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Sunset in Bali
Sunset in Bali

With years of experiences and highly qualified professionals tour guide will take you to travel to Indonesia archipelago: The islands of Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Java, Bali, Lombok, Komodo and Irian/Papua to have an unique experience with Scuba Diving in Bunaken Marine Park, Lembeh, Bangka and Togean Islands, Orangutan, Komodo Dragon, Toraja People, Dayak Tribes, the so called “stone age” Dani tribe of Baliem Valley, Yali tribe, Asmat tribes and the Korowai tribe, Climb Indonesia volcanoes or to witness the Borobudur & Prambanan Temples in Jogyakarta or just relaxing on the white sandy beaches of the tropical islands of Indonesian archipelago.

Borobudur
Borobudur

Our Indonesia tour packages range from easy to challenging graded trips suitable for children of school age, family experienced trekkers with various main interests and activities such photograph trips, documentary filming, trekking, birdwatching, mountain climbing, sea & river cruises, sailing trips even for those who want to spend their honeymoon in the romantic tropical rainforest.

Bunaken Underwater
Bunaken Underwater

Besides the arrangement our Indonesia tour packages, we can also designing personalized itineraries of Indonesia tour for those who want to have holiday in Indonesia in their own styles. Just name your preferences on activities and destinations and then you can rely on us to advise you on the best options that meet your idea, requirement and budget to travel to Indonesia, our beautiful country.

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Bagus Lesmana

Jl.Yusuf Hasiru I/71

Lawangirung Lingkungan I

Manado 95123

North Sulawesi

Indonesia

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Bird Watching Sangihe Islands 07D06N

{ 29/04/2009 @ 2:06 am } · { Birding is Sangihe Island 07D/06N }
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Birding on Sangihe Islands

07 Days 06 Nights

Tour Description:
Birding on Sangihe Islands, Ecotourism
Tour Highlights:
Cerulean paradise flycatcher, shrike-thrush, Sangihe hanging-parrot, Cerulean Paradise flycatcher, Pita Sordida
Tour Area:
Sangihe Islands
Starting Point:
Manado
Ending Point:
Manado

Day 01: Manado – Tahuna

  • Arrive at Sam Ratulangi International Airport
  • Welcome Drink
  • Meeting service in Manado
  • Full Payment
  • Sighrseeing around Manado
  • Transfer to Manado Harbor
  • By ship the journey will comtinue to Sangihe Islands
  • Overnight stay on ship

Day 02: Tahuna City – Tamako Village

  • Early Morning arrive in Tahuna, capital of Sangihe Regency
  • Drive along the coast and passing beautiful typical fisherman villages for two hours to Tamako
  • Visit the King Palace, is the old royal residence used during the period of Tahuna Kingdoms, Manganitu and Tamako. Inside the building you can still see relics of the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and Tagalog episodes
  • The Old Church: This church is located in Manganitu, Sangihe Besar Island. It was built by Ernst Traugott Steller, a German missionary, in the last century. There is nothing left inside, however the building is still intact. There is a family gravesite on the property
  • Birding along the way
  • Check in at the Losmen
  • Dinner
  • Overnight stay (B, L, D)

Day 03-04: Birding to Mt. Sahengbalira & Mt. Sahendarumang

The Gunung Sahengbalira Protection Forest covers an area of 5,000 ha and is nominated as a nature reserve in Indonesia’s National Conservation Plan. The site holds the last remaining area with reasonably extensive forest on Sangihe Island. Forests range from primary lowland tropical rainforest to sub-montane forests at the higher altitudes. The site is named after the highest peak in the area: the Gunung Sahengbalira (1015m). Mammals and Birds are expected to be seen:

Mammals:
* Sulawesi dwarf cuscus – Strigocuscus celebensis
* Variable flying fox – Pteropus hypomelanus * Sulawesi rousette – Rousettus celebensis * Malayan false vampire bat – Megaderma spasma
* Swift fruit bat – Thoopterus nigrescens
* Common long – Tongued fruit bat
* Sangihe tarsier – Tarsius sangirensis
* Malay civet – Viverra tangalunga
* Sulawesi giant rat – Lenomys meyeri
* House mouse – Mus musculus
* House rat – Rattus rattus
* Sangihe tree squirrel – Prosciurillus leucomus
* Sulawesi giant squirrel – Rubrisciurus rubriventer
Birds:
* Philippine Scrubfowl – Megapodius cumingii
* Dollarbird – Eurystomus orientalis
* Lilac-cheeked Kingfisher(E) – Cittura cyanotis
* Rainbow Bee-eater – Merops ornatus
* Oriental Cuckoo – Cuculus saturates
* Asian Koel – Eudynamys scolopacea
* Lesser Coucal – Centropus bengalensis
* Sulphur-crested Cockatoo – Cacatua galerita
* Great-billed Parrot – Tanygnathus megalorynchos
* Blue-backed Parrot – Tanygnathus sumatranus
* Sangihe Hanging-Parrot(E) – Loriculus catamene
* Glossy Swiftlet – Collocalia esculenta
* Moluccan Swiftlet – Aerodramus infuscate
* White-throated Needletail – Hirundapus caudacutus
* Sangihe Scops-Owl (E) – Otus collari
* Slender-billed Cuckoo-Dove – Macropygia amboinensis
  • 5-6 hours trekking each day – for 2 days. Overnight at locals or homestay)
  • On day 4th, after birdinging, a visit to a beautiful waterfall near Lelipang

Day 05: Tamako – Tahuna – Mt. Awu

  • Early morning depart from Tamako to Tahuna
  • Drop all luggage at Nasional hotel
  • Proceed to car then drive to Kolongan village on the foot of Mt. Awu (one of the most active volcanoes in the region)
  • Target of birding: Cerulean Paradise flycatcher, Pita Sordida, and other birds
  • Late in the afternoon return to hotel

Day 06: Tahuna – Manado

  • Depart by Ferry (late in the afternoon)
  • Check in at Minahasa Hotel
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Tour Evaluation
  • Overnight stay

Day 07: Manado – Airport

  • Breakfast
  • Free Program
  • Leisure time until transfer to airport
  • Transfer to Airport
  • End of our services

Note: (Birding days might be longer due to the problems of connection)

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