Kho Tao, Kho Phan Gan ou Kho Chang?
by Berkalotim
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Nous partons à 2 familles ce dimanche pour un mois avec 4 "enfants" de 8,13,13 et 16 ans. Après parcours dans le Nord, nous avions jeté notre dévolu sur Kho Tao, mais les forums nous font finalement hésiter. Kho Phan Gan et Kho Chang valent peut-être le détour? Sachant qu'une moitié de la troupe repart pour Paris après la pause plage et que les autres continuent vers Malaisie et Singapour... Amis voyageurs, merci de votre précieuse aide...
essayons d'être heureux ne serait-ce que pour montrer l'exemple... (J. Prévert) & il est important d'avoir des rêves assez grands pour ne pas les perdre de vue quand on les poursuit (O. Wilde)
J'irai voir du coté de Phangan 😉😉
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Tout dépend combien de temps, Koh Tao est petite et on peut vite s'y sentir à l'étroit bien qu'elle regroupe un peu de tout.
Je serais tenté de dire Koh phangan aussi, vous n'y serez pas à l'étroit, et un aller retour par Koh Tao est rapide ;)
Je serais tenté de dire Koh phangan aussi, vous n'y serez pas à l'étroit, et un aller retour par Koh Tao est rapide ;)
bonjour, koh tao est super pour le coté typique des iles de la thailande d'y a 20ans en arriere.
Les plages ne sont pas tres accessibles sauf louer un quad ou se faire transporter par 4x4 mais une fois arriver sur les differentes plages, quel bonheur, l'eau est limpide et les fond de coraux trés généreux, c'est une ile tres tranquille pour passer des vacances tres tranquilles, loin du bruit de l'agitation et de la population, mais il y a quelques echoppes et des restos quand mem, pas de quoi s'affolé.
J'y est passer 5 jours avec ma femme et cela reste un tres bon souvenir comparé a koh phangan qui est plus vaste, je ne peux pas trop juger koh phangan car nous y sommes rester 2 jours notamment pour la full moon mais a premiere vue phangan en trop vaste et pas assez touristique a mon gout, le tourisme est pas trop developée.
Ceci di je vou conseille vivement une viré de 1 jour au parc national de angthong a 1h de speed boat de phangan, franchement ca vau le detour.
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bonjour, koh tao est super pour le coté typique des iles de la thailande d'y a 20ans en arriere.
Les plages ne sont pas tres accessibles sauf louer un quad ou se faire transporter par 4x4 mais une fois arriver sur les differentes plages, quel bonheur, l'eau est limpide et les fond de coraux trés généreux, c'est une ile tres tranquille pour passer des vacances tres tranquilles, loin du bruit de l'agitation et de la population,
Ko Tao une Ile tranquille et Ko Phangan pas assez touristique : t'as fumé un truc spécial pour dire autant d'âneries ?? 🤪🤪
Ko Tao une Ile tranquille et Ko Phangan pas assez touristique : t'as fumé un truc spécial pour dire autant d'âneries ?? 🤪🤪
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
je pense qu'un léger + de respect serait appréciable surtout que ce n'est point des âneries, juste la vérité.
- 1 pour vous Philgo.🏴☠️
Bonjour berlakotim!
Les 3 iles ont un charme certain; je dirai : tout depend de ce que vous cherchez et du temps que vous comptez passer.
D'abord, Koh Tao. C'est une ile tres jolie (comme ses soeurs) mais pas grand chose a faire si ce n'est la plongee et le snorkeling. et difficile d'eviter les "wagon-bateaux " des ecoles de plongee . Koh Tao c'est bien que si vous aimez le poisson! 3 jours sont suffisnt a mon gout.
Koh Phangan est quand-memem bien plus grande, sauvage aussi .Cependant, la plage de Haad Rin (Fool Moon)est a eviter si vous voulez un coin plus pittoresque... Contrairement a Koh Tao, 1 semaine peut-etre la duree ideale pour visiter toute l'ile, ses plages aussi diverses les une que les autres, l'interieur de l'ile et sa jungle, ses cascades etcc...De plus les hotels seront plus varies a Phangan plutot qu'a Tao.sutout pour les enfants. )je peux vous conseiller le "Sarikantang" excellent rapport qualite /prix; le Milky Bay aussi pas mal du tout vers Tongsala.Le coin de Srithanu est tres joli aussi ainsi que Thong Nai Pan ou sont situes qq hotels de luxe sur les plages certainement les plus belles des 3 iles reunies. Koh Phangan est a 30 minutes de bateau de Koh Samui , ile qyui dessert la Mal;aisie en avion et Bkk of course. prevoir cher pour les billets d'avion...Sinon, les trajets pour Bkk et la Malaisie peuvent se fairent en Bateau de Samui jusqu'a Donzac, puis bus ou minivan jusqu'au bout. bcp d'agences de voyages vous proposeront des tickets. Faites confiance.
ceci dit, bon voyage!
Dom
D'abord, Koh Tao. C'est une ile tres jolie (comme ses soeurs) mais pas grand chose a faire si ce n'est la plongee et le snorkeling. et difficile d'eviter les "wagon-bateaux " des ecoles de plongee . Koh Tao c'est bien que si vous aimez le poisson! 3 jours sont suffisnt a mon gout.
Koh Phangan est quand-memem bien plus grande, sauvage aussi .Cependant, la plage de Haad Rin (Fool Moon)est a eviter si vous voulez un coin plus pittoresque... Contrairement a Koh Tao, 1 semaine peut-etre la duree ideale pour visiter toute l'ile, ses plages aussi diverses les une que les autres, l'interieur de l'ile et sa jungle, ses cascades etcc...De plus les hotels seront plus varies a Phangan plutot qu'a Tao.sutout pour les enfants. )je peux vous conseiller le "Sarikantang" excellent rapport qualite /prix; le Milky Bay aussi pas mal du tout vers Tongsala.Le coin de Srithanu est tres joli aussi ainsi que Thong Nai Pan ou sont situes qq hotels de luxe sur les plages certainement les plus belles des 3 iles reunies. Koh Phangan est a 30 minutes de bateau de Koh Samui , ile qyui dessert la Mal;aisie en avion et Bkk of course. prevoir cher pour les billets d'avion...Sinon, les trajets pour Bkk et la Malaisie peuvent se fairent en Bateau de Samui jusqu'a Donzac, puis bus ou minivan jusqu'au bout. bcp d'agences de voyages vous proposeront des tickets. Faites confiance.
ceci dit, bon voyage!
Dom
Ko Tao une Ile tranquille et Ko Phangan pas assez touristique : t'as fumé un truc spécial pour dire autant d'âneries ?? 🤪🤪
Je te rejoins là-dessus, Ko Phangan et Tao sont 2 îles très touristiques.
Je te rejoins là-dessus, Ko Phangan et Tao sont 2 îles très touristiques.
Ko Tao c'est trop petit, Koh Chang n'a plus aucun intérêt, donc Ko Phangan semble être le bon compromis. Une île touristique avec tout ce qu'il faudra de services pour la petite famille, mais aussi des coins un peu plus calmes pour aller se promener.
De plus, une fois à Phangan, vous pouvez aller à Samui et Tao si ça vous chante, comme ça toutes les options sont dispos.
De plus, une fois à Phangan, vous pouvez aller à Samui et Tao si ça vous chante, comme ça toutes les options sont dispos.
Merci à tous pour vos infos. Je ne sais pas comment les "routards" que nous sommes faisaient avant (quand ils étaient plus jeunes et plus alertes pour voyager sans les forums, mais puisque nous vivons avec notre temps, nous sommes bien contents de partager.
Amitiés.
Berkalotim
essayons d'être heureux ne serait-ce que pour montrer l'exemple... (J. Prévert) & il est important d'avoir des rêves assez grands pour ne pas les perdre de vue quand on les poursuit (O. Wilde)
Grace à ton quad...et bientôt les jet ski pour rejoindre les plages, ça sera parfaitement tranquille!
ma vie est mon voyage
Depuis fin juin, date de leur départ, ils doivent être loin de tout ça. 😎
Bonjour,
J'envisage d'aller à Koh Chang en décembre prochain, mais en lisant votre commentaire je me pose des questions.
Pourquoi Koh Chang n'a plus aucun intérêt ?
Merci pour vos conseils
+1 avec la réponse précédente.
Trés sympa Koh chang.Grand, accessible, la mer, la montagne, qqes villages de pecheurs, des activités y compris pour les enfants.
Ce ne sont pas les plus belles plages de thailande sans doute, mais il y en a de très jolies
et calmes.Eviter white sand à mon avis, belle plage mais il faut éviter de regarder derriere sauf si on aime le béton :)
J'aime bien aussi koh pangan.
Merci pour vos réponses et conseils.
Bonjour,
Bien sur Ko chang ne ressemble plus à une ile perdue, mais le détour vaut largement le coup. Cela fait 5 ans que nous y passons au moins une semaines quand nous sommes en Asie. Pour phangan, je trouve pas terrible les moon a tout vent, les plages bien plus petites et moins accessible que chang. Toa un petit paradis mais loin d'être idéal avec des enfants.
Bon séjour
Bien sur Ko chang ne ressemble plus à une ile perdue, mais le détour vaut largement le coup. Cela fait 5 ans que nous y passons au moins une semaines quand nous sommes en Asie. Pour phangan, je trouve pas terrible les moon a tout vent, les plages bien plus petites et moins accessible que chang. Toa un petit paradis mais loin d'être idéal avec des enfants.
Bon séjour
Merci Nadège. Une bonne adresse d'hotel à faire partager sur Koh Chang ?
...SAWASDEE..
KOH CHANG est ma plus belle découverte en 3 voyages en Thailande..(1991, 2008 & 2009)..avec Koh TAO ..& RAILAYE Beach (KRABI)..surfait, mais sîte vraiment Spendide..reste qq petites Guesthouse à 400-500bth..
..Novembre - decembre le temps est en principe Bon..nuits un peu fraiche....à KOH CHANG..!!!
bonnes adresses sur White Sand Beach..(PERN..STARBEACH..LITTLE CHANG...INDEPENDANT B°...ROCKSAND..) sur la plage ..pas de route..et la jungle derriére les bungalows...c'est CLEAN..Pas de TECHNO à fond..de Bons petits Restos...(y a mm un BAR à l'extreme Nord de la plage..apres le dernier grand Resort (White Sand resort)....sinon y a tout le reste de l'île (qui se développe...) à visiter & ses 51 autres îles autour...CHOK DEE..
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Bonjour,
Je me joins à votre conversation car je dois partir 12 nuits dans ces iles et bien entendu, j'hésite je ne sais pas trop !! Tout d'abord je pense qu'il vaut mieux éviter Ko Samui et aller directement soit à Ko Tao soit à Ko Pha Ngan ?? Et si je passais par exemple 4 nuits à Ko Tao et 8 nuits à Ko Pha Ngan ?? ou 5 et 7 ??? Est ce que cela vaut le coup d'aller visiter le parc d'Ang THong ? Et pouvez vous me dire les coins les plus sympas pour prendre un hotel dans les deux iles Merci infiniment Bonne journée
Je me joins à votre conversation car je dois partir 12 nuits dans ces iles et bien entendu, j'hésite je ne sais pas trop !! Tout d'abord je pense qu'il vaut mieux éviter Ko Samui et aller directement soit à Ko Tao soit à Ko Pha Ngan ?? Et si je passais par exemple 4 nuits à Ko Tao et 8 nuits à Ko Pha Ngan ?? ou 5 et 7 ??? Est ce que cela vaut le coup d'aller visiter le parc d'Ang THong ? Et pouvez vous me dire les coins les plus sympas pour prendre un hotel dans les deux iles Merci infiniment Bonne journée
Myriam
Pour Tao, Pha Ngan, et Samui, tu t'embetes pas, tu vas à Samui ou Pha Ngan, et de là tu pourras comme bon te semble aller d'ile en ile, tout simplement.
Perso sur une ile je m'ennuie au bout de 2 ou 3 jours, donc l'avantage de cette région c'est que tu peux aller d'ile en ile très facilement et choisir celle qui te plait le plus.
Pour les hotels, tout dépend de ton budget et de tes gouts, fais une recherche sur le forum, tu trouveras ton bonheur. Sinon tu fais comme moi, tu vas à l'agence de voyage une fois arrivé sur l'ile, et ils te réservent une chambre selon ton budgets (technique à éviter en haute saison genre noel/nouvel an, et weekend fériés).
Il n'y a pas d'ile mieux que d'autres, il y en pour tous les gouts. Je trouve que Samui est une ile très moche et sans aucun intérêt, d'autres trouvent que c'est le paradis sur terre, alors à toi de juger une fois sur place.
Perso sur une ile je m'ennuie au bout de 2 ou 3 jours, donc l'avantage de cette région c'est que tu peux aller d'ile en ile très facilement et choisir celle qui te plait le plus.
Pour les hotels, tout dépend de ton budget et de tes gouts, fais une recherche sur le forum, tu trouveras ton bonheur. Sinon tu fais comme moi, tu vas à l'agence de voyage une fois arrivé sur l'ile, et ils te réservent une chambre selon ton budgets (technique à éviter en haute saison genre noel/nouvel an, et weekend fériés).
Il n'y a pas d'ile mieux que d'autres, il y en pour tous les gouts. Je trouve que Samui est une ile très moche et sans aucun intérêt, d'autres trouvent que c'est le paradis sur terre, alors à toi de juger une fois sur place.
salut!
Juste un p'tit temoignage a propos de Samui.
ca fait maintenant 6 ans que je vis a Samui, et je continue de decouvrir des endroits aussi beaux les uns que les autres. Plages desertes, criques rocailleuses et sauvages, points de vue exceptionnels sur les chemins de montagnes, vergers a perte de vue et j'en passe et des meilleures. si l'on s'ennuie au bout de 3 jours, c'est que les rues dees bars et des magasins ont ete faites et refaites ds les 2 sens et alors la , oui je comprend...
cela dit, Youpi a raison, de Samui tu peux gerer ton voyage dans les iles aux alentours. Phangan est tres chouette et sauvage, les plus belles plages sont pour moi au Nord est ou sont situes les beaux resorts (mais ca gene pas). Koh tao, faut vraiment aimer le poisson pour y rester plus d'une semaine. L'ile est tres belle mais difficile a visiter vu le peu de routes.
Voila, bon trip en tous cas!
Juste un p'tit temoignage a propos de Samui.
ca fait maintenant 6 ans que je vis a Samui, et je continue de decouvrir des endroits aussi beaux les uns que les autres. Plages desertes, criques rocailleuses et sauvages, points de vue exceptionnels sur les chemins de montagnes, vergers a perte de vue et j'en passe et des meilleures. si l'on s'ennuie au bout de 3 jours, c'est que les rues dees bars et des magasins ont ete faites et refaites ds les 2 sens et alors la , oui je comprend...
cela dit, Youpi a raison, de Samui tu peux gerer ton voyage dans les iles aux alentours. Phangan est tres chouette et sauvage, les plus belles plages sont pour moi au Nord est ou sont situes les beaux resorts (mais ca gene pas). Koh tao, faut vraiment aimer le poisson pour y rester plus d'une semaine. L'ile est tres belle mais difficile a visiter vu le peu de routes.
Voila, bon trip en tous cas!
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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. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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! !







