Togian Islands

Togians Islands is a series of islands off central Sulawesi of Indonesia. Understand Bomba is about 2.5 hours from the mainland of Ampana. It may be reached by public boats from the small harbor near Marina Cottages. The boats depart on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The price is about Rp25,000 per person. Kadidiri is reached by boats from Wakai, provided free by the three resorts on the island. Melange can be reached by public ferry from mainland Ampana. Note that all the hotels charge per person (not per room!!), and there are no ATM's, so bring enough cash. History Landscape Flora and fauna Climate Get in The public ferries that run between Ampana and Waki leave every second day, although sometimes all on the same day. The schedules often change due to breakdowns and weather. (4hrs to Waki, where resorts will offer free connecting speedboats to Kadidiri, Ferries fare is 40,000Rp). Some of the boats stop in Melange which is another 1.5hrs from Waikai. The boat from Gorontalo was leaving on Wednesday and Fridays Evenings and takes 12-14hrs to Waikai. Private boats of varying types can be chartered at anytime to and from the islands and usually cost 1-2 million rupiah upwards. Fees/Permits None Get around Resorts offer boats for charter If you haven't already booked your flight or need some room reservations for Togian you can contact travel agency ONE STOP TOGIAN ISLAND SERVICES in JL Pulau Taupan 2 in Ampana who can help you along. The owner has a very good command of English. See Kadadiri is home to an indigenous population known as the Bajo colloquially called "Sea Gypsys". The Bajo are semi nomadic and rely on fishing for their income. Tours from Kadidiri Paradise will take you to visit them. Selling fresh lobsters to tourists at a fraction of what you would pay in the US, Australia or Europe is an important part of their income, so if you visit them make sure you bring cash to buy some fresh lobsters. The young people love foreign visitors and will show off their humble village and school rooms. Do There is a long jetty outside of the Paradise Resort that has good snorkelling right off of it. It is possible to swim to the island directly across from Kadidiri, but it takes a few hours. There are sea kayaks for rent from Black Marlin and it takes about 30 minutes to row to a nearby island that has good snorkelling. There are many trails around the island, but some are easy to get lost on. The walks are through dense growths and are not particularly picturesque. Fishing is not allowed in the no take zone so fishing trips must be outside this area. naturally there is diving at Black Marlin (more boats and equipment) and Paradise, check equipment etc carefully. Buy Eat There are no shops on Kadidiri. The resorts all include three meals per day in their prices. Paradise and Black Marlin have a small shops selling snacks and cigarettes. Drink Beer runs about 30,000 Rp to Rp 35.000 for a large Bintang at the resorts. A large bottle of water costs 8,000-10,000 Rp In Paradise. Boiled water and tea are Coffee are provided Free by all the Resorts Sleep Lodging Bomba is the location of Island Retreat. It has a 400 meter long white sand beach, and 3 hectares of surrounding forest. there are 10 large oceanfront cottages with private bath , seaview veranda, king-sized beds. There is a honeymoon cottage and a family cottage, suitable for a family of 4 (or more). Delicious meals are included in the price of accomodation. Homemade pastas, bread, pizza, international and local cuisine. Various activities available - forest walks, village tours, snorkelling, diving, canoeing. Padi dive center, equipment rental. Good value. Kadidiri has only three resorts located right next to each other on the very small beach. They all charge per person, per night and include all meals. Pondok Lestari Kadidiri .. Offers Bungalows for Single or Doubles with shared toilet/mandi. The only budget Accomodation on Kadidiri at Rp75,000 and Rp 100,000 per person per night including all meals and free coffee and tea all day . And free snorkeling trips to nearby Islands and Reef with the owner who is a Bajo fisherman. You can also join him on fishing trips also for free. You can go for great walks on the Island to other uninhabited beaches .There are lots of birds including two kinds of Hornbills Babirusa Coconut Crabs and lots of other wildlife Pondok Lestari does not have a dive center, but both the Black Marlin and the Paradise are happy to take on extra business. Pondok Lestari Kadidiri (It is to the right of the Kadidiri Paridise and Black Marlin Resorts when facing the Island.) Black Marlin Dive Resort Located in the middle of the three resorts with the longest stretch of beach, all rooms are right on the water with amazing sea views and have attached western bathrooms, ceiling fans too. All rooms have double spring beds with mosquito nets. Water runs 4 hours per day, two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. Cold water only. They are presently creating a rainwater recycling system to supplement the freshwater bought in from Wakai. Standard rooms are 160,000 Rp per person, and Deluxe rooms are 180 -200,000 Rp per person. Delicious food buffet style with fish, chicken, pasta and vegetables on the menu. Has very well equipped dive center with all new equipment (30 sets) and 2 compressors, 4 speedboats (oxygen on all boats) and very experienced staff. Highly recommended for doing a course or just diving the local reefs or B24 Bomber plane wreck. Are some extra fees for some of the further away dive sites but well worth it. Laid back fun atmosphere with professional back up. Now has some sea kayaks for rent so can get to nearby islands to snorkel or just bit of afternoon fitness. Kadidiri Paradise Offers bungalows of different sizes and quality ranging from 150,000-300,000+ Rp per person. They are all in relative disrepair. They are supposed to have 24hrs of running water in the rooms, but the system seems to break down often. Its beachfront is very good with a wide variety of coral and fish near your door. The food is predominantly fish and salad but very fresh and tasty. Diving available. Eftpos available at times but bring plenty of cash to be on the safe side. The owners have another establishment in Ampana and you can pay via Eftpos there. Camping Backcountry Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!