COOKING CLASS
Let our chef be your guide as he takes you on your very own Indonesian culinary journey! Learn how to prepare a variety of famous Indonesian and traditional Minahasan dishes. During this amazing experience you will get the chance to choose and prepare a full traditional meal, including all the sides dishes such as soups, sauces and sambal.
You will take home a fantastic collection of recipes to wow your friends with, as well as your very own Siladen Resort & Spa apron!
You will take home a fantastic collection of recipes to wow your friends with, as well as your very own Siladen Resort & Spa apron!
YOGA
More than just stretching, yoga is an ancient art form based on harmonising and balancing your mind, body, and spirit. If you are an aspiring yogi, or are interested in experiencing what yoga is all about, join us for yoga practice in the Treehouse – our purpose built yoga studio. We offer two weekly classes for free, which are aimed towards beginners and intermediate levels. Private classes for more experienced yogi are available upon request.
DOLPHIN TOUR
Join us on one of the Resort’s boats for three hours of excitement in the Bunaken Marine Park as we [set sail] set out to encounter one of our most famous local inhabitants: the lumba lumba (Indonesian for dolphin). If you are lucky the timid lumba lumba will swim in groups under the boat’s keel. While cruising in the park you may also encounter hundreds of pilot whales.
MANADO 1/2 DAY SIGHTSEEING
From Siladen Resort we take a boat to Manado, then onwards by air-conditioned mini-bus to the traditional market, followed by a visit to the Ban Hian Kiong Temple – the oldest Buddhist temple in eastern part of Indonesia. It was built in the early of 19th century. After a shopping stop, we return back to Siladen Resort.
Points of interest:
– Traditional market
– Indonesian Museum
– China Town
– Souvenir shop
– Shopping mall on request
FULL DAY MINAHASA HIGHLANDS TOUR
From Siladen Resort we take a boat to the mainland. First stop is the awesome traditional wet market where you will be delighted (individual taste may vary) with our local version of a western supermarket! We then travel towards Woloan village to observe the local Minahasan Houses being built. Choose your house and they will deliver to your doorstep, knock down style! We will have lunch on the biggest lake in the region, Lake Tondano. Enjoy our traditional and delicious fish cuisine, fried or grilled. Bring a sweater as it can get windy. After lunch, a short distance away, we will visit Polutan Village, a pottery industry for making ceramics. Our journey back will bring us to the changing color lake, Linow. Due to its sulfur content, it’s quite breathtaking. We will stop along the way to look for handicrafts in Tinoor – traditional hats and Bamboo handicrafts just to name a few.
FULL DAY TANGKOKO RAINFOREST TOUR
From the Resort, we proceed in a comfortable air-conditioned coach for a 3 hour journey towards the National Park, stopping to visit Waruga, the ancient graves of Minahasan people – the bodies inside are preserved in the sitting position.
Once in the National Park, we will trek and hike in search of the Black Crested Macaque (Makaka Nigra, indigenous to North Sulawesi), and the Tarsius Spectrum (the world’s smallest primate). There are also plenty of birds – look out for the Hornbill Bird (Rhyticeros Casidix). Upon finishing our tour of the park, we will proceed towards Manado and stop by a local restaurant for dinner before returning to the resort. Bring your cameras, long trousers and insect repellent. Our guides will bring the rest for you. Your lunch will be provided by the Resort.
FULL DAY Mt. MAHAWU VOLCANO TREKKING
The Minahasa region is formed by mountains, hills, green valleys and volcanoes. It is possible to explore some of them during your stay at the Resort. The guides all have more than 15 years experience in trekking on volcanoes. Mahawu is capped by a 180-m-wide, 140-m-deep crater that sometimes contains a small crater lake, and has two pyroclastic cones on its northern flank.
A surprisingly easy to climb, Mt Mahawu is a must for those who love to see nature while enjoying a gentle climb towards the top. Our tour will also bring us to Tomohon vegetable farms where we will start our ascent. From the base it will take us around a 1 hour trek to the lip of the crater. Upon descending to the base we will proceed to a local restaurant for a sumptuous Minahasa style lunch.
FULL DAY WHITE WATER RAFTING - WET AND WILD TOUR
The Minahasa region is formed by mountains, hills, volcanoes, green valleys and rivers. Rafting gives the chance to ride deep into the forest of Sulawesi. The music of nature surrounds the Nimanga river, which offers 9 km and 35 rapids, during the 3 hours ride. Black Macacque monkeys and beautiful birds can be seen during this adventure.
This excursion is suitable for both beginners and advanced rafters as different paths can be chosen. Fun is guaranteed!!! A delicious lunch at the town of Sawangan, will close this beautiful day. All Raft Leaders are professionally trained in order to assure safety at all times, and to ensure the standard procedures set by the A.W.A (American Whitewater Affiliation) are followed strictly.
ROMANTIC DINNER
Siladen island is a location where you can admire some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Be taken by boat towards Manado Tua volcano, which lies in the middle of the sea close to Bunaken Marine Park. There, whilst drifting, with just the sound of the sea and wind in your hair, or have a table set up in a quiet and romantic area of the resort, where you will be able to enjoy the most magical and romantic moments whilst appreciating a sumptuous dinner, with the stunning night panorama before your eyes.
PRIVATE BOAT TRIP
If you would like to enjoy your own private boat trip around Siladen Island, you can. We will take you where you wish, within the Bunaken Marine Park. A guide will be on board with you to take you snorkelling or diving. If you are certified diver you will be able to dive wherever you like in the marine park. Please note that the dives will be charged separately.