Alor Exotic Culture & Nature

After breakfast transfer to the airport, and flight to Alor Island. Upon arrival in Alor, transfer to your Hotel. After lunch we drive to visit the traditional villages Takpala. Takpala village is one of the well preserved traditional villages of Abui tribe in Alor. It is located approximately 1 hour from Kalabahi city. Abui ethnic group are the largest ethnic group in Alor Regency. They also used to be called Tak Abui means “big mountain”. These local inhabitants still strictly practice tradition and culture. The word “Takpala” derived from the word “Tak” means “barrier” and the word “pala” means “wood”. Therefore, Takpala can be described as “a wooden barrier”, but some would prefer to describe it as “a wooden bludgeon (beater)”. The village of Takpala firstly known by European tourists since a Dutch tourist named Ferry exhibited his photographs capturing the life of local people of Takpala in 1973. He also made some of those photographs a calendar while promoting a primitive life in Alor Island. Next proceed to Monbang traditional village to see Kabola tribe  who wear tree barks as their clothes. Here we’ll learn their tradition and way of life. They will also serve local coffee which they grown themselves. In the afternoon you return to your hotel. Dinner at your personal account and overnight at Alami Alor Dive Resort or similar hotel available. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at hotel. Then we visit Bampalola one of the most traditional village in Alor. We can see the beautiful view of Pantar strait and other islands in Alor’s archipelago from here. Descend drive to Alor Kecil where we can see the traditional house of Ternate people from Mollucas that came to Alor isle more than 500 years ago. Lunch box will be served here. If we still have time, we can cross to Kepa Island to enjoy sunset and see the sea turtles hatchery, we also can relax and swim on the beach here. Afternoon, return to Kalabahi town. Dinner at your personal account and overnight at Alami Alor Dive Resort or similar hotel available. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at hotel. Then, check out from hotel then we can go to see the Dugongs (Dugong dugon) that live in Sika strait near Mali airport. These Dugongs are sea mammals that live peacefully on the waters of Sika island.  At the appropriate time transfer to airport for flights to next destinations.