SERAM ISLAND TOUR
4 days - 3 nights
Seram is the largest island in southern Maluku Province, and according to local beliefs it is the "Nusa Ina" or "Mother Island" where all people of Central Maluku once came from. The island is very mountainous and includes the highest mountain in Maluku. It offers excellent trekking opportunities, and has unique bird species. The wilderness on Seram is beautiful, especially in the central part of the island, where the Manusela National park is. Here you can truly admire the untouched nature. In the jungle you can find several traditional Alifuru villages.
By boat you can ascend the Salawai River where you can enjoy the view on the jungle from your boat.
Seram is also rich in beautiful beaches where you can relax and swim.Other attractions are Ora Beach resort and Sawai village on the northern coast with nice accommodation, good snorkeling and interesting off shore islands. Overall a good choice for the adventure seeking travelers!
Trip Details
Accommodation
You will stay in the hotel floating on the sea.
Food
Fullboard meals are included in the hotel
Facilities & Services
Private bathroom with cold shower and toilet.
Guides
You will be accompanied by an experienced Gandong Tours guide.
We can also accommodate a private guide or a specialist guide (for example a birding guide on request).
Itinerary
Day 1
We will depart from Tulehu harbour in Ambon at 9:00 AM. for a 2 hours trip by fast boat. After arriving on Seram, we will stop for lunch in Masohi city then we will continue driving to our hotel to the north of Seram.
Day 2
Early in the morning we will trek into the jungle under the guidance of a nature guide. We will explore the beautiful Seram rainforest , mountains, nature, different kind of insects,birds and animals. Along the way we will take a break to enjoy traditional snack and coffee or tea while we enjoying a beautiful view. The perfect time to soak in the nature.After the jungle trip we will heading back to our hotel. There is time to swim in front of the hotel, enjoy tea time and watching the beautiful sunset. After some relaxation we will prepare for dinner.
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Remarks : We also offer the additional tour to visit Alifuru tribes,the indigeneous people of Maluku who still keep them ancestor tradition alive.This special experience is not included in the package, and have to be booked in advance.
Day 3
On day 3 we will make a river boat trip to visit some islands. There is plenty of time to swim, snorkel and explore some beautiful spots on the way. We will stop for a picnic at the beach and enjoy our lunch there. After that we will back to the hotel.
Day 4
In the morning we will heading back to Masohi city and stop for the lunch before we transfer to the harbour. From there we will take the fast boat back to Ambon.
* Remarks
If due to health conditions you cannot cope with the jungle trip, we can skip the jungle trip and visit the tribes in the mountains by car without any additional cost.
