On prévoit un voyage au VIETNAM en novembre, et quelques conseils ou informations seraient bien utiles.
1- LES VISAS : les faire en France ou à l'arrivée.
2- Argent : En quoi convertir les € à l'arrivée au VN, en USD ou en VND ? Où changer ?
3- Les Prix : en quelle monnaie son affichés les prix dans les restos, magasins , usd ou vnd ? comment gérer ces montagnes de billets pour 100€ ?
4- ATM: y a t'il des ATM à PHU QUOC ?
5- Budget: Quel est le budget repas par jour et pour 2 ? je sais qu'en Thaïlande il faut compter au restaurant 20€/jour en incluant les boissons.
6- Avion lignes intérieures, faut il réserver de France ou bien sur place pour SGN/PQC ?
Voilà pour dégrossir le terrain, merci à ceux qui m'éclaireront
2- Argent : En quoi convertir les € à l'arrivée au VN, en USD ou en VND ? Où changer ?
3- Les Prix : en quelle monnaie son affichés les prix dans les restos, magasins , usd ou vnd ? comment gérer ces montagnes de billets pour 100€ ?
Pourquoi vouloir payer plusieurs commissions successives ?
Avec des billets de 500 000 VND vous n'aurez que 4 coupures + la monnaie dans votre poche pour l'équivalent de 100 €. L'Etat oblige l'affichage des prix en VND mais les "attrape-touriste" sont bien souvent libellés en $.
bonjour
j ai toujours obtenus mes visas avant d aller au vietnam comme cela pas de perte de temps a la douane.
les prix sont en dongs et a changer dans cette monnaie pas besoins de dollar us la bas.
pour les vols interieur a acheter sur place nettement moins cher :exemple hanoi hochiminh aller retour environ 4 millions de dong soit 110.120 euros sur vietnam airlines.
1- LES VISAS : les faire en France ou à l'arrivée.
C'est au choix: il y a des avantages et des inconvénients dans chaque méthode
2- Argent : En quoi convertir les € à l'arrivée au VN, en USD ou en VND ? Où changer ?
Changer 50 Euros à l'aé roport en Dông pour faire face aux diffé rentes dépenses immédiates (taxi, hôtel, repas etc...) puis changer au fur et à mesure dans les bijouteries.
3- Les Prix : en quelle monnaie son affichés les prix dans les restos, magasins , usd ou vnd ? comment gérer ces montagnes de billets pour 100€ ?
Dans les établissements à touriste, c'est affiché en dollar et en dông. Pour 100 Euros, vous aurez 4 billets de 500 KDông et 2 Billets de 100 KDông et peut-être 1 billet de 50 KDông.
4- ATM: y a t'il des ATM à PHU QUOC ?
Il y en a au moins un ATM début de la rue Vo Thi Sáu (Marché de nuit) à l'intersection avec l'Avenue Trân Hung Dao.
5- Budget: Quel est le budget repas par jour et pour 2 ? je sais qu'en Thaïlande il faut compter au restaurant 20€/jour en incluant les boissons.
Ravi d'apprendre que pour la Thailande, ça coute 2 fois plus cher!🙂
6- Avion lignes intérieures, faut il réserver de France ou bien sur place pour SGN/PQC ?
C'est identique que ce soit de France ou au ViêtNam, puisque vous achetez votre billet on line sur le site de ViêtNam Airlines. Plus c'est tôt, moins c'est cher.
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
Pour les vols, avec Vietnam Airlines, si tu achètes tes billets bien à l'avance par internet, ça ne semble pas plus cher que sur place...même qu'en achetant à l'avance (disons 2 mois), tu peux avoir des billets vraiment pas cher non-remboursable, qui seront probablement 'sold-out' quelques jours avant le vol.
Perso, j'ai préféré un vol échangeable -remboursable, pour faire face aux imprévus, donc un peu plus cher, et ça me coûte 980 000 dong toutes taxes incluses, pour Phu Quoc -HCMV
Leur site est bien facile à utiliser, ils expliquent bien les différentes classes, et il y a même une petite calculette pour faire les conversions.
1- LES VISAS : les faire en France ou à l'arrivée.
j ai fait ca par une agence sur le net: tu obtiens une pre-autorisation, qui est convertie en visa (ca a pris une grosse demi heure en arrivant avant de passer l'immigration, en plus des 10minutes pour completer le formulaire sur le net, reponse annoncée dans les 24h, arrivée dans l'heure pour moi) ca coute 25US de prestation plus 20$US de visa a l arrivee ou linverse. plusieurs prestataires, cherche sur VF pour les liens, pas entendu parler d arnaque
2- Argent : En quoi convertir les € à l'arrivée au VN, en USD ou en VND ? Où changer ?
dans les bijouteries, j ai eu une fois un taux meilleur que le taux interbancaire mais il faut faire gaffe, les banques, et donc TOUS les vietnamiens sont tres pointilleux sur la qualité des billets: une déchirure, un tache, un billet un peu défraichi, un petit défaut et le billet est refusé (devise étrangere comme billet local) j'en ai trainé un auquel il manquait un micro morceau d'un ou deux mm2, qu on ma refusé 10 fois, et que j avais eu a la banque du vietnam!!! j ai changé dans un bureau de change, et en vérifiant les billets qu on me donnait, j en ai trouvé 5 avec dechirure, changés illico
j avais des dollars, une petite réserve en cas de coup dur, qui avait des heures de vol(je la trainais depuis quelques années), j ai puisé dedans, mais quasiment la moitié des billets ont été refusés pour les raisons évoquées ci dessus
3- Les Prix : en quelle monnaie son affichés les prix dans les restos, magasins , usd ou vnd ?
beaucoup de restos n affichent pas les prix, et font les prix a la tete du client, en multipliant par des coefficients que j ai trouvé indécents.les restos qui affichent des prix en dollars sont souvent plus chers que ceux qui affichent leurs prix en vnd, maismoins chers que ceux qui n affichent pas leurs prix, que je fuyais systématiquement a la fin
comment gérer ces montagnes de billets pour 100€ ?
péniblement, avec des grosses poches, de grosses mains, et en vérifiant chaque billet qu on te donne (ceux de 100000 et 500000au moins)
5- Budget: Quel est le budget repas par jour et pour 2 ? je sais qu'en Thaïlande il faut compter au restaurant 20€/jour en incluant les boissons.
j ai passé un mois au vietnam avec des amis thailandais, j ai trouvé la nourriture légerement plus chère qu en thailande, eux l ont trouvé beaucoup plus chere (c'est le premier truc qu ils ont dit a leurs amis le soirou on est rentré, sur un ton qui m'a rappelé combien la gastronomie est un sujet cher aux thailandais en général, et à ces amis en particulier). Mais je crois que je n ai jamais payé autant (20euros pour 2) en thailande, sauf peut etre le delicieux, magnifique, luxueux, riche et pantagruelique buffet thai du peninsula a bkk je crois.
Merci pour la précision de tes informations.
Je reviens sur le budget alimentation/boisson en Thaïlande. Je peux te garantir pour avoir tenue une comptabilité scrupuleuse d'un pot commun durant plusieurs années que quand j'additionne tous les repas et boissons pris dans une journée sur tout le séjour on arrive à une moyenne de 20€ par couple et par jour. Ceci s'entend sans repas pantagruéliques, et sans chercher le luxe, mais chacun mangeant normalement à sa faim.
Moins cher que çà tu peux effectivement trouver en mangeant une brochette de poulet sur le pouce ou une soupe sur le coin d'une table.
ok 20euros par couple par jour, sur 3 repas, ca se rapproche un peu de ma realité, j avais compris pour un repas, mais malgré toutjai un boncoupde fourchette et je suis curieux, mais je me contente de moins, ca doit etre la biere, aucune ne m inspire en thailande, et ca pesesurle budget, mais meme avec leuro qui a pris une claque, je depaasse rarement les 2 eurospar repas par personne
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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!
