Maluku

HEART OF MALUKU

A 7-day discovery journey to encounter the richness of Mother Nature of Maluku. Deep in the heart of Maluku everything remained as it was. Despite the various influences from the outside world, the nature of Maluku stayed in harmony. The earth constantly neutralizes what man try to change. What remains is love that Mother Nature offers and in this journey you will witness this love. Discover Maluku and Saparua and welcome these beautiful jewelleries from Indonesia in your heart.

Day 1 Ambon
After arriving in Ambon, there is a transfer to the hotel and you will encounter the beauty of this island. Enjoy the azure blue water from your accommodation, on the beach of Natsepa, one of the beautiful beaches of Maluku. The rest of the evening is for leisure.

Day 2 Ambon
At midnight you will be woken up to prepare for a trekking to the Sala Hutu Mountain. You drive through Waai to the Salahutu Mountain with an altitude of 1038 meters. After arriving at the foot of the mountain there is the climb to the mountain to reach the top. Behold the beautiful show of the sunrise, after which you will descent. Feel the unique energy and enjoy the beautiful panorama on the mountain. In the distance there is a view of Seram, Saparua, Fort Kapahala and its surroundings. Afterwards there is a transfer to the hotel to relax.

The village of Waai lies on the island of Ambon, between the villages Tulehu and Liang. There are two large mountains, Mount Sala Hutu and Similupu. Sala Hutu is a dead volcano. From the mountain you have a beautiful view. The islands of Ceram and Haruku are here clearly seen. On the mountain grows a kind of flower, Buah tampajang that contains water.
If you are thirsty, you can drink the water.

Day 3 Ambon
Be awakened by the sounds of nature in the early morning, followed by a visit to the city of Kaitetu, on the bay where fort Amsterdam lies. After this visit, there is an opportunity to make walks in the area. Then a visit will be made on the old Wapaue mosque and the Immanuel church. Encounter the history of Maluku. In the distance, the island of Seram can be seen. The evening is free to spend.

Fort Amsterdam in Hila, Ambon, was a Dutch fort built by the Dutch East India Company in 1637 on the beach of the island of Ambon. It was an outpost against the pirates of Ternate and North Maluku and against the Portuguese.

The Immanuel Church is the oldest church in Ambon, which was built in 1780. Unfortunately the church was burnt to the ground in 1999 during the civil war. The church is now almost an exact copy of the old church.

The old mosque is so special, because no nails or screws were used during the construction. The Wapaue mosque was built in 1664 by supernatural forces.

Day 4 Ambon
Time to explore the ancient land of Ambon with a visit to Gunung Sirimau at a height of 566m. The mountain is rich of ancient rare trees and has fantastic views from the top of the hill over the bay and downtown Ambon. Then Fort Victoria is visited, built in 1575 by the Spaniards. Also a visit to the land of Soya is a visit that cannot be missed.

Soya
Mount Sirimau is a magical mountain where Soya, the centre of Negeri Sembilan with nine little kingdoms, is located. These are Negeri Sembilan, Uritetu, Honipopu, Hutuela, Amantelu, Haumalamang, Ahuseng, Pera, Erang and Sohia. Every kingdom has a Rumah Tau (Mata Rumah) or an old house with a stone called "Batu Teung" as a memorial that it belongs to Soya kingdom. These stones symbolize ships that brought them to the new land. In the middle of the jungle is a magical pottery, known as Soya Tempayan that has holy water. It is believed that when you have a good soul, and you visit this holy Soya, your soul will meet the water in this Soya Tempayan. The Sirimau mountain is also rich of three hot springs which gives a wonderful flow; Ruhu Wai, Wai Wai Yori and Toisapu.

Day 5 Ambon - Saparua
Today you will be brought to Tulehu for a boat trip to Saparua. With a wooden pond you sail to Saparua, passing several small islands on the way. After arriving on Saparua enjoy the tranquillity that the island has to offer. Make a walk at Fort Duurstede that was built in 1691, with an amazing view on the bay of Saparua. Take your thoughts to the past and learn from the centuries before the present life. It's not just for any reason that the Maluku islands, still rich in spices, is an important part of the east.

Day 6 Saparua
After breakfast in the morning, a journey starts in Saparua. A journey to explore the inner parts of the island. You will go to the western part, near Kulur village. There are three beautiful caves that provide wonderfully clean spring water.

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Goa Puteri Tujuh, seven princesses, has a pure blue water flow that remains so beautiful even though it is daily used by the villagers.
Goa Mandi, a beautiful cave with a natural pool. Take your time in peace for a bath to clean yourself. The water flows in peace to your soul and your body receives the love that Mother Nature gives to you.
Goa Minum, a magical cave where the spring water has a healing power.

Day 7 Saparua
The morning is leisure. Then you will be transferred in the afternoon to the harbour or the airport for your next destination. End of this journey to explore the love of Mother Nature in Ambon.

Price starting from € 845,- p.p.

* The arrangement as described can be booked as a private or as a group journey.
* Due to weather conditions the program can be changed
* The journey includes hotel or cottage accommodation with breakfast
* Transfer by private car
* Additional options can be arranged, such as:

- International or Domestic flights
- Lunches and/or dinner
- Daily guide, speaking the language of your choice
- Insurances
- Entrance fees at the sites
- Any other wish to complete your journey