je vous sollicite à l'issu de mon premier voyage sac a dos au vietnam. je souhaiterai decouvrir les charmes du delta du mekong et ses marchés flottants entre autre et j'avoue etre un peu perdue quand au choix de tours operateurs , et les prix font du basique( delta adventures tours ) au plus élèvée ( naturemekong ou parfum d'autome)... et étant a distance j ai du mal à evaluer les prix du marchés.
ne trouvant pas exactement ces infos sur mon guide je m'en remets à vous
dans un premier temps, je voulais deja savoir s'il est envisageable de le faire toute seule ou alors vaut mieux le faire via une agence avec guide
et si jamais c'etait mieux avec une agence quel serait le meilleur moyen de decouvrir le mekong est ce en croisiere ou bateau ( tres souvent proposé) à velo, en kayak ou que sais je?.
en sachant que j'ai une preference pour les activités sportives ( j'aime bien me depenser) mais là pour le coup je veux privilegié la decouverte quite à etre immobile
Tu vas au terminal sud de Saigon , repere le guichet de la Cie Mailinh , pas facile car il y a pléthore de guichets dans une gare routiére un peu bordelique.
Sinon ils ont un bureau rue Le Hong Phong , pas bien loin du quartier routard , tu y achetes le billet et leur navette ty emméne gratuitement . ( idem au retour , navette terminal- bureau gratuite ) tous les taxis dont ceux de Mailinh connaissent ce bureau.
Ils ont des minibus 15 places de couleur verte et desservent plusieurs fois Can Tho au quotidien.
Tu as d'autres Cies mais moins bien et chauffeurs imprudents.
De Can Tho attrape un mototaxi qui t emménera au petit marché flottant qui existe encore à phung ??? , desolé j ai oublié son nom .C'est à une quinzaine de kms de Can Tho . cf les guides de voyage
Tu peux longer le canal sur une terrasse longeant les habitations et dominant la voie d'eau et barques.
Coté rue , tot le matin foule de lyceens(nes ) en uniforme et ao dai.
Tu as un marche flottant à Cai Rang sur un canal beaucoup plus large mais je l ai trouvé sans grand interet .
Sinon tu peux y aller en bateau d'excursions depuis le centre de Can Tho mais je ne suis pas convaincu que le trajet soit exceptionnel .
Honnetement je m'attendais à mieux des marchés flottants apres avoir vu des photos de ceux-ci avant d'entreprendre mon voyage. Peut etre ne suis je pas venu le bon jour.
Une Vfiste sympa Ottlnpac et qui vit à Can Tho depuis peu pourra peut etre te renseigner mieux que moi ou alors Abalone . Ils ont peut etre deniché des petits coins adorables
Avant de te dire "fais ceci ou fais cela", il faut d'abord determiner plusieurs choses ;
- ton budget quotidien
- le type de logement que tu veux (et surtout le minimum de confort que tu attends)
- le nombre de jours que tu veux y consacrer
- les dates auxquelles tu y seras (important pour le climat et donc les excursions eventuelles)
- ce que tu appelles "sac a dos"
- ce que tu recherches "decouvrir les charmes du delta" ca ne veut pas dire grand'chose, le charme etant une notion toute relative et personnelle.
- si tu te sens capable de rester seule ou si tu veux faire des excursions en groupe (et bus de 40 personnes)
- pour ce qui est des activites sportives, vu la chaleur, le velo est deja tres eprouvant
- si tu parles l'anglais ou non (important pour converser et se debrouiller, egalement pour trouver un guide)
- si tu veux voir de la campagne ou des grandes villes ou les deux
- si tu veux t'impregner de la vie locale (avec ses difficultes) ou rester entre touristes (plus facile)
Bref, le delta, c'est une mine d'or, a condition de l'apprehender de la bonne maniere (et chacun ses gouts et ses desirs). Les excursions "toutes faites" sont, a mon avis, peu interessantes, sauf pour celui qui veut voir un maximum de choses en un minimum de temps.
En ce qui concerne les marches flottants, il y en a dans toutes les villes, petites et grandes, certains sont touristiques, d'autres pas, mais une constante existe, ca reste des marches flottants, inutile d'en voir 50, il n'y a pas vraiment de difference, excepte celui de Long Xuyen qui est un marche de "gros" et donc quasi pas visite par les touristes.
J'ai justement discute hier avec une tenanciere d'agence et lui ai exprime mon etonnement de la rapidite avec laquelle ils traversaient le delta. Elle m'a confirme que, comme ce sont des excursion en bus, ils ne peuvent pas se permettre de perdre du temps en decouvertes. Si tu prends ce genre d'excursion, tu feras du tourisme pur, c'est a dire que tu visiteras plein de choses, mais avec un temps tres limite (environ 30 minutes par visite). Faut aimer...
Ah, le delta... Mon souvenir préféré du Vietnam! Et très facile à faire en individuel (bon, on était 2). Pour te donner une idée, nous avons fait, avec des stops plus ou moins longs à chaque fois, Saigo-Can Tho en bateau (plus cher que le bus mais très agréable, je dois pouvoir retrouver le nom de la cie), et le reste en bus (Mai Linh, comme dit un post préc²édent, Très bien): Can-Tho Chau-Doc; Chau-Doc Sa-Dec (arrêt hautement recommandable, et pas seulement pour les durassiens); Sa Dec Vinh Long... Je peux t'aider un peu plus si tu veux mais, si tu as déjà voyagé sac à dos, tu vas te régaler
Bon voyage
Ah Sadec ! j y suis passé deux fois sans m 'arreter en revenant de Chau Doc cette année et de Long Xuyen l'an passé .
Je n ai malheureusement pas eu le temps d'y aller ayant jeté mon devolu sur Ben Tre & Vinh Long .
Qu'est ce qui t'a le plus plus aux alentours ?
Sa Dec, c'est la maison de l'Amant sur le quai, un petit musée où l'accueil est charmant, l'école que dirigeait la mère de Duras et où on vous montre son cahier de direction (toutes les petites filles francophones s'y appellent Elisabeth...), le marché, les pêcheurs qui débarquent, la ballade chez les horticulteurs (on doit pouvoir faire une belle rando mais la nôtre a été interrompue par la mousson) quelques pagodes, des bancs le long des promenades, la connexion inernet la plus lente du Vietnam, pas de touristes, bref un charme tout en indolence
Je peux retrouver les adresses durassiennes. Je ne suis pas folle de M.D. mais cette peite enquête sur les lieux qui y sont attachés m'a bien amusée
Bon voyage
Kosal, 30 ans ( Belgique)
je pars au Cambodge mi aout a mi octobre, pour mission association "Samaki" qui a pour objet l'amélioration des conditions de vies et la formation des enfants du Cambodge(+/- 1 semaine).
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tout aide reste la bienvenue, j 'ai voyagé plusieurs fois sac à dos , la nouveauté pour moi sera le fait d'etre seule et ce sera ma premiere au vietnam aussi.
donc si t'as des idées ou conseils meme des adresses n hesites pas cela ne pourra que m aider à bien m organiser
merci pour tes idées
je vois que tu l'as fait de maniere automone donc c'est jouable
est ce que tu peux me dire à peu pres combien de jours est ce que tu as consacré
merci
cette annee :
Saigon -Camau en 7h de minibus Mailinh en partant tot de saigon
le lendemain Camau-Ha tien via Rach Gia (petite route fort agréable) en minibus
deux nuits à Hatien en guest house
bus " antediluvien" de Hatien à Chaudoc
Trois nuits à Chaudoc que je connaissais déjà mais j ai un coup de coeur pour cette ville
Minibus Mailinh Chaudoc-Saigon via Long xuyen-Sadec en 5 heures
puis je monte sur dalat-Nha trang -Qui nhon-kontum avant de redescendre ( toujours avec mailinh sauf Pleiku-Kontum & Kontum-Buon Me thuot avec autres cies)
retour à saigon puis diection Ben Tre ( 3 nuits ) , là j ai bien aimé le coin mais hotel pas formidable , puis Vinh long ( 2 nuits) avec saut à Anh Binh
l'an passé : 3 nuits à Can Tho , 2 nuits à Chau doc , 2 nuits à Long Xuyen
Des routardes solitaires j'en ai croisées , et à part les pbs de communication et de langue
tout se passe bien pour elles .
Si tu veux d autres informations pas de problémes.
Le delta n 'offre pas les plus beaux paysages du Vietnam mais j aime bien et apprecie le depaysement.
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moi aussi je pars seule au mois d'aout c'est la 1ere fois aussi
j'atteri le 3 aout à hanoi si ca te dit de faire un bout de voyage avec qqn n'hésite pas
tiens moi au courant
a bientot 🙂
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"Et il n'est rien de plus beau que l'instant qui précède le voyage, l'instant où l'horizon de demain vient nous rendre visite et nous dire ses promesses."
Je suis bientot au Vietnam du sud je vais vister le delta du Mekong a moto connaissez vous des bon spots pas trop touristique et peu cher merci Djhayle
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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.
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!
