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Pour un voyage prochain à Java et peut être à Lombok ou Bali ou Florès je recherche l'ile qui a les plus beaux volcans accessibles et des plages de carte postale pour se reposer ensuite.

Merci de vos suggestions.

Bonjour,

Je suis à la recherche d'agences locales pour un voyage à Flores Indonesie. Qui connaitrait Altai Indonesia? Merci

Bonjour à tous ! Alors notre premier voyage en Indonésie est quasiment bouclé (ce sera Florès et un peu Bali, merci à Lhorizon et Jean-Louis 🙂) mais je m'interroge ! Je vois que l'itinéraire le plus souvent conseillé pour un premier voyage est Bali Java Lombok. Pourquoi ?! Si quelqu'un veut bien éclairer ma lanterne 🙂

FRONTIERE Mexique / Belize / Guatemala direct Hola ! Certains ont-ils fait le trajet Chetumal - Flores récemment ? Les retours que nous lisons sur les "taxes" mexicaines et de sortie du Belize nous paraissent hallucinantes. Connaissez vous une alternative pour rejoindre le Guatemala depuis le Yucatan sinon ? Merci !

Bonjour

je prépare actuellement un voyage de 60j sur Java – bali – Lombok (?) - Flores – Sulawesi , prévu de fin février 2017 à fin avril 2017. 2 adultes et 2 ados de 13 ans.

Je lis essentiellement des post de ce forum (merci bcp!!) et d’autres blogs de voyageurs en famille et sac à dos en Indonésie. Pour avoir des renseignements précis relatifs au voyage en sac à dos mais aussi des impressions sur cette culture très mixée.

A la lecture de faits précis relatés dans différents blogs récents, publiés entre 2012 et 2016, je suis étonnée de relever régulièrement des désagréments ou des craintes de ces voyageurs.

Je donnerais simplement quelques détails, tels que la pollution fréquente des plages et des cours d’eau, le côté intéressé financièrement (voire très intéressé) des indonésiens en zone touristique, les arnaques aux faux guides et aux entrées sur les sites, le harcèlement de rabatteurs en zones touristiques voire des agressions de voyageurs ayant refusé de cautionner des pratiques à l’entrée de temples à Bali, difficultés de se déplacer en sac à dos en transport terrestre ou maritime entre les îles, les dangers liés à l’utilisation de la carte bancaire et au change de devise…. Sans sombrer dans la parano, je me suis à un moment demandée si j’avais fait le bon choix de voyage.

Pouvez vous me faire part de votre sentiment si vous avez été confronté à ceci récemment et si oui, de quelle manière gérer le mieux .

Merci d’avance hasta pronto !!!

Bonjour, ayant été enchantée de caboter au printemps de l'ile de Flores à Bali sur un petit bateau , au milieu des tortues, raies manta et autres dragons de Komodo, je cherche le méme genre de périple bateau bus, petit prix , de Singapur à Medan (Sumatra) vers Penang Kuala Lumpur Meilleur itinéraire en décembre, parc animalier avec orangs outans pas trop difficile d'accés, MERCI

Bonjour a tous

Quelqu'un aurait t'il deja fait appel a flores komodo expedition? www.floreskomodoexpedition.com J'ai envoyé 2 emails a cette agence il y a quelques semaines et je n'ai jamais eu de réponse. Quelqu'un aurait t'il un moyen de les contacter? Savez vous si ils sont fiable?

Merci pour votre aide

Bonjour,

Je cherche des infos sur les iles d'Alor (est de Florès) pour mi octobre 2015. Quelle qualité pour le snorkelling ? Quels sites ? Merci d'avance

Bonjour à tous,

2 ans après mon 1er voyage en Indonésie (bali, flores), je m'aventure pour la seconde fois dans l'archipel mais avec de nouvelles personnes (j'y étais allée avec mon copain et cette fois ce sera avec 3 de mes meilleures amies)! Nous partons du 05 au 27 août et atterrissons à Denpasar. Nous aurons 20 jours sur place.

Je sollicite aujourd'hui votre aide quant à l'itinéraire. Je vais emmener mes amies sur Bali, car c'est un incontournable mais pour le reste j'aimerais que le voyage diffère de celui fait il y a 2 ans.

J'aimerais faire une excursion au parc Pandang Puting dans un klotok. Certains d'entre vous l'ont-ils déjà fait? Quel est le prix moyen au mois d'août pour 4? Un organisme me propose 2 000 000 Rp/ pers au total ce qui me semble être correct. En revanche si l'on ajoute le coût du transport (depuis Bali) cela me semble long et cher...J'ai effectivement vu qu'il fallait aller sur Java pour prendre l'avion pour Kalimantan. Si nous choisissons cette option, vaut-il mieux prendre les billets en avance?

Par ailleurs, nous aimerions aller sur de jolies plages.. Je pensais donc au Gilis que je n'avais pas faites la dernière fois. Mais j'ai peur que ce mois-là ne soit pas le plus propice (trop de fréquentation?).

Je vous remercie par avance pour votre aide.

Bonjour Je prépare mon futur voyage en Indonésie pour septembre J aimerais faire florès commodo et les Célèbes je pense arriver a makassar J ai 3 semaines que me conseillez vous de voir et faire dans ces régions et quel moyen de transport es t il le plus pratique les guest house sont elle facile a trouver? J aime la nature le snokeling les paysages les gens etc ...je ne suis pas une grande sportive donc les treks nôn merci Je connais très bien bali qui m a énormément plu Je suis aussi ouverte au commentaire sur d autre destinations Java jakatar lombok etc Merci a tous

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Quel parcourt a conseiller a faire avec 2 adolecents sur Bali ou flores mois d avril 2 semaines

Bonjour à tous Nous préparons un voyage en aout à bali et flores Est il possible de loger dans ou pres des rizieres de jalituwih, si oui auriez vous des adresses sympa ? ou chez l habitant Impossible de trouver sur le forum , tout le monde semble n'y passer qu'une journée. Est il possible de louer un scoot ou moto ? ou dans une ville ou village à proximité?

Ciao,

En cours de preparation de 3 semaines en Indonésie (Bali-Lombok-Flores) en famille, je rencontre un petit problème de connexion entre Labuhan (lambok) et Denpasar. En effet, j'arrive en fin d'après midi à Labuhan (Lambok) par la mini croisière Perama HKC2 et j'ai un vol le landemain matin 9h00 depuis Denpasar. J'ai été un peu trop ambitieux sur le programme 😕 !!! Quelqu'un a t il une idée sur le transport entre les 2 points ? Combien de temps de route entre Labuhan et Lembar ? Quelqu'un l' a déjà fait ?

Merci

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Bonjour,

J'avais rencontré l'an dernier à Riung ( Indonésie, ile de Florès) des pêcheurs avec qui j'avais joué de la musique traditionnelle. Je viens de retrouver l'adresse qu'il m'avait donné. Je souhaites leur faire parvenir des photos. Ils ne parlent pas anglais. Quelqu'un pourrait-il me traduire en bahasa indonésia le petit mot d'accompagnement que je voudrais leur joindre. Par avance merci à ceux qui pourront m'aider. Philippe

existe t il un vol entre Ujung Pandang ( Sulawesie) et Ende ou Maumere sur Flores ou encore de Labuhan Bajo ( Fores ) a Ujung Pandang?

si oui merci de nous communiquer la compagnie aerienne ainsi que les jours de rotation ainsi que le prix . merci a toutes celles et tou ceux qui voudont apporter une reponse🤪

Bonjour,

Je prevois d'arriver le soir en bus depuis le belize (ou flores) a la station de bus pour Guatemala ciudad le soir pour ensuite prendre un taxi pour l'aeroport, dans le lonely planet il est noté que la "zone 1" est dangereuse le soir or il semblerait que la station de bus soit dans cette zone, donc.. qui peut m'éclairer ? Et est-ce que les chauffeurs de taxi (officiels) sont reglos, etre a 22 h a la gare routiere est ce dangereux ?

Merci

Bonjour,

Je projete d'aller en Indonésie vers les iles de Lombok - Sumbawa - Florès - Sumba – Bali en gros.

Je voulais savoir si la bouffe est pas trop mal, variée... vu mon intestin fragile on va dire.

En plus vu qu'avec la grippe aviaire qui est dans le coin manger du poulet ca me dit pas trop. Merci de me repondre ca pourrait m'encourager à y aller car perdre des kilos j'ai déjà fait dans d'autres voyages.

Fabien Nantes

J' envisage de me rendre en indonésie sur les îles de lombok, komodo et flores pour faire du snorkelling. J' ai lu qu'il y avait pas mal de requins dans ces coins. Sont-ils dangeureux dans cette région ? Quel comportement faut-il avoir si l'on en voit. Merci de vos conseils.

Bonjour, je prépare un voyage de 3 semaines et demi en Indonésie (Bali, Flores et Sumba). En réalisant mon programme il ne me reste plus que 4 jours pour visiter l'île de Sumba : J1: Bali-Tambolaka-Waikabukak J2: Sumba Ouest J3: Sumba Sud Ouest J4: Waikabukak-Waingapu J5: Sumba-Sud Est J6: Waingapu-Ende (Flores) Cela vous semble t il interessant ou alors vaut il mieux zaper l'île de Sumba ? Je suis preneur de toutes info sur Sumba (lieux à visiter, chauffeur-guide, bonnes adresses ...). Merci d'avance à tous.

bonjour je part au pérou en octobre rencontrer un chaman, c est juan flores, quelq'un a t'il déja fait cette démarche? richar peut peut etre me renseigner?

bonjour j'organise mon voyage et de cancun j'irais probablement a palenke et Flores(tikal) et bélize(les cayes) pour ensuite remonter tranquilement la cote vers cancun, mais sans aller au lac atitlan y t'il dans les environs de ma route des volcans? merci d'avance!

Bonne année à tous !

Savez-vous si les liaisons aériennes Jakarta->Flores (Labuanbajo ou Maumere) et Flores->Sulawesi (plutôt nord, Gorontalo ou Manado) existent ? A quelle fréquence ? Quelles compagnies ? En fouinant sur le forum, j'ai cru comprendre que les vols intérieurs depuis ou vers Flores étaient plutôt aléatoires. Assez galère quoi... 🤪 Quelqu'un a t-il testé ?

Merci de m'éclairer ! 😎 Bonne route.

Je reviens il y a peu d'un voyage en Indonesie (Java, Flores), et les arnaques y sont multiples. Je conseil donc au personne visitant ce tres beau Pays, de ce renseigner a l'avance sur les prix des hotels, taxis... soit par un guide soit par des locaux. Acheter vos billet de train, bus.... seulement en caisse (ca peut paraitre evident mais les arnaqueurs savent se montrer tres persuasif). Les pickpockets sont tres frequents et tres doués, surtout dans les grandes villes (Jakarta, Yogyakarta....), souvent dans les marchés, les bus... Dans la plupart des guesthouse une "tres gentil" personne (genre un etudiant en art a Yogyakarta) vous proposera de vous faire visité la ville, tout en vous emmenant la ou il touchera une commission.... Enfin bref, pleins de petits truk qui ennerve a la longue.... Donc mon conseil: allez vers les gens ki ne viennent pas vers vous, prennez le taxi qui est au fond et qui ne vous saute pas dessus, ne laissé personne vous incité a une visite ou un tour.... Si vous suivez ces conseils vous depenseré 2 fois moin d'argent, rencontrerez des gens qui n'en veulent pas qu'a votre argent, et avec un peu de chance vous feront visité eux meme ce beau Pays et sa culture.

Si vous partez pour la première foi labas n'hesitez a me contacter si vous avez des questions sur Java ou Flores.

Bonjour, Je cherche une solution pour dormir à Rinca, entre Sumbawa et Flores, en affretant un bateau ( grande famille) qui nous arreterait pour la nuit à Rinca. Qui a déja fait ça ? Peut-on trouver un bateau avec la Perama, avec des privés fiables à Sape, avec les hôteliers de Bima et Sape ?

Merci si vous avez des infos !

Rinka ( rien à voir avec l'île)

Bonsoir à tous,

je recherche des petits ports de peches sympa (site, restos, faunes, flores) accessibles pour un voilier de 11 métres ou tous simplement des mouillages pittoresques entre Mer et Terre sur les rives du Saint Laurent

merci pour votre aide

Gibratar

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.

Hi everyone,

So glad this forum is back up! Here’s a recap of our three little weeks in the Azores in August 2024, camping on Terceira, Flores/Corvo, and São Miguel, with a special focus on the camping side—something I struggled to find info on before we left.

As others have mentioned, a trip to the Azores isn’t something you can improvise last-minute, especially in August. The rental car fleet is limited, so prices go up as availability drops, and vacation rentals/hotels are scarce. Plus, inter-island flights and ferries aren’t exactly frequent. I picked our destination in mid-April, and there were already few rental car options left (some local companies had nothing), and no accommodations on Flores for our dates—or only very expensive ones requiring multiple location changes. Since we love camping, we decided to bring our gear without really knowing what to expect.

Flight with TAP (426 €): Outbound: Lyon → Lisbon → Terceira Return: São Miguel → Lisbon (9-hour stopover for a quick visit) → Lyon

Inter-island flights with SATA: Terceira → Flores (via Horta): 87 € Flores → São Miguel: 90 €

I rented all three cars from the same local company, Ilha Grande—they weren’t picky about the car’s condition. For a Clio (or similar): Terceira (4 days): 461 € Flores (5 days): 623 € São Miguel (8 days): 730 €

Weather: The first two weeks were gorgeous—blue skies, no rain, and even hotter than we expected, around 30°C (temperatures barely dropped at night). The last week of August brought more fine rain (mostly at night) and temps between 20 and 25°C (a light jacket was nice in the mornings and evenings).

TERCEIRA: A great introduction! When I looked at what each island had to offer, Terceira wasn’t at the top of my list, but flying into Terceira cut costs and fit our schedule well, so we spent 4 days there. It turned out to be a lovely start.

For camping, we stayed at Salga Campismo in Porto Judeu, 20 minutes from the airport. We discovered that the island’s campsites were packed with locals—extended families or groups of friends having big, festive gatherings with barbecues and long tables. They spend their summers camping instead of at home, and some even commute to work from there. They had huge tents for sleeping, plus tarps for cooking and relaxing—way more gear than the tourists. Since the week of August 15th is peak vacation time (like in France), we struggled to find a spot, and the nights were pretty noisy. This was the only campsite of the trip with numbered pitches. It’s right by the ocean, next to natural pools. Facilities were decent, with hot showers and picnic tables. Lots of shaded spots. Cost: 4 € per small tent + 2 € per person. Electrical outlets were free (20 € deposit). During our explorations, we passed by Cinco Ribeiras campsite (west coast), which seemed similar.

Camping gas: Always ask the campsite reception if any travelers left a gas canister before buying a new one! Before the trip, I emailed each island’s tourism office, and they gave me addresses for Campingaz bottles. On Terceira, No. 13 Rua João Vaz Corte Real in Angra do Heroísmo (an agricultural store in the industrial zone). CV300 cartridge: 10 €. Note: The tourism office gave me the name of the neighboring store, which didn’t carry that brand.

Fridge: No fridges at any campsite on any island. We had a foldable cooler and found bags of crushed ice in supermarkets’ fish sections.

Things to see: Key takeaway: Do the must-see spots early in your stay in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. We were lucky and saw all the viewpoints without clouds—apparently not always the case!

Our main visits/hikes on Terceira: Miradouro Serra do Cume (a must—*the* iconic Terceira photo)

Furnas do Enxofre (free): Few fumaroles, but a pretty 1 km walk through moss and endemic plants. Hike PRC01 TER – Misterios Negros (some acrobatic sections, but a very scenic path). Monte Brasil + Angra do Heroísmo: Lovely town. Hike PR02 TER – Baía da Agualva: Nice, but not much shade (along the coast). Quatro Ribeiras: Church and swimming in natural pools. Biscoitos natural pools: Too touristy (but still free).





FLORES: Our favorite! This was the island I *had* to visit, and we weren’t disappointed—no mass tourism, just stunning nature.

For camping, we chose Santa Cruz campsite. Unlike Terceira, it was only tourists here. Very little shade, but ocean views. Modern facilities with hot showers, clotheslines, and a charging station. A big area with picnic tables, each with a barbecue and sink, all sheltered. Right across from gorgeous natural pools. FREE (you can leave a tip for the caretaker).

For Campingaz, the campsite manager stores canisters and gear left by campers. Otherwise, you can find them at Movipesca.

During a hike, we passed by Fajã Grande campsite (campsites here double as picnic spots for everyone). It’s terraced, with no shade, but very clean facilities and a small bar/restaurant nearby. Natural pools across the street. When we stopped by midday, there were only a few tents. Fajã Grande felt even quieter than Santa Cruz, with just one supermarket.

We also picnicked at Ponta Delgada campsite in the north. Impeccable facilities, lots of picnic tables with barbecues. Empty when we were there. A bit out of the way.

Rental car or not on Flores? Given the high cost, I really debated whether we needed a car. In Santa Cruz, the port, airport, and supermarkets are walkable, and the most famous hikes are one-way, not loops. So I contacted a taxi (the tourism office emails a list of drivers—they don’t wait for customers; you have to call). Prices were around 20 € for Santa Cruz to Fajã Grande, for example. That means you could take several taxi trips before the rental car (over 100 €/day) pays off. But it does mean planning your route and schedule in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity. The taxi I contacted was already booked solid in July, so I decided to keep the car and adjust our hikes to make loops. (FYI, we’re in our 50s, two couples splitting costs—maybe a different calculation if we were 25!) No regrets—it gave us way more freedom.

Our main visits/hikes:

Hike (amazing): Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro (the iconic waterfalls) → Fajã Grande → Poço do Bacalhau (swim in the waterfall) → Aldeia da Cuada → Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro. Hike PR04: Loop from Miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz, then down to the beach via the trail. Return along the pebble beach before climbing back up. Worth it, but the descent and ascent are steep.

By car: Miradouro do Portal (great view of the coast to Fajã Grande) – Rocha dos Bordões (basalt columns) – Miradouro das Lagoas Rasa e Funda (a must) – Miradouro da Fajã do Conde.

Hike: Miradouro das Lagoas Funda e Comprida, Lagoa Negra, Seca e Branda, Lagoa Branca. A bit muddy and not as memorable as other hikes. The best part (a must) is the view from the starting miradouro.





By car: The north of the island.

CORVO: Stunning!!

No spots left on the ferry (12 seats), so we took a tourist zodiac (booked a few weeks ahead by email, but there were still spots the day of—several boats make the trip). On the way out, we cruised along Flores’ coast to see waterfalls and caves. On the return, they looked for dolphins (we saw some! 🙂 ). Boat price: 35 € per person. At Corvo, minibuses shuttle between the port and the top of the caldera (10 € round-trip per person). Lots of people just stop at the viewpoint when the shuttle arrives, so we weren’t too crowded on the caldera hike. But it’s too tight on time to walk back down to the port. If you really want to, I think you’d need to stay overnight. All boats spend the same amount of time on the island.



SÃO MIGUEL: Back to civilization—but not just that! São Miguel is way more touristy than the other islands (though still nothing compared to other destinations), but it’s worth it for all the natural sites.

For camping, to avoid long drives, we started at Sete Cidades campsite on the west side. A big, free, terraced campsite with some shade. We were there the last week of August, when crowds start thinning, so there was space—a mix of tourists and locals. A few picnic tables with barbecues. For facilities, one side for men, one for women, each with one toilet (cleaned regularly) and three outdoor cold showers (swimsuits recommended). You can charge your phone in the caretaker’s hut.

After exploring the west, we moved to Furnas for the rest of the trip. We arrived on a Friday night, and the campsite was packed with locals spending the weekend. It emptied out Sunday afternoon. A large, shady campsite with several bathroom blocks (hot showers). There’s a restaurant, but only two picnic tables. Cost: 3.5 € per small tent + 3.5 € per person.

Campingaz: We bought canisters at Decathlon in Ponta Delgada (next to Decathlon, there’s a big shopping center for groceries). Didn’t ask at Sete Cidades, but at Furnas, there was a closet full of gas bottles of all sizes left by campers.

Main visits/hikes: Sete Cidades and the surrounding lakes (lots of viewpoints and short hikes): Beautiful.



Swimming in the hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria (west side of the island).



Furnas: The lake, fumaroles, and parks (like Terra Nostra).



Lagoa do Fogo (gorgeous).



Gorreana tea factory (nice hike through the tea fields + guided tour), Ribeira Grande, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz. The east coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões park. Ponta Delgada.

Final thoughts: The Azores are a fantastic discovery for nature lovers—lakes, waterfalls, and tranquility. Almost all sites are accessible without hiking (though it’s a shame not to). The “miradouros” (viewpoints) have parking, often with toilets and picnic tables (always very clean), which helps protect nature. Camping is totally doable and really enjoyable! Our only disappointment: Not finding good fruits and veggies (except for São Miguel’s delicious but expensive pineapples).

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help! Christine

Bonjour, je peux disposer au mois de novembre de 15 jours de congés. nous sommes allés à Java, Bali, Lombock, Florès, Komodo et Sumatra ainsi que Kuala lampur, et l'inde, la plupart du temps en voyage privatif, loin du tourisme de "masse", tout ça pour dire que nous ne sommes pas des aventuriers mais j'aimerai cette fois-ci que nous passions ces (trop courtes) vacances de façon autonomes et j'avais pensé à la Taïlande que nous ne connaissons pas et qui parait facile d'accès et pas trop chère à cette saison. Ma question est : par rapport à la météo, bonne idée ou pas? ou un autre pays d'Asie peut-être? l'idée est d'avoir beau temps quand même, de rencontrer les gens, de manger local, de prendre le temps, et de finir par de très belle plage même si c'est cliché et touristique. Voilà, j'ai besoin de vos commentaires et sugestions ....

Bonjour, Je pars en Indonésie le 16 avril pour je pense à minima 1 mois : direction Bali, Flores, LOmbok. J'aurais souhaite ne pas prendre de billet de retour ou un modifiable mais c'est tres vite hors de prix!!! Puisque l'aller et le retour doivent être modifiables.... Auriez vous une astuce ? C'est mon premier trip seule pour 1 mois et en Indonésie, difficile de jauger de la durée à l'avance en fait 😏 Pareil j'hesite à anticiper un visa au delà de 30 jours, puisqu'il coûte 55€ Merci pour vos conseils