The Banda Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Banda) are a volcanic group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 140km south of Seram island and about 2000km east of Java, and are part of the Indonesian province of Maluku. The main town and administrative centre is Bandanaira, located on the island of the same name. The Banda Islands rise out of 4-6 km deep ocean and have a total land area of approximately 180 km². The Banda Islands have a population of about 15,000. Until the mid 19th century the Banda Islands were the world's only source of the spices nutmeg and mace, produced from the nutmeg tree. The islands are also popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling.

MAP of BANDA NEIRA TOUR PACKAGE

Day 1: Airport – Free Program Upon arrival at Pattimura airport AMBON your guide will accompany you to your hotel in town.

Day 2: Ambon Banda Voyage by PELNI passenger cruise ship to BANDA NEIRA ISLAND. This voyage will takes some hours. Arrive Banda harbor and check in at Your Hotel Banda is famous because of its spices, beaches, the Volcano, history and culture.

Day 3: Banda Besar Tour Enjoy your typical Banda breakfast at your hotel. Cross over by boat to BANDA BESAR ISLAND to visit Lontor village. Walk the historical 360 steps Up to the remains of fort Hollandia. Return by the same route to the beach and by longboat continue to sembahyang beach for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch will be served at the beach. Back to Hotel.

Day 5: Volcano Island Tour Hiking to the top of Gunung Api (Volcano) 660 meter highest peak Of Banda. Start at 05.30 am from the south side of the volcano and you will reach summit 08.00 am or less. Back to your Hotel. Lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 6:Free
B'fast in hotel Free Program

Day 7: Banda – Ambon Breakfast at your Hotel. Return at Ambon island by PELNI passenger cruise ship. Arrive Ambon harbour and transfer to your Hotel in Ambon Town. Lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Ambon – Tranfer Out Depart Pattimura Airport for your next destination.
Tour price inclusive :
Touring by non AC mini Bussess
2 nights accommodation in Ambon
5 nights accommodation in Banda
Entry fees, donations
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transfer in/out
Land/sea transportation
English / Dutch speaking guide
Tour price exclusive :
Gratuities and tips for local tour guide and driver.
Return PELNI ticket boat
All personal expenses such as room service, laundry, telex, facsimile, telephone etc.
Any other optional tours, which do not specified in the itinerary.

Beautiful, quiant little Bandaneira is the capital town of the Banda Islands, that were once the World's only source of nutmeg, and therefore the scene of much fighting between the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English.As a result of all this attention, both Bandaneira itself, and the Banda Islands in general, are full of relics of the colonial era: forts, cannons and beautiful colonial homes.The islands are also extremely scenic, complete with an active volcano, and the surrounding coral reefs, largely undamaged by bombing, are about the most spectacular in Indonesia.All this has made them Maluku's most popular tourist destination.That is relative though - their remoteness ensures they are never overrun with visitors. Even Bandaneira itself is very quiet most of the time, and if you head out to the other islands, you are quite likely to have them for yourself!If interested in doing that, check out my pages to the neighbouring island of banda besar too!