je pars pour la Thailande du 13 aout au 8 septembre, et en fouillant sur internet, j'ai découvert ce site. Alors, je vais en profiter pour poser une question que je ne trouve pas la réponse dans les livres. J'amène ma tente, elle est vraiment petite, donc elle ne m, emcombrera pas, et je me demandais si il y avait des îles isolés ou je pourrais coucher dedans sur le bord de la plage...Est-ce qu'on peut planter notre tente un peu partout en Thailande ou est-ce que c'est illégale. Juste pour savoir savoir ce que vous en pensez, voici à quoi ressemblera mon itinéraire : Ayutaya, Lopburi, Chiang Mai(trek de 3jours), Chian kang, Parc national Kaoh Say, Angkor(Cambodge), Ko chang et les petite iles autour, Koh Tao (cours de plongée open water, possibilité aussi de le faire à Nangyuan), Ko phangan, ko samui, ko phiphi et bangkok. Avez-vous des conseils par rapport à cet itinéraire? Genre des petites villes le fun pas loin de ceux que j'ai mentionné, ou des places à ne pas conseiller ou même des GH à conseiller.
Perso, je n'ai vu personne camper en Thaïlande, et pour cause! Tu trouveras des bungalow partout pour pas cher.
Exemple: un bugalow pour 2 ou 3 personnes, face à la mer, avec les sanitaires, ça coûte environ 4€ la nuit
Pour ce prix là, personne ne campe
Pour ton itinéraire, je ne connais que Ko phangan, ko samui et Koh Tao (ma préférée (bien vu pour les cours de plongée; tu as mis le doigt dessus). J'ai mis de côté ko samui (trop touristique) pour les deux autres, c'est top
Bon voyage, tu as fait le bon choix avec la Thaïlande !
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
Merci Laurent de ta réponse rapide. Par contre, je sais que le camping ne vaut pas la chandelle losqu'il y a des bungalows pas chers aux alentours, ce que j'aimerais faire comme camping, est d'aller sur une île inhabité, très sauvage, et planté ma tente là. Est-ce possible à certains endroits.
Oublie le camping, je n'ai pas vu un seul campeur lors de mes séjours.
Ce n'est tout simplement pas dans la culture des thaïlandais.
Cette question a déjà été posée plusieurs fois sur les forums de voyage, toujours avec la même réponse (et pas seulemnt de ma part bien sûr).
Pas besoin de planter ta tente, même dans les endroits déserts, car il y a tout de même des bungalows (sauf si un autre membre de ce forum a réelement un endroit désert à te suggérer)
Voici ce que j'ai de mieux à te proposer (c'est ce que j'ai déjà proposé à une question dans le genre de celle que tu te poses):
L'année dernière, je suis allé sur Ko Phangan. Pour être tranquille, il faut aller vers le centre de la côte Est. Il y avait plein de bungalows, mais on ne devait pas être plus de 5 clients sur toute la plage.
Ces bungalow étaient propres, ils étaient équipés de sanitaires mais il n'y avait pas l'eau chaude (n'oublions pas que l'eau froide là bas, est en réalité tiède). De plus vers 20 heures, il n'y avait plus d'électricité (prévoir les bougies)
Je crois que de tous mes voyages, c'est la première fois que je me suis retrouvé dans un endroit aussi calme et reposant.
N'hésites pas à me contacter pour plus de précisions pratiques (comment se rendre sur Ko Phangan à partir de Bangkok, comment quitter la plage une fois que le bateau-taxi qui t'a déposé est parti etc...)
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
Par contre, la journée que je serai à Ko-Phangan, ce sera le full-moon party, alors je ne crois pas que ce sera tranquille :) Pour ce qui est de me rendre là-bas, j'ai acheté le Lonely planet et les infos qu'ils donnent pour se rendre là semblent précises. Donc, merci encore.
La full-moon se déroule à Haad Rin au sud-ouest de l'île.
Sur la côte est tu seras tranquille.
Le moins cher pour aller sur Pha Ngan est de prendre un bus (climatisé) de Bangkok jusqu'à Surat Thani, puis le bateau.
On trouve des forfaits tout compris à Bangkok.
Pour les détails pratiques (horaires, prix, ...) va voir là : http://www.samui-info.com/transport/bus.html
Les seuls endroits où j'ai vu des gens campés sont les parcs naturels. Je pense notamment à Koh Surin. C'est moins cher, évidemment, mais tu ne peux mettre la tente là où tu le souhaites, plutôt genre à 10cm de celle d'à côté.
Pour ton itinéraire : envisage éventuellement de remplacer Lopburi par Sukhothai, qui est accessible en bus facilement depuis Ayuthaya (en train c'est moins pratique tu dois passer par Phitsanulok).
Sukhothai est GENIAL c'est un de mes endroits préférés en Thaïlande. Loue une bicyclette pour 20 B la journée et découvre le parc historique (quelques hectares tout de même!) à ton rythme. Les temples principaux comme les plus éloignés valent le déplacement.
Sukhothai est divisée en 2 : New Sukhothai, où se trouvent les guest houses et les restaus et la majorité des habitations, et Old Sukhothai, qui est le parc historique. Les deux sont distantes d'une douzaine de kilomètres mais toutes sortes de moyens de transport peuvent t'y mener : bus, songthaew, tuk-tuk ... Les vélos se louent à l'entrée du parc historique.
Si tu achètes un billet pour p.ex. le 28 août, tu peux déjà entrer dans le parc le 27 à partir de 17 h si les gardes sont conciliants, ce qui te permet (en général) d'assister à un coucher de soleil fabuleux sur le Wat Mahathat.
Niveau logement : ma guest house préférée sur toute la Thaïlande (ce qui n'est pas peu dire!!!) : Lotus Village.
Ca se trouve dans New Sukhothai. Prends un tuk tuk pour y aller depuis la gare routière.
C'est tenu par un français marié à une Thaïe. Très bien tenu même. Super petits bungalows dans un jardin luxuriant, chouette mobilier, bons petits déj ...
J'y retournerai, c'est sûr ! Ah rien que d'en parler ....😎
"If you look like your passport photo, then in all probability you need the journey" - Earl Wilson.
Détrompes toi, en ce qui concerne la full-moon party sur Ko-Phangan; cette fête se déroule sur la plage du sud est et l'endroit que je t'indique est réelement isolé. Il te faudra un calendrier pour savoir qu'il y a du bruit là bas...😉
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
Ayant moi-même voyagé en Thaïlande à vélo et pratiqué assidûment le camping sauvage dans ce pays et dans beaucoup d’autres (voir : le site : « les tribulations d’un pédaleur errant » sur http://perso.wanadoo.fr/serge.leret/ ) je me permettrais de défendre ce mode hébergement. En effet outre son avantage financier, l’intérêt du camping sauvage est de permettre de se mettre à l’écart des infrastructures - certes confortables et pratiques - mais le plus souvent standards et uniformes, pour ne pas parler de ses forteresses de plaisirs ; bungalows sur pilotis équipés de jakusis et de TV satellites.... Ce qui m’intéresse dans un voyage c’est l’agrément de la diversité, un « je ne sais quoi » d’imprévu qui surprend, où le hasard triomphe pour nous donner ici un paysage d’une beauté inouïe, ici une rencontre inattendue et instructive (ayant planté ma tente dans un champ d’hévéa je me suis retrouvé invité par le propriétaire qui m’a fait découvrir la fabrication du caoutchouc... et les exemples sont innombrables), ici un lieu de retraite loin des clameurs de la foule et des centres de gravités touristiques... Comment éprouver autrement ce sentiment de liberté et de bonheur que d’être seul pendant la nuit au milieu d'un site sauvage... ?
N.B. attention en Thaïlande ne pas mettre sa tente sous un cocotier. Ayant moi-même fait cette erreur j’ai failli périr sous la chute d’une noix de coco. Celles-ci font d’ailleurs plusieurs victimes par an !
Serge
cela, c'est très intéressant d'entendre vos commentaires. Si je décide de finalement partir avec ma tente, je vous conterai comment cela s'est passé lorsque je reviendrai.
Salut, tu réponds a un message qui date de 2004 au cas ou 😛 mais si tu tapes "Full moon 2010 thailande" dans le moteur de recherche de VF tu obtiens CA et donc la réponse a ta question 😉
il pleut pas mal en cette saison choisie surtout la nuit ...etanche la tente...le camping sauvage n'hesiste pas en regle general mais vous pouvez tjs demander l'autorisation de planter votre tente aupres des autorites competentes sur le site desire🙂
merci beaucoup pour c info nous partons le 22 juillet pour plus de 1 mois j espére qu on aura le beau temps a quelle date se passe la full moon merci bay bay 😉😉
hello merci beaucoup je décolle le 22 juillet j espère que j y serais ons part pour grimper en même temps on aimerais bien allé a cette fameuse soirée .....merci encore pour tes réponses rapide bay see you eddy
salut a toi
jaimerais que tu m'en dises plus sur ton voyage en thailande ou aller exactement afin de vivre avec le moins de monde possible pres de la mer. Et si tu as des conseils aussi pour ce nourrir la bas peut-ont pecher et faire des feux de cuissons merci de ta réponse :)
aux plaisir xx
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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 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.
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. ;-)
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled.
We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary.
We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1**
Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2**
Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3**
Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4**
Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5**
Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6**
Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7**
Sidemen
**Day 8**
Sidemen
**Day 9**
Sidemen
**Day 10**
Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11**
Gili Air
**Day 12**
Gili Air
**Day 13**
Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14**
Ubud
**Day 15**
Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family?
Does it feel too packed or well-balanced?
Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one.
We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
