EAT, SLEEP, DIVE, REPEAT
MUST-DO'S
HIGHLAND TOUR
FULL DAY
A full-day tour that takes you
up into the highlands where
the weather is comfortably
cooler. First stop is the village
of Woloan, where Minahasan
houses are built. These unique
wooden houses, which you can
wander round, are made from
local hardwood using traditional
methods that allows them to be
easily disassembled, shipped and
then reassembled – literally offthe-shelf houses. From here head
north to the Tomohon traditional
food and flower market
overflowing with local spices,
fruits, vegetables and meats. A
brief word of warning: Some of
the meat is traditionally eaten in
this area but may be upsetting to
some visitors. It is easy to avoid
the meat section; just ask your
guide. Next stop is the largest
freshwater lake in North Sulawesi:
Tondano Lake. This picturesque
lake is 600 metres above sea level
and surrounded by mountains.
Eat lunch in one of the floating
restaurants that serve local style
grilled freshwater fish from the
lake. Then visit Pulutan Village
for traditional pottery works
produced from clay. Last stop is
Lake Linow, a small and beautiful
bubbling sulphur lake which
changes colour from green to
blue and sometimes red. There is
a nice coffee shop by the lakeside
which is perfect for a drink and
snack before heading back down
to Bitung.
05 A zebra crab with
eggs in a fire urchin
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TOP DIVE RESORTS
Lembeh Resort is nestled away
in a private cove with a wealth
of exotic flora and fauna in a
central part of Lembeh Island.
The secluded location ensures
a quiet and tranquil experience,
while the warm-hearted team
offer service with a smile to make
certain that your experience
of Lembeh is memorable. The
cottages are charming, spacious
and comfortable with a wealth of
modern amenities.
www.lembehresort.com
YOS Dive Lembeh Eco Resort
is unique in that it offers a
completely personalised
experience and excellent
hospitality. Its a 10-room,
beachfront resort. All the rooms
are close to the main dining
area, with a stunning view of the
Lembeh Strait. The beautifully
designed rooms are spacious,
but still have room for three
working tables. They are
designed to accommodate
photographers, with a long
table complete with several
power sockets.
www.yosdivelembeh.com
04 An iconic hairy
frogfish on the black
Lembeh sand
Dive into Lembeh is a lovely
new resort at the northern end
of the Strait, offering unspoiled
views of Lembeh Island. Each of
the sea-view private bungalows
has its own Japanese tub on
the veranda. There’s a spacious
camera room, fire pit, lovely
pool looking over the black sand
beach, and a spa. It sits on the
famous dive site “Hairball” as
its house reef. All the rooms
are equipped with TV, air
conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar,
safe and a five gallon water
dispenser for hot and cold water.
www.diveintolembeh.com
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LAND TOURS OPERATOR
SAFARI TOURS & TRAVEL
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