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Banggai ArchipelagoThe Banggai Islands, off eastern Central Sulawesi: Lake Paisupok on Peleng Island, reef diving, and the Banggai cardinalfish, native only to these islands.Read more
BangkaBangka Island, off the northern tip of North Sulawesi: soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts, reached by boat from Likupang.Read more
BiraTanjung Bira, at the southern tip of South Sulawesi: white sand beaches, clear water for snorkelling, and the pinisi boatyards of Tana Beru nearby.Read more

Banggai Archipelago
Lake Poso
Lore Lindu
Luwuk
Palu
Sombori Island
Togean Islands

Banggai ArchipelagoThe Banggai Islands, off eastern Central Sulawesi: Lake Paisupok on Peleng Island, reef diving, and the Banggai cardinalfish, native only to these islands.Read more

Bangka
Bunaken
Lembeh Strait
Likupang
Manado
Tangkoko
Tomohon

BangkaBangka Island, off the northern tip of North Sulawesi: soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts, reached by boat from Likupang.Read more

Bira
Makassar
Rammang Rammang
Selayar Island
Taka Bonerate
Tana Toraja

BiraTanjung Bira, at the southern tip of South Sulawesi: white sand beaches, clear water for snorkelling, and the pinisi boatyards of Tana Beru nearby.Read more

Gorontalo

GorontaloGorontalo, on the northern arm of Sulawesi: whale sharks off Botubarani, diving at Olele, the hilltop Otanaha fort, and the Nantu forest of the babirusa.Read more

Kendari
Wakatobi

KendariKendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, lies around a long bay. It is known for silver filigree and is the gateway to Wakatobi, Labengki and Sombori.Read more

Mamasa
Mount Gandangdewata

MamasaMamasa, a cool valley in the highlands of West Sulawesi with its own Toraja culture: carved tongkonan houses, hand weaving and hot springs.Read more

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Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and SeasonPlan a Sulawesi trip in one place: the six regions and what each is known for, when to go, the two gateways, sample routes, visa, money and safety.Read more
How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry PointsFly to Makassar (UPG) or Manado (MDC), Sulawesi's two international gateways with visa on arrival. Flights, Pelni ships and entry points, October 2026.Read more
Things to Do in Sulawesi: Diving, Wildlife, Culture and IslandsDiving at Bunaken, Lembeh and Wakatobi, tarsiers at Tangkoko and the tongkonan of Tana Toraja: 21 things to do in Sulawesi, by region and best month.Read more

Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and Season
Things to Do in Sulawesi: Diving, Wildlife, Culture and Islands
Sulawesi at a Glance: Facts and Figures
Tanjung Bira Travel Guide: What's Worth the Stop
Togean Islands: which island, which day
Three days in Rantepao, end to end
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Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and SeasonPlan a Sulawesi trip in one place: the six regions and what each is known for, when to go, the two gateways, sample routes, visa, money and safety.Read more

Sulawesi Cave Art: The World's Oldest Dated Rock Art and How to Visit
Pinisi Shipbuilding at Tana Beru: Inside the Bugis Boatyard
Attending a Toraja Rambu Solo' funeral
The Bajau at Mola, in the present tense
Reading a tongkonan: the carvings at Ke'te Kesu'
Understanding Rambu Solo': The Torajan Funeral Ceremony
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Sulawesi Cave Art: The World's Oldest Dated Rock Art and How to VisitSulawesi has the oldest dated cave art in the world, a hand stencil on Muna island at least 67,800 years old. This guide covers the dated finds and the caves visitors can enter.Read more

Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field Guide
The maleo bird and the volcanic egg field
Five Lembeh critters worth the early dive
The Maleo Bird: Sulawesi's Volcano-Nesting Marvel
Anoa: The Dwarf Buffalo Almost No One Has Seen
Babirusa: Where to See the Pig-Deer of Northern Sulawesi
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Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field GuideTangkoko's tarsiers wake at six and weigh less than a phone. How to see them: the rangers, the timing and the rules.Read more

Konro Bakar: Where to Eat Makassar's Grilled Buffalo Ribs
Pallubasa (Pallu Basa): Makassar's Beef Soup and Where to Eat It
Cakalang fufu and the Manado smokehouses
Minahasan Cuisine: Spicy, Wild, and Misunderstood
Coto Makassar: What It Is and Where to Eat It
Pallubasa vs Coto: The Subtle Difference
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Konro Bakar: Where to Eat Makassar's Grilled Buffalo RibsKonro bakar is grilled buffalo ribs, the dish of Makassar's late-night stalls. Where to eat it, the cut few people order and why it beats coto.Read more

How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry Points
Is Sulawesi Safe? Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Sea, Roads and Official Advice
Manado to Bunaken Ferry: Public Boat or Resort Transfer
Surviving a Pelni ferry, two nights at sea
Driving the Trans-Sulawesi, what to expect
Getting Around Sulawesi: Flights, Buses, and Ferries Explained
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How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry PointsFly to Makassar (UPG) or Manado (MDC), Sulawesi's two international gateways with visa on arrival. Flights, Pelni ships and entry points, October 2026.Read more

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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourJourney from Makassar into the cool highlands of Malino for a 2-day trekking adventure through mountain streams and pine forests to Lembah Ramma. Camp overnight in a tranquil valley beneath the shadows of Mount Bawakaraeng, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic rock wallsRead more
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife SafariExperience Tangkoko Nature Reserve across two distinct wildlife activity windows on an overnight safari. Track troops of Sulawesi black crested macaques, bear cuscus, and nocturnal tarsiers at dusk, then wake for an early-morning canopy trek to spot rare endemic birds and early-rising primatesRead more
3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeDiscover the cool Minahasa Highlands and historic landmarks before venturing out on a boat excursion across Bunaken Marine Park and Nain Island. Wrap up your journey with local culinary experiences and a quick city shopping tour of ManadoRead more

2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
14-Day Grand South & West Sulawesi Cultural Grand Overland Expedition
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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourJourney from Makassar into the cool highlands of Malino for a 2-day trekking adventure through mountain streams and pine forests to Lembah Ramma. Camp overnight in a tranquil valley beneath the shadows of Mount Bawakaraeng, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic rock wallsRead more

2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
14-Day Grand South & West Sulawesi Cultural Grand Overland Expedition
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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
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3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
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3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights TourExplore Makassar’s rich Gowa heritage at Fort Rotterdam and Balla Lompoa Museum, followed by a scenic boat journey through the dramatic Rammang - Rammang karst landscape. Top off your trip with prehistoric cave art at Leang-Leang and shopping for authentic local crafts along Sombaopu Road.Read more

2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
All Islands Adventure tours

2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife SafariExperience Tangkoko Nature Reserve across two distinct wildlife activity windows on an overnight safari. Track troops of Sulawesi black crested macaques, bear cuscus, and nocturnal tarsiers at dusk, then wake for an early-morning canopy trek to spot rare endemic birds and early-rising primatesRead more

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Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price
Road routes27 routes between the towns of Sulawesi, each with its distance and drive time.All land routes
Tours with transport includedTours put the driving, the stops and the nights together into one trip.See the tours

To Mamuju, 10.5 h
To Ampana, 10 h
To Tentena, 6.5 h
To Poso, 5.5 h
To Donggala, 1 h
All land routes

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To Toraja, 9 h
To Sengkang, 5 h
To Bira, 5 h
To Parepare, 3.5 h
To Maros, 1.1 h
All land routes

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To Parepare, 6.5 h
To Polewali, 4.5 h
To Majene, 3.5 h
All land routes

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To Kwandang, 1.5 h
To Botubarani, 0.7 h
To Limboto, 0.4 h
All land routes

Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

To Likupang, 1.2 h
To Bitung, 1.2 h
To Tomohon, 0.8 h
All land routes

Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

To Moramo, 1.8 h
To Toronipa, 0.9 h
All land routes

Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

Toraja to Tentena, 10 h
Tentena to Ampana, 5.5 h
Sengkang to Toraja, 5.5 h
Poso to Ampana, 4.5 h
Parepare to Toraja, 4.5 h
Polewali to Mamasa, 3 h
All land routes

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Gorontalo

Places to stay in Gorontalo

Gorontalo is the capital of Gorontalo province, on the shore of Tomini Bay. Most places to stay are in the city, 30 minutes by road from the airport. Botubarani, the village known for its whale sharks, is 20 minutes east along the coast.

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Oceana Dive ResortResort · Jl. R. Atje SlametNot yet claimed
Aston Gorontalo Hotel & Convention CenterHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
FOX Hotel GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Yulia Hotel Managed by HIGHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Harry & Mimin HomestayHomestay · Siendeng, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Aryan by KadenaResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Century Beach ResortResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Kurenai Beach ResortResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Pentadio ResortResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Shava Beach ResortResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Tilalohe Beach ResortResort · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Andalas RayaHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Arda HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Arviel HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Bandungan, lorong jembatan gantungHotel · Bone BolangoNot yet claimed
Bisnis Barracuda Hotel Karaoke Club GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Crystal Harmony HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Edotel HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Eljie HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Gorontalo Inn HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Grand City HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Grand Misfalah LimbotoHotel · Dutulanaa, LimbotoNot yet claimed
Grand Q Hotel GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Grand Zanur Hotel by LA'RIZHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Green HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Amaris GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Aziziyah Limboto By Zanur CorpHotel · Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel CitraHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Damhil UNGHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel DiponegoroHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Elisabeth GorontaloHotel · Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel GalaxyHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Imam BonjolHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel KasuariHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel LibertyHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Hotel MilanaHotel · Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel New SentrisHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel Palem's GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Hotel RedDoorz Omart GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Hotel ToewawaHotel · Bone BolangoNot yet claimed
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Imperial HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Irene Hotel MarisaHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Karina HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Krawang City HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Limboto IndahHotel · Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Maqna HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Mesra Indah HotelHotel · Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Millinov Boutique HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Mutiara HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
New Melati HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Oasis HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Paradise HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Quality HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Rachmat HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
RedDoorz Plus Syariah Pentadio GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Salsabila Hotel GorontaloHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Sandrise HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Saronde Mini HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Surya InnHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
The Garden HotelHotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Wilnatama B8Hotel · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Ridmel Villa SyariahVilla · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Andalas Jaya PenginapanGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Penginapan Lotus GorontaloGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Pondok Li DodeGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Pondok Syariah AmaliaGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Rafalya CottageGuesthouse · Lake Limboto, GorontaloNot yet claimed
Wisma AmalGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Wisma Syariah AZKIYAGuesthouse · GorontaloNot yet claimed
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Zea CellGuesthouse · Bone BolangoNot yet claimed
Anugerah Home StayHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Aries HomestayHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
BAM Home StayHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Finaz HomestayHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Homestay Taman SuryaHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Jess HomestayHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Maherza Syariah Homestay Gorontalo RedPartnerHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
Monita Homestay GorontaloHomestay · GorontaloNot yet claimed
R7 Home Stay & RestoranHomestay · Bone BolangoNot yet claimed
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