Top Manado Day Trips

Sulawesi offers some extraordinary wildlife, with a hybrid of Australian and Asian features. Spot them on this guided private day trip to Tangkoko National Reserve, with convenient round-trip transfers from your Manado hotel. Look out for black crested macaques, endemic species such as the Sulawesi bear cuscus, the Sulawesi dwarf kingfisher, and the Sulawesi hornbill, and view nocturnal tarsiers nestled inside a tree.

Enjoy a trip that combines tourist icons, mountain panorama, and typical North Sulawesi cuisine in one day. * Statue of Jesus Blessing – Watch the icon of Manado with a breathtaking panorama of Manado Bay. * Mount Mahawu – Explore the easily accessible volcano crater with amazing natural views. * Narwastu Hills Resort – Relax and enjoy the cool air and a relaxing panorama of the hills. * Tomohon Market – A glimpse of the unique life and culture of the local community. * Mah'watu – Enjoy spectacular mountain views. ✨ The highlights of this tour: A blend of nature, culture, culinary and the best photo spots in Manado–Tomado, making it the perfect choice for travelers who want to enjoy the charm of North Sulawesi in one trip.

Experience a tour experience that combines adventure, panorama, and religious tours in one trip. Start with a parade on Mount Tumpa, enjoying the flying sensation while watching panoramas of the city of Manado, the Sulawesi Sea, and the surrounding islands from the air. Continue to visit the Statue of Jesus the Blessed, the icon of Manado's pride that seems to float in the air and offers stunning city views as well as a quiet atmosphere for photographing. Close the day with adrenaline through the bush in Timbukar, rush the Nimanga River with the bushing bushes, guided by professional instructors so safe and enjoyable, both for beginners and adventure lovers

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour visits some of the top highlights of the Minahasa Regency, an area in North Sulawesi just south of Manado, in one day of sightseeing. Visit Woloan, a noted handicraft village, Lake Tondano, and Watu Pinabetengan, the sacred stone of nine Minahasan tribes. Time permitting, also visit Tekantelu Waterfall and the Waruga Burial Complexes.

Soak up views of the rolling Tomohon Highlands and visit the crater of an active volcano on this full-day private hiking adventure with round-trip transfers from Manado city hotels and a guide to ensure safety. First, scale 4,345-foot (1,324-meter) Mt. Mahawu to look over mountains and valleys. Next, travel to Mt. Lokon and up to its active crater: be sure to wear trekking footwear.