West Timor and Boti Traditional Village Tour

Duration: 4 Days

Overview

In the highlands of Timor on an isolated mountain ridge is the village of Boti. A very humble and gracious king reigns there, ruling over 76 families and 316 Boti tribal members. He is often referred to as the last king of West Timor.

There is no evidence that the colonizers ever found this community during 300 years of Dutch rule in the region. The tribe was left to keep up ancient ways and animist practices, which reign supreme even to this day.

It is not easy to reach Boti. You take a rough road from the junction at Oinlasi, four hours north of the provincial capital of Kupang. If there has been lots of rain, you often have to finish the journey by motorbike or on foot and, even by motorbike, it can take 1.5 hours to complete the nine kilometres from the junction.

Highlights

  • Explore Chinese Town, Fort Concordia, Tenau harbor, monkey cave
  • Stop in Lasiana beach to see how the local people make palm sugar
  • Visit Oebelo village to witness how the local people make and play Sasando traditional music
  • Relax at Camplong to see its natural pool with its spring under the roots of big trees
  • Walk to Oehala water fall which is located in the middle of a forest which has seven levels
  • Visit Boti the most traditional village in Timor to talk with the King and his people about their culture and way of life. Boti is the only village in Timor which is very strong to keep their tradition

Itinerary

On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang our guide will meet you and transfer to Swissbelinn Kristal hotel or similar for accommodation and meals. If time permits take a city tour includes Chinese Town, Fort Concordia, Tenau harbor, monkey cave. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe a distance of 110 km on the way stop will be made in Lasiana beach to see how the local people make palm sugar. Continue drive to Oebelo village to witness how the local people make and play Sasando traditional music which is made from palm lontar leaves. Continue drive to Soe with stop at Camplong to see its natural pool with its spring under the roots of big trees. Ascend drive to Soe on arrival check-in to Bahagia 2 hotel for simple accommodation and meals. After lunch visit Oehala water fall which is located in the middle of a forest which has seven levels. Afternoon drive back to hotel for overnight and meals.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Boti the most traditional village in Timor. On arrival time to talk with the King and his people about their culture and way of life. Boti is the only village in Timor which is very strong to keep their tradition. Drive back to Soe for lunch then continue to Kupang with several stops made on the way. On return check-in at SwissBelinn Kristal Hotel and meals.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Airport for your flight to next destination.

More Information

Price: 575 / person

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned private transportation during the program
  • Tour and meal program base on mentioned above
  • Mineral water during tour
  • 3 nights accommodation + Daily breakfast during tour based on twin share
  • Entrance fees, parking fees as per program
  • English speaking guide during the program

Exclusions

  • Domestic air ticket
  • Other optional tours
  • Dinner not mentioned in program
  • Suggested tipping USD.5 per person(guest) per day
  • Other meals not mentioned in program
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