on veut sortir des sentiers battus) parfois difficiles. FAut il louer un 4*4 ou est ce totalement inutile ?
Sais tu combien il faut compter environ pour une location sur 7 jours et si le fait de ne pas faire une boucle est un problème pour les chauffeurs. Les chauffeurs peuvent ils servir de guide ? Doit on prendre en charge les frais d"hebergement du chauffeur comme cela se fait dans certains pays ?
Merci d'avance pour tes precieux renseignements.
Cdt,
Philippe
Je compte me rendre au Vietnam pour 15 j, et suis interessé par le Nord et particulièrement la boucle dont tu parles. 8 à 9 jours hanoi-lao cai-bac ha-sapa-lai chau-dien bien phu- son la- mai chau- hanoi.
Je comptais trouver une voiture à Hanoi à mon arrivée et faire Hanoi vers Sapa, et au final revenir par train de LAo Cai à HAnoi. Début MArs j'ai cru comprendre que le temps pouvait être relativement frais et ceratines routes (si l'on veut sortir des sentiers battus) parfois difficiles. FAut il louer un 4*4 ou est ce totalement inutile ?
Sais tu combien il faut compter environ pour une location sur 7 jours et si le fait de ne pas faire une boucle est un problème pour les chauffeurs. Les chauffeurs peuvent ils servir de guide ? Doit on prendre en charge les frais d"hebergement du chauffeur comme cela se fait dans certains pays ?
Merci d'avance pour tes precieux renseignements.
Cdt,
Philippe
Ce que je comprends de ton message, en fin de compte, Stouffic, c'est qu'on n'a pas vraiment besoin de faire affaire avec un guide de Hanoï pour se rendre à Sapa et dans les environs. Nous serons à Hanoï autour du 25 janvier, soit en plein pendant les fêtes du Têt. Je me faisais du mouron parce que je craignais de ne pas trouver d'agence disposée à nous emmener dans le Nord. Mais est-ce que le fait de s'y rendre dans la période du Têt pose problème pour le logement? Pourrons-nous sans peine trouver sur place un guest house, voire loger chez l'habitant?
salut
tout d abord le mieux est de faire hanoi lao cai en train de nuit , puis ensuite monter a sapa en bus 32km et ensuite louer eventuellement une jeep pour faire le reste du circuit, mais moi j opterais pour une location de moto au depart d hanoi, que tu mets dans le train pour lao cai et ensuite tu pars a l aventure car louer en ce moment une jeep avec chauffeur, reviens aux alentours a 170 usd sans compter qu il faut te payer l hotel et la nourriture. du reste, le chauffeur t amenera dans des hotels et restos ou il a soit un pourcentage soit l equivalent d une chambre gratuite.
en plus tu devras payer un sup. pour tout changement ou detours. c est ainsi que ca se passe ici.
dans ce tarif, est inclus la voiture, l essence et normalement le chauffeur se debrouille pour loger et manger. c est pour cela qu il a interet a descendre dans certains endroits.
pour moi la meilleure solution reste la moto, surtout pour une totale liberte et un cout bien moins cher. il suffit de bien s equiper contre la pluie en achetant une bonne combi, au vietnam on trouve ca pour pas cher.
je serais encore aux alentours du nord jusque mi mars environ. je reste a dispo. a+
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
bonjour
je viens de lire cette conversation et j'aimerais savoir plusieur choses;
est ce que la region de sapa differe du laos car j'ais l'impression de loin qu'il ya pas mal de similitude.
que peut on offrir losque l'on vi quelque chose de particulier avec quelqun dans cette region et que l'on desir laisser un petit prsent?
merci
Merci beaucoup fred pour ces précieuses infos. PAr contre, malheureusement ma femme n'est pas pour la moto à mon grand regret !! j'ai tenté de la convaincre mais sans succès ! J'irai à Sapa et essaierai de me debrouiller de là. Y aurait pas moyen de trouver des voitures avec chauffeur, mais une fois arrivés sur place, on trouve nous même notre pension ????? c'est pas possible ?
POur le temps et la temperature, on peut s'attendre à avoir relativement froid j'imagine ?
Merci encore pour ton aide
Philippe
POur le temps et la temperature, on peut s'attendre à avoir relativement froid j'imagine ?
Merci encore pour ton aide
Philippe
salut
peux tu me parler du train de nuit hanoi sapa?
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si tu peux quand meme trouver sur place un jeep avec chauffeur, si tu descends a l hotel '' viet hung'', cette famille a plusieurs hotels et s occupe de tour.
pour le temps, hier thalys31 m a ecrit un texto me disant qu elle avait du super temps avec soleil et ballades en tee shirt, j y vais dans trois jours. apparament il ne doit plus pleuvoir, et la temperature peu varier de 14 a plus de 20 en ce moment, donc c est cool.
a+
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
salut
ce fameux train, alors a prendre gare centrale de hanoi, prevoir d acheter le billet qq jours avant, car se sont des places couchettes reservees, avec tarifs differents suivant la hauteur. direction lao cai dernier arret avant la frontiere chinoise. train de la journee ou du soir le mieux celui du soir, economie de temps et d une nuit d hotel. arrivee a lao cai, devant la gare tu prends un bus ou moto taxi qui t amene jusqu a sapa 32 km. retour idem journee ou nuit.
voila a+
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.org/
il reste toujours un peu de parfum à la main qui donne des roses
confucius
merci pour toutes ces infos
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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).
Thanks!
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).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
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!