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Mount Ramelau Sunrise Trek (2 Days)

Two-day trek to Timor-Leste's highest peak (2900m) for a spectacular sunrise.

Ainaro
4.8(12 reviews)
Island Explorer Holidays on Google
From$160/person
Minimum 3 people
Duration
2 days
Route
Hotel pickup (Dili) β†’ Hotel drop-off (Dili)
Group size
3-10 people
Difficulty
Challenging
Itinerary
2 days
Trip code
IEMRA1

Highlights

Summit of Mt Ramelau (2900m), Timor-Leste's highest peak
Spectacular sunrise from the summit
Sarlala Waterfall
Dili Vanilli co-operative
Hato Builico, highest village in Timor-Leste
Fleixa Pass and Mt Rabilau Sacred House

About This Experience

This is for those that need a little effort and adventure with their tour. You're going to climb Timor-Leste's highest peak. Whilst it's a walk up a reasonably well-formed path with some washouts to navigate you won't need a map, but you will need a decent level of fitness, and you will need to come prepared with torch and wind-proof, weather-proof clothing and drinking water. It can even freeze occasionally at the summit. You could get wind, fog or rain. Or all three. Or you more likely will be rewarded with a stunning sunrise and views over the many ridges and ranges and on down to the ocean on both sides of Timor.

What's covered

Itinerary
2 days
Meals
1 breakfast
Accommodation
1 night Β· Ovalido Guest House, Hato Builico
Inclusions
4 items below

What's Included

Snack and drinks
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accommodation at Ovalido Guest House, Hato Builico

Not Included

Meals (except breakfast on Day Two)
Drinks with meals
Travel insurance

Itinerary

  1. 09:00Hotel pick-ups commence
  2. 09:15Depart Dili
  3. 10:30Visit Sarlala Waterfall
  4. 11:00Visit Dili Vanilli co-operative (lunch not included)
  5. 14:00Depart Dili Vanilli
  6. 17:00Check in at Ovalido Guest House, Hato Builico, the highest village in Timor-Leste
  7. 18:00Dinner at own expense. Early to bed
Stay: Ovalido Guest House, Hato Builico

Good to know before you book

  • Suitable for those with a good level of fitness. The climb (in the dark) is from Ramelau Sanctuary at ~2000m to the summit at 2900m. Most people reach the summit in 1.5-2.5 hours with a one hour return.
  • What's included in the Mount Ramelau trek? A 2-day guided trek from Dili, starting with a 9am hotel pickup, visiting Sarlala Waterfall and the Dili Vanilli co-operative, and staying overnight at Ovalido Guest House. Day two starts at 4am with a climb from the Ramelau Sanctuary for sunrise at 2,900m, breakfast, and descent via Fleixa Pass and Mt Rabilau.

What to Bring

Torch/headlamp (essential, pre-dawn climb)Wind-proof and weather-proof clothingWarm layers (can freeze at summit)Sturdy hiking shoesDrinking waterCamera

Where you'll go

Hotel pickup (Dili)

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Planning details

Meeting point
Hotel pickup (Dili)
Starts and ends

Starts in Hotel pickup (Dili)

Ends in Hotel drop-off (Dili)

Group size
3 to 10 guests per departure
Booking cutoff

Book online up to 36 hours before the start (Dili time).

How late you can book
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the scheduled start.
Organised with Island Explorer Holidays
$160/ person
$160 Γ— 3 guests$480
Total$480

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Booking protection

Full refund if the operator cannot confirm your booking dates.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before the experience for a full refund.

Secure payment

Pay by Visa or Mastercard online, or in cash or by card at the Rezerva shop in Dili. You won't be charged until the operator confirms.

Reviews

4.8
12 reviews on Google

Matias

6 months ago

I had a wonderful time in Timor Leste with this travel agency! My tour guide Roberto was πŸ”›πŸ”! 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 πŸ‘πŸ». Totally recommend this travel agency and this tour guide! πŸ‘πŸ»

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 JosΓ© Sabil Ribeiro

a year ago

Good People, Good Service and Great Team🫰

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