Discover the Moluccan Islands
From Ambon To Saparua, Nusa Laut, Molana, Ambon, Seram, Masohi, - 9 Nights

Package Details

Overview

● Saparua - With its friendly population, pretty villages, plentiful historical relics, good beaches and fine coral reefs, it was also the most popular island for a quick escape from Ambon.
● Up in Saparua's NE corner, Nolloth is another village well worth visiting. It is dominated by a fine, massive colonial-era church with thick walls.
● Molana - small, hilly, uninhabited island off Saparua's south-western tip is known for its excellent dive-spots and has the finest white sand beach anywhere in the Lease Islands.

Details

DAY 1 AMBON
Upon arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, meet with your driver and guide. We take you sightseeing around Ambon by visiting the World Peace Gong, the 35th in the world, marking the reconciliation of the civil war on the Moluccas and the monument of Martha Christina Tiahahu located at the hill of Karang Panjang, with panorama of Ambon city. The woman fought during the colonial time against the Dutch. Then transfer to your hotel for check in. Free program.
Overnight in AMBON

DAY 2 AMBON
Today is a long day. After breakfast we make an excursion to the Leihitu Peninsula. Early in the morning departure, we ride to the monument of Martha Christina Tiahahu located at the hill of
Karang Panjang with panorama of Ambon city, the woman fought during the colonial time against the Dutch. Continue the drive to the village Hitu and Hila. This last village is famous with its 3 historical buildings; old Immanuel Church (1780), this church was destroyed in the muslim-christian clashes in January 1999 but in 2009 the old church has been rebuilt. The old Mosque Wapaue (1414) is located in Kaitetu village, Maluku. This is the old mosque that was built in 1414. The architecture of the mosque is Malaka. According to the society story, this mosque had been built on the hill, but then removed to this region. Visit the Dutch Fort Amsterdam (1637) located in Hila, Ambon. The Amsterdam fortress was built by the Dutch in the early 17th century when the spice trade began to be implemented in Ambon. This fortress is located not far from the Old Church Hila.  The fort was built after Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC) was founded in the Netherlands by Heeren Zeventien. An historian and observer of nature who works for the German nation is a soldier named George Everhard Rumphius Holland who lived in this castle in the period 1660 – 1670 and wrote a book about the flora and fauna of Ambon. Amsterdam fortress was renovated in 1993. Amsterdam is an old fortress that has been building for hundreds of years and became inseparable from the history of VOC control in Ambon. This fortress,  located on the beach, is very quiet and beautiful. Lunch (in Warung) will be somewhere in a village on the way where we also visit Allang, Lilibooi, Hatu and Larike villages, famous for its sacred eels which are coaxed out of hiding by the locals. We visit the elementary school where you can interact with students and teach English for one hour. Return to hotel.
(B, L) Overnight in AMBON

DAY 3 AMBON – SAPARUA
After breakfast in your hotel, check-out. Directly transfer to Tulehu Fort. You will cross by local boat to Haria Fort on Saparua Island which takes around one hour (depending on the waves).
Normally we use the fast boat leaving around 09.00. Arrive in Saparua Village to see the Old Dutch fortress Duurstede, the local market (big market on Tuesday and Saturday), and visit the family home of anti-colonial hero Thomas Mattulessy (alias Pattimura), where a small museum exhibits his memorabilia about what are said to have been his clothes, and books written about him. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit Kulur village where you could see Putri cave then free time at Kulur beach. Return to your hotel.
(B, L) Overnight in SAPARUA

DAY 4 SAPARUA
After breakfast in your hotel, visit Ouw Village, the only village that has traditionally produced pottery for local use and colonial buildings. These are sold as far away as the markets of Ambon.
We continue to visit Nolloth village to see the old church and traditional Baileu village hall standing by the roadside. It’s the only one on the island constructed without nails. In the afternoon visit a Sago producer, then time for swimming at Wahaenahia beach and drive back to your hotel.
(B, L) Overnight in SAPARUA

DAY 5 SAPARUA – NUSA LAUT – MOLANA – AMBON
After breakfast in your hotel, check-out. Travel by local chartered speed boat to Nusa Laut island. The boat will land at Sila jetty where you could see the dolphin nearby. Continue by walk to
Fort Buverwijk, then to Ameth village via Nalahia village. You will stroll around 1.5 hrs via the seaside and clove gardens with many happy local people. The speedboat will wait at Ameth jetty where you will have your picnic lunch and snorkel. Continue to Molana beach for snorkelling then to Tulehu harbour where you will end your boat cruise and drive to your hotel.
(B, Lunch Box) – Overnight in AMBON

DAY 6 AMBON – SERAM
After breakfast, check-out. You will be transferred to Tulehu harbour to take a fast boat across to Seram (fast boat leaving around 9.00). From the harbour at Amahai continue to drive
for 2 hours to Saleman village and by small speedboat across to your hotel. On the other side of the island you will pass tropical forests and open grasslands, valleys and some unique birdlife. You will sleep in wooden bungalows built on stilts over the turquoise water.
(B, L, D) Overnight in SERAM

DAY 7 SERAM
After breakfast in your hotel. Today you will explore the Salawai River with its dense vegetation by boat. There is a reasonable chance that you will see many kinds of birds and reptiles. See local people processing the inner bark of the sago palm tree into edible flour. Continue along the coast to Sapalewa Island. Lunch at the island then free time for swimming and snorkelling. In the afternoon return to your cottage.
(B, L, D) Overnight in SERAM

DAY 8 SERAM
After breakfast, free program.
(B, L, D) Overnight in SERAM

DAY 9 SERAM – AMBON
After breakfast, check out and travel by small speed boat to Saleman village then continue by car to Amahai Fort to take the local fast boat to Tulehu fort of Ambon around 2 hours crossing (depending on the swell). Arrive in Tulehu fort and transfer direct to your hotel. Free program for the rest of the day.
(B) Overnight in AMBON 

DAY 10 AMBON
After breakfast, free program until time to transfer directly to Airport to catch your flight to the next destination
(B) 

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Inclusions

ACCOMMODATION

Ambon – Maluku Resort Hotel – Deluxe
Saparua – Perdana Hotel – Standard
Ambon – Natsepa Hotel Deluxe
Seram – Ora Cottage

INCLUDED SERVICES
All described sightseeing as in program above
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast
English-speaking local guides
Admission fees to indicated sights
Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
No fast boat to/from Saparua on Sunday
EXCLUDED SERVICES
International air tickets
Flights & visa fees
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
Compulsory Meals
Drinks during Meals
Tip, drinks, any personal expenses
Early check-in and late check-out

 

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