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Banda Neira

  • Maluku
  • 4 Days

The Banda Islands, located 200 km from the city of Ambon, consist of 10 small volcanic islands; Rhun and Ay to the west, Manukang to the northwest, Pisang to the east, Hatta to the southeast, Banda Besar to the south, and the main central island of Banda Neira along with Pulau Gunung Api to the northeast and Keraka at the entrance to the Banda Neira strait.

Banda Neira, formerly known as the spice archipelago that produces nutmeg. The island is also surrounded by a pristine sea, full of coral and beautiful marine life.

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Price From

IDR 3,500,000

Difficulty

Easy

Activities

Island Hopping, Historical, Photography

Participants

Up to 8 pax

Highlights

  • Island hopping among the original Spice Islands, particularly one of the best, Hatta Island.
  • Visit the private nutmeg plantation in Banda Besar.
  • Enhance the knowledge of history and culture that made each islands distinct heritage.

Pricing Details

From IDR 3,500,000 / person (including full board meals, public ferries and snorkel boat, and air-con accommodation)

2023 Schedule
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Trip Itineraries

The itinerary is given as an indication and can be adjusted depend on the tides, currents, and weather conditions.

Departure / Return

Kota Ambon, Maluku, start Pk 21:00; finish Pk 08:00

Day 1: Ambon Arrival to Banda Islands

Take any flight to Ambon City, we will have dinner together before we take an overnight ferry to Banda Neira. We could also arrange a city tour, if you want.  Ferry will leave at 21:00 and arrive the next morning.  Overnight onboard.
(Accommodation: ferry onboard, dinner)

Day 2: Lava Flow – Gunung Api – Neira Island

Upon arrival, we will continue to explore the Lava Flow at Gunung Api Island and visit the nearby Karaka Island.  In the afternoon, we will walk around the village, visit Banda Neira airport strip and Belgica Fort to watch the sunset.  Enjoy dinner and BBQ in the night.
(Accomodation: homestay, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)

Day 3: Rhun – Nailaka – Ay Island

After breakfast, we will visit the infamous Ay Island to see nutmeg plantation and learn the history of Fort Revenge.  Continue to Rhun and Nailaka island to do some sightseeing and snorkeling before get back to Neira.  
(Accommodation: homestay, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)

Day 4: Banda Besar – Nutmeg Plantation – Ambon

Visit historical sites in Banda Besar Islands, Holandia Fort, nutmeg plantation, dutch cemeteries, and pearl cultivation sites. Proceed back to Neira Island and then we will prepare to leave to take ferry boat back to Ambon at 18:00.  Arrive in Ambon on the next morning.  We will drive you to hotel or airport.
(Accommodation: ferry onboard, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)

What's Included

  • 2 nights accommodation in Banda Neira (ocean view)
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Ferry boat return Ambon - Banda Islands in a bunk bed or private cabin
  • Chartered motor boat for island hopping trip
  • Airport transfer
  • Tour leader
  • Entrance fees, retribution
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Flight return Ambon
  • Additional charge for stay in a private cabin 
  • Additional entrance fees for foreigners
  • Snorkel gears rental
  • Travel insurance
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