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Bonjour 🙂, je voudrais me rendre a Nong Khai depuis Pattaya. Quel est le meilleur moyen pour y aller et combien de temps cela prend t-il ? Merci 😉
Trajet Pattaya/Nong Khai
by Gadunor
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Salut j'ais déjà fais le trajet, le mieux c de prendre le bus pour Bangkok et ensuite tu vas en train je suppose que tu vas au Laos bon voyage
Bonjour 🙂, je voudrais me rendre a Nong Khai depuis Pattaya. Quel est le meilleur moyen pour y aller et combien de temps cela prend t-il ? Merci 😉
j'ai fais ce trajet il y a qques années:12h de bus🤪 de nuit.Les fois suivantes j'ai préféré aller a don muang et vol pour udon thani trajet 3/4d'heure.Je pense que par le train, ça doit être hyper long, c'est à voir aussi.
j'ai fais ce trajet il y a qques années:12h de bus🤪 de nuit.Les fois suivantes j'ai préféré aller a don muang et vol pour udon thani trajet 3/4d'heure.Je pense que par le train, ça doit être hyper long, c'est à voir aussi.
salut,
le mieux est l'avion, directement sur ventiane voir udon en domestique en 2 etapes legerement moin chere =)
il y a des visarun en minibus a pattaya pour ventiane
en bus, en lisant d'autre site il y a une station sur sukhumvit road directement pour nong khai, compter 13 heures... je te recommande de le faire de nuit au moin en ViP, tu pourras dormire...
le mieux est l'avion, directement sur ventiane voir udon en domestique en 2 etapes legerement moin chere =)
il y a des visarun en minibus a pattaya pour ventiane
en bus, en lisant d'autre site il y a une station sur sukhumvit road directement pour nong khai, compter 13 heures... je te recommande de le faire de nuit au moin en ViP, tu pourras dormire...
déjà dit juste avant, ça sert à rien de répéter😕
Bonjour,
Un bonne solution actuellement est de prendre un vol Bangkok Airways pour UdonThani (depuis Suvanabhumi), en promo actuellement pour l'ouverture de leur nouvelle ligne (3 vols quotidiens) 1040 THB jusqu'au 31 mars, 1400 THB au delà.
Voir l'excellente agence de voyage "Travel EveryDays" dans Jomtien Complex, souvent moins cher que sur internet! En plus ils possèdent bien sûr des terminaux Amadeus et Sabre pour réserver en direct (peu d'agence en ont!). ( J'ai un toujours un "deposit" chez eux, ce qui me permet de leur commander un billet par mail où que je sois en Asie)
Pour tout le trajet: - bus pour l'aéroport depuis Jomtien (134THB toutes les heures) - van à l'aéroport pour la frontière à l'arrivée du vol à Udon: 200 THB - 10 THB pour le Tuktuk pour passer le pont - puis le bus vert (climatisé) pour aller à Vientiane, 6000Kips (30THB)
Donc le tout pour 35 euros, nourriture et boissons incluses, LOL!
En une grosse demi journée (2h (bus)+ 2h (checkIn)+ 1h (vol) + 1h (van)+ 1h30=7h30) vous pouvez être à Vientiane en pleine forme...pour affronter les + de 40° en fin d'après midi....
En prime accès au salon Bangkok Airways pour tout le monde porte A31 (nourriture et boissons) et 30kg de baggages en prenant sur leur site (gratuit) leur carte FlyerBonus. (salon ou coin en salle d'embarquement, dans toutes leur escales).
Cordialement.
Un bonne solution actuellement est de prendre un vol Bangkok Airways pour UdonThani (depuis Suvanabhumi), en promo actuellement pour l'ouverture de leur nouvelle ligne (3 vols quotidiens) 1040 THB jusqu'au 31 mars, 1400 THB au delà.
Voir l'excellente agence de voyage "Travel EveryDays" dans Jomtien Complex, souvent moins cher que sur internet! En plus ils possèdent bien sûr des terminaux Amadeus et Sabre pour réserver en direct (peu d'agence en ont!). ( J'ai un toujours un "deposit" chez eux, ce qui me permet de leur commander un billet par mail où que je sois en Asie)
Pour tout le trajet: - bus pour l'aéroport depuis Jomtien (134THB toutes les heures) - van à l'aéroport pour la frontière à l'arrivée du vol à Udon: 200 THB - 10 THB pour le Tuktuk pour passer le pont - puis le bus vert (climatisé) pour aller à Vientiane, 6000Kips (30THB)
Donc le tout pour 35 euros, nourriture et boissons incluses, LOL!
En une grosse demi journée (2h (bus)+ 2h (checkIn)+ 1h (vol) + 1h (van)+ 1h30=7h30) vous pouvez être à Vientiane en pleine forme...pour affronter les + de 40° en fin d'après midi....
En prime accès au salon Bangkok Airways pour tout le monde porte A31 (nourriture et boissons) et 30kg de baggages en prenant sur leur site (gratuit) leur carte FlyerBonus. (salon ou coin en salle d'embarquement, dans toutes leur escales).
Cordialement.
Tu es sûr de ton tarif???
DepartingFlying FromBangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Thailand (BKK)Flying ToUdon Thani, Thailand (UTH) Best fare price, does not include taxes and fees. Prev 7Next 7Thu 27 Mar1390 THBFri 28 Mar1390 THBSat 29 Mar1390 THBSun 30 Mar1390 THBMon 31 Mar1390 THBTue 01 Apr1390 THBWed 02 Apr1390 THBSort by Lowest Price Highest Price Earliest Departure Earliest Arrival Number of Stops Total Trip Duration Non-stop flights
FlightDepartArriveStopsTotal Trip DurationWeb SaverWeb FlexiWeb Freedom PG 351BKK07:25UTH08:300 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB 3580 THB
PG 353BKK13:10UTH14:150 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB 3580 THB
PG 355BKK18:45UTH19:500 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB
Je pense également que tu voulais parler de Bus pour passer le pont...C'est 15 bath à l aller et 20 bath au retour.
DepartingFlying FromBangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Thailand (BKK)Flying ToUdon Thani, Thailand (UTH) Best fare price, does not include taxes and fees. Prev 7Next 7Thu 27 Mar1390 THBFri 28 Mar1390 THBSat 29 Mar1390 THBSun 30 Mar1390 THBMon 31 Mar1390 THBTue 01 Apr1390 THBWed 02 Apr1390 THBSort by Lowest Price Highest Price Earliest Departure Earliest Arrival Number of Stops Total Trip Duration Non-stop flights
FlightDepartArriveStopsTotal Trip DurationWeb SaverWeb FlexiWeb Freedom PG 351BKK07:25UTH08:300 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB 3580 THB
PG 353BKK13:10UTH14:150 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB 3580 THB
PG 355BKK18:45UTH19:500 1hr 5min1390 THB 2590 THB
Je pense également que tu voulais parler de Bus pour passer le pont...C'est 15 bath à l aller et 20 bath au retour.
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Domestic Routes Domestic Routes All inclusive (Baht) Bangkok - Udon Thani 1,090 Udon Thani - Bangkok 1,040 Bangkok - Krabi 1,290 Krabi - Bangkok 1,240 Bangkok - Chiang Mai 1,290 Chiang Mai - Bangkok 1,290 Bangkok - Trat 1,290 Trat - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Sukhothai 1,290 Sukhothai - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Chiang Rai 1,390 Chiang Rai - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Phuket 1,490 Phuket - Bangkok 1,490 Bangkok - Lampang 1,490 Lampang - Bangkok 1,440 Bangkok - Samui 2,690 Samui - Bangkok 2,890 Phuket - Pattaya (U-Tapao) 1,490 Pattaya (U-Tapao) - Phuket 1,440 Chiang Mai - Samui 3,990 Samui - Chiang Mai 4,190 Chiang Mai - Phuket 2,680 Phuket - Chiang Mai 2,680 Chiang Mai - Krabi 2,480 Krabi - Chiang Mai 2,430 Samui - Pattaya (U-Tapao) 2,890 Pattaya (U-Tapao) - Samui 2,640 International Routes Route Round Trip (THB) Tax and Surcharge* (THB) Total (THB) Bangkok - Yangon 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Mandalay 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Nay Pyi Taw 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Luang Prabang 2,890 3,045 5,935 Bangkok - Vientiane 2,190 3,045 5,235 Bangkok - Siem Reap** 2,190 3,855 6,045 Bangkok - Phnom Penh 2,190 3,855 6,045 Bangkok - Dhaka 3,190 5,620 8,810 Bangkok - Mumbai 3,190 6,310 9,500 Bangkok - Maldives*** 9,990 5,070 15,060 Maximum stay of 7 days for International routes * Please note the due to exchange rate fluctuations, the final tax amount is subject to change ** Minimum stay of at least 1 day *** 500 Baht surcharge will be applied per ticket for traveling from Bangkok on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Terms and Conditions
Cabin Class : Economy (Web Saver) Ticketing Date : 21 - 31 March 2014 Traveling Date : 28 April - 16 July 2014 FlyerBonus Member : 5 points accrual per domestic flight : 10 points accrual per international flight : EXCEPT Maldives, Mumbai, Dhaka 15 points accrual per flight Change (Domestic) : Flight change is permitted with fee of THB 800 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Route change is permitted with fee of THB 1,800 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Name change is NOT permitted. Change (International) : Flight change is permitted with fee of THB 1,000 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Route change is permitted with fee of THB 3,000 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Name change is NOT permitted. Refund : Refund is NOT permitted after ticketed. (Domestic) : Refund of unused airport tax is permitted with admintration fee of THB 100 per ticket. (International) : Refund of unused airport tax is permitted with admintration fee of THB 1,000 per ticket. Child Discount : Child age between 2 - 11 years apply same as adult fare. Infant age under 2 years pay 25% of adult fare (without seat). Remark : Limited seats per flight and may not be available on all flight. : Valid on Bangkok Airways operated flight only.
Domestic Routes Domestic Routes All inclusive (Baht) Bangkok - Udon Thani 1,090 Udon Thani - Bangkok 1,040 Bangkok - Krabi 1,290 Krabi - Bangkok 1,240 Bangkok - Chiang Mai 1,290 Chiang Mai - Bangkok 1,290 Bangkok - Trat 1,290 Trat - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Sukhothai 1,290 Sukhothai - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Chiang Rai 1,390 Chiang Rai - Bangkok 1,390 Bangkok - Phuket 1,490 Phuket - Bangkok 1,490 Bangkok - Lampang 1,490 Lampang - Bangkok 1,440 Bangkok - Samui 2,690 Samui - Bangkok 2,890 Phuket - Pattaya (U-Tapao) 1,490 Pattaya (U-Tapao) - Phuket 1,440 Chiang Mai - Samui 3,990 Samui - Chiang Mai 4,190 Chiang Mai - Phuket 2,680 Phuket - Chiang Mai 2,680 Chiang Mai - Krabi 2,480 Krabi - Chiang Mai 2,430 Samui - Pattaya (U-Tapao) 2,890 Pattaya (U-Tapao) - Samui 2,640 International Routes Route Round Trip (THB) Tax and Surcharge* (THB) Total (THB) Bangkok - Yangon 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Mandalay 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Nay Pyi Taw 1,790 3,695 5,485 Bangkok - Luang Prabang 2,890 3,045 5,935 Bangkok - Vientiane 2,190 3,045 5,235 Bangkok - Siem Reap** 2,190 3,855 6,045 Bangkok - Phnom Penh 2,190 3,855 6,045 Bangkok - Dhaka 3,190 5,620 8,810 Bangkok - Mumbai 3,190 6,310 9,500 Bangkok - Maldives*** 9,990 5,070 15,060 Maximum stay of 7 days for International routes * Please note the due to exchange rate fluctuations, the final tax amount is subject to change ** Minimum stay of at least 1 day *** 500 Baht surcharge will be applied per ticket for traveling from Bangkok on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Terms and Conditions
Cabin Class : Economy (Web Saver) Ticketing Date : 21 - 31 March 2014 Traveling Date : 28 April - 16 July 2014 FlyerBonus Member : 5 points accrual per domestic flight : 10 points accrual per international flight : EXCEPT Maldives, Mumbai, Dhaka 15 points accrual per flight Change (Domestic) : Flight change is permitted with fee of THB 800 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Route change is permitted with fee of THB 1,800 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Name change is NOT permitted. Change (International) : Flight change is permitted with fee of THB 1,000 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Route change is permitted with fee of THB 3,000 per sector per transaction plus fare differential. : Name change is NOT permitted. Refund : Refund is NOT permitted after ticketed. (Domestic) : Refund of unused airport tax is permitted with admintration fee of THB 100 per ticket. (International) : Refund of unused airport tax is permitted with admintration fee of THB 1,000 per ticket. Child Discount : Child age between 2 - 11 years apply same as adult fare. Infant age under 2 years pay 25% of adult fare (without seat). Remark : Limited seats per flight and may not be available on all flight. : Valid on Bangkok Airways operated flight only.
il y aussi Air asia, exemple mercredi BKK Udon thani 1083 thb TTC aller simple
Un bonne solution actuellement est de prendre un vol Bangkok Airways pour UdonThani (depuis Suvanabhumi), en promo actuellement pour l'ouverture de leur nouvelle ligne (3 vols quotidiens) 1040 THB jusqu'au 31 mars, 1400 THB au delà.
Autant pour moi, mais ta phrase porte à confusion. Il faut acheter un ticket avant le 31 mars pour un vol à partir du 28 Avril Jusqu'au 27 les vols sont à 1490 et on passe à 1090 à partir du 28 avril.
Autant pour moi, mais ta phrase porte à confusion. Il faut acheter un ticket avant le 31 mars pour un vol à partir du 28 Avril Jusqu'au 27 les vols sont à 1490 et on passe à 1090 à partir du 28 avril.
Bonjour,
Le prix des vols dépendent évidemment du remplissage, des vols à 1100THB il y en a depuis plusieurs mois, même en dehors de cette promo, la concurrence est féroce sur cette ligne et ThaiSmile a aussi baissé ses prix, pour les mettre pratiquement au même niveau. Actuellement les vols se remplissent pour Songhran.....
Souvent bien qu'il n'y ait plus de tarif super promo sur le site de la compagnie, il y en a toujours à ma fameuse agence, un agréable mystère, j'en ai encore fait récemment l'expérience.
Le prix des vols dépendent évidemment du remplissage, des vols à 1100THB il y en a depuis plusieurs mois, même en dehors de cette promo, la concurrence est féroce sur cette ligne et ThaiSmile a aussi baissé ses prix, pour les mettre pratiquement au même niveau. Actuellement les vols se remplissent pour Songhran.....
Souvent bien qu'il n'y ait plus de tarif super promo sur le site de la compagnie, il y en a toujours à ma fameuse agence, un agréable mystère, j'en ai encore fait récemment l'expérience.
Tout d'abord, je tiens tous a vous remercier pour vos reponses rapides et precises🙂 Je connais l'agence dont tu parles Fred et leurs prix sont en effet interessants😎. J'ai lu aussi qu'on pouvait depuis peu, reserver des vols Air Asia dans les 7/11. Quelqu'un connait-il la marche a suivre ?😮
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I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices? Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis? What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc. Thanks again
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices? Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis? What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc. Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it? Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like? We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it? Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like? We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
Hi there,
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hey everyone,
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.
Thanks! 🙂
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.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi everyone,
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
Thanks
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
Thanks
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days. I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome! I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Thanks
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days. I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome! I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste