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Kupang
is the capital city of East Nusa Tenggara province, which comprises
3 major Islands: Flores, Sumba and West Timor as well as hundreds of
small islands.
Timor Island is rocky, steep and mountainous; most of the land is covered
by grasses and dry savanna. This condition is suitable for Sandalwood
trees, which caused this Island to be well known.
Interesting aspects of this island exquisite traditional "Ikat" weaving,
traditional elliptical grass roof houses, mixed tribes from all over
Nusa Tenggara Islands (Savunese, Sumbanese, Bimanese, Florenese etc.)
and others races (Chinese, Arabs, Makasarese, Bugines etc.) and unique
music instrument of the Rottenness called "Sasando" made from lontar
leaves.
4 Days Timor - The Traditional House and Sandalwood
Tour,
Tim - PT/01
DAY 01 : KUPANG - ARRIVAL
On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to KRISTAL HOTEL for
accommodation and dinner. (D)
DAY
02 : KUPANG - SOE
Breakfast
at hotel. In the morning enjoy Kupang city tour for visiting Kupang
Museum, with its collection of fossils, anthropological artifacts, "Ikat"
weavings textile, other items which reflect east Nusa Tenggara's different
ethnic groups. Next, proceed to the market to see local people buying
and selling their daily needs, then on to Lesiana beach to see the traditional
process of making sugar palm. Lunch at local restaurant. Then drive
to Soe, a distance of 110 km for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas
of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made at Oebelo,
a Rottenness village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando",
made from "lontar" palm leaves. Upon arrival check-in to HOTEL BAHAGIA
II for accommodations and dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY
03 : SOE - BOTI - KUPANG
Breakfast
at hotel. Visit Boti - traditional village in Timor to see their
traditional houses, ikat weaving and to be with the King of Boti and
his people to learn their tradition and custom. Return to Soe
for refreshment then drive back to Kupang. Accommodation at HOTEL KRISTAL.
(B,L,D)
DAY
04 : KUPANG -OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport for flight to your next
destination.(B)
5 Days Timor - Rote Island Exploration, Tim-PT/02
DAY
01 : KUPANG - ARRIVAL
Breakfast
at hotel. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to KRISTAL
HOTEL for accommodation and lunch. visiting Kupang Museum, with its
collection of fossils, anthropological artifacts, "Ikat" weavings textile,
other items which reflect east Nusa Tenggara's different ethnic groups.
Next, proceed to the market to see local people buying and selling their
daily needs, then on to Oebelo, a Rottenness village famous for its
unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves.
(L,D)
DAY
02 : KUPANG - ROTE
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bolok harbor to embark the ferry for
4 hours cruising to Rote Island. On arrival at Pante Baru harbor
of Rote, drive to Baa the capital district for having lunch. After
lunch continue drive to Nembrala the western part of island. On the
way visiting Namodale for traditional house and several places according
to local happenings. On arrival check-in at NEMBRALA BEACH RESORT for
accommodation and diner. (B,L,D)
DAY
03 : ROTE
Breakfast at hotel. Take the road to Boni village the only viable remaining
center of Roti's traditional religion and traditional house and to be
with the local people to learn their way of life. Back to the main road
to Oenale village where the ubiquitous baskets of plaited leaves and
red clay pots are produced. Return to hotel for having lunch. After
lunch chance to snorkel or relax on the white sandy beach. (B,L,D)
DAY
04 : ROTE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to harbor for cruising back to Kupang.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Baa. On arrival check into
HOTEL KRISTAL for accommodations. (B,L,D)
DAY
05 : KUPANG -OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next
destination. (B)
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