Minahasa Highlands Tour

We depart Safari Tours Office or your hotel heading for the Vihara Buddhayana (Buddhist Temple) near the Gardenia Country Inn in the heart of Tomohon. Then it’s off to see the traditional food & flower market, surprises are in store for you! After this stop we will go directly to the small village of Woloan, where you can see the Minahasan Style Houses being built, knock down style, ready for delivery or shipping. After having lunch at Tondano Lake, close to the goldfish/carp farm, where you will enjoy the serenity of the lake, we travel to Pulutan Village, a cottage industry for making pottery or choose the Toraget Hot Springs. As we start to head back towards Manado, the weaving factories are a must see to visit & observe the local weaving traditions being practiced. Last stop is Lake Linow (the changing color lake) where you can enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee, a one of a kind experience.

Note: Please bring some local currency – Rp. 200,000 – 300,000 (US$ 14-21) – if you are interested in purchasing ceramic or textile handicrafts.