About Us

Jonias Menex founded Timor Indigenous Tours in August 26^th 2019 under the unusual and challenging situation of Covid-19, with the purpose of keep providing economic development, job opportunities and generating income in the country through tourism. However, to develop a tourism business in Timor-Leste is extremely challenging, as the number of tourists are too few and the economic benefits are too small to sustain and develop many tourism businesses. This is not just about the economic benefit for ourselves but reflects our passion to contribute to developing our country through tourism

Jonias used to work at Timor Adventures which was owned by an Aussie couple, Dave & Shirley, who were really passionate about Timor and have contributed a lot regarding the developing of Tourism Destination Management and Organization in Timor-Leste. An example of this is the Balibo trail, first section by doing research about the 1942 Trek in the footsteps of the 2nd2nd and the 2nd1st Commando of the Australian Sparrow Force during the WWII.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kirsti K 
 
2024-06-04
 
 
  
Understanding Timor Leste's history and beauty
Our group tour with Jonias was a very enjoyable experience. Jonias has excellent knowledge of the history and geography of Timor Leste and was keen to share this with the group. Jonias' connections across the country ensured that we were able to see areas that are not usually visited by tourists. From the museums and attractions of Dili through the visually stunning mountains and to the history of Balibo our group experienced the best of Timor Leste. I would recommend Timor Indigenous tours and will certainly use them again
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alan K 
 
2024-05-14
 
 
  
Great tour off the tourist route
Myself and my wife Veronica and 15 others have just did the Rotary 17 tour, 17 of us on the tour. Jonias was a great guide and speaks good English and has great knowledge of the areas we travelled, he is very easy to travel with. Even with our original flight from Darwin having to return to Darwin because of rain he managed to rearrange our 10 day tour and get access to the museum after hours in Dili to help us still see all the planned activities. He has local guides from most of the areas we travelled so got access to areas not available to a normal tourist. I can only say I will be back to see Timor again and will definitely be using his tour business, highly recommended He will customize a tour for the number of people and with what things you want to see and do , but definitely consider doing a tour that goes places in the more remote areas of Timor
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Michael M 
 
2024-01-06
 
 
  
Get to know Timor Leste
Our tour with Jonias M. Exposto was a great experience and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the country. First we visited the most important places in Dili and the Christ statue. The museum was particularly impressive and so was Jonias' very moving family history. Then we went to the mountains to the coffee plantations. Finally, to the Dutch fort and the Portuguese prison. Thank you for the great tour.