Discover Timor-Leste’s mountains, reefs and culture on a guided expedition from Dili to Atauro Island with a Mt Ramelau sunrise hike, snorkeling, village walks and authentic homestays.
  • Snorkel Atauro Island’s coral reefs, among the world’s most biodiverse.
  • Hike to Mt Ramelau’s summit for sunrise over Timor-Leste.
  • Visit Maubisse coffee farms and plantations to learn about production.
  • Experience a dawn welcoming ceremony with village elders on Mt Ramelau.
  • Explore Dili’s Chega! Exhibition and Motael Church for poignant history.
  • Climb to Cristo Rei statue for sweeping views of Dili.
  • Stay with a family in an Atauro Island beach homestay.
  • Meet women-led cooperatives on Atauro during a social enterprise tuk-tuk tour.
We stay in basic rural guesthouses featuring fans, squat toilets and mandy bucket showers, with simple, safe and hygienic standards. On Atauro Island, enjoy beachside homestays with host families; note nightly power cuts from 10 pm to 7 am, and towels are not provided.