Tompotika Dive Lodge: Enjoy, relax and take it easy! Combine originality with exoticism. Immerse yourself in untouched nature above and below sea level. Get involved in interesting intercultural encounters. And enjoy the simple things in life in this small resort with a lot of family atmosphere.

Location and amenities:
Tompotika Dive Lodge is located on the east side of Central Sulawesi, at the very tip of the Balantak Peninsula right next to a small Indonesian village. The facility was named after the highest mountain in the region: the 1,450 meter high, inactive volcano Tompotika. Nestled between green mountains and the blue sea, the lodge, which is under Indonesian-French management, is the perfect retreat for nature-loving holidaymakers. It is the only resort in the region.

The entire complex consists of 5 bungalows, a restaurant and a diving center. All buildings are built in the traditional style of wood and fit perfectly into the green surroundings thanks to the use of natural materials.
Holidaymakers can choose between 3 standard bungalows and 2 larger deluxe bungalows, which have a sofa corner or an additional single bed. All bungalows are located directly on the beach and have a sea view. They are equipped with air conditioning, bathrooms with hot water, a desk and a large charging area for cameras and other electronic devices. From the terrace, where there is a small seating area, you can go directly to the sandy beach via two steps.

Slow WLAN is available in restaurant and cell phone reception is available throughout the resort.

Occupancy: max. 3 persons

Restaurant:
The half-open restaurant is located between tall coconut palms, directly on the beach with a view of the sea. Here all guests enjoy full board and are treated to a mix of Asian and European dishes. For cooking, with fresh ingredients from the region are sourced. The kitchen team makes every effort to accommodate special dietary requirements.

The restaurant also has a large, comfortable seating area that invites you to chat. Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and spirits are available for a fee.

Diving:
The Tompotika Dive Lodge diving center is also located on the beach and has a spacious drying room. 3 diving boats with a maximum of 4 divers per boat go to different dive sites every day. Most of them can be reached within just 10 to 15 minutes. Insider tip: Directly in front of the resort there is a black sand slope that is ideal for muck dives. Nitrox is available for certified divers, a private dive guide can be booked. The diving team makes every effort to take wishes into account when selecting dive sites. PADI diving courses are offered on request.

The region can be dived all year round and offers the optimal mix of muck diving and reef diving with colorful corals and lots of fish. Many dive sites consist of rocky reefs or large rocks covered in a variety of soft and hard corals, which are home to numerous marine life. Barracudas, giant jacks, surgeonfish and reef sharks flit around between the reefs, sometimes eagle and manta rays.

Sandy slopes provide the optimal conditions for muck dives with extraordinary creatures such as ghost pipefish, blue-ringed and mimic octopuses as well as frogfish.