Best Time to Visit Manado for 4 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Bunaken National Marine Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Liang Beach Bunaken, Wori, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia

Considered one of the world's top marine parks and top diving destinations, Bunaken Marine National Park is located in Manado Bay in the heart of Sulawesi's Coral Triangle and consists of five islands: Bunaken, ManadoTua, Siladen, Montehage and Nain . The park is covered with 97% clear, transparent and warm tropical waters, with a complete marine ecosystem, rich in seabed ecology, with more than 390 kinds of corals and a wide variety of fish and marine mammal species. July and August are the peak seasons here every year. It is recommended to make reservations with resorts and diving operators in advance for accommodation or diving. With more than 70 diving sites, Bunaken Marine National Park is a paradise for scuba diving enthusiasts, with professional equipment and diving instructors. It should be noted that the awareness of marine ecological environmental protection here is very high. Before diving, you must understand diving precautions, such as not feeding marine animals during diving, nor touching marine life, such as corals, animals, etc.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Manado nearby is the top choice before you leave Bunaken National Marine Park and hit the road.

Manado

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: North Sulawesi

Manado - Manado, alias Manado, belongs to Indonesia. Manado, which is jointly rated as the world's snorkeling and diving site by the world's five major international diving organizations, has a rare underwater coral coverage rate of more than 95%. There are 38 famous diving spots in the entire sea area. The visibility of the transparent sea reaches 30 meters. Due to the bright sunshine at the equator and the pristine and rich ocean, the underwater landscape surpasses Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Palau and Maldives.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: if you come to manado Dont Forget to Come to Puncak Rurukan its about 45 Minutes from downtown Manado and you can enjoy the very beautifull Sight of Manado.,

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Sintesa Peninsula Hotel Manado is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Sintesa Peninsula Hotel Manado

The Sintesa Peninsula Hotel offers rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows featuring views of the mountain and nearby islands. It provides free Wi-Fi and has an outdoor pool and gym.Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, cable TV, a minibar, safe and coffee/tea making facilities.
The hotel’s Gardenia Coffee Shop features both indoor and outdoor dining with garden and pool views.
Sintesa Peninsula offers car rental, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning services. A 24-hour front desk is available.
Located in the city of Manado, Sintesa Peninsula Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Sam Ratulangi International Airport.

Day 2 | Morning

Patung Yesus Memberkati

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2.0 Hours

Location: Winangun Satu, Malalayang, Manado City, North Sulawesi

The flying statue of Jesus was built in 2010. It is a relatively large flying statue in Asia. It is not only the iconic statue of Manado, but also the symbol of local people's spiritual sustenance.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Andrew Frans: wiasata rohani di manado ❤️

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Patung Yesus Memberkati, don’t forget pay a visit to Bunaken.

Bunaken

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Bunaken Islands, North Sulawesi

Bunaken Island is located in the northern part of Sulawesi Island. It is a world-class diving resort. There are countless high-quality diving spots. The marine ecology is extremely rich, with more than 300 species of fish and more than 500 colorful corals. kind. At the same time, it also has four unique marine ecological characteristics: submarine cliffs, volcanic sandy land, gathering places for animals such as naked gills and seahorses, and submarine slopes formed by soft corals, with a colorful underwater world. Bunaken Island is very suitable for vacation. There are bars and cafes on the beach on the island. Under the hot sun, a glass of fresh mango juice is refreshing and pleasant. Lying in a hammock by the beach and having a long daydream under the shadow of a coconut is also very comfortable.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: good spot for diving, the water is so clean

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort in advance, because all the tourists head to Bunaken love staying at it.

Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort

Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Manado. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. To be found at the hotel are Wi-Fi in public areas, airport transfer, babysitting, BBQ facilities, restaurant. Air conditioning, desk, balcony/terrace, blackout curtains, fan can be found in selected guestrooms. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including snorkeling, boats, outdoor pool, diving, spa. Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Manado unforgettable.

Day 3 | Morning

Lihaga Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Gangga Satu, West Likupang, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi

White Sand Island is a very beautiful private island covered with soft and delicate white sand. The island is independent of the sea. The secluded environment makes the sea water here exceptionally calm, with blue sky, white clouds, fine sand and clear water. It not only attracts foreign tourists, but also a place for local residents to relax and vacation.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: nice view

Day 3 | Afternoon

Lake Linow nearby is the top choice before you leave Lihaga Island and hit the road.

Lake Linow

Opening Hours: Open all day

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Lahendong, South Tomohon, Tomohon City, North Sulawesi

Colorful Lake is a crater lake in North Sulawesi, south of the city of Tomohon. Several lake bottom springs deep at the edge of the lake emit hot air. Due to the sulfur element in the lake, the chemical composition will change, and coupled with the refraction and reflection of sunlight, the lake water will appear red, dark green, and even dark blue. The color changes, and the Wucai Lake is named after it. The scenery of Wucai Lake is very beautiful in the early morning when the air is fresh. Because of the large amount of sulphur in the lake, the lake water will emit a strong smell of rotten eggs, which is normal. It should be noted that swimming in the lake is not allowed here, and the high sulfur content in the lake water can cause physical injury or death.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: nice ambience and view, there is a restaurant and we can order food and drink

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Lake Linow? Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center is one of your top choices.

Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center

Resort and Convention Center is located 15 minutes from the airport and is part of Grand Kawanua International City, the largest convention hall in Manado. With a large range of modern business facilities for up to 2500 people, Novotel Manado Golf Resortand Convention Center is ideal for conferences, business and leisure.|Along with 176 rooms and apartments with splendid views, the hotel offers golf course, a pool overlooking the mountains, three restaurants, two bars and a day spa.

Day 4 | Morning

Ban Hin Kiong Klenteng

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 20-60 Minutes

Location: Jl. IN Panjaitan, Calaca, Wenang, Manado City, North Sulawesi

Since there are about 75,000 Chinese people among the population of 300,000 in Manado, there is also a local Chinese belief center "BanHinKiongKlenteng" (BanHinKiongKlenteng). temple". The Wanxing Palace, which was first built in 1819, has a history of nearly 200 years. However, due to factors such as the local anti-Chinese movement, it has experienced three times in 1854-1859, 1895-1902, 1971-1972, etc. The reconstruction and refurbishment of the building has given it its present appearance.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Ban Hin Kiong Klenteng, Rumah Alam Manado Adventure Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Rumah Alam Manado Adventure Park

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,10:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Jalan Ring Road Manado II, Kairagi Satu, Mapanget, Kairagi Weru, Paal Dua, Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara

Nature Home Adventure Park is located in the middle of the airport and the urban area. There are small golf driving ranges, rope sliding, swimming pools and other public play items. It can accommodate about 300 people at the same time. The natural environment brings tourists a relaxing and interesting enjoyment.

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