Many travelers do not want to miss out on the north of Sulawesi. Manado, close by Bunaken and the Tomahon Nationalpark attract people for diving, hiking and outdoor experience. But how do you get from Manado to the Togian Islands or the other way around? FASTEST WAY The fastest way from Manado to the Togian Islands is via plane to Luwuk and connecting car ride to the town of Ampana. You can find daily flights from Manado to Luwuk. The car ride from Luwuk to Ampana takes about

While travelling you for sure learn most about a country chatting to the people about their lifes, interests and issues. Personally, I really love to have a second input: suitable books which accompany me during my journeys. It´s fun to combine things you see and hear with those impressions from the books. Here are my favorit "reads" about this wonderful & diverse country. Indonesien etc. – Exploring the improbable nation from ELIZABETH PISANI This was the first boo

You are planning your trip to a tropical far away archipelago called Togian Islands, so you most properly imagine blue skies, sunny weather and blue waters. Yes - that´s exactly what it is like, no matter what time of the year! Or is there a perfect travel season for the Togian Islands. This beautiful archipelago would not be what it is without the usually very good or even perfect holiday weather. However, if you are planning your trip to Togians, most weather apps fail to s

UPDATE JANUARY 2022 There are currently no flights to Ampana. Best option to get to Togian Islands is via flight to the town of Luwuk. Alternative options are via flight to Poso or Palu. From either city you can take a car, minivan or bus to Ampana from where you can reach Togian Islands on a daily basis. Alternative route is via flight to Gorontalo. There is a ferry from Gorontalo to Togian Islands twice a week (Ferry "Tuna Tomini"). CURRENTLY NOT OPERATING: Makassar (UPG) →

You are on the road throughout Sulawesi and your way brings you to the Togian Islands? Then you will most probably fumble into small but charming Ampana – the main hub to Togian Islands in the south of the islands. HAVE A LOOK AT OUR GOOGLE MAP OF AMPANA TO FIND ALL THE PLACES AND ROUTES View from the terrace to the neighborhood, Nebula Cottages. THERE ARE HOTELS IN THIS SMALL TOWN? There are several good choices to sleep in Ampana. Here`s a short list of hotels which could

Find the current boat schedules for the Togians and learn how to get to Bomba, Kadidiri and Malenge!