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2-Day Tangkoko Wildlife Tour from Manado with Endemic Species

2 Days Round trip from Manado Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tangkoko Nature Reserve
02 Encounter Sulawesi's endemic wildlife
03 Birdwatch in Tangkoko's lush lowland forest
04 Photograph the unique Black Crested Macaque
05 Discover the elusive tarsier

Explore Tangkoko Nature Reserve to witness the enchanting tarsier emerging from its sleeping tree and discover Sulawesi's endemic wildlife in the lush lowland forest. Look out for the Black Crested Macaque, Red-knobbed Hornbill, and Bear Cuscus while birdwatching beneath towering ficus trees. This 2-day experience offers a captivating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of Sulawesi's unique ecosystem.

Explore Tangkoko Nature Reserve to witness the enchanting tarsier emerging from its sleeping tree and discover Sulawesi's endemic wildlife in the lush lowland forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Manado, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Manado and Transfer to Tangkoko

Pick up at your hotel and drive to Tangkoko. The journey takes about 2 hours.
Lunch at the guest house.
Check in at the guest house, then head to the forest in the afternoon to see the small primate tarsier/tangkasi (Tarsius spectrum gurskyae) as it comes out from its sleeping tree to hunt for food.
Return to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house. Free schedule afterward.

Day 02

Morning Wildlife Watching in Tangkoko and Return to Manado

After breakfast, you will be guided into the forest for birdwatching in the lowland forest, focusing on Sulawesi's endemic birds. After that, continue to look for Sulawesi's endemic wildlife, such as the Black Crested Macaque (Macaca nigra), Red-knobbed Hornbill (Aceros cassidix), Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), and the big fic tree. Then head back to the homestay.
Lunch at the guest house.
After lunch, check out and drive back to Manado.
Check in at your hotel.

End of tour.

Where this trip takes you

Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, lowland forest, towering ficus trees

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Manado 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Vehicle (private car)
Accommodation (guest house), full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), according to the itinerary
Aqua water, coffee, tea, and tropical fruits
Tour guide during the whole tour, ranger, entrance fee at the site, and conservation fee
Services and government tax