Journeys into the heart of the sleeping crocodile
One of the world’s newest and least visited countries, Timor-Leste offers an abundance of experiences for adventurous travelers. Though compact in size, it is home to world-class diving and snorkeling, mountainous hiking trails, and renowned coffee. Timor-Leste’s rich cultural heritage and its resilient, inspiring journey to independence in 2002, after centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Japanese, and Indonesians, make it a destination unlike any other.
The country boasts some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular scenery, with near 3,000-metre-high mountains, serene waterfalls, rejuvenating hot springs, pristine beaches, and an array of diverse landscapes. Beyond the natural beauty, the warmth and hospitality of the Timorese people make every visit a memorable, immersive experience, offering a true sense of discovery where few tourists have ventured.
Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning to see more, let Eco Discovery help you explore Timor-Leste.
Our tours
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Turiskai to Laclubar – 3 days
Adventure awaits hiking 32km through the beautiful and remote landscapes of Manufahi and Manatuto. This moderate to hard 3 day hike involves ~1,200m of ascent and ~2,000m of descent as you walk between Turiskai in Manufahi and Laclubar in Manatuto through remote and spectacular parts of Timor-Leste. ENQUIRE NOW Day 1 » Dili » Turiscai…
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Dili – 1 Day
History and culture awaits in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste Dili spreads along the waterfront between the Wetar Strait and densely covered hills, and is home to around 325,000 of Timor-Leste’s 1.3m population. It has Portuguese, Indonesian and Timorese era heritage, though over 80% of Dili was destroyed with Indonesia’s exit in 1999. Relative to…
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Jaco Island – 4 Days
Adventure awaits on Jaco Island, in Nino Konis Santana National Park, Timor-Leste’s only national park Established in 2007, Nino Konis Santana National Park is home to a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife, including over 200 species of birds, sea turtles, deer and monkeys. Around 15,000 people in five villages live inside the park boundaries.…
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Tapo to Atsabe Hike – 4 Days
Adventure awaits hiking 41km between hot springs and waterfalls This hard 2 & ½ day hike (excluding two ½ days of travel) involves over 2,000m of ascent and descent as you walk between Bobonaro and Ermera municipalities visiting two natural hot springs and the highest waterfall in Timor-Leste. ENQUIRE NOW Day 1 » Dili »…
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Mt Saboria to Mindelo Hike – 3 Days
Adventure awaits hiking 46km through dramatic landscapes This hard 3 day hike (including two ½ days of travel) involves ~1,700m of ascent and ~2,800m of descent as you walk between Ainaro and Manufahi municipalities through spectacular scenery, including visiting the remote place where Timorese hero Nicolau Lobato was killed by Indonesian forces in 1978. ENQUIRE…
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Mundo Perdido – 3 Days
Adventure awaits in the ‘Lost World’, Timor-Leste’s largest remaining rainforest The landscape of Mundo Perdido (“Lost World” in Portuguese) is a varied and atmospheric place to explore on foot. The Portuguese called it the Lost World as the area is so often hidden in mist. The best time of year to visit to try and…
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Mt Matebian Hike – 3 Days
Adventure awaits on Timor-Leste’s second highest mountain Matebian is the home to the second highest peak in Timor-Leste, the 2,376m Mane (male) peak. Neighbouring it is the 1,963m Feto (female) peak. Summiting either is significantly harder than Mt Ramelau, despite their lower height, due to both the terrain and logistics. Matebian is an important place…
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Mt Curi Hike – 1 Day
Adventure awaits on this incredible day hike in Manatuto This is a hard but rewarding 9km day hike up 740m up to the saddle of Mt Curi, one of the most prominent peaks in Manatuto. Enjoy the epic views of Timor-Leste’s northern coastline, including of Baucau in the distance. ENQUIRE NOW Day 1 » Dili…
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Coast2Coast Hike – 8 Days
Adventure awaits crossing Timor-Leste on foot from coast to coast Trip dates: 16-23 June 2026 Group size: Min 3 – Max 9 People Do what less than 100 people have ever done, and cross the whole country on foot, from the capital Dili to the south coast of Timor-Leste, climbing the highest mountain (Mt Ramelau)…
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Mt Ramelau – 2 Days
Adventure awaits on Timor-Leste’s highest mountain The early start may be bracing, but watching the sunrise from the 2,986m summit of Timor-Leste’s highest mountain is an unforgettable experience. On your way to and from the hike visit the interesting regional centres of Aileu and Maubisse. ENQUIRE NOW Day 1 » Dili » Dare » Aileu…
What our guests have said…
“We had and excellent trip in East Timor with Ecodiscovery, including an exceptional organisation to see the solar eclipse. It was very well organized, adaptable, reliable.” Sandrine G on TripAdvisor
“A group of friends and myself (8 of us) did a 2D/1N trip to Mt Ramelau from Dili with Eco Discovery. We had an excellent experience with them. They were very responsive to our emails and very well organized. Our drivers were excellent, spoke English and could provide some local information. We had considered renting 4WD vehicles and organizing the trip for ourselves, but using Eco Discovery was very worthwhile. The roads are very rough in places and we were glad to have professional drivers. We were also very tired after doing the sunrise hike and glad to not have to do the driving. We also felt good about supporting a local company. I highly recommend Eco Discovery!” Lauren B on TripAdvisor
