Timor Adventures
Timor Adventures
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Sep. 2023 • Friends
What an amazing adventure! We went as a group of 8 on an 8 day motorcycle tour with Julio, Brians and Anna. There was so much to see, and our guides were extremely knowledgeable in the local history. We enjoyed amazing roads, and some very challenging roads that led us to incredible places that we otherwise wouldn't have known about. Julio and his team were so hospitable and accommodating to us. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting local guest houses and meeting local families and artisans. The food was local style, fresh, and always delicious. I cannot recommend Jubentos Timor Adventures enough.
Written 26 October 2023
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Korbinian S
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Sep. 2023 • Couples
We did the half day Dili Tour. It was a very interesting tour. Our guide Brians was polite and he had a lot of good informations about the country.
Written 20 October 2023
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LB1966
Brisbane, Australia7 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Julio from Jubentos Timor Adventures planned an amazing 8 day, 7 night trip for our group of eight on bikes. We toured all around Timor Leste, stopping to view many historical sites. The level of knowledge Julio has of his culture and country is absolutely amazing. We are in guest houses and private residences enjoying a wide variety of Timor dishes. Julio and his team looked after us very well, this was a truly immersive trip. So whether you want to travel by bike or car Jubentos Timor Adventures is the way to go, you will have a truly amazing time coming away with wonderful memories.
Written 20 October 2023
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Globetrotter
Penang Island, Malaysia131 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
Before the trip I managed to in touch with Julio through JUBENTOS Timor Adventures. Julio has been very helpful, kind and with prompt response from every of my inquiries. I didn’t manage to meet him in person as he has another tour with him. However, he had been very helpful to sort out all the ground & tour arrangements for me with Mr. Brians Korton who was originated from Uganda. He’s has been living in Timor Leste for ages. Hence, he speaks like a local & knowing every great places around Timor Leste. If I happened to have any plan to revisit Timor Leste. Definitely I’ll contact Julio for any tour arrangements again! I supposed this is the most trustable & the best tour agent you able to find in Timor Leste! Go for it!
Written 18 October 2023
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KarenD2012
Launceston, Australia12 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Business
We have used JUBENTOS TIMOR ADVENTURES many times on our visits to Timor. They are excellent and very accommodating as to what we wanted to see. We have visted the sights around Dili, up to the Dare Memorial and over to Tasi Toli. Information from Julio and Armando was informative and they have a deep understanding of the History of East Timor. Their English is excellent and answered all questions. Last year I sent friends with them for a tour of Dili and surrounding districts.
This year I booked them for 2 days from 8.30 - 5.30pm to take some staff to visit homes of our Seasonal Workers. Basically they took us where we wanted to go. The vehicle was very comfortable and Armando our driver negotiated the road safely.
I would highly recommend Julio and Jubentos Timor Adventures.
This year I booked them for 2 days from 8.30 - 5.30pm to take some staff to visit homes of our Seasonal Workers. Basically they took us where we wanted to go. The vehicle was very comfortable and Armando our driver negotiated the road safely.
I would highly recommend Julio and Jubentos Timor Adventures.
Written 18 October 2023
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Ketina L
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Jul. 2023 • Family
Mum and I had so much fun! We really recommend Jubentos Timor Adventures. Armando and Julio are lovely and very accommodating. They made our experience in Timor extra special and beautiful.
They also factored in family time and helped us to see our village and meet some old family friends. They also helped organise a meeting with Alola Foundation which was very important to us.
They also factored in family time and helped us to see our village and meet some old family friends. They also helped organise a meeting with Alola Foundation which was very important to us.
Written 17 October 2023
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Richard
Darwin, Australia3 contributions
Feb. 2023
Fantastic 10 day visit to Timor Leste in Feb/Mar covering Dili, numerous places in the Aileu and Ainaro municipalities, and especially four days in Oecusse-Ambeno by overnight ferry. Julio made all the arrangements (and changes when driven by weather) to make sure all was achieved - less Tatamailau/Mt Ramelau, the walk of which we turned back when halfway up due to cold heavy rain and cloud. Great to see Jubentós Timor Adventures Tours as now an independent Timor-Leste business: Julio had guided us as a family of five back in 2014, has a wealth of contacts, and is highly respected. Armando and Mario were also great guides and safe drivers over challenging terrain in the wet. Oecusse is tremendous: quiet safe cycling, and if not, taking an electric tuk tuk to the restful Hotel Amasat run by Veronica and her children. Rural tais weaving, traditional pottery and markets are intriguing as functioning normally, rather than catering for tourists. The walks are well worth the effort, noting some simply not achievable if streams too high - but Julio and Mario always found alternatives. The 'Visit Oecusse' website and their small office at Pante Macassar are very informative. Now our children are traveling independently, Timor-Leste is where we are directing them.
Written 22 March 2023
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Chadi S
United Arab Emirates34 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Friends
The experience with Timor Adventures was great. Julio gave the right advice in terms of our plans and all the support that he can. Brian was a great driver / guide. We explored Dili, coffee country and Maubisse and it was all superb. The country is beautiful and the people kind and helpful. Wishing Timor Adventures all the best in 2023 and keep up the great work.
Written 29 December 2022
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Dobbo10
Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Couples
We did 2 tours with this company and loved them both - particularly our trip to Maubisse with Julio. He was friendly, informative, interesting and good fun! If you are lucky enough to get Julio as your guide, you're in for a treat. What we loved with both trips was the times we made unscheduled stops to see or observe the real Timor-Leste. The scheduled itineraries were still followed but the little side stops were brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed both trips & would happily recommend Julio to anyone wanting to see Timor-Leste.
Written 28 October 2022
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Mark T
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
Aug. 2022
A wonderful opportunity to not only see the many parts of East Timor but to really learn about and come to a greater understanding of the culture and its people from a local perspective! Local guide Julio provided an amazing insight into life in East Timor. I was fortunate to experience a variety of destinations at each end of the island - south of Dili to Balibo, Maliana, Liquica, Aileu, Ainaro and Same, and east of Dili to Baucau, Com, Tutuala, Jaco Island and Los Palos. Finally, my time ended on the stunning Atauro Island, a great way to relax and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs. Julio Dos Santos is the perfect guide who cares greatly for his guests and goes 'above and beyond' to cater for their needs and share the story of his country with great passion.
Written 13 September 2022
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swabian7
Melbourne, Australia176 contributions
It seems solo travelers are not welcome considering the high rates quoted which subsidises the costs the other tour members pay.
Hi, we will be on the Pacific Explorer arriving 5 February 2020 and would like to do a 1/2 day tour. Do you run 1/2 day tours? Thanks Denise
David C
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Hi Denise
Thanks for your question. We don't run our standard 1/2 day tours on that day but we do have a tour specifically for cruise ship passengers that includes pickup and drop off at the port, a trip to the West of Dili and lunch.
Details about the tour are on our website on our cruise ship tour page and there are reviews about this tour on our TripAdvisor page.
Let us know if you have any more questions and we look forward to seeing you in Timor-Leste
Dave
Hi, I am looking to book a tour for 5 adults and 3 children. However your form on your cruise ship page only allows you to select a maximum of 4 people. Is there a way around this? Also are children the same price as adults, even if they are 2? Also can a visit to the war memorial be included in the tour?
David C
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Dear Fearless,
Many thanks for your question and pointing out that you could only select 4 people on the booking form, we will certainly change that! We would be delighted to accomodate you and your family. Your 2 year old would be free of charge and children 3 - 12 are $100 aud. We don't visit the Resistance Museum on this tour but will be exploring along the N/W coast including many historical sites from the Portugese and Indonesian eras, I will send you the itinerary in response to your email. Do hope you can join us. Kind regards David
We will be on the Pacific Dawn arriving in August and would like to do a tour that involved snorkelling and perhaps some walking. What do you suggest and at what cost? The ship offers some tours but not really what we are looking for. Thank you
David C
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Hi Denyse, we offer a day tour that introduces you to the history and culture of Timor-Leste . We travel along the NW coast as far as Maubara, stopping at Liquica town to learn about Portugese colonial era and Indonesian occupation. Check out our timoradventures website
You may like to contact one of the water based tour companies to see what they have to offer for snorkelling tours you can find a list of them the timor leste tourism website.
(sorry trip advisor won't let me post url links)
I hope this helps and you enjoy your visit to Timor-Leste, it is a trully amazing unexplored destination
globaljetseter
Seattle, WA17 contributions
Timor Adventures staff , I am interested in 3 days trip in Timor. Arriving around noon and depart day 3 around 2PM. Can you send me an proposal as your contact form on the website form is not working.
David C
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Hi there globetrotter. Great to hear from you. Actually we did recieve your query via our contact form,it did work and we have responded with a customised itinerary for you. Looking forward to seeing you in Timor-Leste on July!