Luwuk Banggai, Central Sulawesi3 Days 2 NightsAsik Original
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Overview
Three days across Kepulauan Banggai
A private three-day Luwuk Banggai tour that opens with the waterfalls behind town and spends its middle day out among the islands. You land at Luwuk in the morning, and by early afternoon you are swimming at Piala Waterfall with the Teletubbies Peak viewpoint booked for golden hour.
Day two starts at half four. A motorboat crossing to Panenteng, four hours at Paisupok Lake by boat or paddleboard, rock jumping at Paisubatango, lunch on the sand at Puganda, and a last stop at Kilo 5 Beach on the way back. Day three is a morning at Laumarang Waterfall before the flight out.
What is included
One night at a 3-star hotel in Luwuk, with airport and hotel transfers by car.
Motorboat and car transport throughout, plus entrance fees to all destinations.
Lunch and dinner each day, and a professional local guide.
Built for active travellers who want an off-the-beaten-path introduction to the Banggai Islands and are happy with an early alarm to get it. Genuine time among the island communities is part of the trip rather than a photo stop.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Luwuk, Piala Waterfall and Teletubbies Hill
11:00–12:00
Arrive in Luwuk. We meet you at Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW), or at your hotel if you are already in town. This trip starts and ends in Luwuk.
12:00–13:00
Lunch.
13:00–14:00
The drive out to Piala Waterfall.
14:00–16:00
Two hours at Piala Waterfall, the tiered falls above Luwuk, with pools at each level to swim in.
16:00–17:00
On towards Teletubbies Hill.
17:00–18:00
Teletubbies Hill, the rolling grass ridges people come up for at the end of the day, looking out over Luwuk Bay.
18:00–20:00
Dinner, then check in at your hotel in Luwuk (Santika or equivalent).
20:00
Rest. Tomorrow starts before dawn.
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Day 2
Paisupok Lake, Paisu Batango, Puganda Beach and Kilo 5
04:30–06:30
Early pickup from the hotel and down to the harbour, where the guide runs through the day and loads the boat.
06:30–07:30
The crossing towards Paisupok.
07:30–10:30
Three hours at Paisupok Lake, with breakfast at the lake. The spring water reads almost turquoise in the morning light and you can see the bottom from the jetty. Swimming and snorkelling throughout; freedivers may bring their own gear.
10:30–11:00
The short leg along the coast to Paisu Batango.
11:00–12:00
Paisu Batango, a spring lagoon ringed by limestone and mangrove, quieter than the lake.
12:00–12:30
Across to Puganda.
12:30–13:00
Lunch on the beach.
13:00–15:00
Two hours on Puganda Beach: white sand, reef to snorkel just offshore, coconuts and the swings out over the shallows.
15:00–16:30
The boat back to Luwuk.
16:30–18:00
Kilo 5, the swimming spot five kilometres out of town where people from Luwuk go for a late-afternoon dip and a snorkel.
18:00–20:00
Dinner in Luwuk, then back to the hotel.
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Day 3
Laumarang Waterfall and departure
07:00–08:00
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00–12:00
Laumarang Waterfall, with a long enough stop to walk in properly and swim rather than just photograph it.
12:00–13:00
Lunch.
13:00–14:00
Transfer to Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) for your flight out.
What's included
One night at a 3-star hotel
Airport and hotel transfers by car
Motorboat and car transport throughout
Entrance fees to all destinations
Lunch and dinner
Professional local guide
Not included
Snacks
Paddleboard or motorboat rental at Paisupok Lake (optional)
Snorkeling, freediving, and spearfishing equipment
Souvenirs
Optional professional documentation (drone, camera, underwater)
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Good to know
When is the best time to visit?
June to September, during Indonesia's dry season, has the calmest seas and the best visibility for snorkeling.
Are 3 days enough?
Three days is a good introduction covering the main attractions efficiently. Some travelers extend to 4 or 5 days for a more leisurely pace.
Do I need swimming or diving experience?
No experience is required. Activities are optional, and non-swimmers can wade, float, or watch from the motorboat.
How physically demanding is it?
Moderate, with early starts, boat travel, swimming, and light waterfall walking. Suitable for generally healthy travelers.
Booking and cancellation terms
A 50% deposit confirms your booking. The balance is due the day before the tour starts.
Cancel 7 days or more before the tour date: 75% of the total paid is refunded.
Cancel less than 7 days before the tour date: 50% of the total paid is refunded.
Date changes are not possible once a booking is confirmed. A change request is treated as a cancellation.
Rescheduling is not available on Luwuk Banggai packages once confirmed.
Children aged 5 and over are charged the full adult rate.
Prices are set for the year of publication and can be revised for fuel, added routes, or new government rules.
Full terms are confirmed with your booking. Bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.
Shown in each traveler's own words. Tap a source to read them on the original site.
Gracia
Jakarta, Indonesia · May 2026
My best trip so far
This trip experience was really exciting and very enjoyable. My husband and I took this trip in May 2026. During the journey, we were accompanied by Brother Andry as a tour guide, while travel information was assisted by Brother Fitri. Brother Andry is informative, cheerful, and really understands what kind of travel is right for us. Itinerary during the trip also feels flexible and greatly tailored to our preferences and comfort, from food choices, physical abilities, accommodation, to the driver during the journey. So this trip feels more personal and comfortable to enjoy. Food during the trip was also delicious. We had a chance to try tuna sauce, woku shrimp, yellow rice, and the meal that Brother Andry gave is still my favorite. For accommodation also everything is comfortable, but my favorite is the accommodation whose location is not far from Lake Paisupok. The place is clean, cool, comfortable, and the atmosphere is really good for a break after a day of walks. We're kind of sorry to have booked this trip before we could freedive, so we haven't been able to fully enjoy the beautiful, colorful Sulawesi underwater beauty. But that's exactly what makes us want to go back one day. My favourite moments during the trip were paddling in Kawalu, swimming and playing morning water in Paisupok, enjoying the waterfalls, picking up my own fish, and of course enjoying a lot of delicious food hahaha. Thank you to Luwuk Banggai Tour for this super effective experience ❤️
Great service, great guide, great photography, great food and snacks
I did a private trip for my family, and this tour truly gave incredible service throughout - before, during, and after trip!! Kak Andry was very kind, communicative, and is a great photo/videographer. My sister and I are freedivers, we took turns while he took underwater photos & videos of us for hours in Paisupok Lake. They also provided an excellent spread for lunch (my cousins were 100% mindblown by the grilled fish and sambal btw), and provided banana fritters and warm tea even after our return boat trip to the mainland. The boat ride was cozy too, I felt safe and even napped on our way back from Paisupok. 100% recommended and will likely redo the trip again with them next year!
I cant even express how amazing this trip was. Having everything organised by Andry and Luwuk tour made all the difference. As soon he picked us up we didnt have to worry about anything. We feel like queens. From car, ferry, accommodation, boats, food...everything was done and the best of the best! Forever grateful team The fantastic 4 cant wait to be back
Perfect ! 2 days 1 night and everything was exactly as expected. We were only us and the guide. Stops are perfect, enough Time to trully enjoy those beautiful place of luwuk and banggai islands. Thanks to andry for those two days.
Hidden gems, epic adventures and best tour guide which made a friend for life!
If you're planning a trip through Sulawesi, especially some of the more remote and lesser-known parts, having the right guide makes all the difference, and Andry was honestly exceptional. Because Sulawesi is still such a raw, untouched destination, it's not the kind of place where you can easily just turn up and figure everything out on your own, and that's exactly why having Andry was invaluable. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make the entire experience seamless, fun, and completely stress-free. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, from planning incredible local experiences, organising transport, showing me hidden gems I never would have found on my own, to even making sure my specific food requirements were always accommodated without ever making it feel like a hassle. But beyond being an amazing guide, Andry is just a genuinely incredible human. Warm, fun, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and the kind of person who instantly makes you feel comfortable. What started as hiring a guide quickly felt like travelling with a good mate who genuinely wanted me to have the best possible experience. Some of my absolute favourite memories from Sulawesi happened because of him. Sulawesi completely stole a piece of my heart, and Andry played such a huge part in that. If you're considering exploring this beautiful, raw part of Indonesia, do yourself a favour and book with Andry. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
best tour of banggai islands in sulawesi hands down!
I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I can on tripadvisor, they are that good!! just got back from the tour and honestly it was way better than I expected... I think paying for a private trip is worth the cost. everything felt smooth and not rushed which was nice. But yeah the tour guide was legit the best part. Super knowledgable about everything and actually made us feel welcome instead of just herding us around like a regular tour group. I travelled with my family including kids so yes its doable. And dude, swimming with whale sharks?? That was insane lol. Didn't think I'd actually get to do that. They're huge and way more chill than u'd expect. Literally one of those things you never forget. also you don't have to worry about getting pictures of banggai island trip too much because the photo shoots are included in tour package. nice!! Solid experience overall. Would defintely recommend if you're heading to Banggai islands. I did the 6Day tour because didnt wanna rush. if you are short on time just do the 4 day trip which I think covers a lot too.
This company is AMAZING!!! We had a group of six and did the 3 night 4 day tour. Our drivers Wawan and Ronnie were professional, accommodating, and kind! Our guide Dwi was also very informative, friendly, and professional! The tour was very well organized, safe, and a highlight of our Indonesia trip! Communication with the company was fast and efficient from point of contact, to booking, during the tour, and afterwards! This is one of the BEST tour companies and I highly recommend booking with them during your stay in Indonesia!
I can't say enough good things about this company and experience. The guide was excellent and patient. The guide was very knowledgeable as well. Drivers were wonderful. Shout out to Ronnie our driver who was a joy to be around. Ronnie went above and beyond transporting us and meeting our requests. I would 100% go back and would recommend them.
23 Mar 2026 - My sister and I booked a private day trip to Paisupok for 10 pax and had the best time ~
Really good value for money!!! I paid 3.7mio trip package and got: motor boat to and fro Banggai Islands + underwater documentation + drone footage + Prasmanan-style lunch (Ikan bakar dabu2 + bakwan + sayur + nasi) + light evening snack (pisang goreng rica + teh merah)
That's basically 370k per person!! For background of why I'm appalled of this price; I went to Paisupok last year with another tour for 600k per person, and the lunchboxes that we got weren't nearly this good. This time around though, we even packed some of the lunch to bring home and my cousins kept eating the leftovers for dinner 😂
Also, we had drone footages!!
Kak Andry was a really amazing freediver, guide, and underwater photographer as well. We went to a Reef Wall just outside of Paisupok and it had amazing corals and view! He also directed me and my sister on where and how to pose, and even shared some advices as to how to stay more relaxed and improve our freediving technique.
All in all, I would recommend this tour to anyyyyone who visit Luwuk, Banggai :)
Nous avons eu un séjour incroyable avec cette agence, tout était parfait nous avons pu profiter au maximum des îles banggai. Je recommande cette agence les yeux fermés pour vos prochains voyages !
Unser Guide Andry war fantastisch. Der Ausflug zu den Banggai-Inseln war ein Erlebnis, das uns noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Alles war perfekt organisiert, insbesondere das Zeitmanagement. Wir hatten das große Glück, die verschiedenen Orte mit nur sehr wenigen anderen Besuchern genießen zu können. Andry hat all unsere Fragen kompetent beantwortet, ohne dabei aufdringlich zu sein; er hat genau verstanden, wann wir einfach nur die Ruhe genießen wollten, was wir sehr geschätzt haben. Er hat sich den ganzen Tag über hervorragend um uns gekümmert. :) 5 von 5 Sterne!
