4 weeks with family in Wakatobi (Southeast Sulawesi)

Hi there,

We’re planning a 4-week family trip this summer (with two kids aged 13 and 10) to Indonesia, focusing mainly on Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi. Any recommendations for itineraries, transport, where to stay, or activities (especially diving—if you know of any reliable dive centers)? If you have one or more local contacts to help organize our stay, I’d love to hear from you.

Also, feel free to suggest other places to visit in this part of Indonesia to round out the trip. We’ve already explored Sulawesi (from Makassar to Manado/Bunaken, including Toraja and the Togian Islands).

Thanks so much! Irina

Hi there,

Like you, I’d considered going to Wakatobi in the summer, but after doing some research, I read that it’s not the best season for diving.

Hi there! I’d planned to go, and well... long story short, I’d noted quite a few dive centers on Wangi Wangi Island and Tomia Island. Just search "dive center" on Google Maps, and look for homestays to stay at :)

On FB, I’d found "Ahmad Divemaster"—people raved about him. He takes care of everything. Otherwise, I’d also heard great things about "explorewithmanuela," who specializes in South Sulawesi.

I’d picked Tomia Island and Hoga Island for myself: "https://www.indonesia-tourism.com/blog/hoga-island-beautiful-islands-belongs-to-wakatobi/";