4-day Atauro dive long-weekend, the Darwin entry trip.
A 4-day long-weekend dive escape to Atauro Island, the entry point for the Darwin diver. Fly in and within hours you are in the water off an island where a 2016 Conservation International survey recorded an average of 253 reef fish species per site. Three nights on the island, guided diving and snorkelling, boat transfers and airport pickups all handled. Add the highlands or Dili history with a longer expedition if you have the week.
Land in Dili, met at arrivals and transferred to the boat for Atauro. Settle into your lodge and an afternoon checkout dive or snorkel.
Small group, max 10 · guaranteed from 2 travellers · private dates also available on request.
Enquire below to lock in your date, or ask us about a private departure.
Atauro is 25km north of Dili, accessible by ferry or light aircraft.
Public ferry
Tuesday to Sunday (no Monday)
Leaves Dili 08:00 · Leaves Atauro 15:00
Berlin Nakroma ~2 hrs 15 min · MV Success ~3 hours
Dili port: Porto Dili, Farol (Berlin Nakroma) · Kolmera, Dili (MV Success)
Fares $4 to $5 one way. Tickets are sold for cash at the port on the day, so arrive early.
MAF light aircraft
Monday 07:30, Wednesday 10:00 and Friday 16:30 · $80 one-way
Flights back from Atauro leave Monday 08:10, Wednesday 10:40 and Friday 17:10.
About 20 minutes from Dili. Book directly with MAF Timor-Leste, and reserve early because seats are limited.
Private boat
$70-$75 per person one way
Run by the lodges (Compass, Atauro Dive Resort, Beloi Beach Hotel). A private charter starts at about $200 an hour. Arrange it when you book.
No ferry sails on Monday, in either direction.
The boat back from Atauro reaches Dili in the early evening, too late for a same-day flight to Darwin. Plan your last night in Dili.
Dili, Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (we meet your flight; arrival transfer included)
Starts in Dili Airport (arrival transfer included)
Ends in Dili Airport (departure transfer included)
Book online up to 36 hours before the start (Dili time).
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Matias
6 months ago
I had a wonderful time in Timor Leste with this travel agency! My tour guide Roberto was 🔛🔝! He was very flexible, teached many things from his culture and country and was over all very professional and nice. He also managed to arrange me an extra tour to Balibo on a short notice 👍🏻. Totally recommend this travel agency and this tour guide! 👍🏻
Tero S.
a year ago
Our half day city tour was exellent! Roberto(guide) was amazing and let us know lot of information every site where we visited. Highly recomend this company!
Rory Spittle
a year ago
Had the pleasure of having Vilter take me on a tour to Balibo. Saw many things on the way there and when I was there. The professionalism and quality of the tour was well worth the money. Can't recommend this service enough.
Marlon Cristianto Liu
a year ago
Amazing services, Thank you IEH.
Sandro José Sabil Ribeiro
a year ago
Good People, Good Service and Great Team🫰
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Dive or snorkel off Atauro Island, where a 2016 Conservation International survey recorded an average of 253 reef fish species per site.
Torch included
