4 Days Manado Island Gateway

Upon arrival at Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado, the group will be welcomed by the tour guide and begin a city tour of Manado. Visit the city center, Chinatown, and Ban Hin Kiong Temple - the oldest temple in Manado, built in the 18th century (±300 years old). 

Continue by passing Sentrum Church, the first Protestant church in North Sulawesi from the Dutch era, and the World War II Monument, which marks the destruction of Manado in 1942 by Japanese forces. 

The tour then proceeds to the Ring Road area of CitraLand to see the Blessing Jesus Monument, a statue of Jesus built in a unique forward-leaning position overlooking Manado City. 

After that, visit Makatete Hill - located at 200 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of Manado City, Manado Tua Island, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, the open sea, and Mount Klabat, the highest peak in North Sulawesi.

Optional dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, visit SunBae, one of Manado’s trendy seaside hangout spots, where guests may enjoy the evening atmosphere along with various snacks and drinks from numerous food stalls (optional). Afterwards, transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

After breakfast at the hotel, the tour participants will be picked up by the guide and head to Bunaken Island. From the hotel, transfer to Megamas Pier and cross to Bunaken by boat for approximately 30 minutes.

Bunaken Island now features the newly developed Bunaken Tourism Pier (New Bunaken), offering a more charming and photogenic spot for photos and videos.

Afterwards, the tour participants will be taken to explore the beauty of Bunaken Marine Park, renowned for its colorful coral reefs and diverse tropical marine life. Participants may enjoy optional snorkeling or diving activities, or simply take a leisurely walk while relaxing and enjoying the beach atmosphere of Bunaken. 

Optional lunch at a local restaurant.  After lunch, guests will have additional free time for optional snorkeling/diving.

Return to Megamas Pier and proceed to visit a local coffee production house, where participants can taste the authentic flavors of North Sulawesi coffee. Afterwards, continue to a souvenir shopping area offering a wide variety of Manado specialties (or return to the hotel first and be picked up again before dinner).

Optional dinner at a local restaurant, followed by transfer back to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, the participants will be picked up by the tour guide and travel to the Likupang area, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Manado city center. The first stop is Serei Port, and upon arrival, continue by boat for about 15 minutes to Lihaga Island.

On Lihaga Island, participants can enjoy its stunning white and powder-soft sandy beaches, explore the island, and take photos at various beautiful and Instagrammable spots. Guests may also join optional activities such as snorkeling, canoeing, or diving. Lunch will be served on the island. After lunch, participants will have additional free time to relax by the beach.

On the return journey to Manado, make a stop at Budo Tourism Village, where guests can enjoy a beautiful sunset accompanied by local treats of fried bananas and fresh coconut. 

Optional dinner at a local restaurant, followed by transfer back to the hotel.

After breakfast and completing the hotel check-out process, the tour participants will be picked up by the guide and transferred directly to the airport for their return flight. Tour ends.