Wakatobi Dive Resort

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Where the heck is Wakatobi? - Wakatobi Resort is in far Southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia. positioned in the midst of a remote island archipelago group known to adventure travelers as Tukang Besi. Wakatobi is named after the four islands that surround it, Wangi Wangi, aledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. !"ote the anagram Wa a To Bi#. $es its location is remote, %uite literall& on the fringe of 'civili(ation.' But that)s precisel& the point, for this remoteness is what makes the trip worthwhile. On Arrival - *rom the Tomea airstrip. a +,-minute van ride is followed b& a short boat ride across the channel to the resort)s front door. Wakatobi Resort - This comfortable resort is set on the finest corner of the diminutive island of Tolandono. *acing the sea and the setting sun, the spacious main house is fronted b& soft white sand beach and framed b& large coconut palms swa&ing in the warm bree(e. -ll rooms are now airconditioned, and include private bath, good beds, ceiling fans, and big windows for bree(& ventilation. The Dive Sites wakatobi has more than fort& dive sites within a twent&minute boat ride or less.

The Wakatobi Diving Ex erience -. The coral communities are rich in the world. There are massive coral heads, trees, and colonies swarming with reef fishes.Wakatobi offers the best shore dive in the world. .ven more so than the fishes. Sea !onditions - In season, sea state around the resort is generall& calm and flat. and lee shore diving is alwa&s available. Is Wakatobi the "lace #or $ou? - If &ou can)t sleep on long plane rides, or are a s%ueamish traveler, better sta& home. But if &ou reall& love to dive, and are looking for &our ne/t great underwater adventure - consider making the pilgrimage to Tukang Besi, Indonesia and see Wakatobi Resort for &ourself. I suspect &ou)ll be ver& glad that &ou did.