J'aurais besoin de vos expériences sur Khao Sok, cette étape vaut elle le coup ?
Je cherche les possibilités pour faire le trajet Ko Lanta-Khao Sok, voilà ce que j'ai vu :
- minibus directs : problèmes signalés, retard volontaire sur la route, arrivée tardive et plus ou moins forcée dans une guesthouse amie. L'avez vous vécu ? Où ces tickets s'achètent ils (avez vous une adresse fiable) ? Quel coût ? Durée ?
- bateau Ko Lanta - Krabi 2h plus rapide que par la route environ 500 baths + bus Krabi Takua Pa 3h environ 10 bus par jour quel coût ? + bus Takua Pa Khao Sok 45 min coût ? (destination Surat Thani) pas très simple comme trajet !
- bateau Ko Lanta - Krabi 2h plus rapide que par la route environ 500 baths + location de voiture quel coût , frais d'abandon ? Je doute de pouvoir la rendre à Khao Sok (trop petit) je remonte ensuite je pourrais peut être la rendre à Surat Thani ?
Qu'en pensez vous ? (à noter qu'avant Ko Lanta je serais à Ko Lipe je ne prévois donc ni Phuket ni Phi Phi (déjà fait).
Nous nous sommes partis en long tail de Railay pour aller au port de Krabi. De là une voiture particulière est passée nous prendre pour nous emmener à un endroit d'où partent des minivans pour différentes destinations. Nous avons attendu très longtemps (il y a de quoi se restaurer et des toilettes mais c'est perdu au milieu de nulle part). Le minivan nous a emmené (en roulant à tombeau ouvert...) directement à l'entrée du parc national de Khao Sok. De là, nous avons appelé le n° de portable fourni par notre guide qui est arrivé en 5 mn. Le trajet avait été booké le matin même à Railay. Je ne sais plus les prix en revanche.
Oui, le parc national vaut le déplacement. Nous avons également passé une nuit sur un raft house du lac Chew Larn (gibbons, oiseaux de toutes sortes, macaques; site magnifique...).
Nous avons aussi adoré Koh Lipe et les îles alentours où nous sommes restés 9 jours en décembre dernier.
Bonsoir,
Je suis toujours étonné de constater le nombre de touriste qui se laissent piégés par les agences.
Rendez vous à la gare routière de Krabi, ou une autre gare routière, et prenez comme tous les thaïlandais les bus officiels. Ils sont sécurisants, ponctuels, avec des correspondances organisées.
Cela vous coûtera moins cher et vous voyagerez relax et non pas à ch.er de trouille à chaque virage ou dépassement.
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
Les agences n'arnaquent pas les voyageurs quand elle leur proposent un service utile. 😉
Dans ce cas la, il vaut mieux passer par une agence ou plus simple, l’hôtel.
Il n'y a pas de bus d’état direct entre Krabi et Khao Sok mais uniquement ce minibus qui est géré par une agence de Krabi (en partenariat avec un agence de Khao Sok).
Vous ne trouverez pas de bus direct a la gare routière.
Ils organisent aussi de nombreuses autres liaisons au départ de Krabi et offrent donc la possibilité de tickets tout inclus (avec l'avantage de la simplicité mais l’inconvénient d'un regroupement sur leur centre de Krabi qui peut impliquer un temps d'attente plus ou moins long).
En l’occurrence, ils proposent le trajet complet Kho Lanta/Khao Sok avec prise en charge au départ de l’hôtel puis, selon la saison, bateau jusqu'a Krabi puis rassemblement au centre de Krabi puis minibus jusqu’à KS (saison sèche) ou minibus de Koh Lanta à la centrale de Krabi puis minibus jusqu’à KS (saison des pluies).
Les billets s’achètent dans toute agence ou hôtel du lieu de départ normalement au même prix partout (pas vu d’exception mais ça ne veut pas dire qu'il n'y en ait pas!).
Mais si c'est bien pratique, il est vrai que les chauffeurs ne sont pas tous super prudents... (ceci dit, les chauffeurs des grands bus - pas forcement plus "officiels" que les minibus - ne roulent pas forcement mieux).
Et, si on manque de chance et qu'on n'est pas assez nombreux pour Khao Sok, il arrive que l'on se retrouve regroupé avec les voyageurs en destination de Khao Lak... Ça fait un sacre détour d'une heure, quand même...
Bon, sinon, évidement, vous pouvez toujours acheter seulement votre billet de bateau, vous débrouiller une fois a Krabi pour rejoindre la gare routière (en autant qu'il n'y en ai qu'une), prendre un bus pour Takuapa (et donc passer par Khao Lak...) puis la, trouver un bus pour Khao Sok (si vous arrivez avant 15h).
Mais il est clair que ce sera plus long, plus compliqué et qu'il est probable que vous soyez obliges de finir en taxi ou de passer une nuit a Takuapa...
RQ:
prenez comme tous les thaïlandais les bus officiels
Qu'appelles-tu les bus officiels?
Ici, pour la ligne Khao Sok/Suratthani, on a le choix entre les grands bus et les minibus, les thaïlandais choisissent généralement le minibus, plus confortable et généralement en bien meilleur état.
je pense que si je me trouvais dans cette situation, je prendrais un bateau pour Phuket...ensuite une ou deux nuits sur place et j'organiserais mon déplacement à Khao Sok depuis la-bas
In the world there are no foreigners, only friends
Bonsoir Mathilde,
Heureusement que nous sommes tous différents.
Pour moi, je porte les minibus en sainte horreur. Dans ces boîtes de sardines, je deviens vite claustrophobe et je l'avoue, j'ai la trouille. La plupart des chauffeurs conduisent ces engins comme des scooters et il suffit qu'il rattrapent un collègue, ou qu'ils se fassent rattraper pour qu'il s'en suive une course effrénée et effrayante. La clim fonctionne en général pas trop mal, mais comme tous les thaïs ils ferment l'entrée d'air frais. Il m'est arrivé de me retrouver à proximité d'un routard pas douché depuis ? ... à vomir!
Je me sens donc plus en sécurité dans un gros bus que dans un van 😎
Je préfère les bus rouges pour les moyens trajets, c'est vivant, bruyant, joyeux, aéré, fun ... un peu plus long, mais on a le temps en Asie.
Les bus gouvernementaux bleus sont pas mal aussi, mais pareil, climatisés à mort et en +, souvent avec de la musique à fond lorsque ce n'est pas du karaoké.
En ligne de bus "officiels" pour chez toi tu as Krabi -> Surathani ou Krabi -> Takuapa ->Surathani
Mais peu importe, l'essentiel est qu'ils arrivent chez toi entiers 😇
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
En ligne de bus "officiels" pour chez toi tu as Krabi -> Surathani ou Krabi -> Takuapa ->Surathani
Oui, sauf qu'on est quand même a 100 bornes de Suratthani donc je dirais: Krabi -> Surathani-> Khao Sok ou Krabi -> Takuapa ->Khao Sok.
Mais bon, faut vraiment être allergique aux minibus comme hmh! 😉
Pasque dans ce cas la, ça reste quand même bcp plus rapide et simple de choisir la solution du minibus.
En ligne de bus "officiels" pour chez toi tu as Krabi -> Surathani ou Krabi -> Takuapa ->Surathani
Oui, sauf qu'on est quand même a 100 bornes de Suratthani donc je dirais: Krabi -> Surathani-> Khao Sok ou Krabi -> Takuapa ->Khao Sok.
Mais bon, faut vraiment être allergique aux minibus comme hmh! 😉
Pasque dans ce cas la, ça reste quand même bcp plus rapide et simple de choisir la solution du minibus.
Je me suis mal exprimé:
Une ligne Krabi -> Surathani passe par Khao Sok sans changer de bus 😉
Pasque dans ce cas la, ça reste quand même bcp plus rapide
C'est là mon problème 😏 lol
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
Une ligne Krabi -> Surathani passe par Khao Sok sans changer de bus 😉
Mais non, justement! 🤪
C'est ce que je me tue a te dire: il n'y en a pas de ligne directe qui passe par Khao Sok! 😛
Les bus Krabi -> Surat prennent la voie rapide, pas la 401 (et quand bien même, ils la rejoindraient après Khao Sok, il faudrait changer a Ban Takhun)...
La seule ligne qui passe par ici, c'est la ligne Phuket/Surat par Takuapa.
Sinon, on est desservis par la ligne de minibus Khao Sok/Surat et par ce fameux minibus quotidien Khao Sok/Krabi.
C'est tout. 🙂
Dons en venant de Krabi, y a pas, soit c'est trop long, soit c'est trop rapide! 😛
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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!
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
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).
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
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.
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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.
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.
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...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
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.
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I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
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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?
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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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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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.
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How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
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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
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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.
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.
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
