Explore North Sulawesi

If you love the outdoors and exploring what lies beyond the horizon, North Sulawesi is your kind of place.

Why go on our land-based excursions?

North Sulawesi offers an incredible blend of natural beauty, culture, and wildlife that makes a land-based excursion unforgettable. Explore lush jungles teeming with rare and exotic creatures like the tiny, wide-eyed tarsiers or vibrant hornbills at Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Marvel at volcanic landscapes, bubbling hot springs, and serene lake Tondano as you wander through the Minahasa region.

Visit bustling local markets bursting with tropical flavors and immerse yourself in the warm, vibrant culture of the people who call this region home. From cascading waterfalls to panoramic views of verdant mountains, North Sulawesi is a paradise waiting to be discovered, even above the waterline!

Minahasa highland tour

Minahasa Highland Tour

Enjoy fantastic views on this trip through the hills of North Sulawesi, full of exciting destinations, from hot springs to walking on top of the caldera of a volcano.

A Tarsier in Tangkoko Jungle Reserve

Tangkoko Jungle Tour

The world's smallest primate is the Tarsier, which you can meet in Tangkoko. Look for black macaques and the cuscus, a tree-dwelling marsupial.

Cooking Class - Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing Resort Manado

Cooking Class

Test your cooking skills with our chef. You go to the market together and you cook for everyone.

Fruit Carving - Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing Resort Manado

Learn fruit carving

Our chef Arnold will teach you how to turn everyday tropical fruit into fun, colorful creations.

The beautiful Ban Hing Kiong Temple in Manado.

Manado City

Our guided city walk is full of interesting history, culture and you get a real sense of local life.

Visit Tunan Waterfall

Waterfalls & Waruga

Take a refreshing dip and visit ancient Minahasa burial sites and mythological wall carvings.

Siladen Beach in North Sulawesi

Beach & snorkel trip

Hop on a private boat with your friends  and we’ll take you to some of the Bunaken Marine Park’s fantastic tropical beaches.

Locals in Manado village

Local School & Village

Our sponsored school is located in the village of Tongkaina, only a few minutes away from the resort.

Sunset over Bunaken Marine Park

Gunung Tumpa Sunset

This hill offers spectacular views of the Bunaken Marine Park. And at sunset the colors make it an especially magical photo-op.

Lembeh Island Tour - Thalassa Dive Resort Lembeh

Lembeh Island Tour

Visit the Trikora war memorial, the statue of Jesus á la Rio, have some snacks at a quiet beach and wrap it all up with a superb view of the entire Lembeh Strait.

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