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Located in the west of the island of Sumatra, the island of Nias is the largest and most advanced island in between all the islands of the west coast of Sumatra. Its blue-green sea will welcome your arrival on this Nias island Tour and throughout the tour, enjoy both the cultural richness and the natural beauty that characterize this island.

The island is occupied by the tribe of Nias (Ono Niha) , which still maintains its megalithic culture. We will have the opportunity to maintain direct contact with the tribe and we will witness some of its traditions, such as the war dance. During our tour, we will visit the most spectacular places on the island, we will bathe in paradisaical beaches and we will visit several traditional towns to soak up the local culture.

  • Difficulty : Easy
  • Pickup: Binaka Gunungsitoli Airport, Nias Island (GNS)

Itinerary Nias Island Tour

Day 1: medan - nias island      ▼.

Upon arrival at BinakaGunungsi¬toli Airport, one of our guides will be waiting for you to transfer you to the hotel. On the way, we will stop at Langundri Beach . We will also pass through various traditional villages of Nias. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Accommodation : Baloho Beach Resort Teluk Dalam & Soliga or similar

DAY 2: BAWOMATALUO TOUR      ▼

After your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our route to the traditional villages of Botohilitano and Bawomataluo, where we will see the king’s place, made of solid wood. We will observe the megalithic sculptures and we will know the way of life of the Nias tribe. We will witness a Dance of War, very typical of these lands . It is a unique spectacular act in which athletic members of the Nias tribe jump over stone columns several meters high.

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 3: PLAYA LANGUNDRI - GUNUNGSITOLI       ▼

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, at the agreed time, we start the march to reach Gunungsitoli. We will visit the northern part of Nias, the traditional village of Tumori. Upon arrival Gunungsitoli we will check-in at the new hotel.

Accommodation : Hotel National or similar

DAY 4: GUNUNGSITOLI - MEDAN     ▼

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, at the appropriate time according to your flight schedule, you will have the transfer to the airport to catch the flight that takes you to the next destination. End of adventure!

Accommodation :

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Price Includes

  • All accommodation in double room
  • All transfers by AC car
  • Meals according to itinerary
  • Ticket and entrance fees of the places to visit
  • English guide

Price Excludes

  • Flights (If you want, we can organize them)
  • Photo / Video Camera Rates
  • Visa & Travel insurance
  • Tip, Donations and personal expenses
  • Extra expenses caused by anything beyond our control: flight delays, cancellations, natural disaster, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the include

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When is the best time of the year to do this tour?

Our favourite time for travel in Indonesia is between April to October, although Indonesia is a great year-round destination, offering memorable experiences for all kinds of adventures. July to August are the peak summer months. In West to Central part of the weather is delightfully warm and it’s a popular time for travellers to visit for holidays, whilst if you wish to travel from October to April, the Eastern part Indonesia, like Banda and Raja Ampat, would be the best option.

If you wish to have a relaxing journey in Indonesia with less crowds, the shoulder months of April to June and September to October are ideal and slightly more economic.       If you must travel in ‘high season’ but want to avoid the crowd, worry not, there are numbered of unbeaten track in Indonesia ready to be explored.

What should I bring?

The tropics is a warm and often sweaty place, especially if you have Borneo or Sulawesi included in your travel. Check out our suggestion on What to Wear:

  • Comfortable and light shirt and at least a pair of long sleeves
  • Comfortable walking shoes or trekking shoes if your trip include some trekking
  • Shorts and long pants
  • Couple of pairs of socks
  • Waterproof Jacket/Raincoat

Depends on the type of travel, you may also need these in your What to Bring list:

Underwater Trip:

  • Dive Insurance
  • Dive certificate
  • Certificate of Nitrox (for those who are using Nitrox)
  • Dive equipment except Tanks and Weights. Please consult your travel expert to find out if the equipment is inclusive or not in your booking
  • Swimsuit/Dive suit
  • Adaptor DIN or INT
  • Sunscreen SPF +40
  • Waterproof bags

Landtour and Trekking:

  • Small backpack for daily important item
  • Travel Insurance, which covers trekking and sport risk
  • Trekking shoes (check with your travel expert if you need a Goretex or simply a walking shoes)
  • Pullover (as in some area like Mt Bromo and some other places at high altitude, the temperature can get as low as 0 degree)
  • Small flashlight or head flashlight
  • Towel (preferably quick dry microfiber towel)
  • Flight tickets (keep the soft copy in your mobile)
  • Valid passport with Valid Visa (or check if you are eligible for Visa Free Entry)
  • Travel/Dive Insurance
  • Personal medication (include contact lenses)
  • Waterproof bag to put all important documents
  • All documents for your trip: vouchers, tickets, contact numbers
  • Credit card (in some major cities, credit card are widely accepted in restaurants and shops. Small charge might be applied)
  • Cash in Euro or USD (you may change into local currency Rupiah when you arrive here)
  • Camera, Battery and Charger
  • Adaptor (220V is used in Indonesia)
  • Sunscreen and Sunglasses
  • International driving license (if you plan to drive on your own)
  • Mosquito Repellent with DEET
  • Hygienic travel kits (mask, disinfectant or anti-virus spray, etc, etc)

How Do I Get to Nias Island?

The Gateway to Nias Island is Medan, the capital of North Sumatra and Indonesia’s fourth largest city. Its newly constructed international airport connects directly with many Southeast Asian capital cities and there are 6-7 flights per day from Medan to Nias Island.

How Hard is Our Tour?

We have classified our tours in 3 different classes. Always check which one suitable for your condition. If you have any doubt, you may consult to our travel expert.

Easy: Suitable for most people in good health. These trips can include short walk for days with around 2–3 hours in good paths and at low altitudes.

Medium: A reasonable level of fitness or technique is required, as these trips can require sustained endurance levels as the trip may include longer days of approximately 5-6 hours of activity or/and in higher altitudes, or snorkelling in strong current.

Hard: These trips are physically demanding and best suited for people with a high endurance level, good level of fitness and exercise regularly. Days can be long around 7-8 hours of activity, often at high altitudes, in remote regions and sometimes without a support vehicle nearby. Travellers may be required to carry their backpack, trip with trekking overnights without access to normal toilets or accommodations.

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Nias is one of the most popular surfing destination of Indonesia. It was also home to a distinctive tribal culture that has largely been modified under the influence of the Dutch and the church.

Practical details (transport, accomodation and map) can be found at the end of the article (click here to jump directly to this section)

This article is more about cultural sites of Nias island and owes a lot to the great website of Nias Heritage Museum.

Nias has much more to offer : surf breaks, beaches and beautiful offshore islands (like the Hinako and Telo archipelagos). This website is another great source of information.

South Nias : around Teluk Dalam

Bowömataluo.

In Telukdalam, get to Simpang Lima (the main intersection when you arrive in town). A couple of pick up get back to Bowomataluo after dropping kids in school (I took one that left at 8:40AM, there was another one at 7:30AM), fare is 5’000Rp, feel free to give a little bit more.

Bowomataluo is for sure the largest of South Nias traditional villages. The one with the largest central street, the highest jumping stone, the most impressive chief house. Yet it’s not my favorite.

The chief house can be visited (leave a donation inside). Impressive building (especially the foundations)

There is a annual cultural festival held in Bowomataluo every year in June where you can see traditional war attires of Nias as well as stone jumping performance.

Otherwise some people will for sure offer to arrange a paying performance.

A loop from Bowömataluo

From Bowomataluo, walk down slippery stairs to Orahili. Compared to Bowömataluo, Orahili feels much more intimate even though it lacks the grandeur and the different statues and carving found uphill.

Behind Orahili, a well-worn trail takes you to Hili Simaetanö in about 40 minutes. The river is crossed on a concrete bridge. There is a small food stall catering to a school on your way where you can buy something for lunch.

From Hili Simaetanö, a straightforward path takes you to Lahusa Fau in about 25 minutes.

After Lahusa Fau, you have very slippery stone stairs and then a path. After a few minutes, another trail starts on your right : take it. The trail later splits into 3, take right ; then again in two, you have to take left if I remember well. Don’t hesitate to ask your way to the villagers (in Indonesian). It shouldn’t take more than 40 minutes.

In Onohondrö you will find a chief house similar to the one from Bowomataluö yet smaller. Villagers are quite friendly, they tried to sell me some antics but whitout annoying pressure.

Very near you have the village of Hilinawälo Fau where you can see interesting tall megalith.

By now it should be late afternoon. An ojek from Hilinawälo to Teluk Dalam costs 50’000Rp but drivers are reluctant to get there at this time. Ask them to take you to the intersection with the main road ( simpang , 20’000Rp). From there wait for a minibus to pass by (the fare from Lagundi to Teluk Dalam is 5’000Rp) ; a truck driver gave me a ride even though I wasn’t hitchhiking but he assured me that an angkot would have passed by later. 

This loop could be easily done over 2 days by adding a visit to some nearby waterfalls. I don’t see any reason you don’t manage to arrange a homestay in any village provided that you speak a bit of Indonesian. Don’t abuse people’s hospitality and pay your way (given I am likely to eat dinner and breakfast with your host, I usually give 100’000Rp when I leave).

From what I understood, an asphalt road exists between :

  • Hili Simaetanö and Hilinäwalo Fau (since 2010)
  • Bowomataluö and Lahusa Fau (since 2016)
  • Bowomataluö and Siwalawa (under construction as of 2018)

Hilimondregeraya and Hilinamözaua

Another two traditional villages near Teluk Dalam. I think Hilimondregeraya was my favorite one. An ojek from Teluk Dalam can be bargained to 20’000Rp.

Contrary to other traditional villages I visited, this one is build in U-shape.

Hilinamozaua is 20 minutes away. When I visited, two weddings ceremonies were about to be closed and villagers were busy killing and hacking pigs

Central Nias : Gomo region

The Gomo region is rather isolated from the rest of the island. Yet you will find there many interesting stone carving.

Tetegewo is an old site located about 1 hour walking away South of Gomo. It is located on a hill. At its foot, a villagers keeps a guestbook, sign it and leave 10’000Rp per person.

The site itself is  a rectangular plateau with a lots of round stone table. Each table resonates with a distinctive tone when hit the correct way. This was a ritual place for the ancestors of the Gomo people, women would dance on each table and use them as a collective music instrument.

Tundrumbaho and Lahusa Satua

The old village of Tundrumbaho (which is a mere settlement nowadays) has a great collection of osa-osa statues. It’s about a 1 hour walk from Gomo. Leave 10’000Rp in the guestbook per person.

Back on the “main” road you have followed since Gomo, you will pass by Lahusa Satua and the nearby village of Lahusa Idamatoe where you can see many interesting stone carving. Give 10’000Rp to one house owner is someone ask for a contribution.

You could then continues to Hilisalo’o, Simandraolo …

Other possible hike from Gomo

By taking the North-East road from Gomo you could walk until Lawa Lawa Luo, Sinar Helaowo and then Tanonikao in about 1h30. The region gets rapidly barren.

The most interesting thing to do is probably to swim in the waterfall in Sinar Helaowo (about 30 minutes from Lawa Lawa Luo). Give 10’000Rp to the locals, they’ll give it to kids to buy snacks ( jajanan ).

Otherwise don’t miss the beautifulily carved house in Sifaorasi Gomo, a 30 minutes walk from Gomo. The owner don’t want it to have it photographed but they will be happy to let you have a peek on it.

A bit further, a less finely decorated house can also be seen :

North Nias : around Gunungsitoli

In Gunungsitoli, you could start by the Nias Museum (20’000Rp) which has an extensive collection of traditional crafts and costumes as well as 3 replica of Nias houses. The museum played a central role in the preservation of Nias traditional houses.

There is also a homestay in the museum (but cheaper options available in town). The museum is only 10 minutes from the harbour by walk.

I didn’t try very hard but it seems kinda hard to rent a motorbike in Gunungsitoli (but it is widey available near Sorake beach in the South). Yet it would be pretty useful to do some day trips to see some traditional villages typical of North Nias. Otherwise, there are a couple of angkot going back to the villages from mid-morning to noon ; and you would need to hitchback you way back to Gunungsitoli.

I started walking towards Lalai around 9AM. At 10:15 an angkot heading to Lolowau passed by and gave me a ride (15’000Rp). From Lalai, you have to walk about 20 minutes to reach the old village. There you have 2 traditional houses still standing and the remains of a third one.

Very friendly villagers who happily showed me the inside architecture. They thought at first that I was coming to do a survey ahead of allocating funds for renovation.

From Lalai I/II,  you could walk in about 40 minutes (more if you don’t walk bare foot in the river) to Mazinge. Walk down the hill behind the village, then go right and walk upriver until you find a trail on your left (see position on the map). A villager showed me the way, I gave him 15’000Rp.

Once you arrive in Mazinge you’ll see a traditional house on your right. It was renovated in 2007 but its inhabitants moved to a more modern concrete house built right next to it. They told me they thought the elevated house was dangerous for their young children ; and the roof was leaking again (and it’s hard to repair).

At the junction take left and you will end up in Lololakha where you will find 5 traditional houses in a very good state. They were renovated recently, one house requires 20 millions IDR.

I was back on the main road around 4PM. I had to hitchhike my way back to Gunungsitoli.

You could also get a similar taste of North Nias architecture by visiting the village of Tumori, only a few kilometers from town.

Practical tips

Coming to nias.

There is an airport South of Gunungsitoli with daily flights to Sumatra and Java. Use an online flight comparator to find the best deal for you.

Otherwise you can also do it the old way. For instance starting from Balige (South of Lake Toba, explanations for transport from Parapat here ) :

  • Take a bus for Taturung (1h40, 30’000Rp)
  • In Taturung take another bus to Sibolga (2h, 30’000Rp).

In Sibolga you have a daily night ferry leaving from the new harbour (Pelabuan Baru, see the map at the end). If I remember well it is operated by AWL, it costs 66’000RP (+4’000Rp of retribution of the harbour).

There was no mattress on board so people were sleeping either on the floor or the seats. Rough night.

The boat was supposed to leave at 8PM but eventually departed at 11PM. We were in Gunungsitoli at 7:30AM.

Local transport

In the harbour, you have shared taxi ( travel ) waiting for passengers for every parts of the island, as well as angkot taking you to Gunungsitoli (only 2’000Rp from the Museum which is near the harbour).

Between different regions, angkot are rather scarce and it’s more reliable to board a shared taxi ( travel ). In Gununsitoli the meeting point is on Jl Diponegoro near Bank Mandiri. In Teluk Dalam at the main intersection ( Simpang 5 ). Many are also waiting for passengers arriving from the daily ferry in the morning.

A significant of Nias foreign visitors are surfers paying their surfcamp in $. The English-speaking drivers almost systematically overcharge their customers while other drivers are often too shy to pick up foreigners. 2 different drivers told me they avoided picking up foreign tourist because they were afraid of the language barrier.

Travel from Gunungsitoli to Teluk Dalam charges 70’000Rp and leaves from morning to afternoon. From Teluk Dalam to the aiport, the rate is approximately 50’000Rp.

To go to Gomo, the best thing is to directly call those 2 drivers (from Gunungsitoli to Gomo 65’000Rp, Bahasa Indonesia only, departure around 8AM and then 2-3PM) :

  • 08 13 7626 0522 : a very nice and honest guy that I recommend even though I forgot his name.
  • If he is not available, call his friend operating Travel Buaya 08 21 6683 0381

From Teluk Dalam, take a travel bound to Gunungsitoli and get dropped in Bawootalua village (also referred to as Lahusa because the office of Lahusa district is there), for 30’000Rp. Wait until 12AM for a travel from Gunungsitoli to pass by, 20’000Rp to Gomo.

Otherwise you have angkot from Teluk Dalam to Sorake Beach for 5’000Rp, ojek rate is 15’000Rp.

Ojek from Gunungsitoli to the airport is 30-40’000Rp.

Accomodation tips

In Gunungsitoli I’ve stayed at Penginapan Garuda (110’000 for a double single room, shared bathroom, fan no breakfast). Bed quality is variable from one room to another. In the same street you have a couple of other cheap homestays (for instance Penginapan Yosua starts at 80’000Rp).

In Telukdalam you can go to Penginapan Fanny. Front rooms are rented for 100’000Rp and the back one for 50’000Rp (you may have to insist a bit, fan, shared bathroom, no breakfast).

In Gomo you have Penginapan Alex which charges 50’000Rp for a double room. Located right next to the elementary school, his wife sells snacks for them and you can buy her a breakfast. A couple of warung can be found 100m further next to the football field.

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Sumatra Nias Island Tour

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The lovely little town of  Teluk Dalam  is an amazing fusion of beautiful scenery, captivating culture, and intriguing history, located on the southern tip of Nias Island, North Sumatra. Teluk Dalam is where surfing aficionados from across the globe and the Indonesian islands flock to try to conquer its amazingly thrilling waves. The town is also where the famous traditional ‘stone jumping’ feats take place, a heart-stopping sport requiring great acrobatic skills and athletic ability.

Teluk Dalam is the capital town of South Nias Regency administratively located within North Sumatra Province. In English, Teluk Dalam translates to the “Deep Gulf”. Meanwhile, the South Nias locals in their dialect refer to Teluk Dalam as  Luahaziwara-wara , meaning “the meeting place” which perfectly represents the town as a center of activities it has been for generations.

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  • Trip to Botohilitano and Bawomataluo village to see the Traditional village with the King’s House made from massive wood
  • Observed the megalithic cultures and the way life of Nias tribe, Stone Jumping and War Dance could be served on special request
  • Explore to Orahili dan Hilisimaetano traditional villages to see the habitual life of Nias tribe
  • Drive to Lahusa and explore to the oldest Megalith site at Lahusa Satu, Tetegewo, Tuhegeowe and Tundru Baho. Afternoon return to hotel
  • Visit the northern Nias traditional houses at Tumori village

Flight to Gunungsitoli by WINGS AIR, Upon arrival in Binaka Airport Gunungsitoli will be met by Tour Guide. Drive to Lagundri Beach in Teluk Dalam. En – route enjoy the most beautiful of view and the village of Nias. Check in For accommodation.

Breakfast at hotel. Trip to Botohilitano and Bawomataluo village to see the Traditional village with the King’s House made from massive wood. Observed the megalithic cultures and the way life of Nias tribe, Stone Jumping and War Dance could be served on special request., Explore to Orahili dan Hilisimaetano traditional villages to see the habitual life of Nias tribe.

Beakfast at hotel. Fullday Tour. Drive to Lahusa and expolore to the oldest Megalith site at Lahusa Satu, Tetegewo, Tuhegeowe and Tundru Baho. Afternoon return to hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Gunung Sitoli. Visit the northern Nias traditional houses at Tumori village. Arrival At Gunung Sitoli check in at Hotel Nasional or similar accommodation

After breakfast transfer to Binaka airport for flight departure to Medan. Tour End

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Nias Island lies about 125 km from west Sumatra Island on the Indian Ocean. It is part of North Sumatra Province. This is one of the true hidden gems of the Indonesia archipelago and waiting to be fully explored. Previously, this island was less attractive because of the lack of facilities and inadequate access to the island. But recent infrastructure improvements mean that Nias is now accessible to anyone and ready to greet you all. The Nia’s highlights are world-class surfing, a unique culture, and a coastline dotted with incredible beaches and small paradise islands. Nestled among the green hills inland are waterfalls, caves, and traditional villages.

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TELUK DALAM The beautiful small town of Teluk Dalam is an amazing blend of beautiful scenery, unique culture, and interesting history, located on the southern tip of Nias Island, North Sumatra. Teluk Dalam is a place where surfers from all over the world gather to try to conquer the waves which is incredibly thrilling. This downtown is also the site of the feat of ‘stone jumping’, a well-known traditional act, a thrilling sport that requires great acrobatic skills and athletic ability Teluk Dalam is the capital city of South Nias Regency which is administratively located in North Sumatra Province. In English, Teluk Dalam translates to “Deep Gulf”. Near Teluk Dalam, you can also see Megalithic relics located in Orahili Village, Gomo District. This large stone slab is located among the hills near the Gomo River. According to local history, megalithic stones are part of settlements dating from the Early Stone Age (Neolithic) around 1,000 BC to 1,500 BC.

SORAKE BAY Nias Island is the ultimate recommend for all surfers in the world; with Sorake as base early surf explorers scoured Nias and nearby islands looking for waves. The best time to surf on Nias is between May to September, but in some years, can stretch from April to October. It depends on the seasons. June to August has the largest swell and this is the time when International competitions have been held on Nias.

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LAGUNDRI BAY It is located in the south of Nias and about 20 minutes walk from the Sorake. Lagundri is the most famous destination in Nias, especially for the surfers. Lagundri has a famous wave called The Point and listed as the top-ten list of the best waves in the world. The wave is very consistent and easily accessed. Not only expert surfers, but many beginner surfers also come to Lagundri Bay in the low season, when the waves are smaller than during the April to October swell.

Another Nias Destination Highlights When you arrive in Nias island and want to visit village tourism, you can go to Botohilitano and Bawomataluo villages to see the traditional village with the King’s House made from massive wood. Bawomataluo lies about 15 miles from the heart of Teluk Dalam. This village is located on a hill about 400 meters above sea level. The houses in this village are all built using Nias traditional architecture, known as Omo Nifolasara, which has been used for hundreds of years. For another village, go to Orahili and Hilisimaetano traditional villages to see the habitual life of Nias.  Also, visit the northern Nias traditional houses at Tumori village. For historical tours, observed the megalithic cultures and the way of life of the Nias. Drive to Lahusa and explore the oldest Megalith site at Lahusa Satu. Tetegewo, Tuhegeowe and Tundru Baho.

How to reach Nias Island? The easy way to reach Nias is by air. The gateway to Nias is Medan which has an international airport, known as Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO). From Medan, you will fly to Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli town of Nias. Gunung Sitoli is the largest town on Nias and is the center town of the island.

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Nias Island Tour Package 3 Days 2 Nights

Nias is an island located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is also the name of the archipelago ( Kepulauan Nias ), of which the island is the center, but it also includes the Batu Islands to the southeast and the small Hinako Islands to the west. It covers an area of 5,121.3 km—an internationally famous surfing destination. The best-known surfing area is Sorake Bay, near Teluk Dalam, on the southern tip.

DAY 1 : GUNUNG SITOLI – TELUK DALAM (L,D)

Upon arrival at Binaka Airport, meet and greet with local representatives. Afterward, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. By that time, proceed to LAGUNDRI Beach to the southern of NIAS. Next, arrive at TELUK DALAM and check in at the hotel—dinner at a hotel or restaurant. Lastly, after dinner is a free program.

DAY 2 : SUN HILL VILLAGE – GUNUNG SITOLI (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, please proceed to the Sun Hill village named BAWOMATALUO to see the traditional houses with the King’s homemade from massive wood and observe their megalithic cultures. Without delay, Stone Jumping and War Dance could be demonstrated on special request (optional). Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive to the north of NIAS at GUNUNGSITOLI . Visit TUMORI village to see the traditional northern town. After that, check in at the hotel. Dinner at a hotel or restaurant. Lastly, free program.

DAY 3 : GUNUNG SITOLI DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, free on your program till transfer check-out time at noon. Then transfer to the airport 2-3 hours before departure time—lastly, end of service of your Nias tour package.

Discover the beauty of Nias Island with our 3 Days 2 Nights Nias Island Tour Package ! This tour package takes you to the top tourist spots on the island, including Gunung Sitol, Teluk Dalam, and Sun Hill Village. Enjoy the lush tropical forests of Gunung Sitol, the stunning beaches of Teluk Dalam, and the fascinating culture of Sun Hill Village. Book your 3 Days 2 Nights Nias Island Tour Package to experience the best of Nias Island!

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Nias Island Tour Package-3 Days 2 Nights

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  • Daily breakfast
  • English-speaking guide (for the group)
  • Meals as per stated on the itinerary
  • Entrance fee
  • Daily mineral water

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  • Donation and tipping for driver/guide
  • Surcharge for high season

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SNORKELING / FREEDIVING

Clean, clear and uncontaminated sea water and the richness of marine life stored in the tropical ocean of Nias make snorkeling and freediving a must do activity while on Nias Island.

There are many snorkeling locations that have beautiful coral reefs that can be found along the coast or small islands that are relatively easy to reach. A number of Go Nias Tour guests who have enjoyed snorkeling on Nias Island say that when they snorkel at other tourist sites outside Nias Island they must queue to get a snorkel turn and they must provide bread for feeding that is not very large and has a limited time. between 30 minutes - 1 hour per group. If in Nias, you can snorkel with the Go Nias Tour as long as you want without needing to hang out and without bringing bread to be surrounded by fish because on Nias Island the fish are very numerous with various colors and sizes such as Nemo Fish, Dori Fish, Emperor fish, Regal Angelfish, Moorish Idol, Blue Ring Angel Fish, Threafin Butterflyfish, Long Nose Butterfly Fish, Clark's Anemonefish, Loongfin Bannerfish, Oriental Sweetlips, Clown Triggerfish, In some snorkeling locations, if you are lucky, you can also meet with dugongs (mermaids), turtles and dolphins that will complement the excitement of your underwater tours with the Go Nias Tour. Snorkeling with the Go Nias Tour will be more exciting and fun because it is accompanied by experienced guides who know snorkeling spots with beautiful coral reefs, and security that is always maintained with the availability of life jackets and complete snorkeling equipment and trained guides.

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