Minahasa peninsula is situated in North Sulawesi, Sulawesi Island. North Sulawesi Tour: Grace of Minahasa is three days tour exploring the highlands. This North Sulawesi Tour brings you closer to Minahasa people and their culture. Lots of sightseeing and photo-making will be on this trip. But, meeting locals also will be very interesting. This North Sulawesi Tour also brings out Manado, the capital.

3 DAYS TOUR | ALL EXPENSES COVERED | SUITABLE FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, STUDENT GROUP, YOUTH GROUP, AND GROUP OF 10 PAX | LEVEL OF ACTIVITY IS MODERATE | CHILDREN & HANDYCAP FRIENDLY

Manado, The CapitaL of the province

In 1623, a French Cartographer made a world map and presented it to King Philippe of France. He placed Manado in his map at the bay area. Manado was originally two words “Mana” and “Rou”. These words are common words to point a far island. Mana rou simply means land in the far distance. These words was to address the perfectly cone shape island on the sea. Now this island is called Manado Tua. Before 1623, Manado was known by locals as Wenang. Then, during age of discovery Spaniards from the east and Portuguese sailors established their role in Manado. Dutch came and conquered the heart of the locals, not without fight though. Borgo is the name of Minahasa-Spanish/Portuguese descendant and Endo is Minahasa-Dutch/German descendants. Chinese came to Manado long time ago. Over 300 years a three teaching temple has established in town. They lived along with local communities as well as the Arab traders. Ban Hing Kiong locates in China town. Nearby is down town, Taman Kesatuan Bangsa. Close to it is the Oude Kirk or Old Church and 2nd World War Monument. In the southern area was set up a land mark, Jesus’s Blessing Monument. Near the bay is Malalayang beach. It is a perfect place to watch sunset with cup of local coffee and banana fritters served with chili souce. These are the place you will visit in Manado on North Sulawesi Tour.

Minahasa HIghlands, North Sulawesi Tour Attraction

In prehistorical time, this highland was a huge volcano. A super huge eruption, later, changed the shape of the surface. The eruption created a huge caldera with Tondano Lake as the core. Whilst, on other area appeared three new volcanoes. It happened million years ago. Now, these volcanoes beautify this highlands. They become natural land mark for the region. In North Sulawesi Tour, you will see this caldera. On this highlands live Minahasa people. Historically, Minahasa people are part of Proto Malay and Deutero Malay. Ancestor of Minahasa people is believed to come from Mongolia. They inhibit the highlands and develop farming skills. In the provice, Minahasa people are called “Orang Gunung” or mountain people. You will also meet Minahasa people in North Sulawesi Tour. Minahasa Highaland has many beautiful farmlands and countryside. This highland has fertile soil also. Along with Halmahera, the spice island, Minahasa was once a destination for occidental traders and sailors during age of discovery. Even for the Arabs and Chinese. Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Coconuts, Vanilla, Coffee, Ginger and other spices are cultivated here. North Sulawesi Tour will visit one traditional market. So are the vegetables. Try to guess the spices you see there. North Sulawesi Tour brings out famous tourism destinations for you. Bukit Doa Mahawu, Three Teaching Temple with Pagoda, Traditional House Production, Linow Lake are in Tomohon. Tomohon Traditional Market is also famous among travelers. Next in North Sulawesi Tour is Minahasa region. There are Lake Tondano, Bukit Kasih Kanonang and P’Dior Museum.

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MANADO| Ban Hing Kiong, Taman Kesatuan Bangsa, Oude Kirk, 2nd World War Monument, Jesus’s Blessing Monument, Malalayang beach

MINAHASA HIGHLANDS | Bukit Doa Mahawu, Three Teaching Temple with Pagoda, Traditional House Production, Linow Lake, Tomohon Traditional Market, Lake Tondano, Bukit Kasih Kanonang and P’Dior Museum

Hotel and Breakfast, Transportation (Full Airconditioned Car, Driver and Fuel), Guide, Entrance Fee, Domestic Travel Protection, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments), Cultural Events – Optional and if the participants are 15+ people

NOTE | Dinner can be excluded, please contact us for price without it.

Personal Needs, Personal Medication, Donations and Tippings

Sam Ratulangi Int’l Airport and Hotel

DAY 1 | MANADO CITY TOUR

CITY TOUR | Ban Hing Kiong, TKB, Oude Kirk, Jesus’s Blessing Monument and Malalayang Beach

DAY 2 | MINAHASA HIGHLANDS