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East Timor Discovery

A proud nation now at peace after many years of an independance struggle. A land of amazing variety with many fine examples of its Portuguese colonial past awaiting discovery by the intrepid traveller.

Tour Rating: Traveller

Day 1- UK to Bali
Travel overnight, via Singapore to Bali with Singapore Airlines

Day 2 - Arrival Bali
Transfer airport to hotel
Overnight Bali Dynasty Hotel or similar, Bali

Day 3 - Bali to Dili
Morning departure by Merpati Airlines from Bali to Dilli
Arrival Dili and transfer from airport to Hotel
Overnight - Hotel Timor

Day 4 - Dili - Aileu - Maubisse - Hato-Builico
After breakfast, drive southwards to Dare and Aileu, where we visit Quinta de Portugal, an agriculture farm. We continue to Maubisse and reach Hato Builico in the afternoon, where we camp. Enjoy a leisurely evening BBQ, getting to know your fellow travellers in a wonderfully tranquil setting, at the foot of Mount Ramelau (2,963m).
Overnight camping
(equipment provided)
Breakfast and dinner included

Day 5 - Hato-Builico - Mt Ramelau - Dili
Our climb starts at 0300am to ensure we reach the summit, weather permitting, for the most spectacular of sunrises. After our descent we head back to Dili.
Overnight - Hotel Timor

Day 6 - Dili - Atauro Island
We travel by scheduled ferry (2˝hrs) to Atauro, a coral island, 30km across the Wetar strait. During the crossing we hope to see schools of dolphins and pilot whales (it is said locally, that sightings occur on nine out of ten 10 crossings).
There will be time to snorkel (equipment provided) and to see some fine coral and marine life before staying overnight at the island’s Eco Resort.
Overnight - Atauro Eco Resort

Day 7- Atauro - Dili - Baucau
We return to Dili by private speedboat and join our 4WD vehicles and follow the stunning coastal road to Baucau.
Depending on our group size we plan to stay at the colonial Pousada de Baucau. Alternatively, we stay at a comfortable and very welcoming local guesthouse.
Overnight - Pousada de Baucau or good quality Guest House

Day 8 - Baucau - Venilale - Baucau
We head inland through some wonderful mountain scenery, passing rice paddies on terraced hillsides before reaching Venilale. The town is known for its Portuguese architecture, particularly the ‘Escola do Reino de Venilale’ that we will try and visit.
On our return to Baucau, time permitting; we hope to visit the Fatumaca Catholic School.
(school visits subject to local confirmation)
Overnight - Pousada de Baucau or good quality Guest House.

Day 9 - Baucau - Laga - Lauteem - Com
We continue our tour, first heading south to Lospalos, home of the Fataluku people and then through the hills to Com, where we stay the night at a comfortable beach resort.
Overnight - Com Beach Resort

Day 10 - Com - Lospalos - Tutuala - Jaco Island
After breakfast we travel via Lospalos to Tutuala, and the IIi Kere Kere caves, East Timor’s most important archaeological site. The walk from the road to the caves can be hot and difficult but it is worthwhile to see the fascinating cave paintings, which have been dated at more than 13,000 years.
From the cliff top position of Tutuala we have superb views of the uninhabited Jaco Island. Local fisherman will take us the short distance across to the island. With their agreement we may be allowed the rare opportunity to camp overnight on the island. All equipment will be provided. Our staff will prepare lunch on the beach, followed by a BBQ dinner.
Alternatively, we will return to Tutuala and camp overnight on the beach, opposite Jaco Island.
Overnight - camping Jaco Island or Tutuala beach (equipment provided)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 11- Jaco Island - Tutuala - Com
After lunch on Jaco Island local fisherman will take us back to the mainland for our return road transfer to Com.
If we have been unable to stay overnight on the island, then lunch will be taken in Tutuala, before returning to Com.
Overnight - Com Beach Resort

Day 12 - Com - Baucau - Dili
Morning departure by road to Dili, with a stop en-route at a community project Silk Worm factory.
Afternoon in Dili to relax, before you are invited to our special evening ‘Farewell Party’ (subject to minimum number of travellers). Join our local guides and staff in Dili for a Cultural Evening of local food and dance. Your last evening in East Timor will be a memorable one and a fitting end to your adventure.
Kindly note: The Cultural Evening will be dependent on sufficient numbers in our group. Therefore, we may offer a typical Timorese dinner at a local Dili restaurant for smaller groups or individual travellers.
Overnight - Hotel Timor
Breakfast and dinner included

Day 13 - Dili departure
Transfer to the airport for your Merpati Airlines flight to Bali, connecting the same day for London, via Singapore, with Singapore Airlines

Day 14 - Arrive UK





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