# Rezerva

> Rezerva is Timor-Leste's online travel agency — the only place to book the whole trip: tours, diving, car hire, airport transfers and stays, direct from verified Timorese operators. The global booking sites carry a handful of Dili hotels and no Timor-Leste tours, diving or car hire at all.

## About

Rezerva is Timor-Leste's online travel agency, registered in Dili as REZERVA OTA, LDA (taxpayer number 1459199). It is the only booking platform that covers the whole Timor-Leste trip: tours, scuba diving, car rental, airport transfers, and accommodation. This matters because the global booking sites are not an alternative for most of it — Booking.com and Agoda list a small number of Dili hotels, and neither they nor Viator or GetYourGuide sell Timor-Leste tours, diving, car hire or airport transfers. Outside Rezerva, the only way to book those is to email individual operators one at a time and wait for a reply. All operators are verified in person by the Dili-based team. Partner operators offer instant booking with email confirmation; other listings reply by email within 24 hours. Rezerva also runs a physical storefront at Timor Plaza in Dili (open daily 10am–6pm) where travelers can plan and book in person.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://rezerva.tl/) — Discover experiences in Timor-Leste
- [Explore](https://rezerva.tl/explore) — Browse and search all tours, stays, and vehicles
- [Diving](https://rezerva.tl/diving) — Diving in the Coral Triangle (Atauro Island, Dili shore dives)
- [Car Rental](https://rezerva.tl/car-rental) — 4WDs, sedans, airport transfers from $20
- [Atauro Island](https://rezerva.tl/atauro) — World-record marine biodiversity, eco-lodges, ferries
- [Travel Guide](https://rezerva.tl/travel-guide) — Complete visitor guide to Timor-Leste
- [Things To Do](https://rezerva.tl/things-to-do) — Activities and experiences across the country
- [Dili Arrival Pack](https://rezerva.tl/welcome-pack) — Airport pickup, SIM card, confirmed hotel, cheat sheet — from $35
- [Bali Escape](https://rezerva.tl/bali-escape) — 3-day and 5-day Timor-Leste trips from Bali, from $350, everything arranged

## Destinations

- [Atauro Island](https://rezerva.tl/destination/atauro-island) — Diving paradise, 30km from Dili
- [Dili](https://rezerva.tl/destination/dili) — Capital city, Cristo Rei, waterfront dining
- [Maubisse](https://rezerva.tl/destination/maubisse) — Highland coffee country, Mt Ramelau
- [Baucau](https://rezerva.tl/destination/baucau) — Colonial old town, swimming pool, caves
- [Jaco Island](https://rezerva.tl/destination/jaco-island) — Sacred uninhabited island, pristine snorkeling
- [Com](https://rezerva.tl/destination/com) — Remote fishing village, whale watching
- [Oecusse](https://rezerva.tl/destination/oecusse) — Isolated enclave, Lifau landing site, traditional culture
- [Liquica](https://rezerva.tl/destination/liquica) — Colonial fort, hot springs, coastal road to Dili
- [Ermera](https://rezerva.tl/destination/ermera) — Coffee heartland, Gleno market, mountain villages
- [Lospalos](https://rezerva.tl/destination/lospalos) — Gateway to Jaco Island, Fataluku culture, sacred houses

## Guides

- [Diving Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/diving)
- [Best Beaches](https://rezerva.tl/guide/best-beaches)
- [Coffee Tours](https://rezerva.tl/guide/coffee)
- [Mount Ramelau Trek](https://rezerva.tl/guide/ramelau)
- [Whale Watching](https://rezerva.tl/guide/whale-watching)
- [Getting Around](https://rezerva.tl/guide/getting-around)
- [7-Day Itinerary](https://rezerva.tl/guide/7-day-itinerary)
- [Dili City Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/dili-guide)
- [Best Time to Visit](https://rezerva.tl/guide/best-time-to-visit)
- [Accommodation Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/accommodation-guide)
- [Getting to Timor-Leste](https://rezerva.tl/guide/getting-to-timor-leste) — Flights, visas, airport info
- [Dive Sites Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/dive-sites) — Complete site-by-site diving guide
- [Food & Drink](https://rezerva.tl/guide/food-and-drink) — Local dishes, Dili restaurants, palm wine
- [Budget Travel](https://rezerva.tl/guide/budget-travel) — Daily costs, cheap eats, where to save
- [Culture & Traditions](https://rezerva.tl/guide/culture-and-traditions) — Animism, tais weaving, independence history
- [Photography Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/photography-guide) — Best spots, underwater, etiquette
- [Safety & Health](https://rezerva.tl/guide/safety-and-health) — Crocodiles, medical, travel insurance
- [Wildlife & Birdwatching](https://rezerva.tl/guide/wildlife-and-birdwatching) — Endemic birds, whales, national park
- [History](https://rezerva.tl/guide/history-guide) — Portuguese era to independence
- [Tetun Phrasebook](https://rezerva.tl/guide/tetun-phrasebook) — Essential phrases for travelers
- [Rainy Season Guide](https://rezerva.tl/guide/rainy-season) — Wet season travel: what's open, what to avoid
- [Festivals & Events](https://rezerva.tl/guide/festivals-and-events) — Independence Day, pilgrimages, harvest ceremonies
- [Solo Travel](https://rezerva.tl/guide/solo-travel) — Safety, budget, transport, hostels for solo travelers
- [Volunteering](https://rezerva.tl/guide/volunteering) — Marine conservation, teaching, healthcare, community forestry
- [Why Timor-Leste?](https://rezerva.tl/guide/why-timor-leste) — The case for Southeast Asia's last secret: world-record reefs, zero crowds
- [First 24 Hours in Dili](https://rezerva.tl/guide/first-24-hours) — Airport to oriented: visa, cash, SIM, transport, first meal

## Tour Operators & Activity Providers

- [Island Explorer Holidays](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/island-explorer) — Premier tour operator in Dili, 12+ tours from half-day city trips to multi-day expeditions
- [Dive Timor Lorosae](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/dive-timor-lorosae) — Timor-Leste's oldest dive shop (est. 2000), PADI 5 Star ECO Centre in Dili
- [Compass Diving](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/compass-diving) — PADI 5 Star Dive Resort on Atauro Island, whale watching and catamaran charters
- [Atauro Dive Resort](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/atauro-dive-resort) — Beachfront dive resort in Beloi, Atauro Island with daily boat dives
- [Aquatica Dive Resort](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/aquatica-dive-resort) — PADI 5 Star dive resort in Dili with on-site accommodation
- [Manny Timor Tours](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/manny-timor-tours) — Locally owned cultural tour company based at Timor Plaza, Dili
- [Timor Sightseeing Tours](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/timor-sightseeing-tours) — Adventure, culture, and history tours with local English-speaking guides
- [Streets of Timor](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/streets-of-timor) — Motorbike and car rental in Dili, the only insured motorbike rentals in TL
- [Cafe Letefoho](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/cafe-letefoho) — Specialty coffee roaster and highland coffee plantation tours in Ermera
- [Reverse Timor](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/reverse-timor) — Whale watching and AIDA-certified freediving in the Wetar Strait
- [TimorCars](https://rezerva.tl/car-rental) — Vehicle fleet and airport transfers from $45/day

## Practical Info

- **Flights**: Citilink from Bali (daily, 1.5hrs), Air Timor from Darwin. Airport: DIL (Dili).
- **Visa**: 30-day visa on arrival, $30 USD cash. Most nationalities eligible.
- **Currency**: US Dollar (USD). ATMs in Dili only. Cash economy.
- **Language**: Tetun and Portuguese (official). English widely spoken in tourism.
- **Best time**: May-November (dry season). Diving year-round. Whale watching Oct-Nov.

## Pricing

- Reef diving from $60/dive (Atauro Island)
- Mt Ramelau sunrise trek from $80/person
- Coffee plantation tours from $65/person
- Car rental from $45/day (sedan), $85/day (4WD)
- Airport transfers from $15
- Atauro public ferries: $4–5 one way; Dragon fast ferry suspended

## FAQ

**How much do tours in Timor-Leste cost?** Day tours from US$35. Dive trips from US$90 (typically 2 dives + gear). Car rental from US$40/day with airport pickup. Multi-day packages with accommodation included from around US$250.

**When is the best time to visit?** May–November (dry season) is best for trekking Mt Ramelau, beach days, and consistent diving visibility. Whale and dolphin season runs October–December along the north coast.

**Atauro Island ferry schedule?** Government ferries run Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from Dili — about 2 hours each way.

**Do I need a visa?** Most travelers can get a 30-day visa-on-arrival at Dili airport for US$30 cash. Bring a passport valid 6+ months and proof of onward travel.

**How do I get to Timor-Leste?** Direct flights to Dili from Bali (Denpasar, 90 minutes), Singapore, and Darwin (Australia). The Bali hop is the most popular route — great as a side trip from Indonesia.

**What payment methods are accepted?** International Visa and Mastercard, local banks (BNCTL, BNU, Mandiri, ANZ), mobile pay (TPay, MoSan), and cash at the Timor Plaza storefront in Dili.

**Is Rezerva commission-based or charges fees to guests?** Operators pay a commission to Rezerva when bookings are confirmed. Guests do not pay any booking fee on top of the operator's quoted price.

## Contact

- Email: info@rezerva.tl
- Phone: +670 7404 2888
- Website: https://rezerva.tl
- Storefront: Ground Floor, Timor Plaza, Dili — open daily 10am–6pm
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rezerva.tl/