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This is a general sample route, not firsthand notes yet. Treat it as a starting sketch — I'll sharpen the specifics as I add my own trip notes, and every route still gets adjusted to your dates, pace, and budget.
Duration5 days
PaceEasy
Best forCoastal culture
Good monthsOct – Apr
01Arrival
Ambon
Fly into Ambon and settle into the harbor city that anchors this whole region.
02Coast
Ambon Bay's fishing villages
Colorful fishing boats and waterfront villages ringing Ambon Bay, best explored slowly by local boat.
03Crossing
Seram Island
A trip to Seram, Maluku's largest island, for its rivers, forest interior, and quieter coastal villages.
04River life
Seram's river villages
Time along Seram's rivers, where much of daily life — washing, transport, fishing — still happens on the water.
05Departure
Back to Ambon
Return to Ambon for the flight out, or connect onward toward Banda or North Maluku.