12.00 Option I
Depart from Hotel in Manado city or Sam Ratulangi Airport, then directly drive to Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The 2-hours trip to this 9,000-hectare nature reserve is quite scenic. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
13.05 Option II
Arrival at Sam Ratulangi airport by Silk Air from Singapore, then directly drive to Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The 2-hours trip to this 9,000-hectare nature reserve is quite scenic. Lunch will be served at local restaurant
At the Nature Reserve, you will be guided by forest rangers in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Black Monkey indigenous to North Sulawesi), hornbills, and couscous as well as other fauna specific to the reserve. We will then head into the denser part of the jungle as the sun is setting, where you will be able to get photographs of the Tarsius (world’s smallest primate). Afterward we will drive to the chosen Resort in The Highland of Tomohon.
Optional Morning Tour:
Prices: USD 25 net/pax (minimum of 02 pax)
Additional trip to Tasikoki, tour starts between 09.00-09.30 in the morning, here you can see many unique species from all over Indonesia, as well as several endemics to Sulawesi that have been rescued from the illegal trade. The arrive takes 1, 5 hours tour, you will learn about the conservation of wildlife trade. Afterwards, enjoy a vegetarian meal together with the staff at the centre as well as the many volunteers from all over the world.
Dinner and accommodation at HIGHLAND RESORT (Deluxe Room) / GARDENIA COUNTRY INN (Bungalow)