4d3n Bunaken Manado Minahasa
Bunaken Island, Manado Chinatown, Blessing Monument, Narwastu Hill, Linow Lake, Astound Hill, Makatete Hill & Tondano Lake
Tour Itinerary :
Day 1 ARRIVAL – MANADO CITY TOUR – MAKATETE HILL
Upon arrival at Manado's Sam Ratulangi International Airport, all tour participants will be picked up by a tour guide and start the City Tour: to downtown Manado, Chinatown, Ban Hin Kiong Temple (the oldest temple in Manado which was built in the 18th century, ±300 years old), past the Sentrum Church (the first Protestant Church in North Sulawesi from the Dutch era) and the World War II Monument (proof of the destruction of the city of Manado 1942 by Japanese soldiers). After that it's time for lunch (optional) to be served at a local restaurant, after lunch go to the Ring Road Citra Land area where tour participants can see up close the Blessing Monument; the statue of Jesus which was built in a floating position facing the city of Manado. In the afternoon, the journey continues to MAKATETE HILL which is located above the peak of 200M above sea level, we can see views of the city of Manado, the vast expanse of the ocean, Manado Tua Island, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island and views of Mount Klabat, the highest mountain in North Sulawesi. Dinner (optional) service is provided at local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check-in. (No Meals)
Day 2 FULL DAY BUNAKEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR
After finishing breakfast at the hotel, tour participants will be picked up by our tour guide. We will head to Marina pier by boat, which will take about 30 minutes. We will visit Bunaken Marine Park, which boasts beautiful coral reefs and thousands of colorful fish around Bunaken Island. Bunaken Island now appears with its new, more charming & representative face, namely the Bunaken Tourism Pier. Here, we can capture moments with family or friends through photographs. After that, we will enjoy the beauty of Bunaken Marine Park by using a glass bottom boat, and those interested in snorkeling/diving (optional) can swim while feeding fish directly from our hands. Lunch (optional) at Bunaken Island, and after lunch, we can freely stroll around to enjoy the Bunaken beach atmosphere or shop for typical Bunaken souvenirs. We will have another opportunity if there are participants who want to continue with the second session of snorkeling/diving with an optional fee. In the afternoon, we will return to Manado city, where we can go to a souvenir shop to buy souvenirs or go directly to a restaurant for dinner. Dinner (optional) will be offered at a local restaurant. We will then go back to the hotel to rest. (Breakfast)
Day 3 MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, all tour participants are picked up by a tour guide to go to the Minahasa Highlands by passing through the Tinoor area where tour participants can see the view of the city of Manado from a height of 500m. Arriving in the city of Tomohon, tour participants are invited to go to the Pagoda Tower – a photo stop with a scenic backdrop of Mt. Lokon, then head to Narwastu Hill – the newest tour in Tomohon, a destination that offers a variety of instagenic photo spots & a comfortable hangout. Next, head to Astound Hill Tondano, Enjoy the charm and beauty of the majestic Lake Tondano from Astound Hill. Lunch (optional) at a local restaurant located on the shores of Lake Tondano. After lunch, pass through the pottery-producing village in Pulutan, then visit Kawangkoan village optional to enjoy Kawangkoan beans & Bakpao. Then head to Lake Linow – a sulfur lake where the water changes color and offers a beautiful atmosphere and view (coffee/tea served). Then go to the location of the Minahasa traditional house with a knock down system in Woloan village. Back to Manado city. Dinner (optional) service is provided at a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer back to the hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 4 TRANSFER OUT TO AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Next, you will be escorted by a tour guide to the airport for transfer out. Tour is over, Thank you. (Breakfast)
