Timor-Leste's all-in-one travel shop
Timor-Leste's tours, diving, car hire, transfers and stays in one place — direct from verified Timorese operators. The global sites list a few Dili hotels; nobody else books the country.
This week's top picks from verified local operators
All-inclusive with a full lunch
All-inclusive: gear, guide, transport & snacks
Dili city tour with Cristo Rei sunset
Priced below Booking.com — same room, same flexible cancellation
Dive the Coral Triangle
Atauro Island holds the world record — an average of 253 reef-fish species per dive site, the most ever recorded (Conservation International, 2016), with 643 species found around the island. Pristine walls, world-class muck diving, and almost nobody else in the water. From $60 a dive.
Torch included
Iconic shore sites: Cristo Rei, Tasi Tolu & Dili Rock
No experience needed
Coral walls, anemone gardens & a wreck
Skills & gear refresh with an instructor
4 full SDI specialty certifications
Insured rentals with optional driver — pickups across Dili and beyond
Book local
Most travel money leaves the country the moment you book through a global platform. Rezerva keeps it here — every dollar goes further for the people who actually show you Timor-Leste.
Timor Plaza, Dili
Ground Floor · Daily 10am–6pm
Yes, we're a marketplace and take a commission — but a fraction of what the global platforms charge, and it stays in Timor-Leste instead of flowing offshore.
We verify every operator's identity and contact details, and personally visit our core booking partners. No anonymous listings, no offshore call centre — a real team in Dili stands behind every booking.
Walk into our Timor Plaza store any day, 10am–6pm. Questions answered face to face, in your language.
What travelers say
“I booked a couple of tours with Eco Discovery, and they made my experience of Timor Leste even more enjoyable. I was in Timor Leste for work and contacted a few local tour companies to ask for suggestions in my off time. Some didn’t bother to respond whilst others were very late with response. However, Edna from Eco Discovery was one that responded promptly and after some initial emails used Whatsapp for discussions. My schedule had the challenge of being free around work schedules, but I mentioned to Edna some places or things I would like to visit or see and also took upon her suggestions and feedback. I found Edna to be very easy to communicate and plan with in that she was very honest and straightforward with her responses, and when I finally had locked in dates, she was very quick and meticulous to organise everything including guides, accommodation and paperwork for border crossings and much more. Timor Leste is not widely known for tourism worldwide yet but has some hidden gems and I was very happy to get a taste of this in different regions. The country is not the cheapest for travel and tourism as they use USD, and for me it was added costs of solo travel. Fortunately, Eco Discovery could accommodate solo travellers, whereas some other organisations would not. Cost plays a part in decision making, but so too does safety and experiences and I felt I would get a good overall combination of these with Eco Travel and I was not disappointed. I booked a 2-day weekend where I visited Maubisse and climbed Timor Leste’s highest mountain Mt Ramelau. Edna was the guide and Andrew the driver. I then did a 5-day tour, which went from Dili to Jaco Island, Baucau, Balibo, and across the a few borders and then into Oecusse before returning to back to Dili. It was thought such a schedule in the time available was not possible but Edna who organised all as well as came along as guide put it all together. The driver JP was also excellent and had great local knowledge in Oecusse and West Timor regions. Edna was also helpful in answering other queries from SIM cards, to souvenirs, to best places to dine, shop, travel in Dili, and even tourist activities in Dili and Atauro Island which I self-did, but she was happy to answer questions and make suggestions, and I must thank her for this. I have taken away lots of great photos and memories from my time in Timor Leste thanks to Eco Discovery and I highly recommend them for others to have the same.”
Delan Adikari
7 months ago
“I had an excellent stay at Palm Springs Hotel, Dili, and I highly recommend it for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel provides outstanding service, and all rooms are very clean and well maintained. Guests have access to a gym and swimming pool from 6:00am onwards, which is very convenient for early risers. The food experience was impressive. The hotel serves a good variety of Western and Chinese cuisine, and the meals made me feel comfortable and at home. A special highlight is the rooftop restaurant and bar, Sail, where guests can relax, chill, and enjoy a wide selection of food and beverages in a great atmosphere. It is also worth noting that Thursday is Ladies’ Night, which adds a nice touch to the overall experience. The staff truly made the stay memorable. Ms. Lethcia at the front desk was extremely helpful and attentive, accommodating guest needs efficiently, including laundry arrangements. Duxburry was also very supportive, ensuring all guests were comfortable and well taken care of throughout their stay. The hotel frequently hosts delegates and business representatives, making it a very suitable choice for official visits, meetings, and professional stays. Overall, Palm Springs Hotel offers excellent service, comfort, and facilities, and is highly recommended for all types of visits.”
Jessie Tan
a month ago
“There are little fridge, universal sockets in room. No hairdryer, soap and comb. No lift, but the rooms upstairs are bigger. Stayed in 303 for 3 nights. The Wi-Fi router is just outside my door, so the signal and speed are good. Big cockroaches crowding outside in the parking lot at night, but there is neither cockroach and ants in room. The deposit is $10, which is returned upon check-out. However, if you check out too early in the morning, you need to confirm with the front desk in advance. However, even if you confirm in advance, there may not be anyone at the front desk. You can just go to the room inside the front desk and wake up the staff. There is also a person responsible for unlocking the external gate, and he sleeps on a bench outside. By the way, to take the No. 9 and No. 10 microlets to the airport, walk about 100 meters north from the hotel and wait at the southwest corner of the intersection next to Peace Coffee. The No. 10 microlet goes west, and the No. 9 microlet goes south. The first No. 10 microlet starts at 5:00am. It takes about 15 mins to reach the roundabout south of the airport. Check the last pic.”
TheWildTian大田真野
5 months ago
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Travel guides
Written from the ground, not from a desk. Practical advice and local insight for every kind of traveler.
Flights, visa rules, and a step-by-step arrival guide
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Month-by-month guide for planning your trip
The world's most biodiverse reefs, virtually untouched
World-class reefs, no certification required
Sperm whales, blue whales, and dolphins in the Wetar Strait
Timor-Leste sits at the eastern edge of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda chain. It's a 90-minute flight from Bali — and a different country entirely. The reefs hold the highest density of fish species on Earth. Mountains rise to 2,963m at Mt Ramelau. And almost no one has beaten you here. Rezerva is the booking platform for the country: tours, diving, hotels, and car rental in one place. Dili team, real storefront at Timor Plaza.
Browse 60+ tours across Timor-Leste. Walk old Dili. Trek Mt Ramelau at sunrise. Day-trip to Atauro Island. Visit a coffee farm in Ermera. Or take a multi-day expedition to Jaco Island and the Oecusse enclave. Most operators are licensed locally and run small groups with English-speaking guides.
Browse all toursAtauro Island has the world's highest reef-fish biodiversity — an average of 253 species per dive site (the most ever recorded) and 643 species around the island, per Conservation International's 2016 expedition. PADI dive shops in Dili and on Atauro run daily boat dives, snorkel trips, and full PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster. Visibility is best May to November. Diving runs year-round.
Explore divingPick up a car or 4WD at Dili airport. Drive yourself to the Maubisse highlands, the old town of Baucau, or the east coast to Com and Lospalos. SUVs and 4WDs from $72/day. Airport transfers from $20. Every vehicle is insured and serviced. Add a driver if you'd rather not drive.
See vehiclesFirst time in Timor-Leste? Start with the travel guide. It covers visa-on-arrival ($30 cash, 30 days), Bali–Dili flight options, and 3-day, 7-day, and diving-focused itineraries. Tetun phrasebook, dive-site directory, and a full Dili city guide — all written by the team on the ground in Timor.
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