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10-Day Timor-Leste Tour: Atauro Island, Balibo & Highlands
Dili10 days
WildlifeModerateMax 10Pickup
Atauro Island snorkeling on pristine coral reefs
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$1,888/ per person
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7-Day Timor-Leste Uncovered: Reefs, Ridges & the World's Newest Nation
7-day reef, highlands & history expedition — 90 minutes from Darwin.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- 2–10 people
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Itinerary
- 7 days
- Trip code
- IE-TLU-7
Highlights
Dive or snorkel reefs ranked among the most biodiverse on Earth — right off Atauro Island.
Climb toward Mt Ramelau for a sunrise above a sea of clouds (optional) — Timor-Leste's highest peak.
Walk working vanilla and coffee plantations in the Maubisse highlands with the farmers who run them.
Read a young nation's story in Dili — Cristo Rei, the Tais market and the moving Resistance Museum.
A small-group trip capped at 10, run by a local team who grew up here — 90 minutes from Darwin.
September to November adds whales and dugongs crossing the Wetar Strait.
About This Experience
A 7-day small-group expedition built for travellers from Darwin and beyond — just a ~90-minute flight away. Dive reefs ranked among the most biodiverse on Earth off Atauro Island, climb into the coffee-country highlands around Maubisse, and stand where Asia's newest nation won its independence in Dili. Fully guided and all-inclusive in-country, led by a local team who grew up here. September to November adds whale and dugong migration through the Wetar Strait.
What's covered
- Itinerary
- 7 days
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts · 1 dinner
- Accommodation
- 6 nights — Hotel Esplanada (Dili), Cafe Maubisse Guest House, Beloi Beach Hotel Dive Resort (Atauro)
- Inclusions
- 6 items below
What's Included
6 nights accommodation (waterfront hotel, highland guesthouse, Atauro dive lodge)
Daily breakfast plus welcome & farewell dinners
All ground transport, Atauro boat transfers, and airport arrival & departure transfers
2 days of guided diving / snorkelling on Atauro Island
Professional English-speaking local guide throughout
All listed activities and entrance fees
Not Included
International flights (Darwin–Dili)
Visa on arrival ($30 USD cash)
Travel insurance
Dive-gear hire & optional extra dives
Some lunches & dinners
Itinerary
Met at the airport and transferred to your waterfront hotel. Welcome dinner on Dili bay as the sun goes down.
dinnerStay: Hotel Esplanada (Dili)
Set departures
Small group, max 10 · guaranteed from 2 travellers · private dates also available on request.
4–10 Jul 2026
1–7 Aug 2026
5–11 Sep 2026🐋 Whale season
3–9 Oct 2026🐋 Whale season
7–13 Nov 2026🐋 Whale season
8–14 May 2027
5–11 Jun 2027
Enquire below to lock in your date — or ask us about a private departure.
Good to know before you book
- Best for active travellers aged 12+. Most days are easy, with optional snorkelling and an optional pre-dawn Ramelau hike for the keen. Lodgings are clean and simple — comfortable guesthouses and an Atauro dive lodge, not five-star resorts. Off the tourist track, you will often have the sights to yourselves.
What to Bring
Reef-safe sunscreenSwimwear & a quick-dry towelA warm layer for the Maubisse highlands & dawnComfortable walking shoesRefillable water bottleDive certification card (if diving)USD cash for your $30 visa on arrival
Where you'll go
Dili — Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (we meet your flight; arrival transfer included)
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Meeting point
Dili — Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (we meet your flight; arrival transfer included)
Cancellation policy
Contact operator for cancellation policy.
Operated By
Island Explorer Holidays
Dili
4.8(12 reviews)
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$1,690/ person
$1,690 × 2 guests$3,380
Total$3,380
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Deposit to reserve (20%)$676
Balance before travel$2,704
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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 🔛🔝! 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
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