12 days
Specific Tour
8 people
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Discover Indonesia’s Spice Islands on our Maluku Island Hopping Tour from Bali. This 12-day journey combines Ambon’s cultural heritage, Banda Neira’s historic landmarks, and the white-sand beaches of Kei. Along the way, explore island villages, visit nutmeg plantations, and snorkel above tropical reefs. Domestic flights, accommodation, local guides, and transfers bring each stage of your adventure together.
Route: Bali → Ambon → Banda Neira → Ambon → Kei Islands → Ambon → Bali.
Travel beyond Bali to islands where maritime history meets everyday coastal life. Our Maluku tour package balances cultural discovery with beach relaxation and guided snorkeling. Meanwhile, overnight stops in Ambon break up the journey between island groups.
Begin your Ambon cultural tour with visits to Fort Amsterdam and Wapauwe Old Mosque. Your local guide shares stories about the communities and traditions of Maluku.
Afterward, enjoy the coastal scenery at Liang Beach. Continue to Natsepa Beach and sample its distinctive fruit rujak. These stops introduce you to Ambon through its history, landscapes, and local flavors.
Next, travel to Banda Neira, a historic center of the spice trade. Explore Fort Belgica, Fort Nassau, and Mohammad Hatta’s former exile house.
Then, cross to Banda Besar and walk through nutmeg plantations with a local guide. Learn how these aromatic spices shaped the islands and influenced trade across distant seas.
This Spice Islands tour also offers time to enjoy Banda Neira’s waterfront and volcanic backdrop.
Your Banda Neira snorkeling tour takes you beyond the main island. Visit Hatta for beach time and guided snorkeling above tropical coral gardens.
On another day, explore Ai and Run for village walks, island history, and coastal scenery. When sea conditions allow, add a stop at Nailaka.
Throughout these excursions, your guide selects snorkeling locations according to currents, weather, and swimming ability.
Continue your Kei Islands beach holiday with soft sands and peaceful coastal views. Stroll along Ngurbloat Beach and enjoy the atmosphere of nearby Ngilngof village.
Then, explore Bair Island’s limestone scenery and sheltered waterways by boat. Enjoy snorkeling at suitable nearby sites with your guide.
Finally, visit Ngurtafur’s sandbank when the tide allows. Walk across the exposed sand and admire the sea stretching toward the horizon.
This Maluku snorkeling holiday includes domestic flights, 11 nights of accommodation, airport transfers, and scheduled excursions. Local guides support your cultural visits and snorkeling activities.
Flight schedules determine the final order of destinations and overnight stays. Therefore, contact us before booking to confirm suitable departure dates.
This package follows regular airline schedules and does not offer daily departures. In particular, flights between Ambon and Banda Neira operate on selected days.
Before confirming your booking, we check flight connections and adjust the itinerary accordingly. Arrival and departure times determine sightseeing opportunities on transfer days.
If Banda flights cannot accommodate your dates, we offer alternative dates or a sea-transfer option for your approval. Weather, sea conditions, tides, and local access may also affect boat excursions and snorkeling locations.
You can also begin this Maluku island hopping tour in Jakarta and finish in Bali. We recommend this option for travelers who prefer a direct flight to Ambon.
Explore Ambon, Banda Neira, and the Kei Islands. Then, continue to Bali for the next chapter of your Indonesian holiday.
Route: Jakarta → Ambon → Banda Neira → Ambon → Kei Islands → Ambon → Bali.
Direct flights connect Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) with Ambon’s Pattimura Airport (AMQ). The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 35–40 minutes.
We arrange your airport pickup and first-day activities around your arrival time.
Flights from Ambon to Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) require a connection. We select a suitable route according to airline schedules and seat availability.
Your itinerary includes a final overnight stay in Ambon before departure for Bali.
For this route, the package includes an economy-class flight from Jakarta to Ambon and a connecting flight itinerary from Ambon to Bali. These replace the Bali–Ambon return flights in the original package.
The package also includes the scheduled inter-island flights listed in your booking confirmation. We coordinate all connections before confirming your departure date.
Flight times, airlines, baggage allowances, and transit details appear in your final travel itinerary. Please contact us before booking international flights so we can align your arrival with the Maluku travel schedule.
Take a direct flight from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Ambon. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing. If your arrival time allows, enjoy a short waterfront walk and your first taste of Maluku cuisine.
Overnight: Ambon.
After breakfast, explore northern Ambon with your local guide. Visit Fort Amsterdam and Wapauwe Old Mosque to discover the island’s cultural heritage.
Next, continue to Liang Beach for coastal views and relaxation. On your return, stop at Natsepa Beach and try its famous fruit rujak.
Overnight: Ambon.
Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Banda Neira. Upon arrival, continue to your accommodation and settle into the island’s peaceful atmosphere.
Later, stroll along the waterfront if time allows. Enjoy views of Gunung Api Banda and the historic town.
Overnight: Banda Neira.
Begin your walking tour at Fort Belgica. Then, visit Fort Nassau, Mohammad Hatta’s former exile house, and Rumah Budaya, subject to opening hours.
Afterward, cross to Banda Besar for a guided walk through nutmeg plantations. Learn about the spice trade and its influence on local life.
Overnight: Banda Neira.
Travel by boat to Hatta Island for a day of snorkeling and beach relaxation. Your guide selects suitable reef sites according to currents and swimming ability.
Between snorkeling sessions, enjoy a picnic lunch and unwind beside the sea. Return to Banda Neira in the afternoon.
Overnight: Banda Neira.
Continue your Spice Islands adventure with a boat excursion to Ai and Run. Explore village paths and hear stories about the islands’ trading history.
Then, enjoy beach time and guided snorkeling where conditions permit. If time and sea conditions allow, stop at Nailaka before returning.
Overnight: Banda Neira.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled return flight to Ambon.
Meet your driver and continue to the hotel. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon before the next stage of your Maluku island hopping tour.
Overnight: Ambon.
Fly from Ambon to Karel Sadsuitubun Airport in the Kei Islands. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and transfer to your accommodation.
If your flight arrives early enough, explore Ngilngof village and stroll along Ngurbloat Beach. Enjoy the soft white sand and evening coastal scenery.
Overnight: Kei Kecil.
After breakfast, transfer to the departure point for your Bair Island boat excursion. Discover limestone islands, clear waterways, and beautiful coastal scenery.
Next, enjoy guided snorkeling at suitable sites. Pause for a picnic lunch before returning to your accommodation.
Overnight: Kei Kecil.
Visit Ngurtafur when the tide reveals its remarkable stretch of sand. Walk along the sandbank and enjoy panoramic sea views.
Afterward, relax on a nearby beach. Your guide may include swimming or snorkeling when conditions allow.
Departure time follows the tide. Therefore, we may exchange this excursion with the Bair Island tour.
Overnight: Kei Kecil.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Ambon. Upon arrival, continue to your hotel.
If the flight schedule allows, visit Pintu Kota Beach or browse local shops for souvenirs. Then, enjoy your final evening in Maluku.
Overnight: Ambon.
Transfer to Pattimura Airport for your onward journey to Bali. This route includes a transit stop according to the selected airline schedule.
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport, meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel within the agreed drop-off area.
Tour ends in Bali.
The package includes economy-class flights from Jakarta to Ambon, return flights for the Banda and Kei sectors, and onward connecting flights to Bali.
This itinerary serves as a sample route, not a fixed daily departure schedule. Banda Neira flights operate on selected days, so we confirm these connections before accepting your booking.
We may adjust the destination order and overnight distribution while keeping the journey at 12 days and 11 nights. Arrival times determine activities on transfer days.
If Banda flights do not match your preferred dates, we offer alternative dates or a sea-transfer option for your approval. Boat excursions and snorkeling also depend on weather, tides, and local conditions.
The tour starts in Jakarta and finishes in Bali. You will explore Ambon, Banda Neira, and the Kei Islands during a 12-day journey.
Yes. We can arrange a departure from Bali to Ambon with a connecting flight. However, starting in Jakarta offers a direct flight to Ambon.
Yes. The package includes economy-class flights from Jakarta to Ambon, return flights to Banda Neira and Kei, and onward connecting flights to Bali. Your booking confirmation lists the airlines, baggage allowances, and flight details.
No. Departure dates depend on flight connections, especially the limited services between Ambon and Banda Neira. Therefore, contact us before booking your international flights.
The itinerary provides a sample route. We confirm the destination order and overnight stays after checking flight availability. The planned tour lasts 12 days and 11 nights.
Before booking, we offer alternative travel dates or a sea-transfer option for your approval. We explain any changes to travel time, accommodation, and price before you confirm.
You will explore historic forts, visit local villages, and discover Banda’s spice heritage. Additionally, guided visits to nutmeg plantations introduce you to local livelihoods. Private cultural performances cost extra and require advance arrangements.
The itinerary includes snorkeling around Hatta Island, selected reefs near Ai and Run, and suitable locations in the Kei Islands. Your guide chooses each site according to weather, currents, and swimming ability.
Previous experience helps, but you do not need advanced skills. Tell us your swimming ability before booking so we can assess suitable activities. Guides and life jackets support the excursions, although some sites may not suit beginners.
Yes. You can enjoy village visits, island scenery, and beach relaxation instead. However, boat excursions still involve sea travel, and beach access depends on local conditions.
The package includes 11 nights in hotels or island guesthouses, based on two guests sharing a room. Property standards vary between destinations. We confirm accommodation names and room categories before booking.
The package includes daily breakfast according to each property’s arrangements and lunch during full-day excursions. Dinners and other meals cost extra unless your booking confirmation states otherwise.
Suitability depends on mobility, swimming ability, and comfort with small boats. Some excursions involve uneven paths, steps, and boarding without a fixed jetty. Please share your group’s ages and assistance needs before booking.
We plan the visit around a suitable tide. However, weather and sea conditions may affect access. Therefore, we may change the excursion time or exchange the order of the Kei Island tours.
Bring lightweight clothing, swimwear, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and a dry bag. Also, pack modest clothing for religious sites and village visits. Check your confirmed baggage allowance before packing.
We recommend travel insurance that covers medical care, snorkeling, boat excursions, and travel disruption. Check the policy details before departure, especially coverage for remote islands.
Contact us with your preferred dates, number of travelers, and room requirements. Also, share any dietary needs or mobility concerns. We will check flight connections and accommodation before sending your final itinerary and quotation.
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