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Timor-Leste Expedition
9 Days | Dive into a land of incredible biodiversity and hospitality
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Start
Dili, Timor-Leste
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Dili, Timor-Leste
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Trip Code
TEST
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
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Accommodation
Guesthouse (7 nights), Homestay (2 nights)
From £2,382(9 days)
Trip Informations
Find ancient traditions and enduring landscapes in Asia’s newest country on this 9-day expedition through little-visited Timor-Leste. Start in the capital of Dili where you’ll visit local cafes, the traditional Tais market, and learn about the country’s confronting past at local museums. Travel away from the city, hike to the summit of Timor-Leste’s tallest mountains, and meet farmers at local coffee plantations. Spend time on Atauro Island where you’ll get to know a local family and snorkel in the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs. Along the way, visit several social enterprises dedicated to supporting and empowering the people of Timor-Leste.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Did you know Timor-Leste’s coral reefs are the most biodiverse in the world? See for yourself during guided snorkelling excursions on Atauro Island.
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Hike to the summit of Timor-Leste’s tallest mountain, Mt Ramelau, a challenging but rewarding trek that will deliver incredible views over the country at sunrise.
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Visit local coffee farms, plantations and cafes to learn how coffee is produced and understand its importance to local culture.
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Know your time in Timor-Leste is doing good with multiple social enterprise and community restaurant visits along the way.
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Get an unparalleled look at local life when you stay with a family in a homestay by the beach on Atauro Island. Experience Timorese hospitality and chat to your hosts about their culture.
Is this trip right for you?
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As Timor-Leste is off the typical tourist track, infrastructure is limited, and accommodation basic. You can expect clean and comfortable lodgings with fans, squat toilets, and traditional mandi bucket showers.
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Some guides may be very new to the tourism industry so know that you are supporting the next generation of tourism leaders. Our local Timor-Leste operator works in partnership with local universities to provide practical tour guide training opportunities to graduate students.
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A good level of fitness is required to hike to the summit of Timor-Leste’s highest mountain, at 2986m above sea level. You’ll wake at 2.30 am to begin the walk, which is a 5-hour round trip.
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The stories and history shared at the Santa Cruz cemetery, Chega Exhibition and Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum are confronting and many travellers will find them upsetting. This is an important part of Timor-Leste’s recent history that we feel is important for travellers to know. If you would prefer not to join these activities your leader can recommend some optional alternatives.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Dili
- DAY 2Dili
- DAY 3Aileu - Hatu Bulico
- DAY 4Mt Ramelau - Maubisse
- DAY 5Maubisse - Dili
- DAY 6Atauro Island
- DAY 7Atauro Island
- DAY 8Dili
- DAY 9Dili
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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Private vehicle, Boat
bed Accommodation
Guesthouse (7 nights), Homestay (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleDili - Tais Market
circleDili - Guided city tour
circleDili - Cristo Rei Statue & Beach
circleDili - Alola Foundation visit
circleAileu - Hike to Dokomali Waterfall
circleAileu - Projeto Montanha visit
circleHatu Bulico - Mt Ramelau sunrise hike
circleMaubisse - Hatmatek Waterfall
circleMaubisse - Guided town tour
circleMaubisse - Coffee Plantation & Farmlands tour
circleDili - Historical city tour
circleDili - Chega! Exhibition
circleDili - Timorese Resistance Archive & Museum
circleDili - Santa Cruz Cemetery
circleAtauro Island - Snorkelling tour
circleAtauro Island - Social enterprise tuk tuk tour
circleAtauro Island - Fisherman's Boat snorkeling tour
circleComplimentary Airport Departure Transfer
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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Important notes
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1. Luggage limits for this trip are max 7kg for your carry-on and 15kg for your main luggage
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2. Ensure you bring $30 US dollars to pay for your visa at the airport. There are no money exchange facilities at the airport
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3. An airport arrival and departure transfer is included on your trip. Please advise your flight details at time of booking
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4. WIFI and internet is not readily available throughout the country. Even with international roaming the internet mostly unavailable or works very slowly even in the capital city Dili. Our Dili hotel has WIFI but it is a very slow connection.
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