Minahasa Highlands Experience
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Port
Bitung, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Here's a full-day tour exploring the Minahasa volcanic highland area. The Minahasan region covers an area of more than a million acres and plays a critical role in the anthropological history of Indonesia.
Visit the Waruga -- an old graveyard containing a relic of a megalithic tomb believed to date back to the 13th century BC. In the pre-history of the Minahasa people, it was believed that the ancestral spirits had magical powers, so their graves were designed to be as beautiful as possible. Tomohon is an important town in North Sulawesi and was a part of the Minahesa Regency. It lies between two volcanoes -- Mount Mahawu and Mount Lokon. Visit the traditional local market to find an abundance of colorful flowers, fruits, vegetables and spices.
Rich geothermal activity of fumaroles, sulfur steam, and hot mud takes place at Lake Linow, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The lake is fed by a steaming volcanic spring and is famed for its color, which changes from deep blue to turquoise, green and even yellow. During your visit, refreshments of coffee, tea and a local snack are served at the café adjacent to the lake.
At Woloan village, the clever inhabitants make knock-down houses that can be transported and reassembled anywhere in the world. The houses are made from local hardwood, and traditional methods are used that allow them to be easily disassembled and moved.
Sit down to an Indonesian buffet lunch at a local resort before you return to the ship.
Notes:
Tour requires approximately 1.5 hours of walking. Terrain includes gravel, steps, and paved and uneven surfaces. The drive to Tomohon is approximately 1.5 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.