12 Days South Maluku - Happy Trails! Asia

15 Days South and North Maluku

Maluku (Ambon - Saparua - Sawai - Ora - Jakarta)

Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 People

Languange

English

Overview

Tour Categores: City Tour, Group Tour, Regular Tour

Maluku is located between Sulawesi and Papua. The town is relatively small yet lots to explore. The town is known as the spice island of which Portuguese controlled the trade and spread their influence in many aspects of life. Not only exploring the town, but you will also have the chance to visit and stay at the islands around. You will anchor your boat at Saparua and do on shore and off shore excursions. You will also set your feet at Sawai Island for another getaway. Ora Island is the last island to visit for your true escapism.

Maps

Hotels

Ambon

The City Hotel Ambon

The City Hotel in Ambon has 3-star accommodation with a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared lounge.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also have a lake view.

The City Hotel offers a buffet or American breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

The nearest airport is Pattimura, 20 km from The City Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Saparua

Perdana Guest House

Perdana is a cozy and simple guesthouse with 20 rooms. You are staying here in the new part. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning. The bathrooms have a western toilet and mandibak (no shower).

Sawai

Lisar Bahari

The rooms are big, but very basic, which means that there is electricity just during the night. The resort is situated above the water and you have nice views to the ocean.

Jungle Inn (Superior & Deluxe Level)

The Jungle Inn is situated in the pristine Sumatran rainforest opposite the entrance to the Mt Leuser National Park in Bukit Lawang North Sumatra. The Jungle Inn has thirteen uniquely designed rooms that incorporate the beauty of the surrounding nature. The Jungle Inn has a private waterfall that you can relax or cool down in. Several of our rooms have balconies that have amazing views of the waterfall. Other rooms have wonderful views of the river and the rainforest.

The most important thing for us is that you enjoy your stay at the Jungle Inn.

Our friendly staff is here to help you. Our cooks are experienced and our restaurant offers a selection of fresh local Indonesian food as well as western food. Our drinks include a variety of fresh tropical juices and smoothies, a variety of teas and local Sumatran coffee.

Our very professional tour guides provide jungle treks in the Mt Leuser National Park. Hassan can organize your jungle trek. Animals you may encounter on your trek include Sumatran orangutans, Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Macaque Monkeys, Black Gibbons, White Handed Gibbons, moniter lizards and hornbills. The Ecosystem also boasts hundreds of species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and various types of insects. The Mt Leuser National Park is also home to the Sumatran Tiger and Rhinocerous.

The guides who work with us are very experienced, speak good English and will ensure that you have a fantastic time in the jungle.

Ora

Ora Beach Resort

Facing the beachfront in Seleman, Ora Beach Resort features a restaurant. The resort has family rooms.

The units at the resort come with a seating area. At Ora Beach Resort all rooms come with a desk and a private bathroom.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Guests at Ora Beach Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Seleman, like snorkelling.

Jakarta

FM 7 Airport Hotel

On September 1st, 2006, FM7 Resort Hotel first opened door for its guests and stand out as a new luxury Hotel in Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport area. We are proud to serve you for more than 10 years with over 30 years’ experience in hospitality. Five stars quality in a four stars hotel. Our 386 well designed rooms will meet your highest expectations and you can be assured that we are the best value for money. Our staff will be happy to meet your all expectation and make sure that you leave well rested. Book your stay via our website and take advantage of our extensive list of facilities from our swimming pool and spa area and fitness center to keep you fit on your travel. Our Montezuma Rooftop Lounge, a famous place for a plane spotting in Jakarta and perfect venue for your party will add this extra touch. FM7 Resort Hotel is more than hotel, it’s an experience. FM7 Resort Hotel is a four star hotel designed especially for business and leisure purposes near Jakarta Airport. Perfect for family holidays, business trips or a relaxing stopover on your journey.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive Ambon – Ambon

Upon arrival in Ambon you will have a transfer to the hotel in the city. Depending on the time of arrival you could vist Pintu Kota and Siwalima museum in the afternoon with your guide.

Accommodation : City Hotel Meals included : Breakfast Travel time : Half day

Day 02 : Ambon – City Tour

After breakfast you will meet with your guide and start the tour by becak to the traditional market. The becak is a bike taxi and a common way of transport in the city. After the market visit you continue by car. You will visit the Australian Commonwealth 2nd War cemetery. An impressive site, lovely kept garden with shade trees.
You will drive to the North of Ambon to visit Fortress
Amsterdam. Once built by the Portuguese at the time that the spice trade controlled over the islands. Take a short walk in the area to visit the first church of Ambon which was built by the Portuguese. A little further down the street you can
also find the Old Mosque, which was built by the king of Hila.
While passing a scenic route and several traditional villages you will get to Poka and take the bridge to Ambon city. Enjoy lunch on the way, you visit the statue of local heroes Marta Christina and Pattimura Monument before you get back to the hotel.

Accommodation : City Hotel Meals included : Breakfast Travel time : Full day

Day 03 : Ambon - Saparua

Pick up in Ambon hotel and drive to Tulehu where you board the Ferry and cross the island to Saparua. Upon arrival in Saparua you will meet our driver and he will take you to your hotel.

Accommodation : Perdana Guest House
Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Full day

Day 04 : Saparua – Boat to Molana + Village

Today you will have boat trip to Molana Island. An uninhabited island with only a guesthouse. You have time to relax, snorkel, have BBQ lunch and enjoy the natural surroundings of the island. In the afternoon you return to Saparua.

Accommodation : Perdana Guest House Meals included : Breakfast and Lunch Travel time : Full day

Day 05 : Saparua – Alifuru Village – Sawai

Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the harbor and then you will take a fast boat to Namano. Upon arrival you will be taken to your hotel. On the way you will make stop to visit Alifuru Village. Alifuru tribes according to stories circulating in Maluku, that Alifuru rate this as the first humans to inhabit the island of Seram and including other areas in the Maluku islands. Alifuru tribal house the mountain is made from sago tree without using nails. Connection wood and house poles tied with rope made of rattan. While the roof is made of sago palm leaves or leaves.
Home building supported by large bamboo to hold the house building.

Accommodation : Lisar Bahari
Meals included : Breakfast and Dinner
Travel time : Full day

Day 06 : Sawai, - Boat Jungle Tour

Make a trip by long canoe on the Salawai river to explore the jungle. Today is visiting and exploring the river of Salawai. You will pass the sago palm trees and perhaps you can see the process of harvesting Sago.

Accommodation : Lisar Bahari
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel time : Full day

Day 07 : Sawai – Snorkeling at Pulau Tujuh – Ora

From Sawai you will have boat tour to Pulau Tujuh. Pulau Tujuh only consists of 6 uninhabited islands. Locals believe that the missing island was swallowed by the sea long time ago. Upon arrival, enjoy snorkeling to see beautiful coral reefs with some fish swimming around. The underwater world is amazing. Crystal clear water, intact corals and colorful swarms of fishes are waiting for you.
Sailing back and you will be transferred to your hotel in Ora
Beach.

Accommodation : Ora Beach Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel time : Full day

Day 08 : Ora, Air Belanda - Trekking at sunset time to Tebing Batu

Experience the Clear cold water which is coming from the mountains and finds its way to Air Belanda. The beach is lovely and the water is so refreshing. Relax and enjoy a drink in one of the local cafés (own account). Afterward, start trekking to Tebing Batu and enjoy sunset time here.

Accommodation : Ora Beach Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel time : Full da

Day 09 : Ora, free program

Enjoy your free day in Ora. The coral reefs on the beach is diverse and colorful as well as the fishes. Because the water is so clear, we can see the coral and fish that directly swimming under the water.
Ora Beach is settled in a remote location and far away from the crowds, this makes Ora Beach is perfect for those who craving for tranquility, being away from the urban bustle.

Accommodation : Ora Beach Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel time : -

Day 10 : Ora – Ambon

Today you will take a fast boat to Saleman. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Amahai and then continue with another boat ride to Tulehu (Ambon). You will be transferred to your hotel once you arrived. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Accommodation : City Hotel Meals included : Breakfast Travel time : Full day

Day 11 : Ambon – Jakarta

At an appropriate time the driver will pick you up and you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Jakarta.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation : FM 7 Hotel Meals included : Breakfast Travel time : Full day

Day 12 : Jakarta – Departure

Today will be the last trip of the tour program.
We truly hope you have had a magical fun-filled tour that will bring everlasting memories of your amazing experiences to share with family and many friends

Included/Excluded

Accommodation
Land and sea transportation
Meals as specified
Local English speaking guide at most sights during the tours
Entrance fee as specified
Land excursions

Visa
International flight
Travel insurances
Personal expenses like drinks, tipping, souvenirs etc.
Optional excursions and activities and their entrance fees
Other expenses not mentioned in the program
Any items not mentioned in the inclusions or the program above