Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 83

PRACTICALITIES WHEN Diving is possible year round, but the rainy season is from March to November. HOW SilkAir, Garuda, and Lion Air fly into Manado, Indonesia from Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, and several other Indonesian cities. Resorts generally arrange land and water transfers. STAY/DIVE • Lembeh Resort (www.lembehresort.com) • Kungkungan Bay Resort (www.kungkungan.com) • Eco Divers (www.eco-divers.com) TOPSIDE Tangkoko National Park is a great day trip with very good chances of seeing black macaques, cuscus, and one of the world’s smallest primates, tarsiers. ENTRY Tourist visas can be purchased on arrival by citizens of most nationalities; they cost US$35 for 30 days. Check with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country before leaving for the most up-todate requirements. 10