Day 1: Arrival in Luwuk – Tompotika Dive Lodge (D)

• Your personal guide will give you a warm welcome at Luwuk Airport, where he will be waiting for you around lunchtime — and your exciting journey begins!
• Your journey starts with an approximately 3-hour drive to Tompotika Dive Lodge, which will be your base for the next few days.
• Once you arrive, you’ll probably be eager to get into the water: your first snorkelling session along the house reef will give you a taste of what awaits you over the coming days. With a little luck, you may even get to watch dolphins playing in the large bay.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Tompotika Dive Lodge.

Day 2: Tompotika Dive Lodge – Maleo Breeding Ground & Pulau Dua (B,L,D)

• After an early breakfast at the lodge, a very special nature experience awaits you today: a visit to the Maleo breeding ground. Maleos — also known as megapodes — are an endemic bird species of Sulawesi. They lay their eggs in soil heated by volcanic geothermal activity, where the eggs are left to incubate naturally. Once hatched, the chicks immediately set off into the wide world. With a little luck, you may get to see young Maleos emerging from their hiding places on the day of your visit.
• To get there, you’ll set off early and enjoy an approximately 1½-hour drive in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Keep your eyes open along the way, as you’ll be travelling through an area where some trees have unusually coloured trunks, with shades reminiscent of a rainbow.
• Once you arrive, you can climb up to the observation tower specially built for watching the Maleos. From there, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the breeding behaviour of these unique endemic birds … and perhaps even of the hunting strategies of their predators. Don’t forget your camera!
• The excursion is planned so that you’ll be back at your accommodation in time for lunch. However, you can decide for yourselves how long you’d like to spend observing the Maleos.
• After lunch, you’ll have time to relax. Your bungalow terrace or the sun loungers arranged just outside are ideal spots to unwind.
• To round off your active day, you’ll have the opportunity to cross over to Pulau Dua before dinner and before nightfall, where you can enjoy the wonderful views at sunset.
• Afterwards, a delicious dinner awaits you at the resort restaurant.
• And if you’re still not ready to call it a day, you can round off the evening on your cosy bungalow terrace with a cold beer.

Day 3: Tompotika Dive Lodge – Sunrise & Snorkelling / Diving (B,L,D)

• If you’re an early riser, this morning offers the opportunity to climb the hill not far from the resort. In a few places, you may well need all four ‘hands’ to make your way up — but the reward is the chance to take home that ultimate sunrise photo overlooking the sweeping bay. In our opinion, it’s well worth getting up early.
• Back at the resort, a rustic breakfast will be waiting for you.
• Today, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the nearby underwater world, for example on a diving or snorkelling trip (not included). Practically on your doorstep and seemingly made for this purpose, the waters around Pulau Satu and Pulau Dua offer excellent snorkelling spots.
• Lunch will once again be served at your resort.
• If you feel like it, you can also head out by boat in the afternoon for another diving or snorkelling trip (not included). Alternatively, the beautiful bay invites you to enjoy a long walk along the beach. Or, if you’d like to get a little closer to local life, take a look at the daily activities of the Muslim villagers living right next door. They’re happy to welcome visitors from elsewhere.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Tompotika Dive Lodge.

Day 4: Tompotika Dive Lodge – Luwuk – Waterfalls & Sunset (B,L,D)

• After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to pack up and check out, as the more adventurous part of your journey is about to begin.
• Back in the Luwuk area, you’ll first stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
• Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to take a closer look at two breathtaking waterfalls and capture your visit from every possible angle and perspective. Take your time — there’s no need to rush.
• Next, you’ll check in at your hotel before heading out to explore a little more.
• In the afternoon, your guide will accompany you to a hilly area offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape, where you can enjoy a spectacular sunset. Should the weather not cooperate, your guide will discuss an alternative plan with you.
• Dinner will be served at a local restaurant, for example at the popular Kilo 5.
• Overnight stay, for example, at the Swiss-Belhotel or Santika Hotel.

Day 5: Luwuk – Terraced Waterfall – Peleng Island, Banggai Islands (B,L,D)

• After a relaxed but not-too-late breakfast at the hotel, you’ll set off to visit another waterfall today. Getting there takes some effort, but it’s well worth it. The road is uneven, slowing down the drive and making the journey itself part of the adventure. Your destination is the Mokokawa Waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls Indonesia has to offer. Get ready and embrace the experience!
• Once you arrive at this mighty powerhouse of nature, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the view and, if you feel like it, take a refreshing dip. To be honest, ‘refreshing’ actually means cold here ;-)
• After taking in this captivating natural wonder and snapping some memorable photos, you’ll enjoy your packed lunch at a suitable spot before gradually continuing your journey.
• Your driver will take you to a small harbour, where you’ll board your own private speedboat for the crossing to Peleng Island, which takes approximately one hour.
• Upon arrival, your friendly hosts in Leme-Leme will welcome you and show you to your room.
• A simple local dinner, freshly prepared for you by your host family, awaits.
• Overnight stay at a homestay.

Day 6: Lake Paisupok – Paisu Batango – Poganda Beach – Limestone Caves – Salakan (B,L,D)

• Today calls for a very early start — if you want to reach Lake Paisupok before 7 a.m. And the effort is well worth it: the emerald-green water of the lake in the stillness of the early morning is a sight that will leave you speechless. If you’re not exactly an early-bird type, that’s no problem either. You simply won’t have the lake all to yourselves ;-)
• This extraordinary little gem is also a popular spot for drone photography, before heading into the water to explore its underwater garden while snorkelling.
• From there, you’ll continue to Paisu Batango, where a short nature trail offers keen-eyed visitors the chance to discover hidden birdwatching spots — ideal for all nature lovers among you.
• Your next stop is Poganda Beach, where a hearty lunch of seafood and vegetables awaits nearby.
• Afterwards, you’ll make your way towards Salakan, the island’s main town. On the way, you’ll stop at two remarkable little limestone caves, featuring beautifully shaped pools of crystal-clear water. If time allows, you can take a quick dip; otherwise, this is a wonderful opportunity to take some memorable photographs.
• In the evening, you’ll arrive in Salakan, where you’ll check in to your accommodation, for example the Wismar Sidapore Teluk Bayur. The accommodation may be fairly simple, but the lovely view across the small bay more than makes up for it!
• For dinner, you’ll head to a popular local seafood restaurant, where you can enjoy the culinary delights of the ‘catch of the day’.
• Overnight stay at your accommodation in Salakan.

Day 7: From Pulau Peleng to Pulau Mbuang-Mbuang (B,L,D)

• Another early breakfast is on the agenda today, as you’ll be venturing deeper into the island labyrinth of the Banggai Islands.
• Your guide will accompany you to the harbour, where you’ll board a speedboat bound for the remote island of Mbuang-Mbuang. Depending on sea conditions, the journey will take approximately 2–3 hours.
• One of the first highlights upon arrival is a swim in a picturesque jellyfish lake. Don’t worry — the jellyfish here are harmless! You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy this extraordinary swim.
• If you’d like to discover even more of the underwater paradise, you can snorkel along the jetty and explore the impressive underwater garden of giant clams.
• Before long, it will be time for lunch, which you’ll enjoy with your host family. Be prepared: there may not be a table or even a chair!
• Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the island and climb to the top of its ‘home mountain’ (which is really no more than a hill), where you can enjoy the views. Alternatively, you can admire the hill from below, with its distinctive ‘Mbuang-Mbuang’ lettering. In our opinion, it somehow has the feel of Indonesian Hollywood.
• In the afternoon, another very special experience awaits you: you’ll have the chance to drift along the natural water channel of Liang Tadul — a unique experience you won’t soon forget! However, a word of warning is in order: this water channel is home to stingrays! If you’d rather not get into the water, this is once again a wonderful opportunity to take some impressive drone photographs home with you.
• Dinner will be served at your homestay.
• Overnight stay at Homestay Desa Wisata.
• Important: Please be prepared for the overnight location — and even the island itself — to change depending on the tides.

Day 8: From Mbuang-Mbuang to Mandabulu Reef – An Encounter with the Last Sea Nomads (B,L,D)

• After an early breakfast, you’ll continue by speedboat to Mandabulu Reef, where you’ll gain an insight into the lives of the Suku Bajo, often referred to as the Sea Nomads.
• Depending on your starting point, you’ll reach the extensive reef in approximately 90 minutes. You’ll be surrounded by water, with the silhouettes of the nearest islands visible in the distance. Welcome to the world of the Sea Nomads! Immerse yourselves in their unique way of life and be impressed by their close connection with the sea. Your host will be delighted to welcome you and more than happy to tell you about his life on the reef and introduce you to his daily routines.
• Of course, you’ll also have plenty of time to snorkel in the underwater garden surrounding the stilt house that will be your home for one night. Your bathroom, incidentally, is the sea itself. It really doesn’t get much more authentic than this :-)
• Lunch and dinner, consisting mainly of rice and fish, will be prepared for you by your host and will depend on whatever the day's fishing brings in.
• Overnight stay in a Bajo stilt house.

Day 9: Mandabulu Reef – Tanjung Gundul – Sultan’s Palace – Pasar Tua (B,L,D)

• This extraordinary place offers plenty of space to relax and reflect. Over a very early cup of coffee at sunrise, you can watch the day slowly unfold and observe the daily activities of the reef’s inhabitants — an unforgettable moment.
• After breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to your host and cross over by speedboat to Banggai Island. The journey will take approximately 1½–2 hours.
• If the tides allow, you’ll stop at Tanjung Gundul, where you can take photographs and go for a swim.
• Once you’ve checked in at your accommodation on Banggai Island, you’ll have some time before dinner to visit the traditional market and explore the Sultan’s Palace, with its eventful history.
• For dinner, you’ll head to a restaurant with a wonderful view (Kaloka Restaurant).
• Overnight stay at your accommodation, for example a simple beach resort or town hotel.

Day 10: Snorkelling Day: Pasir Panjang – Oyama Beach – Bontolan Beach (B,L,D)

• After a relaxed breakfast, a leisurely day of snorkelling lies ahead.
• In the morning, we’ll give you the opportunity to explore the beaches of Pasir Panjang and Oyama Beach and discover their enchanting underwater worlds.
• Depending on what works best on the day, lunch will be served either along the way or at your accommodation.
• After lunch, you really shouldn’t miss the underwater garden at Bontolan Beach, where the iconic creature of the Banggai Islands awaits you ;-)
• If there wasn’t enough time the day before, you’ll have another opportunity today to visit the traditional market and the Sultan’s Palace. Otherwise, simply enjoy a relaxed evening.
• For dinner, you can either return to the restaurant with the lovely views you visited the previous evening or stay at your accommodation — entirely up to you.

Day 11: Bontolan Beach – Bone Pompon Beach / Mandel Beach (B,L)

• Today is all about relaxation once again. After breakfast, you’ll have the opportunity to take one more dip in the enchanting underwater garden at Bontolan Beach, or head straight back towards Peleng.
• Along the way, you can make an extended snorkelling stop at Bone Pompon Beach or Mandel Beach.
• Lunch will be served along the way at a simple local restaurant.
• Later in the afternoon, you’ll begin your approximately 4-hour return journey to Luwuk — a drive into the sunset :-)
• For dinner, you can either enjoy the provisions you bought earlier or pick up some small snacks offered on the ferry.
• Your guide will accompany you to your accommodation.
• Overnight stay at the Swiss-Belhotel or Santika Hotel.

Day 12: Luwuk – Ampana – Reconnect Resort, Togean Islands (B,L,D)

• After breakfast at the hotel, today’s overland journey from Luwuk to Ampana begins. Ampana is the gateway to the Togean Islands. There, the team from Reconnect Resort will meet you and take you by boat to the beautiful island of Buka-Buka.
• Around midday, you’ll reach your new home for the next few days: Reconnect Resort, nestled in the heart of one of Indonesia’s most pristine island worlds.
• In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the wonderful house reef and meet Nemo & Friends, among others.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Reconnect Resort.

Day 13: Togean Islands – Jellyfish Lake – Papan Village – Malenge Island – Sea Gypsy Village (B,L,D)

• Another day in paradise awaits! Today’s programme includes a visit to another jellyfish lake. If the weather didn’t cooperate during your visit to the jellyfish lake at Mbuang-Mbuang in the Banggai Islands, you’ll have another chance today to observe these translucent little creatures up close — swim among thousands of harmless jellyfish in an experience you won’t soon forget. A little insider tip: these jellyfish don’t like sunshine ;-)
• Next, you’ll visit the nearby village of Papan, where you’ll gain an authentic insight into the lives of the islanders. And, of course, there’ll be more opportunities for snorkelling. Enjoy the colourful corals, which are as vibrant as a rainbow.
• You’ll also stop here for lunch, which will be served as a packed lunch on the boat or at the pier.
• Afterwards, you’ll continue to an even more remote island, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet a large Sea Nomad community and capture glimpses of their daily lives with your camera. This very different culture is sure to captivate you.
• Afterwards, you’ll begin the return journey, which will take approximately 1½–2 hours depending on sea conditions.
• Dinner and overnight stay at Reconnect Resort.

Day 14 + Day 15 + Day 16: Reconnect Resort, Togean Islands (B,L,D)

• Today (and tomorrow), you have all the time in the world. Go snorkelling, diving or swimming, or settle into one of the cosy private spots dotted around the resort and simply let your mind wander. Enjoy the views of the sea and the ever-present gentle ocean breeze surrounding you.
• Your days follow your own rhythm … or, more precisely, the rhythm of breakfast, lunch and dinner :-)
• Overnight stay at Reconnect Resort (included).

Day 17: Return Journey – Togean Islands – Ampana – Luwuk – Jakarta (B)

• The final leg of your journey begins. Before breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Reconnect Resort and the Togean Islands — a place that will surely remain in your memories for a long time to come. You’ll be provided with a packed lunch for the journey.
• You’ll travel by boat back to Ampana and continue from there to Luwuk, where you’ll catch your flight to Jakarta around midday.

Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable Banggai & Togean Islands tour. Sampai jumpa — until next time! 🙂

This tour can be extended or shortened on request, tailored to your individual interests and needs, and combined with other destinations. Just let us know.