Culture & Nature East Indonesia; private Roundtrips and Adventure Tours
East of Wallace: Moluccas, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, West-Papua
Individual - Tailor-made
for Divers - Nature enthusiasts - Volcano climbers - Bird lovers - Island hoppers and more
You've already seen much of the world, but Indonesia – particularly east of the Wallace Line – is unfamiliar to you and you're eager for adventure and ready to forgo familiar comforts for a while, but in return gain incomparable and unique intercultural experiences? On our adventure tours & cultural tours in Eastern Indonesia we offer you exactly that: Tailor-made individual tours through Eastern Indonesia that will remain in your memory forever.
Our popular adventure tours in Eastern Indonesia
Sulawesi: Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park Day Trip
Sulawesi Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park: Meet the world's smallest monkeys in the dense jungle of Tangkoko National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Minahasa Highlands during your private and individually planned day tour. Ideal as a day trip from/to your beach or diving resort.
- Duration:
1 day - Start I End:
Bitung Jetty - or according to agreement plus surcharge, if applicable - Departure:
Daily - min. # Travelers:
1 person - Best visit Period:
March to November - Rainy season:
from December to February
Sulawesi: Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park Day Trip
This tour is designed for those, whose holiday focus is more on diving or who do not have so much time planned for this region, but who would still like to get a first idea about the beautiful landscape and unique wildlife of North Sulawesi.
Go on a discovery tour: This tour offers you a guided introduction to a part of East Indonesia that has hardly been explored by tourists. You will get a condensed first insight into the northern tip of the island of Sulawesi, which is charming in every respect.
Your fitness level: Für diese Tour solltest Du durchschnittlich fit sein. Die zu bewältigenden Wegstrecken sind nicht sonderlich herausfordernd. Du wirst jedoch einen langen Tag haben und sehr viel auf Deinen Beinen sein - bei tropischen Temperaturen. Aber es lohnt sich!
- Individual round trip (day tour) as per description from Bitung Jetty or elsewhere by arrangement, with surcharge if applicable.
- Private, air-conditioned car with driver and fuel
- Highway tolls
- English speaking guide for you only
- Ranger in the nature reserve
- Entrance fee to Tangkoko Nature Reserve
- Mineral water
- Taxes
- Travel insurance
Not included:
- Lunch and drinks
- personal expenses
- tips
- Transfer from/to resort hotel on Lembeh to/from Bitung Jetty (can be arranged at extra cost)
Surcharge for entrance to Tangkoko Nature Reserve on Sundays and public holidays: Euro 10,00 per person
We recommend taking out travel insurance (travel health insurance, travel cancellation insurance).
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Day Trip
- Pick-up at Bitung Jetty or as per agreement
- Your personal English-speaking guide will welcome you at the jetty in Bitung. He will accompany you on your day tour.
- The first stop is the extraordinary Tomohon Market in the flower town of Tomohon.
- We then continue to the currently inactive Mahawu volcano (approx. 1 h), from the top of which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the flower town of Tomohon all the way to the sea, weather permitting.
- For a photo stop with a grandiose backdrop, you will next head to Puncak/Peak Temboan, from where you will have a view of the mighty Klabat layer volcano, the Dua Saudara volcanoes, Lembeh Island and Tondano Crater Lake, weather permitting.
- Your tour will then take you to the local hot sulphur springs and mud volcanoes along the small Linow Lake - caution: really hot!
- Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to visit the mysterious warugas in a small local open-air museum. Warugas are a type of stone-made sarcophagi/ above-ground burial sites that were traditionally used in the Minahasa highlands until the 19th century.
- For lunch (not included) we head to Lake Tondano to one of the popular local lake restaurants.
- Now it's time for the highlight of your tour: Tangkoko National Park. Here you will be met by your personal park ranger, who will not only navigate you through the impassable park terrain, but will also make sure that you get to see your favourite species on camera.
- Apart from various endemic bird species such as the impressive Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbill or the orange-coloured Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher, you will also have the opportunity to see the species that only occur on Sulawesi or in the East of Wallace region. in the East of Wallace region, such as the black crested monkey, the Sulawesi bear couscous, the Sulawesi tree tarantula and, as a special highlight, the Sulawesi tarsier, the tarsier maki. Other endemic bird species include the Manado Owl, Ochre-bellied Screech Owl, Sulawesi Pitta, Bronze Fruit Dove, Celebes Woodpecker, Black-billed Kingfisher, Blue-eared Kingfisher and many more.
- At the end of this eventful tour, you will be escorted by your personal tour guide back to Bitung Jetty, where your tour will be ending.
- We can also arrange transport from your dive hotel Lembeh - to Bitung-Jetty - to dive hotel Lembeh or elsewhere (surcharge depending on distance of your accommodation).
- 179 EUR per person (based on 2 persons sharing accommodation)
- Price for single traveller as per request
This tour is suitable for older children only due to the long trekking, also through rough terrain.
The prices are from/to the starting point of the tour. They include all services according to the respective tour description. Higher prices may apply especially during Indonesian holidays like Ramadan or Idul Fitri.
All prices are in Euro and per person based on 2 persons traveling together in a double room. Our terms and conditions apply.
Extend your Trip
…and explore destinations beyond the wonders of the Spice Islands. Extending a trip creates even more unique experiences and breathtaking moments for you and your travel companion. We understand you don't have much time for North Sulawesi right now, which is why you chose our Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park private day trip. But plans sometimes change. So, combine your jungle experience with other travel components to make your trip a unique experience and expand it to fully experience Indonesia east of the Wallace Line.
Expand your Options
- Discover more of northern Sulawesi and be amazed by the endemic flora and fauna you'll encounter on our Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park tour.
- Or check into one of our Sulawesi Hotels and discover the stunning marine life of the Celebes Sea on a diving or snorkeling trip.
- Holiday in the Coral Triangle, but no idea where? Then let our resort hotels inspire your Diving or Beach Holiday.
- If you're looking for a Culture and Nature Adventure Trip to get to know the country and its people, you've come to the right place. In addition to Sulawesi, we'll also take you to Raja Ampat, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and the Moluccas.
- And further jungle adventures are available with our Discovery Tours Endemic Species.
- And for the ultimate volcano experience, we highly recommend one of our Trekking Adventure Tours.
- And if you'd like to experience what it's like to have your room just a step away from you, then come on a Sailing Tour with us :-)
Design your Trip
The above tour description is intended as a suggestion. The tour can be split or extended according to your wishes. We will be happy to customize it to your individual wishes and ideas.
The prices are from/to the starting point of the tour. They include all services according to the respective tour description. Higher prices may apply especially during Indonesian holidays like Ramadan or Idul Fitri. All prices are in Euro and per person based on two people traveling together in the same room/accommodation. Our terms and conditions apply.
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Sulawesi, Tangkoko Nationalpark: Knobbed Hornbill (Rhyticeros Cassidix)
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Sulawesi: Tarantula in Tangkoko National Park
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Sulawesi, Tangkoko Nationalpark: Black Crested Macaque
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Tangkoko National Park: Sulawesi Tarsier
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Sulawesi: Wagler's Temple Viper
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Sulawesi: Baer Cuscus in Tangkoko National Park
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Sulawesi, Minahasa Highland: Lokon volcano
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Sulawesi, Minahasa Highland: View of Tomohon
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Sulphur springs in the North of Sulawesi
Adventure holidays in Indonesia: For those seeking more than just beaches
Do you think of Indonesia only in terms of white beaches and palm trees? Then it's time to dive deeper. An Indonesia round trip east of the Wallace Line shows you a completely different face of this diverse country. Of course, you'll find dream beaches – for example on Lombok, the Moluccas, or Raja Ampat. But that's just the beginning. Off the beaten path, our adventure & cultural tours in Indonesia await you with a world full of highlights, featuring cultural diversity, exciting encounters, and unique nature.
Individually planned or in small private groups on our sailing tours, you'll experience a visit to Indonesia that is more than just a vacation – a cultural journey through Indonesia that takes you to the origins of this earth, to villages and places where stories of gods are still told. Pure Indonesia adventure vacation!
On active tour through Indonesia: Experience nature up close
Indonesia east of the Wallace Line is a true paradise for active travelers. Here you can climb volcanoes, hike through tropical forests, observe wild endemic animal species, and experience the incredible diversity of nature up close. Instead of the well-known Bromo volcano on Java - which is located west of the Wallace Line - our adventure tours in Eastern Indonesia take you to lesser-known but all the more impressive volcanoes, for example on Halmahera, Sulawesi, or Sumbawa.
The geological dynamism continues underwater as well: While snorkeling and diving around the Moluccas, Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, and the Lesser Sunda Islands, you'll encounter fascinating biodiversity – corals, rare fish, and sunken lava fields create scenery like from another world. This biological diversity is unique on Earth and makes every tour a real adventure. The region east of the Wallace Line is also called the Coral Triangle and invites you to unique active tours in Indonesia.
Between temples and rainforest on an adventure trip in Indonesia
A trip to Eastern Indonesia is also an encounter with spirituality. To be completely honest: In this region, unlike Bali, you won't encounter temples very often. The worship of gods takes place in a different way in the local Eastern Indonesian daily life. In remote villages, you can experience firsthand how deeply rooted the local cultural identity is. On your cultural journey through Eastern Indonesia, you'll see that rituals and myths are still passed down orally here and find their visible expression particularly at events and festivals.
On an adventure trip through Indonesia's jungle, along active volcanoes, through protected national parks, or through remote villages, every visit becomes a step into another world. Whether rainforest, beach, or rice field – you'll explore places where time seems to have stood still and become part of an environment where humans and nature still live in harmony.
Your active holiday in Eastern Indonesia is already waiting
You're ready to explore more, experience more intensively, and truly immerse yourself? Then this active vacation in Indonesia is exactly right for you. From the first flight to the last hotel night, everything is planned so you can make the most of your time. With us, you can expect:
- authentic encounters
- unique natural spectacles
- plenty of peace and time to relax
- and always a touch of adventure.
Our cultural tours & adventure tours in Indonesia are for travelers who seek something special – away from mass tourism and often comfort too. Your trip is as individual as you are. And you won't just be impressed, but touched. And at the latest when you look back at the end, you'll know: Indonesia is somehow more than just a travel destination – it's a way of life that stays with you.