Hidden Gem - Exploring Banggai Islands in Indonesia
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Hidden Gem - Exploring Banggai Islands in Indonesia
Sarah
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Covered in palm trees, the odd chicken crossing the road that leads through the jungle, crystal clear, turquoise water with white sand beaches, a blue lake with the clearest water you can imagine, coconuts and cacao plants everywhere you look, the most friendly locals curiously asking our names and kids running after us with the biggest smiles on their faces.
This is Banggai! One of Indonesia's most underrated places.
A hidden and still very unknown gem off the coast of Sulawesi, a true local island paradise off the beaten track that I fell in love with.
If you want to experience narueal beauty and hidden gems far from (international) tourism, this is the right place to go.
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💡 General information
⛴️ How to get there
🏨 Accommodation options and recommendations
🚗 How to get around
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🌴 Most beautiful places to visit
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BANGGAI
Banggai is a true gem that is part of Sulawesi, Indonesia's fourth largest island. Probably the only reason you might have heard about it is Paisupok Lake with its incredible clear and blue water, since a video of it went viral last year. The archipelago is situated in the far East of Sulawesi, being part of the Central Sulawesi province and if you're into travelling off the beaten track and love to experience local life, Banggai is absolutely perfect for you.
We started our journey in Luwuk from where the ferry to the Banggai Islands leaves. First we explored Peleng Island and then Banggai Laut.
FACTS
🇮🇩 Country: Indonesia
📍Location: In the far east of Sulawesi
💰Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
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Sarah
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I'm trilingual. I offer my services here in English but I can also provide them in German 🇩🇪 and Spanish 🇪🇸 if you contact me ✨
Hi everyone 👋🏻
I'm Sarah from Germany and my biggest passion is everything related to travel. I not only LOVE to organize my own travels but also help others make travelling and especially planning easier. Below you can find some facts about me to get to know me a little better 😊
🌏 I'm backpacking solo around the world since 2017, exploring new places and cultures. I love to travel off the beaten path as I think this is the best way to experience local life and discover places away from mass tourism.
🗻 I've lived in New Zealand for 2,5 years, exploring this beautiful country in my van and I've also lived in Australia and Uruguay for one year each.
🥥 I always try to spend as much time as possible in one country to be able to explore it thoroughly. The first thing I usually do is wandering the streets to get a feel for the place, visiting local markets and also trying all the food.
🏞️🏝️ I love the outdoors, hiking, chasing waterfalls, driving around with the scooter, scuba diving and snorkeling.
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Digital Map
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51 places
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Lambangan Pauno, Banggai Laut, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesien
Air Terjun Tembang Luk Sagu, Luk Sagu, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
TELUK LUWA, Luk Panenteng, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pulau Peleng, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Bali, Indonesien
Danau Paisu Pok Luk Panenteng, Desa, Luk Panenteng, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Luwuk, Banggai, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pantai Wisata Pompon, Banggai Laut, Matanga, Banggai Laut, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Tanjung Gundul Pasir Putih, Pasir Putih, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pantai Kelapa Lima, Kelapa Lima, Kupang City, Ost-Nusa Tenggara, Indonesien
Pantai Oyama, Lokotoy, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Leme-Leme Bungin, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Banggai Laut, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pemandian Ampatatolo, Bampanga, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Goa Tokubet, Tolokibit, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pantai Poganda, Dusun Poganda, Luk Panenteng, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Teluk Lalong, Unnamed Rd, Karaton, Banggai, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Luk Bath Panenteng, Luk Panenteng, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Tobing, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Pantai Mandel, Palam, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Banggai Island, Banggai Laut, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
Salakan, Banggai Islands Regency, Zentral-Sulawesi, Indonesien
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