Je suis en train de préparer mon 3é voyage en Thaïlande, en Isan cette fois, voici en gros le circuit que je prévois (je ne réserve rien sauf les deux premières nuits, et je voyage essentiellement en bus...)
J2 Arrivée à BKK -> bus directement pour Pak Chong
J3 Pak Chong / parc de Khao Yai
J4 Pak Chong -> Khorat
J5 Khorat
J6 Khorat -> Pimai
J7 Pimai
J8 Pimai -> Nang Rong
J9 Phanom Rung
J10 Phanom Rung et environs
J11 Nang Rong -> Ubon Ratchani
J12 Ubon Ratchani
J13 Ubon Ratchani -> Mukdahan (ou That Phanom ? ou Nakhom Phanom ?)
J14 Mukdahan (ou That Phanom ou Nakhom Phanom)
J15 Mukdahan -> Bueng Khan
J16 Bueng Khan/ Wat Phu Tok
J17 Bueng Khan -> Nong Khai
J18 Nong Khai
J19 Nong Khai ->Khon Kaen
J20 Khon Kaen
J21 Khon Kaen -> BKK airport
Je me pose qq questions :
Y a t-il un bus direct pour Pak Chong depuis Suvarnabhumi ? ou faut-il repasser par BKK ?
Entre Mukdahan, That Phanom, et Nakhom Phanom, difficile de faire un choix…
Est-ce que vous suggérez des coins ou s’attarder plus que d’autres ?
Bonjour,
Je peux te donner mon avis sur certaines villes où je suis allée. C'est bien sur très subjectif, on n'aime pas forcément les mêmes choses 😉
Ma première remarque c'est qu'il me semble que tu vas te déplacer bien souvent. Tu risques de ne pas profiter pleinement de chaque étape.
Korat : la ville n'est pas extraordinaire, pas vraiment animée le soir (je ne parle pas de bars et de discothèques, je déteste ce genre d'endroits 😉, mais même le marché de nuit est terne ).
Par contre, au Wat Phayap nous avions trouvé un chauffeur qui nous a conduit au Wat Ban Rai (Le grand temple en forme d'éléphant) et au Wat Pa Lak Roi (le plus étrange temple que j'ai pu voir)
Nous avons été à Phimai en bus depuis Korat. Assez sympa comme temple.
Ubon Ratchatani : les gens y sont adorables mais la ville n'avait rien d'extraordinaire mais ça date de quelques années déjà. Par contre nous avons été à khong chiam en bus et en tuk tuk. Très sympa et délicieux restos avec vue sur le Mekong 😎
Nakhom Phanom : j'ai adoré. Juste la balade le long du Mekong, la petite "croisière" pour voir le coucher de soleil, les quelques jolis temples, un bon resto le long de l'eau ... De la nous avons été en bus jusqu'au That Phanom que j'ai trouvé sublime
Nong Khai : gros coup de coeur, mais ça date aussi de quelques années. il y a un genre de digue le long du Mekong ou tu peux te balader longtemps, le parc de sculptures Sala Kaew Ku à ne pas manquer si tu aimes les choses étranges 😉, les bons restos le long de l'eau ...
Khon Kaen : la je vais peut-être me faire lyncher mais j'ai trouvé les gens hostiles 😕 Même quand tu fais un sourire ils ne te le rendent pas. J'ai trouvé la ville moyenne mais il faut dire que le lac était en travaux. Par contre un temple sublime accessible en tuktuk : le Wat Thung Setthy et un temple-parc original accessible en songthew : le Wat Utthayan.
Juste pour t'embrouiller un peu plus : on avait adoré Surin. On y avait fait une excursion organisée pour visiter les temples Khmers de la région.
Et pour visiter le parc Khao Yai, on avait réservé chez Greenleaf et on avait dormi dans un hôtel à côté.
Si tu veux d'autres renseignements n'hésite pas 🙂
Bons préparatifs!
C’est vrai que je me déplace beaucoup, car j’ai l’impression qu’il y a des coins sympas un peu partout dans la région…et je ne vois pas quel coin zapper...
Je m’intéresse aux temples, à la vie locale en général, j’espère faire aussi qq trekkings à la journée avec des agences locales ou louer un vélo. Du coup je vais peut-être passer par Surin et raccourcir d’autres étapes…De toute façon j’affinerai au cours du voyage..
Je tiens à passer par Khon Kaen car c’est la ville où vit et tourne le réalisateur Apichatpong Weerasethakul…mais je n’y resterai peut-être qu’une nuit…
je tiens à passer par Khon Kaen car c’est la ville où vit et tourne le réalisateur Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Agréable surprise votre arrêt ciné,
C’est vrai que je me déplace beaucoup, car j’ai l’impression qu’il y a des coins sympas un peu partout dans la région…et je ne vois pas quel coin zapper...
vous avez saisit "l'esprit" (au sens propre et au figuré) du réalisateur sur l'Issan, AMHA, quelque soit le trajet que vous choisirez,
vous trouverez toujours en journée un moyen de locomotion pour vous laisser porter vers de belles rencontres
Apichatpong , pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas:
son dernier long métrage (le + accessible grand public) entièrement tourné a KK
Cemetery of Splendour
malheureusement, en fonction de la situation actuelle, pour l'avenir proche, les paysage d'Issan risquent de se faire rares dans ses œuvres:
Colombie
Je laisse le soin a d'autres voyageurs et spécialistes d'Issan, le soin de développer
C'est vrai qu'il y a des tas de coins sublimes en Isan 🙂
Il ne faut pas forcément tout faire en un voyage 😉
Puisque tu passeras par Khon Kaen, vraiment ne loupe pas le Wat Thung Setthy qui est une merveille. Je te retrouverai aussi le nom d'un super resto. Malheureusement la carte en anglais est minuscule mais c'était délicieux (on y a été en janvier 2017). Je te recommande le porc au poivre et à l'ail avec du poivre vert frais frit 😉 C'est un peu hors sujet, mais bon ... 😛
vous avez saisit "l'esprit" (au sens propre et au figuré) du réalisateur sur l'Issan, AMHA, quelque soit le trajet que vous choisirez,
vous trouverez toujours en journée un moyen de locomotion pour vous laisser porter vers de belles rencontres
Je sui allé en ISAN en mars. Je ne vois pas CHIANG KHAN sur ton itinéraire au bord du mékong, c'est un coin trés sympa et hyper zen. Que des touristes Thaie le week end, trés peu d'étrangers.
J'ai fais LOEI également bourgade tranquille, mais pas vraiment d'intérêt et UDON THANI également les gens sympas. NONG KHAI , petite ballade au bord du Mékong, mais mon coup de coeur reste CHIANG KHAN.
Bonjour
Avant de m'installer définitivement en Thaïlande
Les années précédentes j'ai sillonné de long en large le pays en voiture de location dans de nombreuses régions
Le nord m'a époustouflé
La région de l'Isan beaucoup moins mais j'ai pu apprécié énormément Nakhon Phanom et pour un weekend prolongé Chiang Khan
Bien à vous
Ha oui, très chouette aussi Udon Thani. Et si tu y vas vers décembre-janvier ne surtout pas louper le lac aux lotus rouges! Le TAT organise l'excursion pour un prix modique 🙂
Je crois que tu ne vas pas avoir le choix, tu vas devoir faire plusieurs voyages en Isan 😎
Ha oui, très chouette aussi Udon Thani. Et si tu y vas vers décembre-janvier ne surtout pas louper le lac aux lotus rouges! Le TAT organise l'excursion pour un prix modique 🙂
Je crois que tu ne vas pas avoir le choix, tu vas devoir faire plusieurs voyages en Isan 😎
Bonjour
Bien vu !
De quoi donner des regrets a Nicolas (Isan en août ) et, des envies aux futurs voyageurs qui s’égarent dans ma province
source The Isan Project:
https://youtu.be/K3fW8tKYljQ
suivant les années en fonction de la météo le coté spectaculaire de la floraison pourra décevoir par rapport aux photos web ou a la vidéo ci-dessus
comme cette saison 2017/2018 par exemple, floraison en surface, seulement 10% d'une année faste
quand même de quoi ne pas revenir déçu en souvenirs:
Je sui allé en ISAN en mars. Je ne vois pas CHIANG KHAN sur ton itinéraire au bord du mékong, c'est un coin trés sympa et hyper zen. Que des touristes Thaie le week end, trés peu d'étrangers.
J'ai fais LOEI également bourgade tranquille, mais pas vraiment d'intérêt et UDON THANI également les gens sympas. NONG KHAI , petite ballade au bord du Mékong, mais mon coup de coeur reste CHIANG KHAN.
Merci pour l'info.
La connexion depuis Nong Khai a l'air un peu compliquée (passer par Loei...), je vais voir si j'arrive à y aller...sinon ça sera pour un prochain voyage ;-)
Je sui allé en ISAN en mars. Je ne vois pas CHIANG KHAN sur ton itinéraire au bord du mékong, c'est un coin trés sympa et hyper zen. Que des touristes Thaie le week end, trés peu d'étrangers.
J'ai fais LOEI également bourgade tranquille, mais pas vraiment d'intérêt et UDON THANI également les gens sympas. NONG KHAI , petite ballade au bord du Mékong, mais mon coup de coeur reste CHIANG KHAN.
Merci pour l'info.
La connexion depuis Nong Khai a l'air un peu compliquée (passer par Loei...), je vais voir si j'arrive à y aller...sinon ça sera pour un prochain voyage ;-)
Tu peux aller à chiang Khan sans passer par loei, j ai connu une voyageuse qui l à fait par la route qui borde le Mékong, en minibus collectif ( j ai plus le nom ).
Tu peux aller à chiang Khan sans passer par loei, j ai connu une voyageuse qui l à fait par la route qui borde le Mékong, en minibus collectif (j ai plus le nom).
Je retournerai en Asie du Sud-Est pour la troisième fois avec mes filles (8 et 13 ans) cet été. Nous n'aurons cette fois-ci qu'un mois, et je pensais aller…
Notre 5ème périple en Thailande approche... Nous voilà donc quelques jours avant notre départ pour Udon Thani (5 février) où j'ai réservé nos 3 premières…
Pour ceux que cela intéresse, revenons d'un périple de 5 semaines (nous sommes de retour depuis le 14 mars 2013). Notre voyage s'est, en fin de compte,…
Nous avons acheté nos billet d'avion arrivée le 30 janvier au matin et départ le 25 février, nous commençons donc à réfléchir à notre itinéraire. Tout d'abord…
C'est mon premier message à vie.. Je suis en train de chercher un itinéraire de 24 jours environ avec mon chum et fils de 6 ans pour la Thailande: BKK 4jours…
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.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
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.
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 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
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).
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!
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?????
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
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.
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
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! !
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?
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!
