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Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Manado that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.
1Bunaken is an island of 8.08 km² in the Bay of Manado, which is located north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the capital of the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by speedboat or charter boat with a journey of about 30 minutes from the port of the city of Manado. Around Bunaken Island there is a Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to this island. Overall the Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely Manado Tua Island (Manarauw), Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island along with several of its islands, and Naen Island. Although it covers an area of 75,265 hectares, diving locations are limited to each of the beaches that surround the five islands.
2Rafting on the Nimanga River is something that every adventure lover should experience. The river is located in Timbukar Village, Minahasa Regency. This activity starts with about 1.5 hours of shuttle ride from Manado to Nimanga River. Once you arrive at the starting point, a professional rafting guide will provide you with all the rafting equipment you need, so you can safely try out this extreme sport. Get ready to paddle through rough waters. Tackle the wild and untamed rapids, and marvel at the tropical forest around the track. This incredible rafting ends at about 04.00 PM, and before you head back to your accommodation, you can regain your energy with a hearty lunch.
3In this place, you can also enjoy the underwater beauty by snorkeling. The underwater scenery around Lihaga Island is no less beautiful than the famous Bunaken Marine Park. Even though this island is not inhabited, you don't need to worry because there are toilets and changing rooms available on this island. This island even has quite large wooden buildings. Because of its amazing natural beauty, Lihaga Island is one of the favorite locations for photographers. So don't be surprised if when you visit Lihaga Island you will see photography lovers "wandering around" here to record the beauty of this uninhabited island.
4Bunaken is an island of 8.08 km² in the Bay of Manado, which is located north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the capital of the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by speedboat or charter boat with a journey of about 30 minutes from the port of the city of Manado. Around Bunaken Island there is a Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to this island. Overall the Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely Manado Tua Island (Manarauw), Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island along with several of its islands, and Naen Island. Although it covers an area of 75,265 hectares, diving locations are limited to each of the beaches that surround the five islands.
5This parade is very attractive and stimulates your adrenaline, you will be pleased with the views of the island of Bunaken, Nain and Siladen, as well as the beautiful sea, and you can see beautiful clouds with an unforgettable experience. Tangkoko nature tourism is a relaxing experience. One of the endemic wildlife of Tangkoko National Park that must be seen is tarsius. Tarsius or what locals call tangkasi is the smallest mammal in the world and is an endemic animal in North Sulawesi. Tarsius with the Latin name Tarcius Spectrum is a small monkey the size of a rat with a long tail. Tarsius is a nocturnal animal and is no bigger than a man's palm. Her eyes were big round and shining as the lamp lit.
6If you’re a nature enthusiast, our private Sulawesi wildlife packages hit the very best wildlife-watching destinations in Tangkoko National Park. Spend your day to private explore Tangkoko National Park with Hotel pickup from Manado. The ranger guide in Tangkoko nature reserve will take you to a tree that is locally famed as the home of a family of Tarsiers. Surround yourself with black-crested critically endangered macaques leaping from tree to tree. See other interesting animals such as Sulawesi bear cuscus, endemic Sulawesi dwarf kingfisher and Sulawesi hornbill flying overhead, ochre-bellied boobooks, and spotted tarsier hiding beneath a leaf.
7Tangkoko National Park in North Sulawesi is an interesting tourist destination to visit. It is home to various animals, including 47 protected endemic animals. Tangkoko National Park is located in Bitung City, about an hour's drive from Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi. One of the endemic animals in Tangkoko National Park that must be seen is the tarsier. Tarsier or what local people call tangkasi is the smallest mammal in the world and is endemic to North Sulawesi. Tarsier, whose Latin name is Tarcius spectrum, is a small monkey the size of a mouse with a long tail. Tarsiers are nocturnal animals and are no bigger than a human fist. His eyes are big round and shine when a flashlight shines on them.
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