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I want to explore the beauty of Manado.
From the reef at Bunaken to the forest at Tangkoko, discover the people, places, and pace behind each journey.
Find the journey that feels like yours
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Meet the Host
Michael
Michael plans private journeys around North Sulawesi: the reefs of Bunaken, the forest at Tangkoko, the Minahasa highlands, and Manado itself. Tell him your dates and pace, and he shapes the route with you.
What Michael can arrange
- Private routes planned around your dates and pace
- Pickup, a car with a driver, or motorcycle rental
- Local tips for the reef, forest, food, and culture
- Answers to your questions on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk
Premium trips for your destination.
Choose your journey through Bunaken reefs, Tangkoko forest, the Minahasa highlands, or Manado city.
View all journeysA day shaped by the sea
Bunaken Reef Day
The crossing from Manado is the first change of pace. At Bunaken, the day opens around two reef stops, with time to come ashore for lunch between swims.
Follow the forest into evening
Tangkoko Wildlife Evening
This journey starts after lunch and slows down at the edge of Tangkoko. A local ranger leads the walk as the forest shifts from afternoon birdlife toward dusk.
PreviewUp into the Minahasa highlands
Tomohon & Minahasa Highland
Leave the coastal heat for Tomohon’s flower lanes and the changing colors around Lake Linow. Lunch is part of the route, not a pause between attractions.
Meet Manado, one neighborhood at a time
Manado City Tour
A first day in a new city is easier with someone who knows its turns. Begin with the waterfront and landmarks, then follow your curiosity toward food and local shops.
Good journeys begin with care.
Local hosts, local knowledge.
Each journey introduces its host. Talk with them about your interests, timing, and pickup before making plans.
Care for nature and local life.
Follow reef-safe guidance, respect wildlife, and explore local food and crafts with your host.
How to plan your journey
1.Find your route
Explore the itinerary and duration. Ask the host about routes marked as previews.
2.Talk with your host
Share your dates, interests, group size, and pickup needs. Ask which stops fit your plans.
3.Confirm the details
Confirm availability, the final price, and pickup arrangements directly with your host before departure.
Destinations
Fifteen places worth the trip.
From the reef at Bunaken to the Tomohon highlands and the beaches of Likupang. Tap a circle to watch each place in photos and video, or open it to see the trip.
Bunaken
Coral walls and clear water for snorkeling, a short boat ride from Manado.
Tangkoko
Forest walks with a ranger to find black macaques, tarsiers and hornbills.
Christ Blessing Statue
A 30-metre statue above CitraLand, looking out over Manado and the bay.
Tomohon Extreme Market
Highland produce, Minahasa snacks and the stalls that made the market famous.
Lake Linow
A volcanic lake whose water shifts between green, turquoise and blue.
Mount Mahawu
A short climb to a crater rim above Tomohon.
Find a place to stay.
A few hotel options around Manado for the days before, between, and after your journeys.
Browse hotelsA trip should feel like your trip.
Choose a route, then talk with a local host about the timing, interests, and details that matter to you. The itinerary gives you a starting point.
Plan with a local hostGetting around
The road is part of the journey.
Make room for the stops between Manado, the coast, and the highlands. Browse daily vehicles, then confirm your pickup and route with the provider.
Cars with local driverMotorcycles with two helmets
Vehicle photo is illustrative; confirm the exact model with the provider.
More stories to step into.
City days, food routes, and thoughtful finds around Manado and Bitung.
Bitung
A port city with room to wander
Bitung’s harbor sets the scene. From the port or your hotel, a local host connects the city streets with coastal viewpoints and a good place to eat.
Bitung City Tour
Manado
Find your way through Manado by taste
Tell your host what you like, what you avoid, and how adventurous you feel. The food route grows from that conversation, with a few well-chosen stops rather than a fixed menu.
Manado Food Recommendations
Manado
Bring home a piece of the place
A good souvenir has a story and a practical way home. Your host plans a small route through local snacks, coffee, crafts, or gifts that fit your budget and bag.
Manado Souvenir Recommendations
Manado
Christ Blessing Statue (Patung Tuhan Yesus Memberkati)
Tomohon
Tomohon Extreme Market (Pasar Extreme Tomohon)
Tomohon
Lake Linow (Danau Linau)
Tomohon
Mount Mahawu (Gunung Mahawu)
Minahasa
Bukit Kasih
Minahasa
River Rafting in Minahasa
Manado
Paragliding at Gunung Tumpa
Tomohon
Gardenia Garden, Tomohon
Minahasa
Makatete Hill
Likupang
Lihaga Island
Minahasa
Kali Waterfall
Minahasa
Stargazing (Bintang)
Likupang
Pall Beach (Pantai Pall)
Watch the journey
A Komodo sailing film from North Celebes Co. The video shows a journey outside the North Sulawesi routes on this page.
North Celebes Co. on YouTubeFollow the journey
Six scenes from North Sulawesi. Tap one to watch its story, or visit North Celebes Co.’s wider travel feed.
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Can I change a trip route?
Use Plan a Trip to share your interests and timing. The listed itinerary is a starting point; the host confirms any changes.
When is a date confirmed?
Ask the host about availability on the trip page. Your date is confirmed with the host before any payment is taken.
Can I arrange a car or motorcycle?
Browse daily rentals and pickup areas, then ask the provider to confirm the exact vehicle and availability.
