Discover Spices Island: Ambon Banda Neira

Duration: 7 Days

Overview

Banda Neira ; The Tropical Island in the Banda Archipelago

Banda Neira or Banda Naira is one of ten volcanic islands in the Banda Archipelago in the Maluku province, in eastern Indonesia. The Banda Islands, probably better known as the fabled Spice Islands of ancient times, are covered with towering, aromatic, tropical-evergreens. The Meristic Trees, indigenous to the Banda Islands, are the source of two rare and lucrative spices: nutmeg and mace, once found exclusively on the Banda Islands. A sparkling, sapphire sea surrounds these already incredible islands, brimming with exquisite corals and abundant ocean life, making the Banda Islands not only a historically significant destination, but also an internationally recognized diving spot.

The quickest route to the Banda Islands is through the Pattimura Airport in Ambon Island, about 36 km from Ambon City. This is a domestic only airport, with flights available from Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Kupang, and several other smaller destinations.

Discover Ambon Banda Neira

Highlights

  • Visit Siwalima Museum (culture and marine museums), then visit Pintu Kota beach in Latuhalat
  • Liang beach ( white sandy beaches), with stopping by at Waai Village to see “Sacred eel” at the river
  • Explore Museum, Mini Palace (former VOC), the Old Church and the traditional market of Banda
  • Stop at Banda Besar (Lonthor Island) to observe the nutmeg field,then visit Hollandia Fort and the “Old Sacred Well”
  • Karaka Island-Karang Baru for full day snorkeling (please bring your own gear)
  • Ay Island, to see the historical places on the island

Itinerary

**ideally arrive on Monday to meet the current Banda flight schedule**
After arriving at Patimura Airport – Ambon, our English speaking Guide will welcomed the guests, go for city tour, have lunch on a local restaurant then transfer to hotel, have rest. Dinner will be served at the hotel or at a local restaurant (Lunch & dinner provided).

After having breakfast at the hotel, the guests will visit Siwalima Museum (culture and marine museums), then visit Pintu Kota beach in Latuhalat for sightseeing, follow with having lunch at a restaurant in the city. After that, the guest will visit Liang beach (white sandy beaches), with stopping by at Waai Village to see “Sacred eel” at the river.then back to the hotel.  In the evening,dinner will be served at a restaurant for the guests. -rest-

Check out hotel in the early morning, then the guest will be transferred to the airport to catch morning flight to Banda Islands by NBA Airlines at 06.30. Upon arrival in Banda Neira (the main island in Banda Islands), the guest will check in at a nice local guesthouse. Afterwards follow with visit to the Museum, Mini Palace (former VOC), the Old Church and the traditional market of Banda.

After breakfast, the guest is guided into Banda Besar (Lonthor Island) to observe the nutmeg field. Then visit Hollandia Fort and the “Old Sacred Well”. Follow with the visit into Karaka Island-Karang Baru for full day snorkeling (please bring your own gear). Lunch will be provided on the island.

Breakfast at hotel. Today the guest will have a full day program by visiting Ay Island, to see the historical places on the island. Lunch on the island and return to Banda Neira by afternoon.

Optional program: the above program can be alter with Banda Volcano hiking.

After breakfast, the guest will be leaving the beautiful Banda Islands for catching flight into Ambon by NBA Airlines at 09.55 proceed to the hotel, have little rest then have lunch. After that, go shopping for souvenir then back to the hotel. free at leisure. Dinner will be served at a local resto or at the hotel.

After breakfast, free at leisure until time for transfer to the airport.

More Information

Price: 699 / person

Inclusions

  • Transfers and tours as per the itinerary
  • 6 Nights Stay at simple hotels
  • Full board Meals
  • Aqua and refreshment
  • Entrance Fees, porters and donations
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • English Speaking Guide

Exclusions

  • Any personal expenditure such as phone calls, tipping, etc
  • Return Domestic flight tickets
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Personal Travel Insurance
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