Explore Manado in North Sulawesi

Duration: 5 Days

Overview

Manado is the capital of the province of North Sulawesi and the second largest city on the island of Sulawesi after Makassar. This city is one of a kind in Indonesia with its stunning underwater landscape and great mountain panorama. The local people are known for their warm hospitality as well as for the mouth-watering cuisine and unique authentic culture. In the last two decades, tourism activities have grown significantly. The city has expanded its attractions not only to draw mainstream tourists, but also utilizes its natural splendors as a backdrop for meetings and conventions that come complete with improved access roads and expanded airport. In 2008, Manado hosted the World Ocean Conference, a prestigious international event that confirmed Manado not only as a world class diving destination but also as the center for marine science research. The event also marks Manado as one of Indonesia’s MICE destinations.

Highlights

City tour of Manado by visiting the Chinese Temple Ban Hian Kiong, the monument of Sam Ratulangi and the Japanese Caves, was built during the Second World War
Visit Tangkoko Rain Forest. Tangkoko is a protected rain forest with varied flora and fauna in a mountainous area. Here we can see rare animals such as the Macaca Nigra (Sulawesi Black Monkey), Hornbill and Tarsius Spectrum, the smallest monkey in the world
Cruise by motorized canoe to the island of Bunaken to snorkel in one of the most beautiful sea gardens.
Minahasa Highlands by visit Tomohon a small town situated between two active volcanoes with its unique local market which sells dog rats, bats and snake meat.
Wolaoan village to see how traditional Minahasa wooden houses are constructed and visit lake Tondano, the biggest lake in the North Sulawesi province
Pulutan where things like potteries and made of clay
Linow lake is a changing color lake with panoramic surroundings

Itinerary

Day 01 Manado – Arrival

Arrive at Sam Ratulangi Airport-Manado, transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Day 02 Manado – Tangkoko (B)

After breakfast, city tour of Manado byvisiting the Chinese Temple Ban Hian Kiong, the monument of Sam Ratulangi and the Japanese Caves, was built during the Second World War. Lunch (excluded) will be in local restaurant in Manado. After lunch we will take you to Tangkoko Rain Forest. Tangkoko is a protected rain forest with varied flora and fauna in a mountainous area. Here we can see rare animals such as the Macaca Nigra (Sulawesi Black Monkey), Hornbill and Tarsius Spectrum, the smallest monkey in the world. In the evening drive back to Manado and overnight at hotel.

Note : Visit Tarsius in Tangkoko would be better at 15.00pm The guest have more chance to see Tarsius for afternoon visit than morning visit (morning visit at 05.00am, starting around 03.00am from hotel).

Day 03 Manado – Snorkeling Bunaken (B)

After breakfast, you will enjoy a cruise by motorized canoe to the island of Bunaken to dive in one of the most beautiful sea gardens. Tour includes snorkel and fins. Lunch (excluded) on the sandy beach of the island. Early afternoon back to Manado. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 Manado – Minahasa Highland Tour (B)

After breakfast, we will driving up to the Minahasa Highlands. We will visit Tomohon a small town situated between two active volcanoes with its unique local market which sells dog rats, bats and snake meat. Afterwards visit Wolaoan village to see how traditional Minahasa wooden houses are constructed and visit Tondano. Lunch (excluded) served in a restaurant near Tondano Lake, the biggest lake in the province. After lunch visiting Pulutan where things like potteries and made of clay, Linow lake is a changing color lake with panoramic surroundings. Late afternoon back to your hotel for overnight.

Day 05 Manado – Departure

After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for catching the flight to your next destination.