A small enclosed lake on Mariona island, full of golden jellyfish — you swim through them.WildMariona jellyfish lake
Depth 0 – 6 m
€7 entry · local guide
Banggai ArchipelagoJourney to Peleng Island to experience Lake Paisupok, Indonesia’s famous glass-clear blue lake hidden within the Banggai archipelagoRead more
BangkaA small island off the northern tip of North Sulawesi, reached by boat from Likupang,
known for soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts away from the Bunaken crowds.Read more
BiraUnwind on South Sulawesi’s southern tip, famous for flour-soft white sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and ancient Phinisi boatbuilding traditionsRead more
- Tanjung Bira Travel Guide: What's Worth the StopThe southern tip has the white sand, but most travellers stay a night too many. An honest read on when Bira earns the trip.Read more
- Pinisi Shipbuilding at Tana Beru: Inside the Bugis BoatyardNine months, three carpenters, and no measuring tape. Inside the Tana Beru pinisi yard, where Bugis shipbuilders still work the old way.Read more
Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field GuideTarsiers wake at six, weigh less than a phone, and forgive a quiet visitor exactly once. How to find them at Tangkoko — rangers, timing, and the rules.Read 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
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
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
- 3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
- 3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
- 7-Day Buton & Muna Islands Nature & Cultural Expedition
- 5-Day Labengki & Sombori Islands Expedition
- 5-Day Toraja Cultural Journey & Bugis Heritage Exploration
- 8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
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CENTRAL SULAWESI
Togean Islands
JELLYFISH LAGOONS & CORAL ATOLLS
- Typical stay5 – 8 days
- Base townAmpana
- ProvinceCentral Sulawesi
- Eco-resorts3 properties we book
- Driest monthsMay – Oct
Central Sulawesi
Togean Islands
The Togeans are deliberately hard to reach. There is no airstrip; the ferry from Ampana is half a day on a slow boat, and that filter is the point. Once you arrive, you stop checking your phone — there is nothing to check.
Stays are simple wooden bungalows, often built over the reef on stilts. You snorkel from the deck, eat what the kitchen caught, and move between islands on a hand-pulled boat.
The Togeans are a marine national park, and the reef is in remarkable shape. Atoll edges drop into deep blue 100 metres from most homestays. A week here resets something.
Highlights
- Mariona jellyfish lakeDepth 0 – 6 m
- Una Una reefDepth 12 – 35 m
- Kadidiri atollDepth 6 – 30 m
- Bomba wreckDepth 18 – 25 m
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WhatsApp usEscape to an untouched paradise in the Gulf of Tomini, where you can swim in stingless jellyfish lakes, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and experience traditional Bajau sea nomad culture
Tours that go to Togean Islands
Every published trip that reaches this part of the island.
- 3 day trip3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeExperience the perfect mix of high-altitude volcanic landscapes and vibrant underwater ocean life in North Sulawesi.Explore tour
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.Explore tour
5 day trip5-Day Labengki & Sombori Islands ExpeditionCruise Southeast Sulawesi’s "Little Raja Ampat," swim in hidden lagoons, explore sea caves, and visit Bajo sea gypsy villages.Explore tour
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.Explore tour
8 day trip8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper AdventureSail through Central Sulawesi’s hidden island paradise, swim with stingless jellyfish, and explore vibrant Coral Triangle reefs.Explore tour
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- A small enclosed lake on Mariona island, full of golden jellyfish — you swim through them.Wild
The volcanic outlier — half a day by boat, the best wall in the archipelago.WildUna Una reef
Depth 12 – 35 m
From €70 / 2 dives
Easy reef off the most popular homestay cluster. First dive on day one.WildKadidiri atoll
Depth 6 – 30 m
From €57 / 2 dives
A wartime relic in sand. Intact engine and tail, easy current.WildBomba wreck
Depth 18 – 25 m
From €66 / 2 dives
What travellers say about Togean Islands
“Togean is a paradise: not too many people, still natural.”
Jonathan
August 2023
Togean Islands National Park
Reviews sourced from Tripadvisor.
The 2 places to stay here average 9.2 out of 10, across 116 guest reviews on Booking.com.
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Plan your visit
Pre-done trip · 7 days
A Togean slow week
Ampana to Kadidiri, two atolls and a jellyfish lake. No phones, no clock.
- From €1 038
- 4 dives
- 2 guests min.
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