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HomestayAnartuto, Atauro Island

Carlito's Homestay

Overview

The only accommodation in Anartuto (Makadade), a non-coastal mountain village on Atauro Island. Three rooms with double beds and mosquito nets. Comfortable beds, home-prepared food, and snacks. Trek to Manukoko mountain's 999-metre peak for sunrise views. Local wood carvings and woven baskets from NGO Roy Ia Rod. Annual Betel Nut Festival in July. Full board $20/night, half board $15/night. Owner: Mr. Carlito Soares Maria.

Highlights

  • Only stay in Anartuto
  • 3 rooms
  • Manukoko 999m trek
  • Sunrise views
  • Local crafts
  • Full board $20
  • Half board $15

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Getting to Atauro

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 public ferry back from Atauro reaches Dili in the early evening, too late for a same-day flight to Darwin. If you return by public ferry, plan your last night in Dili.

Location

Anartuto, Atauro Island, Timor-Leste

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What's nearby

  • Beloi Pier8.0 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

From

$15/person/night

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