Highland Coffee and Cultural Village Explorer
After leaving the port, travel south along the coast and into the spectacular mountains to the district of Aileu, which is the gateway to the heartland of the coffee country. This area is renowned for its unique Arabica-Robusta hybrid, grown beneath the large canopied Albezia or “Mother of Coffee” trees.
Your first stop will be at Pope Statue. A large bronze statue of Pope John Paul II was commissioned by the Timorese Government 2003 in memory of his visit. From here you can also see the Tasi Tolu Lake. Tasi-Tolu literally means “three seas” in local language and refers to 3 salt lakes that comprise the Tasi-Tolu wetlands. The area is of national cultural significance being an important symbol of the struggle for Independence, and was declared a national park in 2000.
Heading south, you'll climb into the mountains to Ermera, which is the heartland of Timor's coffee country. Here you will visit the Railaco Timor Global Cooperativa Café, founded in the wake of the destruction of much of East Timor in the war for Independence in 1999. After a coffee Testing, you will be led by the coffee expert and explain the process from coffee bean into finish product.
Enjoy your provided lunch at Timor Global Café before your last stop. The village of Gleno offers a colourful traditional marketplace selling all manner of wares, and perhaps even some souvenirs.
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Location
Dili Timor Leste
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Tour Code
DIL015
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Duration
6 hours
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Price
Adult from $229.99
Children (12 & under) from $169.99
- Lunch included!
Photography
Don’t forget your camera!Refreshments
Enjoy lunch prepared by the Projeto Montanha team at the small village of Aileu.Special Notes
To make your day as enjoyable as possible, please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and SPF30+ or higher factor sunscreen. Make sure to bring bottled water.
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Highland Coffee and Cultural Village Explorer
DIL015
Dili Timor Leste
6 hours
Adult: $229.99pp
Child: $169.99pp
After leaving the port, travel south along the coast and into the spectacular mountains to the district of Aileu, which is the gateway to the heartland of the coffee country. This area is renowned for its unique Arabica-Robusta hybrid, grown beneath the large canopied Albezia or “Mother of Coffee” trees.
Dili On Your Own
DIL030
Dili Timor Leste
7 hours
Adult: $79.99pp
Child: $79.99pp
Experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks and attractions of Dili aboard the Dili Explorer with seven dedicated stops around the city. Buses depart approximately every 15 to 20 minutes.
The all-day Hop On Hop Off ticket allows you plan your own Itinerary and visit the landmarks and attractions at your own pace. All buses have a dedicated guide and there are helpers at every stop to assist you if needed.
Dili Highlights
DIL000
Dili Timor Leste
4 hours
Adult: $159.99pp
Child: $129.99pp
Discover the best of Dili! Today you will experience the Timor Art & Craft Festival in Largo, a celebration of the country and its people's rich history and diverse cultures. Visit the Cristo Rei Statue which was built in 1988 by the Suharto Regime as a gift to the Timorese People. Stop at one the most important and historically significant worship sites in East Timor, Santa Cruz Cemetery. Enjoy a 45min guided tour at Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum, before returning to your ship.
