Togean Islands, How To Get There?

Sulawesi Travel Blog - Togean located in Sulawesi is interesting locations to visit. Besides the beauty of the sea, a quiet place to make this island is considered to be a suitable option for a young couple on their honeymoon.

Togean Island / Source: indonesia-tourism.com

Kadidiri into one of 66 small islands in the waters is famous in Togean. Besides Kadidiri, in Togean there are a number of resorts that become snorkeling and diving place. Including Una-Una, Karina, Katupat, Kundurang, and Malenge Island.

It took two days to achieve it from Jakarta with three modes of transportation: air, land, and sea. Although the journey is long, the cost of vacationing there was not too expensive. Capital of at least USD 5 million for transportation, lodging, accommodation, and snorkeling equipment rental for a week.

No need to go far to Alaska anyway, travelers, you can also enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in Togean in Central Sulawesi province.

Togean Islands may still less popular than Wakatobi and Takabonerate which is also located in the region of Sulawesi. But, these islands really suitable for you who want to rest your mind from the fatigue of daily activity. Moreover, here tend to still unattainable signal for data services, so your holiday will not be disturbed by email job or activity 'narcissistic' in various social media.

Geographically, Togean located in Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi, precisely in the Gulf of Tomini. Togean archipelago is actually a national park with a sea area of 292 thousand hectares and 70 thousand hectares of land. These islands include 6 major islands and 60 smaller islands are scattered along a distance of 90 kilometers.

What kind we can found in Togean Islands? In addition to a stretch of white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, you can see the mangrove forest which has about 33 species of mangrove. In addition, there are also caves, the river to the waterfall.

Togean island, best place honeymoon / Source: waleadiveresort.com

But, of course, spectacular underwater scenery that makes Togean the target of the traveler. Togean includes an important part of the world's coral triangle, Sulawesi, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. Coral reefs are still very healthy and natural, so the tourists who come here will not miss the opportunity to dive and enjoy the scenery. Biological diversity is what makes Togean Islands designated as a national park since 2004.

To go Togean Islands, you have to reach the city Ampana (capital Tojo Una-Una) first, within about 8-10 hours drive from the capital of Central Sulawesi, Palu. After that, the trip continued with a boat ride for 4-5 hours to the Port of Wakai, which is the capital of the largest island there, namely Batudaka Island.
You can also depart from Gorontalo city with a duration similar trip. If you do not have much time, using a fast boat trips can be a major consideration, because only spent about 3-4 hours.