Is this tour popular and what's the best time to visit Timor Leste?

Yes – this tour definitely has its fans! It's a really unique and off-the-beaten-path destination, which makes it super special for the kind of traveller looking for something different and meaningful. As for the best time to visit Timor-Leste, the dry season is usually ideal – that's from May to November. So your chosen departure in May 2027 is actually a great time to go! You can expect warm weather, clearer skies, and good conditions for outdoor activities, diving, and exploring the island.

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US $3,045 per person

Timor-Leste Expedition

9 days

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Start and end in Dili

4.5

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Operator: Intrepid Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Dili
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and travel group
- Welcome dinner at rooftop bar
Landmarks
Wetar Strait
Day 2
Dili to Hato Builico
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Alola Foundation visit
- Chega! Exhibition visit
- Motael Church visit
- Hato Builico - Village Walking Tour
Landmarks
Alola Foundation
Chega! Exhibition
Motael Church
Tatamailau Mountain Range
Hato Builico
Day 3
Hato Builico to Maubisse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mt Ramelau Sunrise Hike
Landmarks
Mt. Ramelau
Maubisse
Day 4
Maubisse to Aileu to Dili
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Timorese meals at a coffee farmer's home), Dinner
Included Activities
- Maubisse - Traditional ceremony and sunrise walk
- Maubisse - Coffee Plantation & Farmlands tour
- Aileu - Projeto Montanha visit
Landmarks
Mt. Ramelau
Projeto Montanha
Day 5
Dili to Atauro Island
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meals with host family)
Included Activities
- Atauro Island - Snorkelling tour
Landmarks
Atauro Island
Day 6
Atauro Island
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast by the sea), Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meals with host family)
Included Activities
- Atauro Island - Fisherman's Boat snorkeling tour
- Atauro Island - Social enterprise tuk tuk tour
Landmarks
Beloi's Marine Protected Area
Biojoia de Atauro
Boneca de Atauro
Day 7
Atauro Island to Dili
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with homestay family), Dinner (Dinner on the beach with sunset views)
Included Activities
- Atauro - local market
- Dili - Cristo Rei Statue & Beach
- Dili - dinner on beach
Landmarks
Cristo Rei Statue (Cape Fatu Cama)
Back Beach
Empreza Diak
Day 8
Dili
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Timorese food at social enterprise)
Included Activities
- Dili - Tais Market
- Dili - Guided city tour
- Dili - Santa Cruz Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner at outdoor rooftop bar
Landmarks
Tais Market
Santa Cruz Cemetery
Day 9
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Wetar Strait

Landmarks
Alola Foundation
Chega! Exhibition
Motael Church
Tatamailau Mountain Range
Hato Builico

Landmarks
Mt. Ramelau
Maubisse

Landmarks
Mt. Ramelau
Projeto Montanha

Landmarks
Atauro Island

Landmarks
Beloi's Marine Protected Area
Biojoia de Atauro
Boneca de Atauro

Landmarks
Cristo Rei Statue (Cape Fatu Cama)
Back Beach
Empreza Diak

Landmarks
Tais Market
Santa Cruz Cemetery

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Meals
Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.5

(11,992 reviews)

Number of tours

874

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

92%

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4.5

Anonymous
October 5th, 2010
5
A truly memorable travelling experience. The scenery is just spectacular and the people are warm and friendly. After...
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Anonymous
August 17th, 2010
5
An unforgettable trip in a beautiful country with amazing and passionate people. A memory and experience I will never...
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Anonymous
August 11th, 2010
5
Excellent for small group adventure trips

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Is this tour popular and what's the best time to visit Timor Leste?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  Yes – this tour definitely has its fans! It's a really unique and off-the-beaten-path destination, which makes it super special for the kind of traveller looking for something different and meaningful. As for the best time to visit Timor-Leste, the dry season is usually ideal – that's from May to November. So your chosen departure in May 2027 is actually a great time to go! You can expect warm weather, clearer skies, and good conditions for outdoor activities, diving, and exploring the island.

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Price based on Shared Room

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Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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East Timor
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East Timor
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East Timor
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Timor-Leste Expedition

Itinerary

Dili

Included Activities

Dili to Hato Builico

Included Activities

Hato Builico to Maubisse

Included Activities

Maubisse to Aileu to Dili

Included Activities

Dili to Atauro Island

Included Activities

Atauro Island

Included Activities

Atauro Island to Dili

Included Activities

Dili

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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