Crystal Waters Escape

Highlights

• Swim among the jellyfish of Jellyfish Lake

  Day 4

• Pulau Papan and its long wooden walkway

  Day 3

• A fresh-fish barbecue on a beach on Puah Island

  Day 2

• Sunset on a new sandbank off Bomba

  Day 5

• Piala Waterfall on the way back to Luwuk

  Day 7

Route

1. Luwuk
2. Pulau Puah
3. Malenge
4. Walea Kodi
5. Bomba
6. Kadidiri
7. Luwuk

1. Day 1LuwukArrival in Luwuk

   Our team meets you at Luwuk Airport and takes you by private shuttle to the Estrella Hotel, with its views over Luwuk Bay.

   Settle in, relax by the pool or book a massage at the spa. The afternoon is for meeting your fellow travellers and getting ready for the cruise.

   Planning to dive? We go through your wishes with you at the hotel, so we can arrange your dives with the dive centres in the islands.

   Overnight: Estrella Hotel, Luwuk

2. Day 2Puah · Malenge · Walea KodiOn board the Toki Toki2 dives possible

   After a drive to Pagimana, we board the Toki Toki for a full day at sea on the way to Malenge.

   Expect white beaches and crystal-clear water, with time to snorkel or dive. We explore Puah Island and its small archipelago, and stop for a barbecue of fresh fish on a secluded beach before sailing on to Malenge.

   Your first night is in one of our selected guesthouses, on its own private beach.

   Overnight: Guesthouse on Malenge

3. Day 3Malenge · Walea KodiPulau Papan and the Walea islands2 dives possible

   After breakfast the Toki Toki is yours for the day. We explore the waters around Malenge and Walea Kodi and visit Pulau Papan, a village known for the long wooden walkway built for its children.

   Go for a walk, a dive or a snorkel, or simply listen to the waves on the white-sand beaches.

   Overnight: Guesthouse on Malenge

4. Day 4Jellyfish Lake · BombaSwimming with jellyfish2 dives possible

   We sail slowly along the coasts of Kalea and Calya Island, stopping at small beaches and villages. The first stop is the famous Jellyfish Lake, where you swim among jellyfish drifting through the water like stars.

   On Bomba Island the staff of the Poya Lisa Resort welcome you. Your bungalow sits on a private beach with sunset views. After a meal overlooking the sea, dive, snorkel or paddleboard as you like.

   End the day watching the sun set over the Togean archipelago.

   Overnight: Poya Lisa Resort, Bomba

5. Day 5BombaA day around Bomba2 dives possible

   After breakfast overlooking the beach, dive (if you are certified), snorkel or paddleboard from your private beach.

   The afternoon is for white sand, snorkelling, village visits and dives around the small island of Bomba, a good chance to meet the people who live here.

   We end the day with a sunset on a sandbank that rose from the sea only recently.

   Overnight: Poya Lisa Resort, Bomba

6. Day 6KadidiriKadidiri Paradise2 dives possible

   After breakfast the Toki Toki takes us to Kadidiri Island and the Kadidiri Paradise Resort, with its own private beach.

   Paddleboard, snorkel or dive, and watch the sunset from the resort's deck.

   There is time to explore too, with walks along the beach and through the jungle.

   Overnight: Kadidiri Paradise Resort

7. Day 7Pagimana · PialaMangroves and Piala Waterfall

   After breakfast the Toki Toki takes us slowly back to Pagimana, past mangroves, quiet villages and the last views of the islands.

   In Pagimana a private car drives you back to the Estrella Hotel in Luwuk, with a stop on the way at Piala Waterfall.

   Overnight: Estrella Hotel, Luwuk

8. Day 8LuwukDeparture

   Enjoy a last morning at the Estrella Hotel and its pool, go back to Piala Waterfall, or take a walk through Luwuk, a small coastal town in the Banggai region of Central Sulawesi.

   Later in the day our private shuttle takes you to Luwuk Airport for your flight to Makassar.

Diving is paid separately. We plan your dives with you on the first day and book them with the dive centres in the islands.

How do I get to Luwuk?

Luwuk is reachable by domestic flights, and we'll help you plan the connections.

Is it good for non-divers?

Yes. Snorkelling, kayaking, trekking, swimming and beach time are all part of the trip.

Can we bring our children?

Yes. Children aged 6 and over join our scheduled trips, and under-12s travel at a reduced rate. For younger children, a private charter works best.

Do I need to be fit or a strong swimmer?

No. Walks are short and optional, and there are life jackets for anyone who wants extra confidence in the water.

Will I have phone signal and Wi-Fi?

Only in places. Signal is patchy between islands and some stays have power only until midnight. We tell you in advance where you can get online.

Booking details and payment

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