Togean Islands travel guide and encyclopedia
The Togean Islands are a group of islands in the Gulf of Tomini, off the coast of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. There is no airport in the islands: the way in is by boat, from Ampana in the south or Gorontalo in the north.
This guide covers the routes and boat tickets, the islands, diving and snorkelling, where to stay, cruises, and practical matters such as cash and phone signal. For a first trip, start with Getting There and Boat Tickets, the ferries and boats into the islands, and Where to Stay.
Cruises and boat trips
Crystal Waters Escape
Togean Safari Cruise
- Length
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Price per person
- €1,248
- Route
- Luwuk to Pulau Puah to Malenge to Walea Kodi to Bomba to Kadidiri to Luwuk
- Boat
- Toki Toki 1 or 2, a wooden phinisi; up to 7 guests
Dates and booking: Crystal Waters Escape Full details: Crystal Waters Escape
- Islands Hopper Adventure10 days, 9 nights · Togean Safari Cruise · €1,560 per person
- The Grand Tour12 days, 11 nights · Togean Safari Cruise · €1,872 per person
- For diversCrystal Waters Dive Escape8 days, 7 nights · Togean Safari Cruise · €1,248 per person
Where to stay
| # | Place | Badges | A night from | Value | Rooms | Beach & reef | Food | Hosts | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cliff Dive ResortDive resort, Malenge | Best overallBest valueDive centre | Rp 550,000per person | 10.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| 2 | Lia Beach Bamboo ResortBungalows, Walea Kodi | Family-run | Rp 800,000per person | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| 3 | Lavana Dive & Nature ResortDive resort, Una-Una | Dive centre | Rp 580,000per person | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| 4 | Sanctum Una Una Eco Dive ResortDive resort, Una-Una | Best budget pickDive centre | Rp 175,000per person | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 5 | Harmony Bay Resort & Dive CenterDive resort, Kadidiri | Family-runDive centreBest access from Gorontalo | Rp 750,000per person | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Bahia Tomini Eco ResortResort, Malenge | Rp 750,000per person | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.9 |
Getting there
- Getting to the ports
- Luwuk to Ampana Road
- Crossing to the islands
- Ampana to Wakai Public ferry
- Gorontalo to Wakai Public ferry
- Between the islands
- Wakai to Kadidiri Small boat
