Destination: Indonesia
Kampanar, Luwuk, Central Sulawesi (490 miles from Manado) | Full-board + 2 dives from $201++/ppn
Tompotika Dive Lodge Quick Pitch
Tompotika Dive Lodge is an intimate eco-resort on the coast of Central Sulawesi, roughly 490 miles from Manado. With only 5 bungalows nested on the beach of an Indonesian village, this is the place where you can totally disconnect from the hustle and bustle of today's life and just enjoy the dives! Good for all skill levels and much loved by macro diving enthusiasts.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 5
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: Restaurant, kayaks, various activities
- Nearest International Airport: Manado International Airport
- Airport shuttle: Yes
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How to Get There
The resort lays at 2 hours and half from the nearest airport, Luwuk airpot by car. Luwuk airport receives flights from Manado (3 times a week), Palu and Ujung Pandang (Makassar). Transfers can be arranged by the Tompotika crew.
Dive Overview
Excellent macro dives with occasional pelagic sightings. Critters are abundant. On the black sandy slope, just in front of the bungalows, frogfish, hairy frogfish, blue ring octopus, ghost pipefish, are among the species frequently spotted. The diving season extends from October to May.
Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
Standard (LEFT) & Deluxe (RIGHT) Bungalows
Tompotika Dive Lodge Accommodation Overview
The accommodation consists of 5 bungalows nestled on the beach of a small Indonesian village. All bungalows have a private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning and a mosquito net. 220 V electricity is 24 hours/ day.
- Deluxe Bungalows:
- 1 king size bed + sofa bungalow - 40 m2
- 1 king size bed + single bed + sofa bungalow - 55 m2
- Standard Bungalows:
- 2 Queen size bed bungalows - 35 m2
- 1 twin bed bungalow - 35 m2
Resort Facilities
Lounge/Restaurant (LEFT) & Dive Center (RIGHT)
Tompotika Dive Lodge Facilities
- 24-hour electricity
- Free WIFI (new antenna for WhatsApp and light applications)
- A restaurant on the beach
- A diving center
Tompotika Dive Lodge Activities
- Diving – best season between October to May
- Kayaking – 4 sea kayaks are available to discover the neighboring beaches
- Sailing- a beach catamaran is available for rent
- Treks and discoveries: Discover the biggest colony of the very special Maleo bird
- Trek for 2 days or more on the Tompotika magic mountain
- Rent a motorbike or a mountain bike to discover the surroundings
Package & Rates
The actual rates are based in EUR. The starting price indicated above may vary based on the current exchange rate.
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Accommodation + Dive packages
Rate are per pax for 2 pax sharing the same bungalow. INCLUSIONS: full board accommodation with 3 meals per day, water and hot beverage, entrance fee, transfers from/to Luwuk airport (LUW), guided dives as defined on the tables hereunder. Shore dives are NOT guided.
Packages | Diving set | Deluxe | Standard |
5D/4N | 6 dives + 2 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €748 | €680 |
6D/5N | 8 dives + 2 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €935 | €850 |
7D/6N | 10 dives + 2 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €1122 | €1020 |
8D/7N | 12 dives + 3 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €1309 | €1190 |
9D/8N | 14 dives + 3 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €1496 | €1360 |
10D/9N | 16 dives + 3 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €1638 | €1485 |
11D/10N | 18 dives + 4 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €1820 | €1650 |
12D/11N | 20 dives + 4 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €2002 | €1815 |
13D/12N | 22 dives + 5 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €2184 | €1980 |
14D/13N | 24 dives + 5 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €2301 | €2080 |
15D/14N | 26 dives + 6 night dives. Unlimited shore diving | €2478 | €2240 |
A La Carte
Accommodation, Diving, etc | Rate |
DELUXE Bungalow: night in Tompotika Lodge, full board (3 meals per day, drinking water, tea, coffee) | €107 |
STANDARD Bungalow: night in Tompotika Lodge, full board (3 meals per day, drinking water, tea, coffee) | €90 |
2 guided boat dives | €80 |
1 x Discovery Dive (for uncertified diver) - DSD including instructor/divemaster and dive equipment | €60 |
2 x Discovery Dives (for uncertified diver) - DSD including instructor/divemaster and dive equipment | €94 |
Snorkeling session from a diving boat | €20 |
Luwuk airport transfer RT | €120 |
Night dive (torch included) | €40 |
Excursions | Rate/pax |
Excursion to the maleo nesting beach, including: car transportation RT, visit of the beach with a guide, drinks. | €50 |
Tompotika summit trek. 2 days/1 night trek, including tent, porters-guide and food. Departure 06:00 am, return 06:00 pm on the following day. | €450 |
Activities | Rate/pax |
Mountain Bike & Kayak rental | Free |
Scuba diving courses (min. 2 students preparing the same level) | Rate/pax |
PADI Open water (OW) | €450 |
PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) | €370 |
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Dive Information
The Diving on the Peninsula
The reefs in the area are mostly rocky, ridges and pinnacles, covered with black corals, gorgonians and soft corals. Depth varies from shallow dive sites at 10-12 meters, to some deeper 20 to 35 meters. Dives styles vary from quiet critters dives to high voltage current dives.
Currents can be consistent on some of the dives, depending on the moon phase. The pinnacles and ridges are very rich in fish, with surgeonfish schools, barracudas, travellies, giant trevallies, Spanish mackerels etc…
On the more sandy spots (mixed of sand, rubble and boulders), critters are abundant. On the black sandy slope, just in front of the bungalows, frogfish, hairy frogfish, blue ring octopus, ghost pipefish, are among the species frequently spotted.
The dive spots are on the 2 small islands in the front of the resort and along the coast. Just in front of the bungalows there is a great sandy slope for muck diving!
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 220 V
- Time zone: UTC+8
- Languages: Indonesian, French & English
- Accept Credit Cards?: Yes
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