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General Information
The island of Timor has a turbulent history as a trading port: Chinese. Javanese and Islamic trader frequently the island for many centuries seeking the fragrant Sandalwood so treasured throughout the world. The Portuguese and Dutch compete the trade, eventually dividing the island into two : Dutch West Timor and Portuguese East Timor.

After Indonesia's independence, the east remain in the hand of the Portuguese until 1975, when a left-wing monument threatened to take control of the newly independent East Timor, and Indonesia stepped in.

West Timor was remarkable in history of Capt. William Bligh a British Admiral was landed on his 3.600 miles journey from bounty in 1789 century.

West Timor is a fascinating place to visit the capital, Kupang is only a short flight from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, and is also the trading gateway for the tiny islands of Sawu and Roti, both famous for their ikat weaving.

East Timor is bounded on the North by the Banda Sea and Wetar Strait, and the south by the Timor sea, on the west by the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the East by Arafura sea, which covers an area of 14.609 esq. with Dilli as the Capital City.

The East Timorese community lives in the tribal groups which are partrillinear decent system, then most outstanding among the tribes is the Tettun and Liurai tribes.

East Timor is a richly cultural and historical country with numerous historical towns and spas, fascinating castle and chateaux, intriguing architecture and many rich cultural activities. The East Timor is a country of undiscovered natural beauty with picturesque mountains, extensive hiking trails, numerous spas and a strong cultural heritages of Portuguese colony in the south east Asia.

Timor, Roti and Savu is reach with arts ad cultures sites. Everywhere you go you will see the difference between one each other. The difference can be found from local languages (dialects), motifs of costumes (sarong), the style of architecture, art and houses.

Although Christianity has recently been spreading throughout these region, it is still possible for you to see the remnants of ancient West Timor, Roti and Savu culture. The Adat house of Timorese looks like a wooden parasol - Ume - fuctioning as a living room and stroge house. Several houses from a village are ruled by the village leader. This way of living is still available in the area around Mount Mutis, of Soe and Kefamenanu. Here the majority of Atoni people (one of the ethnic group in Timor) still live traditionaly.

The Astoni people, according to legend, lived beside mountains that could talk and wander from valley to valley. The great rocks offered protection and guidance. The Astoni up until to day will place offerings at the foot of the sacred mountains, to ensure the continuing relationship. The Astoni live in beehive shaped houses, where high conical roofs slope downward.  

The Belu people, originally from present day Malaysia, left their settlements in Maluku, during the 14th century to conquer and establish an empire in Timor island. The word of Belu means friend used by the Atoni, might explain the relative ease in which the Belunese established themselves. One of the unique features within the Belunese society, is the women's high status. She fully controls everyone or more of the four types of marriage she decides to be a part of. Her husband will leave his clan by moving to her house and all their children will follow her lineage.

The traditional dance Likuray have always accompanied festivals and ceremonies. The Likurai was danced to welcome the clans warriors up on their return from victorious battle. The women would be dancing, tapping their drums and swaying their bodies as they circled the battle trophies of head.

Highlights : unique culture, historical ruins, savanna, caves, waterfall, traditional houses,

rainforest, hand weaving, Sasando Music, etc.....

 3DAYS KUPANG MEMORIAL TOUR

Day 01 : BALI - KUPANG (TIMOR ISLAND)
We will pick you up at the hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport for your departure to Kupang aboard on Merpati Nusantara Airlines flight or Star Airlines. On arrival at Kupang airport, our local staff will meet and greet you before transfer to your hotel in Kupang. In the afternoon - city sightseeing visiting Kupang Museum, Local market and the see the proceed of sandal wood oil. Overnight at hotel  

Day 02 : KUPANG AND SURROUNDINGS
Breakfast served at the hotel and then beginning your sightseeing visit Bakunase village for the Second World War ruins. Next to Concordia Fortress and old Dutch cemetery. In the afternoon visiting Babau village to see more ruins of the second World War and the air-commando of the Australian Airforce. Return to Kupang via Lasiana Beach for sunset. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : KUPANG - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight departure.

US$503.00

 4DAYS WEST TIMOR EXPEDITION

Day 01 : BALI - KUPANG - SOE (TIMOR ISLAND)
We will pick you at your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport leaving for Kupang in the west Timor. On arrival at Kupang airport, our local staff will meet and greet you at the airport before drive to Soe. On you way, a stop will be made at Oebelo village to view the process of making Sasando Music instrument. On arrival in Soe direct check in at your hotel.

Day 02 : SOE - KEFAMENANU
After breakfast at the hotel, a morning visit to Buat National park and Oehala waterfall. Enjoy the refreshment among the beautiful tropical nature of west Timor. After lunch drive to Kefamenanu with stop at Niki-Niki to see the old place of King Nope and his royal tombs. Afternoon arrive in Kefamenanu and check in at your hotel.

Day 03 : KEFAMENANU - KUPANG
After breakfast, a morning visit Maslete traditional village and Oelolok to see the place of King Taolin. After lunch drive to Kupang. Late afternoon arrive in Kupang and check in at your hotel.

Day 04 : KUPANG - BALI OR YOUR NEXT DESTINATION
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart for Bali or your next destination. On your arrival in Bali, transfer to your hotel.

US$762.00

 Service include :
Return airfare from Bali, airport transfers in Bali & Kupang, full board meals, hotel accommodation, air-conditioned transportation, all sightseeing as itinerary, mineral water on tour, English speaking guide, (ferry ticket for Roti & Sabu Package).

The above mentioned prices can be changed any time (more or less), please contact us E-MAIL