Je me suis décidé il y a très peu de temps pour partir durant 3 semaines en Indonésie.
Nous serons 2 amis trentenaires assez sportifs. On recherche donc un itinéraire assez sportif, pas de farniente en gros.
Après avoir parcouru de nombreux forums et ce site, voici le planning que j'ai élaboré.
N’hésitez pas à le commenter, l'enrichir, supprimer des choses inutiles etc.
Je vais évidemment continuer à l'améliorer mais vu que le départ est assez proche, toute aide est la bienvenue.
J'ai dû mettre quelques parties de côté comme Nusa Penida et Lumboggan (hésitation avec Gili meno ou Menjagan) qui m'avaient l'air pas mal du tout ou les plages du sud de Lombok.
Autre information, je n'ai pas encore réservé le vol retour à Singapour du 19/05 (j'ai pris un aller retour Toulouse Singapour) donc si vraiment nécessaire, je peux gagner un jour.
28/04 Singapour et avion Singapour – Yogyakarta à 15h
Nuit Yogyakarta
29/04 Yogyakarta : visite de la ville
Nuit Yogyakarta
30/04 Temples autour de Yogakarta (Borobudur + Prambanan)
Nuit Yogyakarta
01/05 Train à 7h Yogyakarta – Probolingo puis taxi Cemero Luwang
Nuit Cemero Luwang
02/05 Bromo
Nuit Cemero Luwang
03/05 Bromo de l’autre côté de la caldeira (à gauche du Bromo) + depart Ijen (Probolinggo – Kampung ou Banyuwangi) => ijenminertour
Nuit Banyuwangi
04/05 Volcan Ijen puis dépose à Banyuwangi – traversée ferry pour aller sur ile de Bali (+1h) – Pemuteran
Nuit Pemuteran
05/05 Snorkeling Ile de Menjangan
Nuit Pemuteran
06/05 Route vers Munduk : monastère bouddhiste “Brahma Vihara Arama” – Munduk (partie Nord : marche cascades Red Coral, Golden Valley, Melanting – Partie Sud : Rizières)
Nuit Munduk
07/05 Scooter : Temple Pura Ulun Danu Beratan - Rizières de Jatiluwih – Temples Pura Luhur Besikalung & Pura Luhur Batukau
Nuit Munduk
19/05 vol Denpasar – Singapour à 7h puis visite Singapour
Marinay Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Orchard, musée des civilisations asiatiques, le zoo, Sentosa, Bird Park
Nuit Singapour
20/05 Singapour
Pas fait avant
Nuit Singapour
21/05 Singapour + vol retour France à 23h
Pas fait avant
22/05 9h Arrivée Toulouse
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bonjour jérémy
tu demandes des avis...
ton circuit se tient ....bons choix..
une remarque cependant , vers la fin de ton circuit tu devrais aller d'abord de amed à gili meno (fast boat rapide et direct) puis après qqs jours à gili meno prendre le bateau (courte traversée) vers bangsal (au N de lombok).cela te permettrait (même si t'es sportif!!!) de te reposer un peu avant le rinjani qui exige des vrais sportifs reposés ( très difficile et très froid en haut...)
au lieu de loger à senaru cherche cet hébergement (rinjani mountain garden) situé non loin à teres genit. en plus de sa situation exceptionnelle, de ses repas de qualité, le patron( un gros beauf, mais on ne te demande pas d'en faire un pote!!!!) te trouvera au débotté une place dans un groupe pour la montée au rinjani (tu pourras laisser tes bagages dans une pièce fermée de cet hébergement..) c'est bien rôdé, et je pense moins cher.....ne logent ici quasiment que des personnes qui vont "faire" le rinjani...
tu devrais aussi rajouter une nuit à amed où le snorkeling sera facile depuis la plage...
cdt
jean-louis
Ok merci pour ces infos.
Oui j'essaie de réfléchir un peu avant de poster quand même. :)
j'ai juste une hésitation par rapport aux Gilis. J'ai un peu peur de m'ennuyer là bas et c'est pour çà que Nusa Penida me fait de l'oeil car l’île a l'air plus inintéressante et diversifiée niveau points de vue (falaises à Nusa contre plage de sable blancs pour Gilis) et on peut y faire du snorkeling aussi.
Pour Amed, je me dis que j'ai déjà 1 jour à l’île de Menjagan donc je ne sais pas si cela vaut le coup de bloquer un jour de plus ici sachant que j'en referai aux Gilis (ou Nusa Penida :) )
rebonjour
garde gili meno (plus touristique certes) mais plus facile (hébergements, transports , prix) que nusa penida.....le snorkeling à meno te permettra de voir des tortues....
maintenant si tu n'as encore rien réservé( avion...) et que tu veux un voyage un peu moins "farniente" oriente toi vers sumatra (vol de france vers kuala lumpur puis air asia vers medan.... ce serait parfait pour 3 semaines et un peu plus "inoubliable"...mais il faut alors que t'acceptes du plus "roots"( notamment pour les hébergements) qu'à bali....
cdt
jean-louis
jeremy
le voyage que tu programmes c'est un peu " ce que tout l'monde fait"...un voyage à sumatra se mérite un peu plus...mais si tu as déjà ton vol de réservé reste sur ton idée ce sera bien aussi.....
cdt
jean-louis
oui c'est sûr. Mais bon des fois, il y a quand même des choses touristiques qui valent la peine (exemple roadtrip cote ouest usa où tu as des incontournables).
Pour vous ça veux dire quoi' pas de farniente '? Car en lisant votre circuits pour moi c'est: assez touristique ! Comme Jean-Louis indiqué : tout le monde le fait !
Moi aussi je vous donbevl' avis de aller plutôt à Sumatra si vous voulez vraiment :'pas de farniente'.
Pour moi, farniente, ça veut dire posé sur une serviette à ne rien faire.
Je suis conscient que Ubud, Munduk etc sont touristiques.
J'ai déjà pris les billets Singapour - Yogakarta de toute façon. Je pense me concentrer pour cette fois (car je garde en tête Sumatra pour une prochaine fois) sur Java, Bali et Lombok. (je resiste de toutes mes forces pour la croisière Lombok Flores ...)
Concernant Java, je pense que c'est suffisant. Concernant Bali et Lombok, je suis encore indécis. J'ai vraiment envie de voir ces paysages de rizières. Mais je ne sais pas si je dois enlever certains trucs et en rajouter autre part.
Je dirais que mes immanquables seront Ubud et le volcan Rinjani. Après je ne sais pas si je conserve le reste (Menjagan, Munduk, Amed, Gilis) ou si je prévois autre chose. 3 jours sur les Gilis, je pense que c'est trop pour moi déjà. Je n'aime pas rester à rien faire. C'est pour çà que Nusa Penida m'interresse ou le sud de Lombok.
1- Je prévois de faire le snorkeling à Menjagan et j'ai vu que les excursions se finissaient à 14h. Du coup, nous partirons ensuite pour Munduk pour avoir la journée du lendemain consacrée à Munduk avec les cascades le matin et les rizières l'après midi. Le lendemain, je ne change pas le programme avec les rizières de Jatiluwih et les temples. Nous dormirons donc 3 nuits sur Munduk.
Ma question est sur la journée suivante. Au départ de Munduk, Je prévois d'aller faire les cascades de Sekumpul et celle de Banyumala (et en options suivant le temps Git Git).
La question que je me pose est : comment organiser cette journée?
Comment allons nous faire avec nos sacs (duffle bag 90l)? Faut il les laisser à Munduk pour revenir les chercher après ou peut on les prendre avec nous et les laisser quelque part?
Car ensuite, nous ne sommes pas censé dormir à Munduk mais à Ubud.
2- Pensez vous qu'il est mieux de rejoindre Ubud après les cascades de Sekumpul ou il serait plus judicieux d'aller à Amed pour prendre le bateau pour Lombok le lendemain et faire le trek du Rinjani ensuite. Nous reviendrons ensuite sur Bali via Amed toujours pour aller à Ubud quelques jours et ensuite aller à Sanur pour prendre bateau pour Nusa Penida et finir le voyage.
Je ne sais pas si c'est très clair, n’hésitez pas à me le dire. Je peux faire du google maps.
Bonjour Jéŕémy,
Si vous aller avec une voiture et chauffeur ce sera très facile pour le bagage.laisser dans la voiture! Pour visiter les cascades ? Quelle transport ? Pour visiter les rizières ? Quelle transport.
Pour jatiluwih, nous louerons un scooter je pense. Par contre, nous n'avons pas de permis international et c'est trop tard je crois ...
Ok, je vais essayer de mettre Lombok en premier. Et on prendra donc un chauffeur pour la journée munduk sekumpul amed.
Je vais essayer de retracer l'itinéraire du coup avec ces modifications.
Merci de ton aide
2x200.000rp - (23€), mais.... ça c'est pour moi, une indonésienne, pour un tourist blanc?!!! Et ils gardent ton permis français ou passeport aussi longtemps ils veulent!!
Bon du coup, mieux vaut abandonner cette idée ...
Vraiment dommage, ça doit être moins bien avec un chauffeur ...
C'était notamment pour Jatiluwih, se balader dans les rizières et pour Ubud aussi.
Il faut que je vois les distances à Ubud voir si c'est faisable en vélo. Tu en penses quoi ?
Avec la moto c'était pour moi 1h30 vers Ubud. C'est possible en vélo si vous êtes des sportives. Demande sur chaque carfour quelle direction de prendre car il n'y a pas beaucoup de panneaux qui indique quelle direction d'aller. Sinon il y a toujours les petits bus que vous pouvez prendre. Sympa aussi.
En plus par rapport l'assurance c'est chaud aussi car souvent c'est le touriste qui a tort, même si c'est pas vrai. Avec une voiture et chauffeur tu peux t'arrêter n'importe où et c'est pratique quand même. Oui en moto j'adore et dans la campagne agréable, mais en ville même à Ubud j'utilise une masque.
C'est surtout pour faire des chemins où la voiture n'est pas possible que le scooter m'intéressait, comme à Jatiluwih par exemple.
Combien coûte la journée avec chauffeur à peu près pour que j'ai un ordre d'idée ?
This September, my partner and I are heading to North Sulawesi for 3 weeks. Our international flight is with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Paris. We have a layover in KL, then fly to Denpasar, followed by a domestic flight from Denpasar to Manado. We land in Bali Denpasar on 05/09 around 12:00 PM, and our flight to Manado is on 07/09 at 1:30 AM. The plan was to have at least one night (from the 5th to the 6th of September) between our international flight and our flight to Manado, just to recharge a bit since we're not 20 anymore 😛. My question is, given the very short stop in Bali (a day and a half), is it better to stay in Denpasar rather than go to Ubud for the night? I’ve been to Bali before, and from what I remember, even though the distances are short, transfers take a long time because of the extremely heavy traffic—but I was there in July, not September. I’m not sure if that makes a big difference?
If the answer is "it’s better to stay in Denpasar," are there any nice places to visit? There’s very little feedback about the city since tourists usually don’t stick around.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Hello everyone! I’m heading off solo in February and wanted to share my rough itinerary with you. Does this sound doable?
PS: I’m not really into beaches.
D1 Departure on February 17, 2027
D2 Arrival in Kuala Lumpur – stroll through Chinatown and visit the Petronas Towers
D3: Kuala Lumpur – Chow Kit Market, Batu Caves, Little India, Bukit Bintang downtown area
D4: Early morning bus to Malacca. Explore Malacca in the afternoon and evening
D5: Another 2–3 hours in Malacca in the morning, then bus back to Kuala Lumpur. Merdeka Square area. Stay in Chinatown
D6: Bus trip to Kuala Tahan. Night tour
D7: Morning – canopy walk and Bukit Terisek hike. Afternoon – off to Lata Berkoh
D8 & D9: 2-day jungle trek in Taman Negara National Park
D10: Head to Cameron Highlands
D11: Morning hike through the plantations. Afternoon still to be decided
D12: Morning – excursion to Mossy Forest and Sungei Plantation. Afternoon bus to Ipoh
D13: Morning – Mirror Lake / Sam Poh Temple area. Afternoon – explore downtown Ipoh
D14: Morning train to Penang. Afternoon – wander around Georgetown
D15: Morning – Penang Hill and Keh Loh Temple. Afternoon – Georgetown
D16: Bus to Butterfly Garden and Spice Garden. Late afternoon – Burmese and Thai temples
D17: Morning flight to Singapore. Afternoon – Chinatown and Marina Bay tour
D18: Morning – Gardens by the Bay area. Afternoon – Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Kampong Glam
D19: Morning – The Ridges area and Botanical Garden. Afternoon – Little India, then back to Chinatown before 11:15 PM return flight
D20: Morning arrival
Hi everyone.
I’m heading to Malaysia for five weeks over the holiday season.
I just found out that tourists can pay by QR code like locals (street food, small shops) to avoid using cash.
This works with apps like Wise or TNG eWallet.
Has anyone tried this system before?
Hi everyone,
I’ll be in western Malaysia for 20 days in January and February.
I’m coming from southern Thailand to Ipoh for the Thaipusam festivities.
Then it’s off to Pangkor Island.
I’ll finish up in Malacca for the Chinese New Year celebrations before heading to Singapore.
I’ve got a 6-day gap.
I was thinking of going to K.Lipis for the jungle train and heading to Dabong, but the caves might not be open.
Any suggestions around K.L.?
Day treks?
A stopover between K.L. and Malacca?
Thanks
Hi, I’ve read that these two volcanoes are super popular and that there are *tons* of people for sunrise, especially in July. I’m looking for firsthand accounts from anyone who’s done it later, around 9–10 a.m.
Thanks for your help!
Laëtitia
I’m heading to Cambodia at the end of December 2026 – January 2027 for 3-4 weeks. Since I’ve already visited Cambodia twice, my itinerary is a bit different this time—I’d love to explore Botum Sakor Park, Chi Pat, the Tatai region, and the Cardamom Mountains. I’m traveling solo. If you have any tips on transportation, excursions, treks, sights, or accommodations in the area, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks for your feedback!
Has anyone traveled with the Laos travel agency ADV ?
I’m planning a trip to Laos and have received several quotes. Among them, this agency’s seem very reasonable, and so far, the interactions have been positive.
I’ve found a few positive reviews online, but I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve actually booked with them: how’s the organization, guide quality, accommodations, on-the-ground responsiveness, etc.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
First stop on our discovery of the peninsula: Amphawa. It’s our first night in Thailand (we arrived at Suvarnabhumi at 8:50 AM).
Our initial plan was to explore the area before heading further south. The Mae Klong Railway Market is tempting... but what else is there to do????
We’ll be there on a Wednesday, and from what I’ve read on the forum, some say there’s absolutely nothing to do during the week—no floating market, barely any shops open, no restaurants, etc.
Others, though, say the place is actually more charming without the weekend crowds.
Could you share your thoughts? Missing the floating market is one thing, but if it’s really a ghost town on Wednesdays, I might just drop our bags somewhere else.
Amphawa seemed like a good first stop, just 1.5 hours from the airport, but I’d still like to settle somewhere a bit lively for our first evening.
We’ll be there at the end of October.
Thanks!
Hi,
I wanted to visit the plantations in the morning with GetYourGuide or by just showing up.
How much time should I really plan for?
I’d like to catch either the 3 PM or 5 PM bus back to KL.
Thanks
Hi,
I wanted to get some info about the cable car and the bridge—I see lots of different options...
How much time should we allow for these two activities? If we arrive around 4 PM, will we have enough time to visit without rushing?
Thanks
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...
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
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! I’d like to split my trip into two parts: 15 days in Phuket and 15 days in Krabi. Do you know if I can rent a car and drop it off in Krabi when I fly back to France?
Thanks for your feedback!
Have a great Sunday!
Martine
Hello,
After 1 night in Khao Sok, I’d like to find a 2 Days 1 Night package on the lake.
After reading a lot, I decided to "break the bank" and treat ourselves to a private tour—mainly to avoid the crowds.
But after contacting several operators, they offer "private tours" that are very expensive (around 700 €), yet in the details, the boats can only leave from the pier at 10 AM like everyone else. (I was hoping to leave much earlier.) The morning program is the same for everyone too (private or not). They drop us off at noon at our floating hotel (I’d chosen Phupha Waree). Free afternoon (swimming or kayaking in front of the hotel). We head back by boat for a 1-hour sunset ride. And the next morning, we leave the hotel at 8 AM to be at the pier by 9:30 AM at the latest—end of the trip.
So basically, we’re paying a lot for a private tour just to do the same thing as everyone else at the same time.
Or maybe I just had bad luck in my search.
I contacted Panida Ladi, who’s very popular on forums. We’d agreed on a private tour that matched my request (departure from the pier at 8 AM, very personalized itinerary). We settled on the itinerary and price, she asked for a Wise transfer for a 30% deposit, confirmed receipt of the deposit. Then 30 minutes later, she messaged me to say she was canceling everything because it was impossible to do the requested tour—and promised a quick refund of my deposit.
So here’s my question: Who’s done a *real* private tour on this lake? Who can recommend a reliable agency? Is it even really possible to do a private tour here?
I’m searching for a real gem for my 3rd stay in Koh Lanta: a lovely, high-quality hotel right by an easily accessible beach in a lively spot.
If you know of anything that fits what I’m looking for and want to share, don’t hesitate!
Hi, is anyone there in Flores right now? According to some websites, everything is closed and the situation is tough. But our guide says it's fine. Who should we believe? We're supposed to leave on September 2nd. Thanks to anyone in Flores at the moment!
Hi dear community,
I'm planning to visit Cambodia this winter, right after Christmas, for my first solo trip and my first trip to Asia. For two weeks (yes, I know it's short, but I really can't do more...). I have two main desires: Siem Reap and the countryside, the villages, the Mekong...
What do you think of this itinerary? Arrival in Siem Reap, departure from Phnom Penh.
SR: 5 days (1 day for arrival, 3 for the temples, 1 for the lake and its villages)
Kratie (stop on the way to Mondolkiri): 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days there)
Mondolkiri/Sen Monorom: 4 days (1 day of travel, 1 day there, 2 days of treks)
PP: 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days of sightseeing)
I think I need to cut one day somewhere if I travel from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. In Kratie, maybe? Or in PP? And I'll miss the boat trip that everyone recommends (SR-Battambang), but I don't see where to fit it in. Unless I do a PP-PP loop starting in the east, skip Kratie or just stay one night, then SR, then PP.
In my timing, Mondolkiri seems closer than Ratanakiri, which also tempted me a lot! Will it be too complicated alone? I'm thinking of using local guides or a small local agency for a nature and village getaway.
I've read that Siem Reap is very crowded between Christmas and New Year's. I could also do the circuit in the opposite direction. But I thought it would be easier to get familiar with the country by arriving in a touristy area—I might be wrong...
Thanks for your advice and opinions!
Hi everyone.
I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices?
Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis?
What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc.
Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it?
Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like?
We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
That said, I’m not really sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
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.
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days.
I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome!
I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
