A forest-framed lake where remarkably clear water reveals a quiet world beneath the surface.
Paisu Pok Lake, Luk Panenteng, Peleng Island · Banggai Kepulauan · Photo: Nourish25All destinations
Shallow coral reef · Wakatobi National Park · Photo: Fakhrizal Setiawan · CC BY-SA 4.0
SULAWESI · INDONESIA
Wakatobi
Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
Coral reefs, white-sand shores and island traditions give Wakatobi a depth that extends beyond diving.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF INDONESIA
Reefs & island culture
Wakatobi takes its name from Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko in Southeast Sulawesi. Its national park protects an extensive marine landscape, while places such as Liya Togo and the islands around Kaledupa add cultural and coastal variety.
Plan a Wakatobi journeyWhat draws you here
- Coral-reef diving and snorkelling
- Kaledupa and Hoga island scenery
- Wangi-Wangi's Liya Togo heritage
PLACE & CONNECTIONS
Make room for the journey.
Wangi-Wangi gateway → selected Wakatobi island base → local exploration
View location on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)- Select the island base before matching flight and inter-island connections.
- Balance reef activities with village visits and confirm current local access.
Share your dates and travel interests. We’ll shape a proposed route and check local access, guiding and accommodation for your brief.
KEEP EXPLORING
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