ARRIVAL & THE SACRED VIGIL | DAY 1

• 06.00 – 14.00 | Arrival & Welcome: Greeting at Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Initially, our private transfer awaits to whisk you away from the coastal heat toward the “City of Flowers.”
• 14.00 – 15.00 | The Blessing of Manado: A stop at the iconic Jesus Blessing Statue (Yesus Memberkati). Specifically, as one of the tallest monuments of its kind in the world, it offers a powerful moment of prayer and a sweeping view of Manado Bay.
• 15.00 – 16.00 | Highland Gateway: Sightseeing at Bukit Berbunga Warembungan. Because this viewpoint offers a panoramic transition between the city and the mountains, it’s the perfect spot to breathe in the first crisp air of the highlands.
• 16.00 – 17.00 | Into the Heart of Tomohon: Continue the scenic drive to Tomohon for Hotel Check-in. Ultimately, take this time to rest and refresh before the solemnity of the Maundy Thursday evening.
• 18.00 Onward | The Last Supper Commemoration: (Optional) Attending a local Maundy Thursday service to begin the Triduum Sacrum journey.

GOOD FRIDAY MASS | DAY 2 – (B, L)

• 07.00 – 09.00 | Breakfast and Personal Preparation
• 09.00 – 11.00 | The Commemoration: Attending the Good Friday Morning Service. Initially, we join the local community in a solemn remembrance of the Passion.
• 11.00 – 13.00 | Return to Hotel and Lenten Lunch
• 13.00 – 15.00 | Sacred Choice: Guests may choose to attend the Holy Communion at a local Protestant Church or find Sacred Solitude in one of Tomohon’s peaceful religious parks or the lush hotel gardens. Since this is the hour of the Crucifixion, it is a time for deep, personal reflection.
• 15.00 – 18.00 | Cinematic Reflection: A special screening of The Passion of the Christ (or The Chosen). Ultimately, this visual journey serves as a powerful meditation on God’s mercy and the ultimate sacrifice.
• 18.00 onward | Quiet Evening: Personal time for prayer and meditation (Dinner at guest’s own arrangement).

PASSOVER SUNDAY MASS | DAY 4 – (B, L)

• 07.00 – 09.00 | Breakfast and Personal Preparation
• 09.00 – 11.00 | The Triumph of Light: Easter Mass with the local congregation. Initially, we join the voices of the highlands in a glorious celebration of the Resurrection.
• 11.00 – 13.00 | The Feast of Victory: Festive Easter Lunch at Flanian Garden. Because no celebration is complete without the flavors of the land!
• 13.00 – 15.00 | Easter Traditions: Easter Egg Hunt & Painting at Flanian Garden. Ultimately, this is a time for “child-like joy,” connecting with the playful side of the holiday amidst the flowers.
• 15.00 – 17.00 | Reflections of the New Creation: Relaxing at Lake Linow. Since the lake’s colors are constantly shifting, it serves as a stunning natural meditation on the beauty of life renewed.
• 17.00 – 18.00 | Return to Hotel and Free Time.

MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR | DAY 5 – (B, L)

• 07.00 – 09.00 | Breakfast and Personal Preparation
• 09.00 – 11.00 | Volcanic Scenery: Initially, we explore the lush slopes and garden terraces of Tomohon from Tetetana Hill. Specifically, the view of Mount Klabat from here is the perfect morning inspiration.
• 11.00 – 13.00 | The Spirit of the Land: Visiting the Woloan Rice Fields and Traditional House Industry. Since the rice fields are the lifeblood of the highlands, seeing them alongside the famous “Knock-down” houses shows a culture built on both nature and craft.
• 13.00 – 14.30 | Harvest Lunch: A lakeside culinary feast at Lake Tondano. Because the breeze off the water is so refreshing, it’s the best place to enjoy local flavors.
• 14.30 – 16.30 | Heritage Exploration: Connecting with the ancestors at the ancient Waruga in Benteng Moraya, followed by a visit to the sacred Batu Pinabetengan. Thus, we bridge the gap between ancient history and modern faith.
• 16.30 – 17.30 | Return to Hotel & Free Time.

VOLCANO TREKKING | DAY 6 – (B, L)

• 08.00 – 09.00 | Breakfast and Energy Prep
• 09.00 – 10.30 | The Ascension Trek: Hiking to the rim of Mount Mahawu. Initially, the walk through the vegetable gardens and the cloud forest feels like a journey through a “Living Eden.”
• 10.30 – 12.00 | Crater Wonders: Standing on the Lake Linow rim. Because the air is so crisp and the view of the crater lake is so still, it’s a perfect moment for a “Volcanic Lake Meditation.”
• 12.00 – 13.30 | Mountain Flavors: A hearty lunch at a local restaurant near the base.
• 13.30 – 15.30 | Volcanic Recovery: A relaxing soak at the Ranolewo Hot Spring. Since these thermal waters are born from the earth’s heart, it is the ultimate way to soothe your muscles after the trek.
• 15.30 – 16.30 | The Garden of Colors: Visiting Taman Wisata Pelangi. Specifically, since it sits in the shadow of the mighty Mount Lokon, it is the perfect place to relax and photograph the “hidden streets” of the flower terraces.
• 16.30 – 17.30 | Return to the hotel for a final “Highland Rest.”

CARRYING THE EASTER LIGHT AND DEPARTURE | DAY 7 – (B)

Initially, your final morning in the “Northern Sanctuary” begins with a gentle highland breakfast and the quiet peace of a soul renewed. While you pack your bags, you’ll realize that you aren’t just taking home photos of volcanoes; rather, you are carrying the spirit of the Minahasa Triduum Sacrum: the warmth of the Eucharist, the scent of the Easter lilies, and the echoes of the “Hallelujah” sung in the mountain mist. Because you have walked the “Hidden Streets” and stood on the rim of the world, the sanctuary of Minahasa has become a part of your own story. Consequently, you don’t leave as a tourist, but as a pilgrim of the light.

Moreover, as our private transfer takes you down from the clouds toward Sam Ratulangi International Airport, the descent offers one last look at the silhouette of Mount Lokon. Since we believe that a journey of faith never truly ends, we don’t consider this a goodbye. Ultimately, you leave with a heart as vibrant as the gardens of Tomohon and a spirit as steady as the ancient stones of Batu Pinabetengan. Thus, as you board your flight to Singapore, Europe, or beyond, you carry the peace of the Resurrection with you. Therefore, we simply say, “Until we meet again in the highlands.”