5D4N Beaches of East Timor
Dili, Baucau, Tutuala, Jaco Island, Timor Leste

Destination | East Timor

East Timor is a relatively small island nation yet full of surprises. “A great deal in a small package”. Its terrain changes from majestic mountain ranges to grassy plains, swamps to white sandy beaches and pristine coral reefs all within a few hours drive.


The pristine waters surrounding Jako Island © tumbleweeed

The people of East Timor are proud, shy but friendly when engaged, and will reward you with a prompt smile opening the door for a journey of adventure and discovery of places that only locals would know how to share! Animist beliefs provide the background for the creation of legends and myths and our peoples interpretation of life itself and, of natures part in our daily lives is simple yet intriguing.

Traditional rituals, stories, places, remain secret until, as a result of our pursuits, they reveal themselves to you! All it takes is an adventurous spirit to take the opportunity when it presents itself, and absorb the experiences this country has to offer. This is how things happen in our part of the world!

This short trip takes us east of Dili to Baucau, Com and Tutuala, and the pristine beaches at Jako Island.

Day 01 / Fri / Singapore - Dili
Arrive Dili airport, meet/greet and transfer to your hotel.
Short introductory tour of the capital city Dili.
Overnight in Dili.

Day 02 / Dili - Tutuala (B/-/-)
Transfer to the idilic Tutuala’s Valu Beach on the far eastern end of the Island via the town of Baucau the second largest city in the country about 123 km east of Dili, with remains of Portuguese architecture still present giving it a colonial flavor. Baucau is a town with a microclimate, situated on a plane of mainly limestone, stretching to the ocean and has some beautiful secluded beaches such as Osalata Beach.
Short tour of the town of Baucau where we stop for lunch.
After lunch continue the drive to Valu Beach in Tutuala, in the heart of the protected Nino Konis Santana National Park.
Overnight camping or stay at the Valu Beach’s Turismo Etico (basic traditional structured eco lodge) right on the beach.


Traditional Timorese houses at Tutuala © tumbleweeed

Day 03 / Sunday / Tutuala - Jako Island day trip (B/-/-)
Have an early start and be the first to watch the spectacular sunrise over Jaco Island, at the most eastern part of the country.
Trek to Leneara Caves (20 minute trek) alternatively Ilikerekere Caves (30 minute Trek) or both. These cave paintings have a history dating back 3,500 years of which many are still well preserved.
After lunch, take an outrigger (local fishing powered boat) to Jaco Island, a part of the protected Nino Konis Santana National Park, and spend time in the island, bush walking, swimming and snorkeling in the most pristine azure waters.
Return to Valu Beach late afternoon.
Dinner at Turismo Etico.
Overnight camping or stay at the Valu Beach’s Turismo Etico eco lodge.

Day 04 / Mon / Tutuala - Com - Dili (B/-/-)
Return to Dili stopping for lunch at the fishing village of Com.
Visit Com’s Monkey’s lagoon before continuing drive to Dili.
Monkey’s lagoon near Com fishing village.
Arrive Dili at about 1900 hours.
Overnight in Dili.

Day 05 / Tue / Depart for Singapore (B/-/-)
Morning is free at own leisure.
Transfer to airport for departure flight.

Tour Cost
Minimum 04 persons, maximum 12 persons

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