Ora Beach – Saleman, Maluku
Ora Beach – Saleman, Maluku
- 4 Days 3 Night
- Maluku
Explore the real life Jurrasic World on earth. Negeri Saleman, famous for its Ora beach, located in Seram Island, Maluku Province. When you stay in Negeri Saleman, here is your everyday experience. You’ll be waking up from the vibrant bird song of Manusela National Park, walk on your water-bungalow deck, see the crystal clear water just outside your room, where you can see the underwater life. Explore the adventurous region by boat, including the beautiful Ora Beach. As Negeri Saleman is surrounded by cliff, the water is very calm most of the time. So calm and clear, it become mirror like and you can see the underwater corals.
Pick Up Location
- Ambon Airport (AMQ)
Departure Time
- Flexible
Return Time
- Ambon city 18.00
Additionals:
Change fast boat with flying to Seram Island by Cesna plane
2-3 pax +IDR 600.000/pax, 4-8 pax +IDR 475.000/pax
Add 1 more night in Saleman +IDR 700.000/pax
Drone documentation IDR 1.000.000/day
Track: Easy
Condition: a lot of swimming, humble bungalow, no Aircon & no hot shower. Cold breeze at night. Negeri Saleman is located deep in the jungle, with only a small village nearby. You will stay in a water bungalow, where its close to the jungle and above the water, you are basically in the heart of nature. No city facility nearby.
Best time to visit: May-early December
Tour Plan
ITINERARY
DAY 1 PICK UP – AMBON
- Pick up from Ambon Pattimura Airport
- Stop for lunch on the way
- Check in hotel in Ambon and rest. Ambon is the last big city, the capital of Maluku. If you need to buy any snacks or other supplies, you can do it while in Ambon City.
- Head to Natsepa Beach to enjoy its famous rujak (cut fruits with sweet & spicy peanut sauce)
- See Martha Christina Tiahahu monument, and the city of Ambon from above
- Enjoy dinner with East Indonesia signature dish: papeda & ikan kuah kuning
- Overnight in Ambon
DAY 2 AMBON – NEGERI SALEMAN (B,D)
- After breakfast & check out, we will head to Tulehu Harbour to cross to Seram Island by fastboat (2 hour)
- The wave can be quite rough at the end of the journey.
Optional: Fly to Seram island instead of fastboat with small Cesna flight (1 hour flight, departure only on Monday) - Continue the journey by car to reach Negeri Saleman (2 hour drive). Stop by for lunch on the way
- Arriving in Negeri Saleman harbour, head to your acccommodation by speedboat
- Check in accommodation. You will stay in a water bungalow, the accommodation is humble but the view is majestic. You can see the national park just from your balcony. Bring in binocular to be able to see the birds. Enjoy your free time & explore around the area
- Enjoy dinner in your accommodation. Most meals will serve white rice, various fish dishes, and vegetables.
- At night, make time to be outside and see the starry sky. You can ask the hotel crew to turn off the deck lights to take picture of the milky way.
DAY 3 NEGERI SALEMAN (B,L,D)
- After breakfast, get yourself ready, we will explore the region by speedboat
- See the mirror-like water in Tebing Goa
- Visit Keramba Cinta, a man-made heart shaped, made manually by one husband who was so in love with his wife, he manually arranged the stone one by one in the shape of a heart in the middle of the sea.
- Swimming & snorkeling in Tebing Hatupia, a karst cliff with clear water and a wooden deck.
- Stop in Ora Beach. You will enjoy your lunch here. Enjoy your time in Ora Beach, where you can swim at the beach, swing or just sit back and enjoy your moment.
- Snorkeling again in Tebing Goa
- Make a stop in Air Belanda, where the fresh water from the river flows through and meet the sea. You can also see the pala plantation, which was the reason of Dutch colonization here in olden days.
- Back to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner in your accommodation.
DAY 4 NEGERI SALEMAN (B,L,D)
- Breakfast and enjoy your remaining time in the water bungalow.
Optional : Add one more night, to have free time and just explore and swim around the beach. The beach is rich with alive sea-shells, and you can also snorkel from the beach. - Back to Saleman harbour by speedboat. Head to Amahai harbour by car (2 hour drive)
- Going back to Ambon city by fast boat (2 hour). Our driver will then pick you up from Tulehu harbour to be dropped in your hotel in Ambon.
Book this tour
(Private Tour)
2 pax : IDR 4.800.000
3 pax : IDR 4.100.000
4-6 pax : IDR 3.440.000
7-8 pax : IDR 2.800.000
Valid on 2026
Payment method
Cash in IDR/SGD/USD/EURO upon arrival
Credit card 
Bank transfer
- Airport pickup
- 1N 3 star hotel in Ambon city include breakfast (twin share)
- 2N Kakatua Bungalow in Negeri Saleman (twin share)
- Transportation during tour (car & speed boat)
- Daily meal in Negeri Saleman only (8x meals)
- Free flow mineral water, tea & coffee in Negeri Saleman
- Fast boat ticket return Ambon-Seram Island
- Personal Purchases
- Snorkeling & Life Vest rent @IDR 75.000
- Hotel in Ambon after the trip
- Flight to Ambon
- Swimsuit / swimwear
- Light, quick-dry clothes (hot & sunny weather)
- Light jacket / windbreaker (windy nights & early morning)
- Rash guard / long-sleeve swim top (optional, sun protection)
- Hat / cap (optional, strong sun)
- Sandals / water shoes (rocky beaches )
- Small backpack / dry bag (keep items dry)
- Mineral water (stay hydrated)
- Coral safe sunscreen & lip balm (very strong sun)
- Sunglasses
- Towel (quick dry recommended)
- Waterproof phone case / camera
- Extra clothes (for after swimming)
- Personal medicine
- Shower kit
- IDR cash
- Snacks (optional)
Price per person in IDR
(Private Tour)
2 pax : IDR 4.800.000
3 pax : IDR 4.100.000
4-6 pax : IDR 3.440.000
7-8 pax : IDR 2.800.000
Valid on 2026
Payment method
Cash in IDR/SGD/USD/EURO upon arrival
Credit card
Bank transfer
- Airport pickup
- 1N 3 star hotel in Ambon city include breakfast (twin share)
- 2N Kakatua Bungalow in Negeri Saleman (twin share)
- Transportation during tour (car & speed boat)
- Daily meal in Negeri Saleman only (8x meals)
- Free flow mineral water, tea & coffee in Negeri Saleman
- Fast boat ticket return Ambon-Seram Island
- Personal Purchases
- Snorkeling & Life Vest rent @IDR 75.000
- Hotel in Ambon after the trip
- Flight to Ambon
- Swimsuit / swimwear
- Light, quick-dry clothes (hot & sunny weather)
- Light jacket / windbreaker (windy nights & early morning)
- Rash guard / long-sleeve swim top (optional, sun protection)
- Hat / cap (optional, strong sun)
- Sandals / water shoes (rocky beaches )
- Small backpack / dry bag (keep items dry)
- Mineral water (stay hydrated)
- Coral safe sunscreen & lip balm (very strong sun)
- Sunglasses
- Towel (quick dry recommended)
- Waterproof phone case / camera
- Extra clothes (for after swimming)
- Personal medicine
- Shower kit
- IDR cash
- Snacks (optional)
Tour Plan
ITINERARY
DAY 1 PICK UP – AMBON
- Pick up from Ambon Pattimura Airport
- Stop for lunch on the way
- Check in hotel in Ambon and rest. Ambon is the last big city, the capital of Maluku. If you need to buy any snacks or other supplies, you can do it while in Ambon City.
- Head to Natsepa Beach to enjoy its famous rujak (cut fruits with sweet & spicy peanut sauce)
- See Martha Christina Tiahahu monument, and the city of Ambon from above
- Enjoy dinner with East Indonesia signature dish: papeda & ikan kuah kuning
- Overnight in Ambon
DAY 2 AMBON – NEGERI SALEMAN (B,D)
- After breakfast & check out, we will head to Tulehu Harbour to cross to Seram Island by fastboat (2 hour)
- The wave can be quite rough at the end of the journey.
Optional: Fly to Seram island instead of fastboat with small Cesna flight (1 hour flight, departure only on Monday) - Continue the journey by car to reach Negeri Saleman (2 hour drive). Stop by for lunch on the way
- Arriving in Negeri Saleman harbour, head to your acccommodation by speedboat
- Check in accommodation. You will stay in a water bungalow, the accommodation is humble but the view is majestic. You can see the national park just from your balcony. Bring in binocular to be able to see the birds. Enjoy your free time & explore around the area
- Enjoy dinner in your accommodation. Most meals will serve white rice, various fish dishes, and vegetables.
- At night, make time to be outside and see the starry sky. You can ask the hotel crew to turn off the deck lights to take picture of the milky way.
DAY 3 NEGERI SALEMAN (B,L,D)
- After breakfast, get yourself ready, we will explore the region by speedboat
- See the mirror-like water in Tebing Goa
- Visit Keramba Cinta, a man-made heart shaped, made manually by one husband who was so in love with his wife, he manually arranged the stone one by one in the shape of a heart in the middle of the sea.
- Swimming & snorkeling in Tebing Hatupia, a karst cliff with clear water and a wooden deck.
- Stop in Ora Beach. You will enjoy your lunch here. Enjoy your time in Ora Beach, where you can swim at the beach, swing or just sit back and enjoy your moment.
- Snorkeling again in Tebing Goa
- Make a stop in Air Belanda, where the fresh water from the river flows through and meet the sea. You can also see the pala plantation, which was the reason of Dutch colonization here in olden days.
- Back to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner in your accommodation.
DAY 4 NEGERI SALEMAN (B,L,D)
- Breakfast and enjoy your remaining time in the water bungalow.
Optional : Add one more night, to have free time and just explore and swim around the beach. The beach is rich with alive sea-shells, and you can also snorkel from the beach. - Back to Saleman harbour by speedboat. Head to Amahai harbour by car (2 hour drive)
- Going back to Ambon city by fast boat (2 hour). Our driver will then pick you up from Tulehu harbour to be dropped in your hotel in Ambon.