Pulau Togian Travel Guide

 
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  •   What to Pack
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  • Sharing the beach on the Togians
      Sharing the beach on the Togians
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  • View of islands while on a boat trip
      View of islands while on a boat trip
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  •   Pulau Togian
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  • Flower in the Deep
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Pro

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  A superb place to relax 


Con

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  Difficult to get to 


In a nutshell

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  Be patient with transport and enjoy the environment 

 

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Exploring islands on foot

Exploring islands on foot, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  While many people will spend their time on the Togians either underwater or lying on the beach, there are also some great walks to be done. From Katupat on Pulau Togean it is possible to walk over the hills to villages on the opposite tip. It was market day in Katupat so we... 

Exploring the sea in the Togians

Exploring the sea in the Togians, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  You don't have to be a diver to get a great experience of what lies underwater in the Togians. While there has been some damage to coral and reefs through dynamite fishing, there are still some great sights to behold. Staying at Fadhila Cottages on Pulau Pangempa meant there... 

Visit the sea gypsies

Visit the sea gypsies, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  When in the Togians, take the time to visit a Baju, sea gypsy, settlement. Some of the sea gypsies live permamently on boats and only come to land to buy rice and trade for other supplies. Some have no fixed address, no country of residence. One group of Baju have built a... 

Diving and snorkeling

Diving and snorkeling, Pulau Togian

 aj03 Says:  If you come to Togian for diving, I would recommend you to stay and dive with Black Marlin Dive Resort. They have three PADI dive master – one among them is dive instructor. They often has dive master intern. This means, you are at good hands in safety and comfort. Staying... 

Diving and snorkeling

Diving and snorkeling, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  Diving possible with Paradise (excelent dive instructor), also with Black Marlin. Snorkeling just before the Bungalows, or nearby islands (Taipi) and reefs. 

Hotels  

Kedidiri Paradise Resort: Kedidiri, Paradise

Kedidiri Paradise Resort: Kedidiri, Paradise, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  Simple bungalows and more comfortable bungalows, nice atmosphere, great diving, good food. Booking via Oasis Hotel Ampana (very poor cellphone connection, no landline or internet)Phone: +62 464 21058Mobile: +62 852 42289909info@kadidiriparadise.com€ 10 - € 15 with 3 meals... 

Fadhila Cottages, Togian Islands: Peaceful surrounds with a friendly family

Fadhila Cottages, Togian Islands: Peaceful surrounds with a friendly family, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  If you are heading for the Togians to relax rather than party, Fadhila Cottages offers simple bungalows with attached bucket bathrooms on a beautiful island with very friendly owners and superb meals. Somehow, with every meal, there was a form of bread, scones or pizza even... 

Malenge Indah: Malenge

Malenge Indah: Malenge, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  the only accomodation on this island with 3 meals, snorkeling good, no diving. 

Lestari: Kedidiri, Lestari

Lestari: Kedidiri, Lestari, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  friendly owner, takes you fishing (you eat it right after for lunch or dinner) Lestarivery simple, small, no english spoken, no electric power€5 with 3 meals (february 08) 

Restaurants  

Food only at the accomodation

Food only at the accomodation, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  It`s mostly fish and rice in the 3 resorts of Kedidiri, best of them is Paradise.No other possibility unless you go to Wakai. 

Transportation  

Getting there

Getting there, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  From Singapore (Silk Air) and several Indonesian towns by plane to Manado, from there by plane or bus to Gorontalo (see my Gorontalo page) and on by boat,or by plana to Luwuk, on to Ampana by bus, then boat.From Kuala Lumpur (Air Asia) to Makassar/Ujung Padang and from there... 

Pulau Togian

Pulau Togian, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  From Ampana to Wakai KM Puspita (suspended until further notice)KM Tuna TominiDuta Samudra* Sumber Hasil* *also to Katupat and Malenge From Wakai to AmpanaKM Puspita (suspended until further notice)KM Tuna Tomini Duta Samudra* 10 am tueSumber Hasil* 10 am thur*also from... 

Getting to the Togian Islands

Getting to the Togian Islands, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  It is not easy getting to the Togians from either the south or the north. A lot of patience is required, but ultimately that patience is rewarded. Ferries leave from Ampana to Wakai almost daily and while the distance doesn't seem far in kilometers, it takes 4 to 6 hours.... 

Local Customs  

Coconut collecting and drying

Coconut collecting and drying, Pulau Togian

 Daihappydai Says:  While fishing is the main source of income, selling or trading dried coconut provides a much needed supplement for many on the Togian Islands. Scaling 20 metre tall trees with ease and then drying the coconut over open fires is a common task for men on the islands. The... 

What to Pack  

Moskitorepellent, malariapills, sunscreen...

Moskitorepellent, malariapills, sunscreen..., Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:   The closest shops (not well stocked) are in Wakai, better selections (but still limited) in Ampana or Gorantolo, anything you need you should bring. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Diving

Diving, Pulau Togian

 lotharscheer Says:  Good diving is possible from Paradise Resort and Black Marlin next door. http://www.kadidiriparadise.com/http://www.blackmarlindiving.com/theresort.html 

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 Diving possible with Paradise (excelent dive instructor), also with Black Marlin. Snorkeling just before the Bungalows, or nearby islands (Taipi) and reefs. 

 

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Relaxing on the Togians

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 The Togians are a great place to relax and unwind. Smaller accommodation places such as Fadhila Cottages on Pulau Pangempa have only 6 to 8 bungalows which means there is never a crowd and plenty of... 

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Pulau Togian

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 On Kedidiri are 3 Accomodations next to each other (all with 3 meals per day, and free transport to Wakai, the main town of the islands). 2 of them (Paradise and Black Marlin) with diving. There is...... 

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Off Beaten Reef

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 For those who are interested in true exploration diving and are prepared to endured a tough journey to find it, Togians are a must. These islands located in Tomini Bay in Central Sulawesi are well... 

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Taipi Island

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pulau Togian. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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