This 4-day tour offers a concise exploration of the main natural, coastal, and highland attractions in North Sulawesi, centered around Manado. The itinerary includes a glass-bottomed catamaran tour at Bunaken National Park, an overland excursion through the cultural landscapes and volcanic features of the Minahasa Highlands, and a city tour of Manado's landmark sites. This program provides a well-organized gateway to the region with private ground transfers, guided sightseeing, and selected hotel accommodations.
Activities:
Upon arrival at Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, you will be welcomed by the local guide to begin the tour program. The guide will assist you with luggage and provide an initial orientation before boarding the transfer vehicle.
The group is driven directly to a local restaurant in Manado for a welcome dinner. This meal introduces you to regional North Sulawesi culinary specialties.
After dinner, the transfer continues to the selected hotel for check-in.
Activities:
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the Manado harbor to board a boat bound for Bunaken National Park. Situated in the Bay of Manado, the marine park is globally recognized for its deep coral drop-offs and high marine biodiversity.
Upon reaching the park, participants board a glass-bottomed catamaran boat to observe the coral reefs and marine life from above. Lunch is served during the excursion before returning across the bay to the mainland.
In the afternoon, the boat returns to Manado, where you will have time for optional local shopping or culinary exploration. After dinner, you will return to the hotel for evening rest.
Activities:
After breakfast, You will depart on a full-day overland excursion into the cool Minahasa Highlands. The journey begins at Tinoor Village, offering panoramic views of Manado City and Bunaken, before continuing with stops at Pelangi Hill and Ekayana Pagoda.
The tour continues past rural agricultural fields to Lake Tondano and Astound Hill, where lunch is served at a lakeside venue. Afterward, the group visits Pulutan village to observe local pottery making and Kawangkoan village, famous for roasted peanuts.
The route proceeds to Lake Linow, a geothermal sulfur lake featuring shifting water colors, where you can enjoy an afternoon tea or coffee break. The final visits include Woloan village, known for traditional pre-fabricated wooden stilt houses, and Kelong Garden in Tomohon, then followed by dinner and return to Manado.
Activities:
After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will begin a city sightseeing tour of Manado. The route highlights key urban landmarks, passing through Chinatown, Bumi Beringin, the North Sulawesi Governor's Office, and the Amaze Tower at Citraland, which features the prominent Jesus Blessing statue.
The excursion proceeds up to Makatete Hill in Warembungan. Located on an elevated vantage point, this location provides wide views overlooking Manado City, Mount Klabat, and the surrounding waters containing Manado Tua, Bunaken, and Siladen islands.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant, followed by dedicated free time for last-minute souvenirs and local food shopping. Afterward, you will be transferred directly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport for the departure flight.
Hotel Amaris or similar
| 2-3 Pax | Rp8,316,000 |
| 4-7 Pax | Rp5,874,000 |
| 8-9 Pax | Rp4,719,000 |
| 10-14 Pax | Rp4,752,000 |
| 15 Up Pax | Rp4,092,000 |
| Single Supp | Rp1,254,000 |
Hotel Quality or similar
| 2-3 Pax | Rp8,382,000 |
| 4-7 Pax | Rp5,940,000 |
| 8-9 Pax | Rp4,785,000 |
| 10-14 Pax | Rp4,818,000 |
| 15 Up Pax | Rp4,158,000 |
| Single Supp | Rp1,303,500 |
Hotel Aston or similar
| 2-3 Pax | Rp8,448,000 |
| 4-7 Pax | Rp6,006,000 |
| 8-9 Pax | Rp4,851,000 |
| 10-14 Pax | Rp4,884,000 |
| 15 Up Pax | Rp4,224,000 |
| Single Supp | Rp1,353,000 |
Hotel Best Western or similar
| 2-3 Pax | Rp8,580,000 |
| 4-7 Pax | Rp6,138,000 |
| 8-9 Pax | Rp4,983,000 |
| 10-14 Pax | Rp5,016,000 |
| 15 Up Pax | Rp4,356,000 |
| Single Supp | Rp1,461,900 |
Hotel Sintesa Peninsula or similar
| 2-3 Pax | Rp8,712,000 |
| 4-7 Pax | Rp6,270,000 |
| 8-9 Pax | Rp5,115,000 |
| 10-14 Pax | Rp5,148,000 |
| 15 Up Pax | Rp4,488,000 |
| Single Supp | Rp1,551,000 |
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