Enjoy a beautiful hike to the beautiful Mt Ramelau for sunrise. Next, relax and enjoy the beautiful Atauro Island the ecotourism gem of South East Asia for snorkelling and diving, exploring the natural beauty of Timor-Leste.
A hotel in Dili (the name will be confirmed before arrival)
8:30 AM Local Time (GMT+9)
About Your Guide:
1 x tour leader/driver
2 x local guides at described destination
Good to Know:
Day 1 we take you to all the major sites in Dili as your guide will answer your questions.
Dili Tour – We will take you on a journey of Dili’s highlights & landmarks & history visiting areas such as: Resistance Museum, Santa Cruz Cemetery, Local Markets, Tacitolu and the statue of Cristo Rei for the sunset.
08:30 : Transfer to Hatubuilico through Dare, Aileu, and Maubisse. On the winding road from Dili, get a chance to stop to capture the expansive views down to the winding rivers far below and out to the northern coast with Atauro Island in the distance.
Apart from the villages located close to the road and on ridge tops, others are hidden from view by the steep terrain and forests. Break-in Aileu Continuing on south towards Maubisse the countryside starts to feel even wilder and more remote. The views are magnificent and in the wet season enjoy the wildflowers along the roadside. Traditional thatched-roof villages can be seen in the distance, either linked by road or walking track. After lunch, visit one of the many local *traditional villages set on top of a hill and get an insight into how people in the rural areas live, and learn about some Timorese traditions before continuing to Hatubuilico through some rogued beautiful scenery expecting to arrive around 16:00.
Overnight at Alecrin’s Guesthouse
03:30 Transfer to the starting point to the car park at the Sanctuary
04:00 Start hiking to Mt Ramelau, and if the 2.5-hour trek is on schedule arrive in time to watch the always spectacular sunrise from the summit.
06:15 Expected to arrive at the Summit
06:30 Expected a beautiful view of the sunrise
07:30 Star descending back to the base
09:00 Expected to arrive at the base and transfer back to the Guesthouse for breakfast.
10:00 -Transfer back to Dili via Maubisse or Suco Liurai
12:00 – Arrive in Aileu for lunch. After lunch, we continue to Belunhato before turning left into Dili via Sarlala and Comoro River Junction.
07:15 Transfer for Departure to Atauro Island
08.00 Depart from Dili
09.30 Arrival on Atauro
09.30 – 10.15 Morning tea/welcome
10.15 Cabin allocation and lodge orientation
10.45 Visit local NGO Empreza Diak arts and craft shop and livelihoods programs (Ducks, chickens, fish farming, and vegetable gardens)
12.00 Buffet lunch
13.30 – 17.00 Activities –Tuk-Tuk ride to Centro Atauro Diak Local Art Craft Business and Tour the Island capital and learn about its local history.
19:00 Buffet dinner followed by live Traditional music or Wawata Topu documentary (Mermaids of Timor Leste on the Adara village spearfishing women)
Overnight at Barry’s Resort
Explore the east coast of the island for either a day walking tour to Makili or just relaxing on the beach, swimming or snorkelling. The Atauro Island gives both, the mountain and underwater perspective to choose and explore such as:
Overnight at Barry’s Resort
9.45 – Breakfast & Motor Boat transfer to Dili
11:45 – Arrival in Dili & Lunch
Afternoon Short Dili Tour to Tais Market and Tacitolu.
Transfer to Airport
Driver/ Guide will meet you two hours prior to departure for airport transfer (as per flight schedule)
We did a four day tour booked through gateway travel with Manny Timor Tours. Everything was arranged for us but they were very flexible with what we wanted to do- a mix between some beach/ snorkelling time and also some historical information/ museums and markets. They even got up early for us one morning to do a sunrise walk up Cristo Rei at our request.
The highlight of the trip was a day tour to Balibo with lunch at the forte and a walking tour of the local village. The roads there were a bit rough in places but felt very safe in a 4WD with Lito as our experienced local driver.
On an Atauro island day trip a local guide, Erni, came with us to help find snorkelling gear/ lunch/ transport on the island itself.
Could not recommend Manny Tours more highly as a local business who are very knowledgeable about Timorese history and culture, and how to get the most out of your time there.
I just finished an incredible tour to Maubessi that I can’t recommend enough! The landscapes were breathtaking, and the activities were well-planned and enjoyable. One of the best parts was visiting traditional houses and interacting with the locals, who were all so friendly. I even got to try some homemade coffee, which was absolutely delicious!
The transportation was modern and comfortable, making the journey a pleasure. My guide, Serefim, was fantastic! He was not only friendly but also shared fascinating insights about the culture and history of the area. He made sure to stop at all the key highlights and captured some beautiful photos along the way.
As a solo traveler, I felt completely at ease and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the tour. If you’re considering this experience, go for it! You won’t be disappointed!
Alex was awesome and showed us all the cool spots. He shared his personal experience with the war in Timor and was very open and generous. Our flight was delayed and he spent an extra hour showing us the city. Thank you Alex!
The best service tour in Timor Leste
Spent a lovely afternoon with Lito, he was keen to show us around and we packed in a lot. It was a very relaxed yet engaging approach and we appreciated that. Interesting to learn about a new country in this manner.