# 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; for other listings we try to reply by email within 24 hours. Rezerva also runs a physical storefront at Timor Plaza in Dili (open daily 10am to 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/guide/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/operator/island-explorer) — Premier tour operator in Dili, 12+ tours from half-day city trips to multi-day expeditions
- [Compass Atauro Lodge](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/compass-atauro-lodge) — Family-run PADI 5-Star dive resort on Atauro's Beloi Beach, with villas, glamping tents and daily boat snorkelling
- [Atauro Dive Resort](https://rezerva.tl/hotel/atauro-dive-resort) — Beachfront dive resort in Beloi, Atauro Island with daily boat dives
- [Dreamers Dive Academy Timor](https://rezerva.tl/operator/dreamers-dive-academy) — Shore and boat diving, snorkelling and SDI/TDI courses in English and Tetun
- [Mysaffy Atauro Island Adventures](https://rezerva.tl/operator/mysaffy-atauro) — Atauro diving, snorkel boats, whale and dolphin tours, ridge hikes and cultural days
- [MaunTimor Guide](https://rezerva.tl/operator/mauntimor-guide) — Private tours with young local guides: Dili, Baucau and Jaco Island, Mount Ramelau
- [Eco Discovery Timor-Leste](https://rezerva.tl/operator/eco-discovery) — Timorese-owned hiking and trekking specialists, guiding since 2005
- [Reverse Timor](https://rezerva.tl/operator/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 to early Dec.

## 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 to early December along the north coast.

**Atauro Island ferry schedule?** Public ferries leave Dili at 08:00 every day except Monday: Berlin Nakroma ($4, about 2h15) and MV Success ($5, about 3h). Both leave Atauro at 15:00. Tickets are sold for cash at the port on the day.

**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?** Pay by Visa or Mastercard online (the card is charged only after the operator confirms), or cash or card at the Rezerva shop in Timor Plaza, Dili, or pay on arrival where shown.

**How late can I book?** Tours, activities, car hire and airport transfers book online up to 36 hours before the start (for a transfer, before the flight lands). Stays marked Instant confirmation can be booked until 3pm on the day you arrive; other stays by 3pm the day before. All times are Dili time (UTC+9). The booking calendars only offer dates that can still be booked.

**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/