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9-Day North Sulawesi Adventure with Bunaken and Tangkoko

9 Days Round trip from Jl. A.A. Maramis Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Snorkel among vibrant marine life in Bunaken Marine Park
  • 02 Trek through the lush Tangkoko rainforest to spot Sulawesi's endemic wildlife
  • 03 Relax on the private white-sand beach of Lihaga Island
  • 04 Explore Minahasa Highland traditions with market visits and wine tasting
  • 05 Trek to Mahawu volcano and enjoy sunset views over the Manado skyline
  • 06 Experience paragliding from Mt. Tumpa and paddleboarding on the Manado waterfront

Embark on a 9-day adventure through North Sulawesi, beginning with city sightseeing in Manado and a relaxing escape to Lihaga Island for snorkeling and beach time. Trek through the tropical rainforest of Tangkoko Wildlife Reserve to spot Sulawesi's endemic animals, then continue with island hopping and snorkeling in Bunaken Marine Park. The journey also takes you into the Minahasa Highlands for traditional markets, wine tasting, flower gardens, and a trek to Mahawu volcano. Back in Manado, round out the experience with cultural visits, a fish auction, culinary discoveries, paragliding, and paddleboarding.

Embark on a 9-day adventure through North Sulawesi, beginning with city sightseeing in Manado and a relaxing escape to Lihaga Island for snorkeling and beach time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Manado, Tomohon, Bunaken National Park, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve
Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Manado City Sightseeing

  • Airport pick-up.
  • Manado city sightseeing.
2
Day 02

Tunan Waterfall and Lihaga Island Escape

  • Short visit to Tunan Waterfall.
  • Go to a private white-sand beach island for snorkeling and beaching.
3
Day 03

Tangkoko Rainforest Wildlife Trek

  • Short visit to Waruga Sarcophagus.
  • 2-4-hour trek into the tropical rainforest to see the endemic animals of Sulawesi.
4
Day 04

Bunaken Marine Park Island Hopping

  • Island hopping to 3 islands.
  • Visit a sand bank.
  • Snorkeling in Bunaken Marine Park.
  • Visit Siladen Island.
5
Day 05

Minahasa Highland Traditions and Mahawu Volcano

  • Tomohon Traditional Market.
  • Wine tasting in a traditional liquor workshop.
  • Visit a flower garden.
  • Trek to Mahawu volcano.
  • See the sunset and Manado skyline from uphill.
6
Day 06

Waterfalls, Volcano Views, and Linow Lake

  • Kali Waterfall.
  • Visit a Buddhist pagoda with a beautiful volcano panorama.
  • Visit a traditional wooden house workshop.
  • Rice field panorama.
  • Visit Linow volcanic lake.
  • Go to Tumbak Island.
7
Day 07

Tumbak Island Snorkeling and Hot Spring

  • Snorkeling around Tumbak Island.
  • Visit a natural hot spring.
  • Back to Manado.
8
Day 08

Manado Culture, Food, and Adventure

  • Visit China Town.
  • Fish auction.
  • Culinary tour.
  • Paragliding from Mt. Tumpa.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding on the Manado waterfront.
9
Day 09

Departure Transfer

  • Airport transfer.
Bunaken Marine Park, Lihaga Island, Mahawu volcano, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve

Where this trip takes you

Bunaken Marine Park, Lihaga Island, Mahawu volcano, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jl. A.A. Maramis 4 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding service
  • Private car
  • Gasoline
  • Toll road fees
  • Activity fees
  • Chartered boat

What's Not Included

  • Hotel
  • Flight
  • Accommodation
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jl. A.A. Maramis, Paniki Bawah, Kec. Mapanget, Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara 95374, Indonesia
Tour start
Jl. A.A. Maramis, Paniki Bawah, Kec. Mapanget, Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara 95374, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Jl. A.A. Maramis.

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