Se baser à Krabi et rayonner ou petits séjours sur les îles?
by Beep62
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, je pars en thailande dans une semaine et je me rendrais sur Krabi.
Il y a apparement beaucoup de choses a voir par là-bas et je me demande s'il est préférable pour huit jours, de se baser à Krabi ville, voire ao-nang, dans un logement bon marché, puis rayonner chaque jours, ou séjourner une ou deux nuits a chaque fois dans des sites tels que railay, koh-kradan....directement sur les belles plages.
J'aimerais visiter railay, la lagune, l'ile de james bond, éventuellement phi-phi (indécis vu les commentaires sur la foule..) entre autre.
Y a t'il assez de lieux intéressants a faire en se basant sur krabi pour remplir huit jours, puis-je envisager de descendre ver koh-krandan?
merci des tuyaux
Bonjour
je préférerais faire des escales et séjourner sur les lieux de visite. On se rend pas trop compte comme ça, mais les déplacements, même assez courts, prennent du temps.
Donc de rentrer chaque fois à Krabi serait, à mon goût, pas trop indiqué.
Par contre, de faire une boucle dans la mer d'Andaman, pourrait être bien plus sympa...De passer à Phi-Phi et se rendre compte par vous même...Koh Lanta, Koh Yao ou autres...
je préférerais faire des escales et séjourner sur les lieux de visite. On se rend pas trop compte comme ça, mais les déplacements, même assez courts, prennent du temps.
Donc de rentrer chaque fois à Krabi serait, à mon goût, pas trop indiqué.
Par contre, de faire une boucle dans la mer d'Andaman, pourrait être bien plus sympa...De passer à Phi-Phi et se rendre compte par vous même...Koh Lanta, Koh Yao ou autres...
In the world there are no foreigners, only friends
Bonjour, merci du conseil, je suis toujours indécis, j'ai l'impression de tourner en rond, il y a tellement d'endroits qui me tentent de ce coté, mais je n'ai que 8 jours sur place et je n'ai pas envie de passer mon temps a déménager, d'un autre coté, aller si loin et ne faire q'un endroit serait dommage.....je ma baserais bien sur ao nang 2 ou 3 jours pour faire la baie de phan ga et railay puis descendre vers d'autres iles plus au sud...
oui cette idée est bonne et surtout après une ou 2 nuits la-bas, les idées seront plus claires.
En voyageant on discute d'expériences avec les gens , on a toujours d'autres idées qui viennent.
En voyageant on discute d'expériences avec les gens , on a toujours d'autres idées qui viennent.
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Bonsoir, suite à vos questions, et ayant passé trois semmaines en Thailande en Février 2010 (dont 10 jours près de Krabi), je peux vous dire que la ville de Krabi n'est pas terrible pour y séjourner 8 jours, une demi journée de visite est largement suffisant. Par contre, nous avions séjourné à Ao Nang, petite station balnéaire, qui a beaucoup de charme et de là, vous pouvez facilement rayonner dans les Îles. a partir d'Ao Nang, nous avons visité Phi Phi, juste la journée avec un speed-boat, c'est vrai que vu le nombre de touristes et les prix sur l'île, nous n'avions pas l'envie d'y séjourner, il y a de belles plages dont vous pouvez profiter lors de votre excursion à la journée. Plus près d'Ao Nang, Chiken island est très jolie avec de belles plages, 40mn de trajet avec les petits bateaux locaux à longue hélice. Hong island est aussi proche et très jolie, à combiner avec Phak Bia island et Paradise Island. Railay est également un bon endroit de villégiature. Pour James Bond Island, à moins d'être un fan "absolu", vous pouvez laisser tomber. Un rocher certe très escarpé, certes mais quand vous avez fait le tour et pris 3 photos, il y a plus rien à voir. C'est à faire à partir de Phuket et là, il y a trop de monde pour nous, nous aimons la tranquilité et les Paysages authentiques !.. Pour Koh-krandan, nous ne connaissons pas. Avotre disposition pour d'autres renseignements.
Cordialement
Alain
Alain
+1 très bien pour ce que propose rabastens81 et en tant que rabastinoise d'origine ou plutôt couffouléenne d'ailleurs😉
Nous avions quand même fait la baie de phang nga, la journée est quand même sympa, on ne visite pas que l'île, d'autres sites sont proposés avec
elodie
Nous avions quand même fait la baie de phang nga, la journée est quand même sympa, on ne visite pas que l'île, d'autres sites sont proposés avec
elodie
Bonsoir, Elodie "De Couffouleux" !..
OK, j'ai été un peu Dur pour James Bond Island !. Mais nous n'avions pas pu faire l'excursion de la Baie de Phang nga, nous avions juste fait cette île et quelques autres à partir de Phuket et cela ne nous avait vraiment pas emballé ! Mais toute la cote de la Mer d'Andaman est vraiment magnifique et paradisiaque. Que de bons souvenirs !
Cordialement,
Alain
Alain
😛😉
Bonsoir et merci pour vos infos, effectivement, je pense séjourner en premier sur ao nang quelques jours puis peut être descendre un peu plus bas, je ne sais pas encore de trop.
Ne disposant que de huit jours sur place, j'aimerais ne pas trop changer souvent d'hotel.
Combien de jours pensez vous que nous puissions rester sur ao nang, en prenant le temps de lézarder a railay et profiter des excursions a proximité (tour des iles, lagune...)?
3, 4, 5 jours?
merci
De notre cote on est reste 4 jours a Krabi et allions la journée sur Ao nang ou dans les villages autour de Krabi.
Louer un scooter coute entre 150 et 200 baths et Ao nang juste a 15minutes ;-)
Le gros plus de Krabi, le grand marché de nuit (2 endroits, les temples, les alentours). Aao nag etait a notre gout trop surpeuple.
Coté hotel et guest house nous avions trouve une petit guest house sympa a 180 bahts la nuit avec AC.
Louer un scooter coute entre 150 et 200 baths et Ao nang juste a 15minutes ;-)
Le gros plus de Krabi, le grand marché de nuit (2 endroits, les temples, les alentours). Aao nag etait a notre gout trop surpeuple.
Coté hotel et guest house nous avions trouve une petit guest house sympa a 180 bahts la nuit avec AC.
8 jours je dirais qu'il ne faut pas que tu descendes plus bas que koh lanta et encore c'est juste : ao nang( 3 jours): 1 jour rayley, 1 jour snorkeling sur les qq îles aux alentours, koh phiphi, à toi de voir si tu veux faire 1 ou 2 jours, pas sûre que ça vaille le coup d'aller sur koh lanta pour 3 jours à toi de voir, il y a aussi koh yao 2 jours qui est plus près que lanta
perso j'avais fait 6 nuits en nov 2009 avec des enfants, en faisant les iles autour de Ao Nang, railey, du rafting ( bon c'était pas à coté) du canoé dans la mangrove n'ai pas put aller à Phan Nga (faute a Lumpini).
mais je crois que 3 nuits c'est bon.
pour manger il y a des petits restos ou des restos de rue face a l'entrée du Krabi resort à coté du loueur Budget .
pour info il n'y avait personne a cette période , moi qui habite sur les bords de la méditerannée, c'était le désert, le pied.
pour info il n'y avait personne a cette période , moi qui habite sur les bords de la méditerannée, c'était le désert, le pied.
Cela fait quelques jours que je tourne autour du pot, je vais réserver deux nuits sur ao nang dès ce soir, puis on vera sur place pour la suite du trip.
Merci a tous.
En restant actif, 3 jours ! 4 en lézardant, ca me parait un bon rythme pour visiter les îles et proffiter de la plage et des sites ! Ne vous mettez pas trop de contraintes ! Wait and see!... Vous verrez sur place à moins que vous ne vouliez réserver à l'avance. Au fait quel type d'hébergement cherchez vous sur Ao Nang ?
Cordialement,
Alain
Alain
Tout a fait d'accord, pas de contraintes, nous allons réserver deux nuits puis nous verrons sur place..
Je n'aime pas réserver d'avance, mais je pense qu'il est quand même confortable d'avoir un point de chute pour les premiers jours, afin de ne pas perdre de temps a visiter les resorts après un très long voyage.
Pour l'hébergement, je vais sans doute réserver au cliff view sur conseil d'un membre du forum.
Pour info, nous étions au Somkiet Buri Resort à Ao Nang, bon rapport qualité/prix (ci joint photo)
bon voyage et proffitez en bien
Cordialement Alain
Cordialement Alain
Alain
Je viens juste de réserver au cliff view pour deux nuits..
On nous avait également conseillé le buri....
merci alain
Bonjour,
Pour Chiken Island, nous avons pris les tickets, la veille au quiosque des excursions bateaux, près de la plage.
Pour hong island, nous avions réservé à partir de l'hôtel ( Journée en bateau + pique-nique)
Pour les prix, cela fait un an et demi et j'avoue ne pas m'en souvenir, désolé
Cordialement, Alain
Ci-joint 2 images de hong island
Ci-joint 2 images de hong island
Alain
Bonjour, finalement, nous sommes restés 8 jours a ao nang, dans deux hotels différents et nous bougions tous les jours.
Pour les excursions, nous avons utilisé plusieurs fois baracuda's tour, ils sont biens :
- 400 bahts en négociant a l'agence sur le front de mer en long tail pour le tour de des "4 iles" (tulip, chicken, poda) avec un repas, retour en milieu d'a-m. Très joli, on oeut le faire en long tail vu que ce n'est pas très loin. Arrêt snorkeling en pleine mer trop top.
- 1300 bahts pour hong island (négocié) en speed boat vu la distance avec repas retour en fin d'a-m.
Très joli aussi. (visite d'un lagon splendide et de paradise island qui port bien son nom.
Nous avons également utilisé ao-nang speed boat pour koh phi-phi en speed boat avec repas retour en fin d'a-m, ils sont très bien aussi, je ne me souviens plus du prix...1500bahts maxi je pense. Splendide, même s'il y a beucoup de monde.
Nous utilisions assez souvent les long-tails qui font la navette pour phra-nang ou railey, environ 50bahts le trajet.
Nous adorions partir tot au matin (9h maxi) pour phra-nang nous étions une dizaine sur la plage, c'est magnifique, il n'y a aucune route donc pas de voitures, une troupe de singe débarque de temps en temps pour faire l'animation, puis le midi les long-tails restos arrivent, c'est très coloré, puis il faut se sauver car il commence a y avoir foule...
Vous pouvez réserver directement aux agences ou depuis votre hotel, certains ont des prix négociés.
Rien de bien compliqué.
Bonjour,
J'ai besoin d'aide. Nous partons entre Noël et Nouvel an. Nous faisons 2 jours à Ao nang, puis 3 jours à Koh phiphi puis on hésitait entre Koh Lanta et Koh Lipe. Nous avons une attirance pour Koh Lipe. Puis on repart pour Bangkok. Pensez-vous que nous ferons trop de trajet entre bateau et avion pour cette île? ou vaut mieux rester sur Lanta? merci d'avance.
J'ai besoin d'aide. Nous partons entre Noël et Nouvel an. Nous faisons 2 jours à Ao nang, puis 3 jours à Koh phiphi puis on hésitait entre Koh Lanta et Koh Lipe. Nous avons une attirance pour Koh Lipe. Puis on repart pour Bangkok. Pensez-vous que nous ferons trop de trajet entre bateau et avion pour cette île? ou vaut mieux rester sur Lanta? merci d'avance.
Koh Lipe va être chronophage.
Restez au moins quatre jours pleins à Ao Nang pour rayonner sur terre et sur mer : Koh Hong, les trois ïles au large, Railay, Tonsai, Phra Nang, Sa Morakot, Hot Stream, Wat Tham Sua, éventuellement la ville de Krabi, etc. et zappez Koh Lanta.
Quelques photos de ce qu'il y a à voir autour d'Ao Nang.
Restez au moins quatre jours pleins à Ao Nang pour rayonner sur terre et sur mer : Koh Hong, les trois ïles au large, Railay, Tonsai, Phra Nang, Sa Morakot, Hot Stream, Wat Tham Sua, éventuellement la ville de Krabi, etc. et zappez Koh Lanta.
Quelques photos de ce qu'il y a à voir autour d'Ao Nang.
Super merci beaucoup pour votre aide. Bonne journée
Salut Lise
En fonction du temps que tu passerais sur ces îles, faut voir si tu comptes aller sur Phi Phi Lanta est a 1h00 maximum, de Phi Phi a Koh Lipe 4h00 après c est toi qui voit.Pour ma part je ferais en 1er Lipe en 2e Lanta , mais les gouts et les couleurs ........
Bonne journée
En fonction du temps que tu passerais sur ces îles, faut voir si tu comptes aller sur Phi Phi Lanta est a 1h00 maximum, de Phi Phi a Koh Lipe 4h00 après c est toi qui voit.Pour ma part je ferais en 1er Lipe en 2e Lanta , mais les gouts et les couleurs ........
Bonne journée
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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! :)












