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Questions about organizing an itinerary in Lombok
Hi there, I’m really sorry if this question has already been asked several times—I’ve been scouring blogs, forums, and various sites for a while now, but I still have some more specific questions for our trip...
First off, we’re a family of four with two kids aged 10 and 14. We’ve already been to Thailand and Laos five times with them (each trip lasting a month or six weeks), and we’re huge Thailand lovers, but this year we’d like to discover Indonesia, which we don’t know at all (for a duration of 4 or 5 weeks between late June and late July). We travel pretty "roots" style with a budget of 100 € per day and avoid touristy areas as much as possible. We get around using local transport, rent scooters, and take our time (for a one-month trip, we usually visit 4 destinations to really soak it in). So here are my upcoming questions:
For a first visit, I wanted to focus on a single island—Lombok—by taking a flight from Paris to Denpasar and then a boat to Lombok. Do you think the following route would work? - Kuta Lombok - Gili Gede - Gili Meno - Tetebatu
I saw there’s a local boat to Lombok—has anyone here taken it before? For those who’ve been there during this period, do you know if Gili Meno and Gili Gede get crowded, or should we focus more on the coasts? To get between these spots, are there buses, or do we need to take private taxis? As for accommodations, we’re used to booking triple rooms for all four of us in Thailand. For those who travel with kids, do you know if that’s doable in Indonesia, or should we book two double rooms instead?
Last (slightly silly) question: We want to go to Indonesia because our son dreams of seeing beautiful marine life while snorkeling—I think Lombok is a good choice for that. But my daughter is a huge fan of those "knick-knack" markets full of Chinese trinkets that you find all over Thailand. Do you know if Lombok has any day or night markets where we could go?
Thank you so much for your help! !
First off, we’re a family of four with two kids aged 10 and 14. We’ve already been to Thailand and Laos five times with them (each trip lasting a month or six weeks), and we’re huge Thailand lovers, but this year we’d like to discover Indonesia, which we don’t know at all (for a duration of 4 or 5 weeks between late June and late July). We travel pretty "roots" style with a budget of 100 € per day and avoid touristy areas as much as possible. We get around using local transport, rent scooters, and take our time (for a one-month trip, we usually visit 4 destinations to really soak it in). So here are my upcoming questions:
For a first visit, I wanted to focus on a single island—Lombok—by taking a flight from Paris to Denpasar and then a boat to Lombok. Do you think the following route would work? - Kuta Lombok - Gili Gede - Gili Meno - Tetebatu
I saw there’s a local boat to Lombok—has anyone here taken it before? For those who’ve been there during this period, do you know if Gili Meno and Gili Gede get crowded, or should we focus more on the coasts? To get between these spots, are there buses, or do we need to take private taxis? As for accommodations, we’re used to booking triple rooms for all four of us in Thailand. For those who travel with kids, do you know if that’s doable in Indonesia, or should we book two double rooms instead?
Last (slightly silly) question: We want to go to Indonesia because our son dreams of seeing beautiful marine life while snorkeling—I think Lombok is a good choice for that. But my daughter is a huge fan of those "knick-knack" markets full of Chinese trinkets that you find all over Thailand. Do you know if Lombok has any day or night markets where we could go?
Thank you so much for your help! !
Cruise around the islands of Komodo
5-day cruise around Komodo
Not usually a fan of organized trips, during my stay in Labuan Bajo on Flores in May 2024, I started looking for a fisherman who could show me the islands around Komodo. At the port, I met Ari, a former freediver who knows the islands well, especially the best spots for fish and coral.
At the Bohême guest house, I proposed this outing, and one of the activity leaders was happy to join. We headed to Angel Island, where Ari took us snorkeling around the island. During this beautiful day, we appreciated his professionalism, and I suggested coming back the following year for a 5-day cruise. We had to agree on a budget and the period to consider.
Over the next year, we kept in touch via WhatsApp.
However, a month before departure, Ari told me he had lent his boat to a friend, who ran it aground on a rock, causing it to sink. No boat, no cruise! Since we had an agreement, I asked him to find another solution. His searches in the port, where everyone knows each other, turned out to be fruitful.
A certain "Captain" Kambar agreed to take us. He sometimes charters his boat for local travel agencies and could free up the requested period.
There will be six of us on board, as in the meantime, my daughter’s friend, Amandine, could join us for the cruise. Ari will act as a guide, and a mechanic will also be present. To reserve the boat for September 4th, Ari asked me to transfer a deposit of 5 million IDR to his account. After some hesitation, I decided to trust him and made the transfer. A few days later, he confirmed receipt of the amount.
In early September, we arrived in Labuan Bajo. Our first mission was to check the boat’s condition, the presence of life jackets, what we would eat, and if there were any restrictions on drinks. Everything was in order and met our expectations.
The day before departure, we met a 26-year-old Czech woman traveling alone after a stay in New Zealand. The description of our cruise excited her, and she got Ari’s number. That evening, at the restaurant, while we discussed the final preparations, Thérèsa joined us and asked if she could come along for the five-day cruise. Since she seemed like good company, I gladly accepted. However, following Indonesian custom, I negotiated firmly with Ari for a discount, and he agreed to lower the price by 2 million.
On September 4th, we set sail to explore the islands of Komodo and, above all, the seabeds, equipped with fins, masks, and snorkels. We had brought a board game for the trips between islands or for the evenings. In the end, it wasn’t used: the crossings rarely lasted more than an hour, except for two two-hour trips, and the conditions on board weren’t suitable for playing.
The first island we visited is north of Labuan Bajo: Seraya Small.
We didn’t disembark but anchored a short distance away. The coral reef, between 5 and 10 meters deep, offered visibility of 8 to 10 meters. We started with a few dives from the boat, as the water was so inviting. As with most of the upcoming sites, we were the only ones enjoying this little paradise.
Over about a kilometer along the drop-off, colorful corals and fish abound. As long as you don’t go past the rocky point on the right, the currents remain very weak, and the spot is accessible to beginners. After enjoying the sea enough, we returned to the boat, where Ari had prepared a good meal of rice, chicken, and vegetables. It was simple but excellent after all that effort.
In the afternoon, we discovered Bero Island, where it was very hot. There were fewer fish and corals than at Seraya, but the corals were on white sand, allowing for beautiful, bright photos.
In the evening, we visited Hatamin, a fishing village. The population is very young and curious about our visit. At our request, we could have watched a local dance, but it would have taken some time to organize, and we didn’t plan to return. Ari asked if we wanted to take a shower, as on the boat, we could only rinse off with a little water from a basin.
On the second day, snorkeling near Hatamin, a small paradise island with white sand like in a travel brochure. A small temple is located in the middle of the island. In the water, we saw our first small reef sharks, some clownfish, and a sergeant major fish that followed us throughout our swim. The most beautiful part to explore is opposite the beach. Many corals and fish of all colors. A sailboat was anchored a short distance away, but we didn’t see anyone except an old man who apparently lived in the temple above.
In the afternoon, we headed to the nearby island of Sabolong Besar. It’s a pretty little island with a harmonious resort made up of luxury huts that don’t spoil the landscape. In some places, the water is very clear with good visibility, and some schools of very young blacktip reef sharks swirl near the boat. There are beautiful corals on the left side of the resort and a bit of current when you approach the drop-off. Since the area to explore wasn’t very large, we had time to head to Sabolong Kecil. Then we went to the fishing village of Messah, where a Muslim celebration was taking place. There were people everywhere with many food offerings—what activity! It was like an anthill.
And at the end of the day, we anchored near Kanawa with a beautiful sunset.
On the third day, we discovered Kanawa and some hawksbill turtles. There were many colorful corals, but we didn’t stay long. During this day, the stops were close together, making it intense with four visits.
Then we arrived at Sebayur Besar with a different snorkeling approach: Ari dropped us in the current, and we drifted for over a kilometer before he came to pick us up. At first, it seemed a bit worrying to see the boat move away while we were offshore, but we were quickly carried by the current and passed almost too quickly by so many corals and fish to see. What a pleasure to drift and freedive with little effort.
The drift lasted a good hour, and we reached Siaba Island, where the water was colder. There were many boats, and we had quickly lost the habit of seeing other tourists. Visibility was average—it was a nice spot, but after the drift at Sebayur, we liked it less. Around 1 p.m., we anchored with other boats because Ari met up with some friends, and we ate heartily since the cool water had whetted our appetites.
In the afternoon, we were at Manta Point. The water was cool, and there was a lot of excitement trying to follow the giant manta rays. We managed to dive down and get close to them, but it took a lot of effort and breath because, despite their leisurely appearance, they move quite fast for us little swimmers. Here, they come to feed and then return to the depths, and it’s not always certain you’ll encounter them. We ended the day at Makassar with a two-hour sail. There was a lot of wind and swell, the boat rocked, and we hoped there wouldn’t be an engine breakdown. We had to take down the tent on the boat’s roof, which had also been used for sleeping. Makassar’s beach is pink, caused by microorganisms called foraminifera. There are many beach huts along the shore, and we were alone, though it must get busy here during the day. On the fourth day, we visited Padar Island for its viewpoint amid hordes of tourists, then headed to Rinca and its Komodo dragons. Rinca is much less crowded than Komodo, which is why we chose this visit. We saw a few and took the usual photos. In the late afternoon, we snorkeled at Pempend Island, where the sea was choppy and the water a bit murky. And on the last day, we visited Strawberry Rock, named after the reddish rock overlooking the sea. There were many corals, but the water was rough with reduced visibility, and then we went to Kelor with its tourist "bars" and the pretty viewpoint.
In conclusion, we shared amazing moments and managed to complete our program. Luckily, the weather was very kind, and not a drop of rain fell in early September, except just upon returning to the port. It’s worth noting that after five intense days in the water from morning to night, we were glad to return to dry land because we were exhausted.
My daughter and her friend were so thrilled that, in return, they developed a website for Ari to help him get known, and I can share the link if you’d like. I visit Voyage Forum from time to time, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate—I’ll answer them.
Not usually a fan of organized trips, during my stay in Labuan Bajo on Flores in May 2024, I started looking for a fisherman who could show me the islands around Komodo. At the port, I met Ari, a former freediver who knows the islands well, especially the best spots for fish and coral.
At the Bohême guest house, I proposed this outing, and one of the activity leaders was happy to join. We headed to Angel Island, where Ari took us snorkeling around the island. During this beautiful day, we appreciated his professionalism, and I suggested coming back the following year for a 5-day cruise. We had to agree on a budget and the period to consider.
Over the next year, we kept in touch via WhatsApp.
However, a month before departure, Ari told me he had lent his boat to a friend, who ran it aground on a rock, causing it to sink. No boat, no cruise! Since we had an agreement, I asked him to find another solution. His searches in the port, where everyone knows each other, turned out to be fruitful.
A certain "Captain" Kambar agreed to take us. He sometimes charters his boat for local travel agencies and could free up the requested period.There will be six of us on board, as in the meantime, my daughter’s friend, Amandine, could join us for the cruise. Ari will act as a guide, and a mechanic will also be present. To reserve the boat for September 4th, Ari asked me to transfer a deposit of 5 million IDR to his account. After some hesitation, I decided to trust him and made the transfer. A few days later, he confirmed receipt of the amount.
In early September, we arrived in Labuan Bajo. Our first mission was to check the boat’s condition, the presence of life jackets, what we would eat, and if there were any restrictions on drinks. Everything was in order and met our expectations.
The day before departure, we met a 26-year-old Czech woman traveling alone after a stay in New Zealand. The description of our cruise excited her, and she got Ari’s number. That evening, at the restaurant, while we discussed the final preparations, Thérèsa joined us and asked if she could come along for the five-day cruise. Since she seemed like good company, I gladly accepted. However, following Indonesian custom, I negotiated firmly with Ari for a discount, and he agreed to lower the price by 2 million.
On September 4th, we set sail to explore the islands of Komodo and, above all, the seabeds, equipped with fins, masks, and snorkels. We had brought a board game for the trips between islands or for the evenings. In the end, it wasn’t used: the crossings rarely lasted more than an hour, except for two two-hour trips, and the conditions on board weren’t suitable for playing.
The first island we visited is north of Labuan Bajo: Seraya Small.
We didn’t disembark but anchored a short distance away. The coral reef, between 5 and 10 meters deep, offered visibility of 8 to 10 meters. We started with a few dives from the boat, as the water was so inviting. As with most of the upcoming sites, we were the only ones enjoying this little paradise.
Over about a kilometer along the drop-off, colorful corals and fish abound. As long as you don’t go past the rocky point on the right, the currents remain very weak, and the spot is accessible to beginners. After enjoying the sea enough, we returned to the boat, where Ari had prepared a good meal of rice, chicken, and vegetables. It was simple but excellent after all that effort.
In the afternoon, we discovered Bero Island, where it was very hot. There were fewer fish and corals than at Seraya, but the corals were on white sand, allowing for beautiful, bright photos.
In the evening, we visited Hatamin, a fishing village. The population is very young and curious about our visit. At our request, we could have watched a local dance, but it would have taken some time to organize, and we didn’t plan to return. Ari asked if we wanted to take a shower, as on the boat, we could only rinse off with a little water from a basin.On the second day, snorkeling near Hatamin, a small paradise island with white sand like in a travel brochure. A small temple is located in the middle of the island. In the water, we saw our first small reef sharks, some clownfish, and a sergeant major fish that followed us throughout our swim. The most beautiful part to explore is opposite the beach. Many corals and fish of all colors. A sailboat was anchored a short distance away, but we didn’t see anyone except an old man who apparently lived in the temple above.
In the afternoon, we headed to the nearby island of Sabolong Besar. It’s a pretty little island with a harmonious resort made up of luxury huts that don’t spoil the landscape. In some places, the water is very clear with good visibility, and some schools of very young blacktip reef sharks swirl near the boat. There are beautiful corals on the left side of the resort and a bit of current when you approach the drop-off. Since the area to explore wasn’t very large, we had time to head to Sabolong Kecil. Then we went to the fishing village of Messah, where a Muslim celebration was taking place. There were people everywhere with many food offerings—what activity! It was like an anthill.
And at the end of the day, we anchored near Kanawa with a beautiful sunset.
On the third day, we discovered Kanawa and some hawksbill turtles. There were many colorful corals, but we didn’t stay long. During this day, the stops were close together, making it intense with four visits.
Then we arrived at Sebayur Besar with a different snorkeling approach: Ari dropped us in the current, and we drifted for over a kilometer before he came to pick us up. At first, it seemed a bit worrying to see the boat move away while we were offshore, but we were quickly carried by the current and passed almost too quickly by so many corals and fish to see. What a pleasure to drift and freedive with little effort.The drift lasted a good hour, and we reached Siaba Island, where the water was colder. There were many boats, and we had quickly lost the habit of seeing other tourists. Visibility was average—it was a nice spot, but after the drift at Sebayur, we liked it less. Around 1 p.m., we anchored with other boats because Ari met up with some friends, and we ate heartily since the cool water had whetted our appetites.
In the afternoon, we were at Manta Point. The water was cool, and there was a lot of excitement trying to follow the giant manta rays. We managed to dive down and get close to them, but it took a lot of effort and breath because, despite their leisurely appearance, they move quite fast for us little swimmers. Here, they come to feed and then return to the depths, and it’s not always certain you’ll encounter them. We ended the day at Makassar with a two-hour sail. There was a lot of wind and swell, the boat rocked, and we hoped there wouldn’t be an engine breakdown. We had to take down the tent on the boat’s roof, which had also been used for sleeping. Makassar’s beach is pink, caused by microorganisms called foraminifera. There are many beach huts along the shore, and we were alone, though it must get busy here during the day. On the fourth day, we visited Padar Island for its viewpoint amid hordes of tourists, then headed to Rinca and its Komodo dragons. Rinca is much less crowded than Komodo, which is why we chose this visit. We saw a few and took the usual photos. In the late afternoon, we snorkeled at Pempend Island, where the sea was choppy and the water a bit murky. And on the last day, we visited Strawberry Rock, named after the reddish rock overlooking the sea. There were many corals, but the water was rough with reduced visibility, and then we went to Kelor with its tourist "bars" and the pretty viewpoint.
In conclusion, we shared amazing moments and managed to complete our program. Luckily, the weather was very kind, and not a drop of rain fell in early September, except just upon returning to the port. It’s worth noting that after five intense days in the water from morning to night, we were glad to return to dry land because we were exhausted.
My daughter and her friend were so thrilled that, in return, they developed a website for Ari to help him get known, and I can share the link if you’d like. I visit Voyage Forum from time to time, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate—I’ll answer them.
Your thoughts on Gili Gede for snorkeling and hotels
Hi there,
we’re planning to spend a month in Lombok in July 2026 and would love to hear your thoughts on Gili Gede.
We really enjoy snorkeling, preferably from the beach (so we don’t have to rely on renting a boat). On the side, we also love short hikes of a few hours—like to waterfalls or through rice fields (max 5–6 hours round trip). We’d like to stay in small family-run hotels away from the crowds (but with a pool, since our kids love spending their evenings there).
Do you think Gili Gede checks at least 2 of these 3 boxes (snorkeling + small family-run hotels away from the crowds)? Would you recommend a better spot in Lombok that ticks all 3 boxes?
Thanks so much in advance! Fanny
We really enjoy snorkeling, preferably from the beach (so we don’t have to rely on renting a boat). On the side, we also love short hikes of a few hours—like to waterfalls or through rice fields (max 5–6 hours round trip). We’d like to stay in small family-run hotels away from the crowds (but with a pool, since our kids love spending their evenings there).
Do you think Gili Gede checks at least 2 of these 3 boxes (snorkeling + small family-run hotels away from the crowds)? Would you recommend a better spot in Lombok that ticks all 3 boxes?
Thanks so much in advance! Fanny
Booking issue with domestic flights on Lion Air
Hi Community,
I'm having trouble booking a domestic flight from Jakarta to Tual for September on Lion Air's website. The site keeps glitching. When I use a comparison site, the flight shows up just fine. I'd prefer to book directly on their site rather than through a comparator. Is anyone else running into this issue right now?
Thanks!!!!
I'm having trouble booking a domestic flight from Jakarta to Tual for September on Lion Air's website. The site keeps glitching. When I use a comparison site, the flight shows up just fine. I'd prefer to book directly on their site rather than through a comparator. Is anyone else running into this issue right now?
Thanks!!!!
François Boucher
Dear members of VoyageForum,
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of François Boucher, the founder of VoyageForum.
We will remember his passion for travel, but most of all, the pride he took in this forum, which has become indispensable among travelers. While there may have been heated debates, we ask that you show respect for him.
François was still very active on the forum, especially in the technical development section. VoyageForum was his life’s work. He worked passionately to update the site and make up for the 4 years of closure due to the pandemic.
Today, VoyageForum has also lost its developer.
That’s why we’re reaching out to this community to continue François’s legacy. If there are any former or current developers among you who know PERL and would be willing to help, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your loyalty.
Let’s keep this forum alive in his memory.
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of François Boucher, the founder of VoyageForum.
We will remember his passion for travel, but most of all, the pride he took in this forum, which has become indispensable among travelers. While there may have been heated debates, we ask that you show respect for him.
François was still very active on the forum, especially in the technical development section. VoyageForum was his life’s work. He worked passionately to update the site and make up for the 4 years of closure due to the pandemic.
Today, VoyageForum has also lost its developer.
That’s why we’re reaching out to this community to continue François’s legacy. If there are any former or current developers among you who know PERL and would be willing to help, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your loyalty.
Let’s keep this forum alive in his memory.
Vols Qatar Airways maintenus?
Bonjour
Quelque chose m'échappe... J'avais un départ prévu pour Kuala Lumpur le 2 avril.... Quelqu'un peut-il m'expliquer pourquoi Qatar maintient 2 vols quotidiens sur 3 entre Paris et Doha alors que, si j'ai bien compris, d'une part on ne peut officiellement plus quitter l'Europe, d'autre part le Qatar et la Malaisie ont totalement fermé leurs frontières aux étrangers?
Merci
Loic
Quelque chose m'échappe... J'avais un départ prévu pour Kuala Lumpur le 2 avril.... Quelqu'un peut-il m'expliquer pourquoi Qatar maintient 2 vols quotidiens sur 3 entre Paris et Doha alors que, si j'ai bien compris, d'une part on ne peut officiellement plus quitter l'Europe, d'autre part le Qatar et la Malaisie ont totalement fermé leurs frontières aux étrangers?
Merci
Loic
Location de scooter Sulawesi, Toggians ou Banggai?
Bonjour
Ayant déjà posté des tas d entraides et j ai remercie tous les mbs m ayant répondus
Je tiens a préciser que je ne fais une approche que topologique avant de déterminer mon trajet … souvent dans l avion mais rien ne est fixé juste un désilet , un désir une envie .. Je recherche plutôt la rencontre la simplicité que toutes places sans charme .
J utilise le Lonely depuis de nombreuse années , je voyage seule ou pas depuis de nombreuses année j utilise aussi mapsme et Rio2rome trop le top (d un point a à un point B et toute les possibilitéS intercommuncation entre villes village lieux dit …
J ai déjà conduit scooter automatique inde bali.. En fait je souhAI te savoir si on loue Velo, scooters au toggians????ou au Baggians ???? Merci de vos expériences à ce sujet C est juste pour être plus indépendante …
J utilise le Lonely depuis de nombreuse années , je voyage seule ou pas depuis de nombreuses année j utilise aussi mapsme et Rio2rome trop le top (d un point a à un point B et toute les possibilitéS intercommuncation entre villes village lieux dit …
J ai déjà conduit scooter automatique inde bali.. En fait je souhAI te savoir si on loue Velo, scooters au toggians????ou au Baggians ???? Merci de vos expériences à ce sujet C est juste pour être plus indépendante …
Sulawesi Nord: petit compte rendu sur l'île de Siau
Un petit compte rendu sur l'ile de Siau où nous sommes allés fin aout. Ile facilement accessible de Manado par le ferry rapide 4 h ou bateau de nuit environ 7 h de trajet .
L'île de SIAU est magnifique, ici pas encore de tourisme , végétation incroyable, population acceillante. Pleins de choses à y voir, notamment le volcan karangetan, volcan en éruption lors de notre passage, volcan très actif, le voir la nuit est vraiment indescriptible.
L'ile possède des tarsiers que l'on peut voir dans leur élément naturel. Accompagné on a pu en voir plusieurs en passant dans la jungle.
Les sources d'eau chaude sont surprenantes.
La plage de mahoro est a voir , elle semble magnifique mais nous n'avons pas pu y aller car beaucoup de vagues lors de notre séjour.
Ile spécialisée dans les noix de muscade on en voit partout dans la végétation et a sécher sur le bord des routes.
Rien que pour le volcan cela vaut vraiment le coup d'y aller, un coup de coeur pour cette île qui pour le moment est loin des circuits touristiques habituels et pourtant tellement facile d'accès depuis Manado.
Voir la lave, entendre les explosions du volcan, voir les habitants le matin surveiller leur volcan vraiment une aventure exceptionnelle.
Nous avions un guide sur place, Dominik Derek (Tél watsapp : + 62 853 986 669 99 ) est indonésien très investi dans l'ile, une personne adorable très cultivé et parlant bien l'anglais. Il nous a permis de vraiment profiter facilement des trésors de Siau et a été à l'écoute tout le temps de notre séjour.
A ne pas louper si vous êtes dans le Nord...
L'île de SIAU est magnifique, ici pas encore de tourisme , végétation incroyable, population acceillante. Pleins de choses à y voir, notamment le volcan karangetan, volcan en éruption lors de notre passage, volcan très actif, le voir la nuit est vraiment indescriptible.
L'ile possède des tarsiers que l'on peut voir dans leur élément naturel. Accompagné on a pu en voir plusieurs en passant dans la jungle.
Les sources d'eau chaude sont surprenantes.
La plage de mahoro est a voir , elle semble magnifique mais nous n'avons pas pu y aller car beaucoup de vagues lors de notre séjour.
Ile spécialisée dans les noix de muscade on en voit partout dans la végétation et a sécher sur le bord des routes.
Rien que pour le volcan cela vaut vraiment le coup d'y aller, un coup de coeur pour cette île qui pour le moment est loin des circuits touristiques habituels et pourtant tellement facile d'accès depuis Manado.
Voir la lave, entendre les explosions du volcan, voir les habitants le matin surveiller leur volcan vraiment une aventure exceptionnelle.
Nous avions un guide sur place, Dominik Derek (Tél watsapp : + 62 853 986 669 99 ) est indonésien très investi dans l'ile, une personne adorable très cultivé et parlant bien l'anglais. Il nous a permis de vraiment profiter facilement des trésors de Siau et a été à l'écoute tout le temps de notre séjour.
A ne pas louper si vous êtes dans le Nord...
Correspondance à Singapour sur vol en "code share"
Bonjour
Je me pose la question sur la correspondance à Singapour... Si j'achète ce billet (tous est opéré par Swiss) il n'y a pas de problème les bagages suivent du début à la fin et je n'ai pas besoin de m'enregistrer à nouveau à Singapour:
Mais si j'achète ce billet (identique mais avec combinaison Swiss + Singapore) en est-il de même?? Sachant qu'il s'agit du même avion en code share (LX 9064 et 9065 pour Swiss, SQ 118 et 119 pour Singapore Airlines).
Il y a un gros écart de prix entre les 2 billets...
Merci !
Loic
Je me pose la question sur la correspondance à Singapour... Si j'achète ce billet (tous est opéré par Swiss) il n'y a pas de problème les bagages suivent du début à la fin et je n'ai pas besoin de m'enregistrer à nouveau à Singapour:
Mais si j'achète ce billet (identique mais avec combinaison Swiss + Singapore) en est-il de même?? Sachant qu'il s'agit du même avion en code share (LX 9064 et 9065 pour Swiss, SQ 118 et 119 pour Singapore Airlines).
Il y a un gros écart de prix entre les 2 billets...
Merci !
Loic
Visa pour 9 mois sans stage ni travail en Indonésie?
Bonjour à tous ,
J'aurais besoin de quelques éclaircissements concernant les visas. En effet , je voudrais rester sur Bali 9 mois et j'ai du mal a comprendre quel est le meilleur plan pour être en règle.
9 mois est ce possible, sans stage ni travail ?
Des retours d'expériences /tips? Merci !
Sulawesi c'est "bagus"…
Un mois à Sulawesi en fin de période touristique du 3 septembre 2018 au 3 octobre 2018 avec en fin de séjour la tragédie que l’on a connue…Bien entendu, ce n’est que mon ressenti sur l’ile et sur le voyage.
“Papa, papa“ (ben oui passé 50 ans on t’appel papa à Sulawesi) “not public boat today“ je sort de la douche : “whaaat ?“ et la je vois défiler pas ma vie mais le début de mon voyage…Le vol Lyon/Londres/Singapour les 2 nuits passés à Singapour pour découvrir les incontournables...
Le vol avec Silkair vers Manado et le chauffeur envoyé par Yoan pour nous emmener vers Tumbak. Le beau père de Yoan qui nous reçoit (difficile conversation avec lui qui “baragouine“ deux mots en français) et moi deux mots de bahasa : Selamat pagi, Apa kabar? (à ce stade du voyage c’est tout…) et le fameux copi qui détend l’atmosphère. Petit tour de la ville de Tumbak et les premiers “bulé, bulé“…Arrive Yoan (bla, bla, bla…) et direction l’ilot ou nous retrouvons les 3 bungalows (mandi, eau de mer pour laver la vaisselle et eau douce pour rincer) c’est roots mais ça nous convient…3 jours sur place pour petite balade sur l’ile voisine et découverte des fonds marins (les coraux sont vraiment sympas). Sortie hors du lagon pour aller voir des requins et là catastrophe (Yoan m’avait prévenu) comme je n’ai pas de palmes et que la mer est un peu démonté, impossible de rejoindre le bateau qui nous attends au loin…Les vagues me balancent vers la plage (je me coupe les pieds avec les coraux) Yoan me rejoins (avec ses palmes) et je peux me reposer sur lui en attendant que le bateau arrive….
Transfert Tumbak /Tangkoko nuit au Tarsius Homestay et balade avec guide à 4h du matin…
Mon ami “grab“ nous trouve une voiture pour le port de Manado (Yoan m’avais dit d’y être à 14h pour le bateau de 15h) nous y arrivons à 13h30 et le bateau plein à craquer part à 14h (Incredible Indonésia)…
Nous voilà à Bunaken pour découvrir les tombants de l’ile et de Siladen…Nous logeons au cœur du village coté “chrétien “ chez Novita homestay, c’est familiale et c’est justement Novita qui me crie : “Papa, papa not publique boat today…“
On organise un “private boat“ pour le début de l’après-midi, mais voilà nous sommes en Indonésie et une heure plus tard Novita nous dit que le publique boat va partir dans une heure finalement…Terima kasih Novita (quel personnage…).Arrivée au Novotel de Manado en Microlet (comme si tu arrivait en 2 CV dans un palace parisien) pour une trentaine d’euro la nuit, on recharge les batterie en se faisant surclasser (sans doute du fait que le directeur est français) et que la jeune fille qui nous reçoit trouve la France “So romantic“…
Départ aux aurores de l’aéroport de Manado pour Luwuk avec Wings Air…J'ai croisé des touristes qui eux ont fait Manado/Ampana via Palu...
La voiture que j’avais réservé (via Bolilanga resort) est bien là, nous sommes les seuls ‘bulé“ à la descente de l’avion donc le chauffeur n’a pas de mal à nous repérer. La route jusqu’à Ampana est superbe et en assez bonne état… Nuit au Lawaka hôtel (bof) et le lendemain direction le port pour aller à Wakai en public fast boat (entre le public boat et le speed boat )
Les Tongians nous attendent…En 3h nous sommes à Wakai et une heure de plus pour arriver à Katupat nous retrouvons assez vite des jeunes du Bolilanga resort qui nous attendent. Trois nuits passés sur Bolilanga idéal pour aller au lac aux méduses et pour le spot reef 1 (hôtel California) le plus beau à mon avis…L’ile est paradisiaque mais ce n’est pas notre coup de cœur, sans doute que l’ambiance n’y était pas. On peut faire le tour de l’ile à la nage avec des coraux présents et quelques gros poissons. Ici eau et électricité toute la journée.
Après ces trois nuits nous allons sur Malengué avec un couple de Néo-Zélandais (Moi qui croyais savoir parler anglais, j’ai pas tout compris à ce que nos deux amis nous racontaient) bref arrivée au Sandy Bay nos deux amis doivent poursuivre jusqu’au Sera Beach car ici c’est complet (ouf nous avions réservé pour cinq nuit).
Cinq jour paradisiaques:plongés, balades...
Indonésie: dépassement du visa d'un jour
Bonjour,
Nous nous rendons en juillet/août à Bali, et nous nous sommes trompées dans le calcul des jours. En effet, nous allons y séjourner 31 jours, donc un jour de trop.
L'ambassade n'a pas su répondre clairement à nos questions, nous espérons que vous pourrez y répondre :)
Quelle option est préférable : - Prendre un visa de 60 jours à l'ambassade ? (en sachant que nous sommes éloignées de Paris, ce serait très compliqué et cher) - Prendre un visa de 30 jours à l'arrivée, et le renouveler quelques jours avant le départ ? (option qui semble a priori compliquée administrativement) - Prendre un visa de 30 jours et payer une amende pour le jour en trop ? (option qui semble préférable, mais quelle est l'attitude des agents ? risquons-nous de ne pas pouvoir partir ?)
Merci pour votre répnse !
Nous nous rendons en juillet/août à Bali, et nous nous sommes trompées dans le calcul des jours. En effet, nous allons y séjourner 31 jours, donc un jour de trop.
L'ambassade n'a pas su répondre clairement à nos questions, nous espérons que vous pourrez y répondre :)
Quelle option est préférable : - Prendre un visa de 60 jours à l'ambassade ? (en sachant que nous sommes éloignées de Paris, ce serait très compliqué et cher) - Prendre un visa de 30 jours à l'arrivée, et le renouveler quelques jours avant le départ ? (option qui semble a priori compliquée administrativement) - Prendre un visa de 30 jours et payer une amende pour le jour en trop ? (option qui semble préférable, mais quelle est l'attitude des agents ? risquons-nous de ne pas pouvoir partir ?)
Merci pour votre répnse !
Banggai Islands (Sulawesi)
Hi everyone,
Just sharing a bit about a place we loved in Sulawesi, in an area that’s almost unknown to Western tourists.
Afni and Ilak, a lovely Indonesian couple, built two bungalows on a beach on Banggai Island (the main island of the Banggai archipelago).
The Banggai Islands are an archipelago east of Sulawesi, off the coast of Luwuk. The main island is quite large, with a small town and several villages. From there, you can head to other smaller islands. There are diving spots, snorkeling, paradise-like beaches, Bajo villages, and more. However, there’s no dive center that I know of, no restaurants for Westerners. Very few people speak English—if anyone at all on the smaller islands.
There are still some tourist facilities, though. But since no information is available in English, it remains mostly a destination for local Indonesian tourism for now. That’s what makes it so charming.
When we went there, the bungalows were already built, but the place wasn’t officially open yet because some essential amenities (kitchen, bathroom) were missing. So we’d walk 20 minutes to the nearby village to shower and eat at our hosts’ house. Now it seems all the amenities are finished, and it’s officially open.
We spent about ten days there, on Banggai Island and Mbuang Mbuang Island.
Mbuang Mbuang has stunning lagoons, diving and snorkeling spots, and a hidden jellyfish lake (don’t believe those who say there are only 5 or 6 in the world—they’re forgetting to count this one!). It’s also a bit of an adventure, since: - No one speaks English in the village - There was no phone signal (so no Google Translate to help communicate) - No restaurants (not even a warung!) - Ferries don’t run every day
But the locals are incredibly kind and ready to help, so you never feel lost.
In short, it’s a destination to visit soon—it has all the makings of a new tourist hotspot.
You’ll need plenty of time, though, as the journeys are long, especially if you want to explore islands beyond Banggai. Like anywhere off the beaten path, don’t expect all the Western-style services.
To get there, the easiest way is to fly to Luwuk (there are flights from Makassar and Manado) and take an overnight ferry.
Here’s a little YouTube link about the place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9S2CubaneE
Benjamin
Just sharing a bit about a place we loved in Sulawesi, in an area that’s almost unknown to Western tourists.
Afni and Ilak, a lovely Indonesian couple, built two bungalows on a beach on Banggai Island (the main island of the Banggai archipelago).
The Banggai Islands are an archipelago east of Sulawesi, off the coast of Luwuk. The main island is quite large, with a small town and several villages. From there, you can head to other smaller islands. There are diving spots, snorkeling, paradise-like beaches, Bajo villages, and more. However, there’s no dive center that I know of, no restaurants for Westerners. Very few people speak English—if anyone at all on the smaller islands.
There are still some tourist facilities, though. But since no information is available in English, it remains mostly a destination for local Indonesian tourism for now. That’s what makes it so charming.
When we went there, the bungalows were already built, but the place wasn’t officially open yet because some essential amenities (kitchen, bathroom) were missing. So we’d walk 20 minutes to the nearby village to shower and eat at our hosts’ house. Now it seems all the amenities are finished, and it’s officially open.
We spent about ten days there, on Banggai Island and Mbuang Mbuang Island.
Mbuang Mbuang has stunning lagoons, diving and snorkeling spots, and a hidden jellyfish lake (don’t believe those who say there are only 5 or 6 in the world—they’re forgetting to count this one!). It’s also a bit of an adventure, since: - No one speaks English in the village - There was no phone signal (so no Google Translate to help communicate) - No restaurants (not even a warung!) - Ferries don’t run every day
But the locals are incredibly kind and ready to help, so you never feel lost.
In short, it’s a destination to visit soon—it has all the makings of a new tourist hotspot.
You’ll need plenty of time, though, as the journeys are long, especially if you want to explore islands beyond Banggai. Like anywhere off the beaten path, don’t expect all the Western-style services.
To get there, the easiest way is to fly to Luwuk (there are flights from Makassar and Manado) and take an overnight ferry.
Here’s a little YouTube link about the place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9S2CubaneE
Benjamin
Premier voyage en Asie et seule: Sulawesi
Bonjour,
Je voudrais aller en Indonésie en Juillet pendant 3 semaines. J’aime le snorkeling la randonnée et les beaux paysages. On m’a conseillé d’aller sur l’île Sulawesi pour les spots de snork sur l’ile de Bunaken ensuite de faire le parc naturel aller sur les îles Togian et terminer par Tana Toraja. Quand je lis les forums, on dit que Sulawesi pour une 1ère en Indonésie est moins conseillée car ça demande plus d’organisation. Qu’en pensez-vous ? L’avantage c’est que pour une 1ère je serais dans l’authentique par rapport à Bali ou Java. Mon objectif premier était de ne pas m’éparpiller ou perdre du temps dans les transports et ne pas courir. Je sais que l’Indonesie va être ma destination pour plusieurs années. Je devrais arriver soit par Bali ou Jakarta je n’ai pas pris mon billet encore. Que me conseillez vous ? Merci beaucoup pour votre aide
Sulawesi vers d'autres lieux que ceux évoqués?
Bonjour.
Projetons comme éventuelle future destination Sulawésie. Le trajet qui ressort sur tous les témoignages: Makassar Pays Toraja Tentena Lac Poso Les Toggians Bunaken
Peut-être d'autres destinations encore peu connues mais toutes aussi agréables à découvrir ?
Merci
Projetons comme éventuelle future destination Sulawésie. Le trajet qui ressort sur tous les témoignages: Makassar Pays Toraja Tentena Lac Poso Les Toggians Bunaken
Peut-être d'autres destinations encore peu connues mais toutes aussi agréables à découvrir ?
Merci
Retour de 4 semaines à Singapour et en Indonésie
Bonjour
voici un petit compte rendu de notre voyage en ASE en famille de fin juin à fin juillet
vol Zurich- Abu dahbi- Singapour
un stop de 3 jours 2nuits à Singapour ville agréable propre et sans trop de circulation mais chère voire très chère par comparaison à l'Indonésie
vol de Singapour à Semarang et voiture trajet de 2h 30 h jusqu'à Jepara pour 75 km beaucoup de circulation à Java😕
2 jours 3nuits à Jepara au bayfront village hotel agréable avec sa chambre au bord de la piscine
assez cher 50 euros mais confortable pdj inclus
puis ferry pour Karimunjawa assez galère pas moyen d'avoir des billets en avance pour le ferry rapide car plus de place!! obligés d'etre tot le matin au port pour avoir des billets en faisant la queue au bout d'une heure on nous dit qu'il n'y a plus de billets!!!!! ensuite enèrvement quasi général avec palabres et enfin on doit inscrire notre nom et le nombre de personnes sur une liste
et qu'on nous appelle pour enfin avoir les billets pour le ferry lent un peu plus de 4 heures de trajet avec pas mal de monde à bord)
Karimunjawa 8 jours passés là bas hotel casa vellion que je ne conseille pas spécialement ensuite avons été au mangrove in correct
archipel décontracté ballade à faire en scooter ou voiture, plus 2 sorties snorkeling avec barbecue
snorkeling correct mais sans plus sympa mais passablement de touristes indonésien en cette période de vacances indo mais bien pour etre en contact avec la population( et faire des photos photos)
très beau temps (beaucoup de soleil)
retour en ferry rapide sans problème en 2h30 environ et voiture vers semarang
1 jour 2 nuits à Semarang avant de prendre l'avion pour Makassar une nuit au Harper(très bon hotel 4 étoiles près de l'aéroport)
le lendemain vol pour wangi wangi à Wakatobi 4 nuits sur place avec visite de l'ile en voiture et 2 sorties bateau snorkeling beau snorkeling
ensuite ferry lent pour L'ile de Tomia petite ile très paisible ( un havre de paix) avec visite de l'ile en voiture plages désèrtes pas de touristes (seulement 2 croisés à Waha)
Magnifique excurtion en bateau(1h 30) sur l'ile de N'daa le paradis...... l'ile pour nous tout seul....
on en fait le tour en 20 minutes , Magnifique tombant à proximité avec superbe snorkeling...😉
nous avons aussi été à l'ilot de Sawa pour faire du snorkeling très beau ainsi que plusieurs autres spots
en résumé Tomia est l'endroit que j'ai préféré très calme , beau paysage terrestre et tés bon snorkeling, population sympathique😏
j'aurais bien voulu visiter Kaledupa, Hoga et binonko .....mais pas assez de temps dommage , peut etre une prochaine fois
retour sur wang wangi en ferry pour l'avion de retour
fin de cette aventure trop courte mais ce n'est que partie remise
Surf à Florès
Bonjour,
Je vais en octobre à Flores.
Mon fils aimerait de faire le surf. Il y a les spots pour le surf à Flores?
Sylvia
Sylvia
Indonésie en janvier?
Salut à tous !
Nous prévoyons ma compagne et moi de partir sur des iles en janvier prochain. Nous voyageons à sac à dos mais cette fois nous souhaitons un voyage peut-être un peu plus farniente, mais pas bondé de touristes, avec de jolies plages, des eaux turquoises, des randos et des contacts avec les populations locales... le souci c’est que visiblement à cette période c’est la pleine saison des pluies !
Y’a t’il des endroits plus épargnés que d’autres ?
Nous conseilleriez vous un autre pays ?
Merci d’avance !
Quel itinéraire pour un passage à vélo en Indonésie?
Bonjour à tous!
Ma copine et moi partons pour un tour du monde en vélo en 2019 et nous sommes en pleine préparation de l'itinéraire.
Sur notre route l'Indonésie, nous aimerions traverser plusieurs îles :
- Kalimantan
- Sulawesi
- les îles moluques
- La papouasie et la nouvelle guinée
- îles salomon
- Vanuatu
- nouvelle calédonie
Pour arriver jusqu'à la nouvelle zélande.
Est ce que les trajets en bateaux entre les îles se font facilement ?
Peut ton traverser ces îles en vélo ?
Merci de vos réponses ! :D
JF et Juju
Merci de vos réponses ! :D
JF et Juju
Plongée et snorkeling: alternative à Bunaken (Sulawesi)
Bonjour
Nous partons à Sulawesi en septembre et je cherche une alternative à Bunaken car d'après ce que j'ai lu il y a pas de plastique dans la mer 😕 Nous souhaiterions faire de la plongée et du snorkeling. Une amie m'a conseillé un resort mais il n'est pas dans notre budget. Donc nous cherchons un endroit pas trop fréquenté avec un bon spot de plongée et bien sûr pas un 4* … On peur rêver !😎 Merci de votre aide et de votre retour d'expérience.
Séverine.
Nous partons à Sulawesi en septembre et je cherche une alternative à Bunaken car d'après ce que j'ai lu il y a pas de plastique dans la mer 😕 Nous souhaiterions faire de la plongée et du snorkeling. Une amie m'a conseillé un resort mais il n'est pas dans notre budget. Donc nous cherchons un endroit pas trop fréquenté avec un bon spot de plongée et bien sûr pas un 4* … On peur rêver !😎 Merci de votre aide et de votre retour d'expérience.
Séverine.
