Top Manado Day Trips

Tangkoko National Park in North Sulawesi is an interesting tourist destination to visit. It is home to various animals, including 47 protected endemic animals. Tangkoko National Park is located in Bitung City, about an hour's drive from Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi. One of the endemic animals in Tangkoko National Park that must be seen is the tarsier. Tarsier or what local people call tangkasi is the smallest mammal in the world and is endemic to North Sulawesi. Tarsier, whose Latin name is Tarcius spectrum, is a small monkey the size of a mouse with a long tail. Tarsiers are nocturnal animals and are no bigger than a human fist. His eyes are big round and shine when a flashlight shines on them.

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.

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.

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.

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.