DAY 1: TRANSFER IN – MANADO CITY TOUR (D)
Participants will be picked up at Sam Ratulangi Airport by the tour guide and directly explore Manado city, passing Soekarno Bridge, Manado City Park, the oldest temple Ban Hin Kiong, Sentrum Church (the oldest church in Manado), and Jl. 17 Agustus, the city’s government center. Then continue to the Blessing Jesus Monument – this is not just a religious site but also an icon of Manado. In the afternoon, head to Malalayang Beach Walk to enjoy the beauty along Malalayang beach. Optional: Fried banana or Manado porridge. Dinner at a local restaurant. Check in to the hotel and rest.

DAY 2: BUNAKEN – NAIN – NEW BUNAKEN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, participants are picked up and head to Megamas Dock for a short briefing. First, travel to Nain Island. Upon arrival, transfer by small boat to Nain Sandbar. Activities include photos, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the sandbar. Continue to New Bunaken, a newly popular spot for taking Instagram-worthy photos. Lunch box on the boat. Then proceed to Bunaken Island. Time here is longer for snorkeling/diving (equipment optional). Non-snorkelers can relax, enjoy Manado-style fried bananas and young coconuts (optional). After fitting snorkeling gear, enjoy snorkeling; those who cannot swim will be taught first. The guide will take underwater photos. Afterward, return to the boat, land at Liang beach, rinse off, shop for souvenirs, and return to Manado for dinner. Rest at the hotel. Note: Schedule is flexible depending on tides, Nain sandbar, and field conditions.

DAY 3: MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart for the Minahasa highlands. First spot (Option 1): Tetetana Peak, with panoramic views of Manado city and Bunaken islands, plus beautiful flower garden photo spots. (Option 2): Tuur Maasering, a Minahasa cultural site to see the making of local drinks, captikus and saguer. Next, visit Moraya Fort in cool-weather Tondano, a historic site of the Minahasa people. Lunch at a floating restaurant on Lake Tondano. Then visit Lake Linow, famous for its water that changes color with sunlight reflection, while enjoying snacks and coffee with live acoustic music. Return to Manado with a stop at Makatete Hills for sunset and city views. Dinner at a local restaurant and rest.

DAY 4: LIHAGA ISLAND (B/L/D)
After breakfast, head to Megamas Dock for a short briefing, then continue to Lihaga Island. Upon arrival, the guide will take photos. Lunch on the island. Explore Lihaga Island, with optional snorkeling. After rinsing off, free time until departure back to Manado. Dinner at a local restaurant. Rest at the hotel.

DAY 5: TANGKOKO NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart for Bitung to visit Tangkoko National Park. Here, see the world’s smallest monkey, the tarsier (Tarsius spectrum), and other Sulawesi endemic animals: black macaques (Macaca nigra), babirusa, mountain anoa, Sulawesi civet, hornbills, maleo birds, yellow-crested cockatoos, and bear cuscus. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Manado for dinner and rest at the hotel.

DAY 6: LIKUPANG TRIP (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart for the Likupang Special Economic Zone. First stop: Larata Hill for views of green hills and white sand beaches. Continue to Pulisan Beach, then Paal Marinsow Beach, with long white sand beaches. Lunch at a local beachside restaurant. Return to Manado. Optional sunset cruise in Manado Bay (IDR 75,000/pax). Dinner at a local restaurant and rest.

DAY 7: SHOPPING – TRANSFER OUT (B)
After breakfast, enjoy hotel facilities before being picked up for shopping at Grand Mercifull Building, the largest souvenir center in Manado. Free time for shopping until lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to Sam Ratulangi Airport for check-in. Tour ends. Have a nice trip!