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
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 moreHow 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 moreThings 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
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
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 priceRoad routes27 routes between the towns of Sulawesi, each with its distance and drive time.All land routesTours with transport includedTours put the driving, the stops and the nights together into one trip.See the toursBalanced pace
Travel deep into the remote rainforests of Nantu Forest Reserve in Gorontalo/North Sulawesi. Spend multiple days tracking wild babirusas at mineral salt licks, spotting endangered lowland anoas, and photographing rare endemic primates alongside specialized conservation rangers
5 stops · 5 days
Pick-up in Manado / Gorontalo, Overland Drive to Paguyaman, Local Guesthouse
1 day
River Boat Transfer into Nantu Forest Reserve, Setup Base Camp, Late Afternoon Birding
1 day
Full-Day Adung Salt Lick Observation (Babirusa, Anoa & Primate Tracking)
1 day
Early Morning Forest Canopy Trek, Camp Pack-up, River Transfer to Gorontalo
1 day
Gorontalo City Tour / Hotel Check-out, Airport Transfer Departure
1 day
Deep-jungle expedition to Nantu Reserve to spot wild babirusas, anoas, and rare endemic primates.
The route, day by day. Every day can change with who is travelling, so treat this as the shape of the trip rather than a fixed schedule.
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Nantu Forest Reserve is one of the most secluded primary rainforests in Sulawesi. It requires a full day of land and river travel each way to access, plus required stopovers to process conservation entry permits.
Nantu is a protected nature sanctuary without commercial hotels. Accommodations inside the forest consist of simple wooden ranger station rooms or tented setups with basic, shared facilities.
5 day trip5-Day Gorontalo & Bolsel Dive Expedition (9 Dives)Dive with whale sharks, explore Salvador Dali sponges, and discover vibrant coral walls across Gorontalo and Bolsel.
5 day trip5-Day Labengki & Sombori Islands ExpeditionCruise Southeast Sulawesi’s "Little Raja Ampat," swim in hidden lagoons, explore sea caves, and visit Bajo sea gypsy villages.
5 day trip5-Day Toraja Cultural Journey & Bugis Heritage ExplorationImmerse yourself in mystical highland culture, ancient cliff tombs, floating lake villages, and dramatic karst landscapes across South Sulawesi.Dive centres, tour operators and guides in the places on this trip. Each one has its own page and contacts.
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