Sulawesi — Halmahera
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A safari between the islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera, starting from Bitung port on Sulawesi and ending in Tobelo or Ternate on Halmahera. The route passes through Lembeh Strait — the world capital of macro diving — and continues east to the little-explored islands of the Moluccan archipelago. Maju and Gerda islands are known for pelagic inhabitants. At Pulau Salangadeke, whale sharks and mantas are encountered. Doi Island is famous for reefs, walls, and a scenic waterfall. Morotai Island attracts with currents and WWII wrecks. Galela Bay surprises with underwater volcanoes and soft coral gardens. The route combines Lembeh’s macro diving with expedition diving on Halmahera’s virgin reefs.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
March — November
Visibility
15–30 meters
Water Temperature
27–29°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
10–12 nights
Useful Information
Best Season
October–April (Raja Ampat), April–November (Komodo)
Visa
Visa on arrival (VOA) for up to 30 days for Russian citizens, $35
How to Get There
Flights via Jakarta or Bali. To Raja Ampat — domestic flight to Sorong.
Climate
Equatorial, 27–33°C year-round
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Time Zone
UTC+7 to UTC+9
