• 8D7N Explore South Sulawesi (Makassar to Taka Bonerate National Park)

  • Trip Code

    EZ2407

  • Location

    South Sulawesi

  • Meeting Point

    Makassar

  • Number of Pax

    Min. and max. 8 pax

Taka Bonerate National Park is not as popular as other diving destinations in Indonesia, which is an additional advantage. The area is still untouched by dive tourism and can be considered one of the world’s few remaining dive frontiers. The atolls rise abruptly from a deep oceanic trench and offer some fantastic wall diving opportunities in good visibility.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Rammang-rammang Karst Hill
  • Tana Beru Phinisi Builder
  • Tanjung Bira
  • Selayar Island
  • Taka Bonerate National Park
  • Snorkeling and Diving
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Taka Bonerate National Park

INTRODUCTION

Taka Bonerate is one of the marine national parks in Indonesia which is located in Selayar Province, South Sulawesi. It has the 3rd largest atoll in the world, after Kwajifein in the Marshall Islands and Suvadiva in the Maldives.

The park spreads over 220.000 hectares, with a coral reef flat area is 500 km2 and comprises more than 21 small islands. The main island is Tinabo Island with its white smooth sandy beach as baby powder. Tinabo Island is 4-hour sail by boat from Benteng in Selayar Island.

There are 15 islands for diving and snorkeling. The atolls rise abruptly from a deep oceanic trench and offer fantastic wall diving in good visibility. Marine life is equal to any other area in Sulawesi with huge schools of fish, pelagics and bigger hunters.

Taka Bonerate National Park is not as popular as other diving destinations in Indonesia, which is an additional advantage. The area is still untouched by dive tourism and can be considered one of the world’s few remaining dive frontiers. The atolls rise abruptly from a deep oceanic trench and offer some fantastic wall diving opportunities in good visibility.

ITINERARYINCLUSIONSEXCLUSIONSFAQ

ITINERARY

DAY 1: MAKASSAR – TANJUNG BIRA

Expected to arrive Makassar in the morning. Then, we will travel to Rammang-rammang, a stunning destination nestled in the heart of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Known for its breathtaking limestone cliffs rising above lush greenery, this place offers a mesmerizing landscape that is perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. From Rammang-rammang, we will right away head to Bira, about 3 hour’s journey by car. Check-in accommodation.

DAY 2: TANJUNG BIRA (B,L)

Good morning from Bira! After breakfast, get ready for your first snorkeling or diving session in Bira. Snorkelling or diving in Tanjung Bira offers a captivating journey into the underwater wonders of Indonesia. Located on the southwestern tip of Sulawesi, this hidden gem boasts crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.

DAY 3: TANJUNG BIRA – SELAYAR – TAKA BONERATE (B,L,D)

After breakfast, get ready to check out. We will continue our journey to Bulukumba Port to cross to Selayar Island and eventually to Taka Bonerate National Park via Pattumbukang Port. We will have our lunch stop along the way. The first site we will be stopping at for snorkeling and diving is Jinato Wall Paradise I located at around Jinato Island. Enjoy the sunset and dinner on the boat.

DAY 4: TAKA BONERATE (B,L,D)

Sunrise hunting (optional) around the island. After breakfast, around 8.30 am we will move to our first site of the day, Jinato Wall Paradise II / The Channel. After that, we will head to Tinabo Island where we will be staying tonight (1.5 hour). Arrive around lunchtime. Check-in to our accommodation and after lunch, we will dive at Ibel Orange. And after the surface interval, we will dive at Arcopora Point. Enjoy the sunset and the dinner afterwards. Night dive is possible for those who are keen.

DAY 5: TAKA BONERATE (B,L,D)

Today we will head to several islands for our dive sites, such as North Taka Tarupa, Lasalimu, and Coral Garden. Approaching late afternoon, we will go to Bungin Tinabo to see the sunset. And then we will head back to our accommodation at Tinabo Island. Night dive is possible for those who are keen.

DAY 6: TAKA BONERATE – SELAYAR (B)

Before we check out and return to Selayar, we will have a morning dive at Latondu. Check-in at Sunari Hotel and free programme afterwards.

DAY 7: SELAYAR – MAKASSAR (B)

After breakfast, get ready to check out. We will head to the port for our ferry to cross to the main island. Arrive at Bulukumba Port, if time permits, we will visit the Phinisi Ship Builder at Tana Beru before heading back to Makassar. Reach Makassar, check-in hotel.

DAY 8: MAKASSAR (B)

Breakfast at your own time. Drop off at the airport.

INCLUSIONS

  • All transportation and transfer during the trip
  • 7 nights accommodation
    – 1 night hotel in Makassar
    – 2 night cottage in Tanjung Bira
    – 2 nights on Tinabo Island
    – 1 night on Selayar Island
    – 1 night sleep on an open upper deck of the boat
  • Meals as stated
  • All permits, entrances, and administration fees
  • Local Guide and Dive Master
  • Tank and weight belt
  • Total around 11 log dives

EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal expenses and medications
  • Dive gears
  • Gratuities

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