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North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

North Sulawesi is your gateway to diving, travel, and adventure in Indonesia.  Be one of the of the lucky few to visit the  unspoiled tropical island of Sulawesi

Adventure is guarantee: from volcano trekking tours to visits to the Tangkoko Nature Reserve to white water rafting and iconic scuba diving in the renowned Bunaken National Park, Lembeh Strait and Gangga Island.

This adventure tour will you make discover  the best spots of North Sulawesi and enjoy the beaches and underwater world of Gangga Island.  Enjoy this adventure trip to Indonesia!

 

 

Arrival flight: Manado

Departure flight: Manado

 

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL MANADO – TANGKOKO DAY TOUR

Welcome to your North Sulawesi tour! Your  local guide will meet you upon your arrival at Manado Airport .

Depart from Manado City or Airport to Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The 2-hours trip to this 9,000-hectare nature reserve is quite scenic. Lunch is served in a local restaurant en-route.At the Nature Reserve, you’ll be guided by forest rangers (and Safari staff) in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Black Monkey indigenous to North Sulawesi), hornbills, and couscous as well as other fauna specific to the re- serve. We will then head into the denser part of the jungle as the sun is setting, where you’ll (most likely) be able to get photographs of the Tarsius (world’s smallest primate). Afterward we’ll drive to the chosen Resort in the High- lands. Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Meals included: dinner

 

 

DAY 2: MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR

Breakfast at resort. We will start the transfert 09.00 Leaving the Resort, we first stop at a small village of Woloan, to see the Minahasan Traditional Style Houses being built, knock down style, ready for delivery or shipping. Then it’s off to see the traditional food & flower market in Tomohon. Lunch on Tondano Lake while enjoying the serenity of the lake and its surrounding hills. Afterward we travel to Pulutan Village, an industrial vil- lage for pottery-making. As we start back to the Resort, the Bentenan weaving workshop is a must to visit & see the local weaving traditions being practiced. Last stop is Lake Linow (the changing color lake) where coffee & tea will be served. Dinner and overnight at Resort.

Meals Included : Breakfast. lunch and dinner.

 

 

DAY 3: MAHAWU VOLCANO TOUR

Breakfast at Resort.

08.00 – 08.30 Leaving from the Resort, we head to the base of Mount Mahawu, to begin the 1-hour trek to the crater’s edge. This is an easy, relaxed trek with stops now and then to see the panoramic views. From that vantage point we can see Bunaken & Manado Tua Is- ands, as well as the bay of Manado. Looking at the bot- tom of the crater, you can see a streaming lake, and experience the smell of sulfur.

After this magnificent hike we go for lunch in a local res- taurant, then back to the Resort. Dinner and overnight at Resort.

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

 

DAY 4: MINAHASA – MANADO – GANGGA ISLAND RESORT

After breakfast transfert to Manado port where we will take the boat to Gangga Island Resort. Rest of the day free at your own leisure.

Meals Included : Breakfast and dinner

 

 

DAYS 5 – 6 – 7: GANGGA ISLAND RESORT

Free days in Gangga Island. The resort lies on a white sand beach surrounded by a garden of tropical trees and plants at the base of a jungle covered hill. You will really enjoy your stay in Gannga Island Resort.

Meals Included : Breakfast. lunch and dinner.

 

 

DAY 8: GANGGA ISLAND RESORT – MANADO – OUT

At the arranged time transfert by  boat to Manado. Then we drive you to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Trip ends here and we wish you have enjoyed your stay with us!

Meals included: Breakfast

 

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor made trip in Indonesia just for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!

ITINERARY: 6 days / 5 nights

DAY 1
ARRIVAL MANADO – TANGKOKO DAY TOUR
DAY 2
MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR
DAY 3
MAHAWU VOLCANO TOUR
DAY 4
MINAHASA – MANADO – GANGGA ISLAND RESORT
DAY 5-6-7
GANGGA ISLAND RESORT
DAY 8
GANGGA ISLAND RESORT – MANADO – OUT
Islands: Sulawesi