Private tour in Manado Christoper T

(North Sulawesi) Highlights of the Minahasa Highland Shore Excursion Tour

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Hi! My name is Christoper. Thank you for visiting my profile! I was born and grew up in Jakarta, capital city of Indonesia. But my parents, both sides, are Minahasan, a native tribe in the Northern part of Sulawesi. I moved to Sulawesi since 2008, and I really prefer to live here. Why? The people, the society, and the nature and also the foods are so amazing. I invite you to come and prove it! To know me better, let me tell you a little bit of my background. I work part time in an NGO engaged in social work. And because of this job, I love to do volunteering work. My future goal is to be a Pilot, and now am saving money to enter the school. I am also a certified drone pilot, enthusiast in photography and videography, and this hobby bring me to seek unique places. I even have my own YouTube channel: Ronronesia You may see some of my works also in my IG: lensofkryv My English skill was developed since I was in elementary school. I am used also to being a translator in my workplace and in my church. In my opinion, my guiding experiences are quite rich. I have been a freelance tour guide since 2017 and have been guiding for American, Canadian, Europeans, Australians, and Asians. Until 2023, I've been guiding across East Indonesia, including the whole Sulawesi to Halmahere and Morotai in North Moluccas, Waigeo and Misool in Raja Ampat, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Timor, and Rote in East Nusa Tenggara. Of course I am not a perfect man, but. . . sincerity and wholeheartedly has become the foundation of my life. I will do my best to be your tour guide :) My home town Manado, located in a bay make this city has many choices of seafood. The foods here are also well-known with the rich of spice. But not only the tasteful of the meal that will make you comfortable in my hometown, Manado is famous because of the friendliness of the habitant combined with its gorgeous scenery of nature. Beautiful beaches, Marvelous lake, Amazing volcano, Indigenous animals, Exotic fruits, Unique Culture, and many more. If you are a vegan or gluten/lactose intolerance, don't be worried. I know exactly which restaurants we can enjoy together. Can't wait to show you around. I am open to customized all my tours and to provide personalized experiences, just leave me a message and I will be happy to accommodate your requests. Looking forward to be your guide. Christoper (Beside North Sulawesi tours, I am available to escort you to visit the Best of Gorontalo, the Best of South and Central Sulawesi, North Maluku / Moluccas, Raja Ampat, East Nusa Tenggara, even beyond) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am a certified Tourist Guide by Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, an active member of Indonesian Tourist Guide Association, and an experienced private trip planner and organizer (since 2017). I am also a certified photographer, a licensed drone pilot and hold driving license and first-aid certification.

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Overview of your Manado tour

In this private tour, we are going to explore the beautiful nature of the Minahasa highland, included city of Tomohon and Tondano About one hour drive from Manado city or 1, 5h from Bitung Cruise port, the highland sits between 900 and 1100 meters above sea level, so the atmosphere is considered moderate. Tomohon is a little town surrounded by mountains with two iconic volcanoes, Mahawu and Lokon. While Tondano is a little town besides the lake. It is believed that the Minahasan tribes begun on this places. In this tour, we are gonna explore the traditional market and taste some snacks and fruits, see the astonishing landscape and the unique cultures of the area including wearing the traditional dress and eat the authentic traditional foods. I am sure that this tour will remain in your memory. ** Feel free to contact me to customize this tour

Your Manado tour itinerary

- Tomohon Traditional Extreme Market: They sell some "uncommon" meat here. We can skip the "extreme" section if you feel not so comfortable - Tuur Maasering If you are interested with local traditional liquor. This is the place where you can try and see how they make it. - Wooden House of Woloan Village see Minahasan traditional wooden house workshop and showcase - Pagoda Ekayana Lokon Volcano view - Linow Lake the greenish lake with volcanic activity - Lunch - Moraya Fort a memorial place of Tondano war with a showcase of Waruga, the ancient Minahasan Sarcophagus Each of my tours can be customized, please contact me with your questiions

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

In this tour, we will be using a private air-conditioned 3-row car. 5 Adults can sit comfortably, 6 maximum. If you need a larger vehicle, please send me a message for a quote and I'll create a customized tour for you.

What's included
Other: Meal / Food Tasting which I will order for us. (Lunch and Traditional Snack and Fruit) Mineral Water.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entrance Tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Hotel and other accommodation. If you would like to spend more time or to visit some other nearby areas.
Meeting location

Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Airport: Sam Ratulangi International Airport,Cruise: Manado port. Additional transportation cost for Bitung port.,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Day Trip
Food And Drink
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
811271
Languages
Indonesian
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Manado is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beautiful nature and unique culture of the Minahasa highland. It's ideal for those interested in traditional markets, local cuisine, and cultural experiences like wearing traditional dress. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible and has a minimal activity level.

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