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 toursSlow pace
Escape to the tranquil, secluded waters of the Gulf of Tomini on an 8-day island-hopping cruise through the Togean Archipelago. Swim in stingless jellyfish lakes, trek through island jungles, visit traditional Bajau sea gypsy villages, and relax on untouched white-sand beaches
8 stops · 8 days
Luwuk, Ampana, Wakai / Island Resort
1 day
Mariona Jellyfish Lake & Karina Beach
1 day
California Reef Snorkeling & Pulau Papan Bajau Village
1 day
Kadidiri Island & WWII B-24 Bomber Wreck
1 day
Una Una Volcanic Island Exploration
1 day
Katupat & Malenge Island Hopping
1 day
Island Sunset Cruise & Farewell Seafood Feast
1 day
Wakai, Ampana, Luwuk Departure
1 day
Sail through Central Sulawesi’s hidden island paradise, swim with stingless jellyfish, and explore vibrant Coral Triangle reefs.
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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The trip starts and ends in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi. Fly into Syukri Amir Airport (LUW) from Jakarta or Makassar, where our team will pick you up for the transfer to the harbor.
Yes! The jellyfish in Mariona Lake have been isolated from ocean predators for thousands of years and have lost their stinging capabilities, making it completely safe to swim alongside them.
Yes, scuba diving can be added for certified divers, particularly at famous sites like the B-24 Bomber Wreck and Una Una's volcanic walls.
7 day trip7-Day Buton & Muna Islands Nature & Cultural ExpeditionTrek hidden jungle waterfalls, swim in cenotes and stingless jellyfish lakes, and explore the ancient Buton Sultanate.
7 day trip7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak TraverseExpedition across South-West Sulawesi’s wild Quarles Range, ascending the 3,037m Indonesian Ribu peak.
7 day trip7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition CruiseCruise through Central Sulawesi’s most remote archipelago to swim in glass-clear lagoons, jellyfish lakes, and untouched reefs.Dive centres, tour operators and guides in the places on this trip. Each one has its own page and contacts.
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