Togean Islands Diving: 9 Signature Dives in Togean & Una-Una
7 Days / 6 Nights · Private Diving Journey · From Ampana
Explore Togean Islands diving across three of the archipelago’s main diving areas in one carefully arranged journey, creating a varied diving in Togean Islands experience: the reefs around the Togean / Kadidiri–Katupat area, the waters of Malenge, and the volcanic underwater landscapes of Una-Una.
Across 9 guided dives, experience reef diving, shark encounters, a historic B-24 bomber wreck, underwater walls, schooling barracuda and volcanic formations. Between diving days, discover another side of the archipelago through a cultural and marine excursion to Papan Island, Sea Fan Garden and Jellyfish Lake.
All six nights on this private diving in Togean Islands journey are spent at the same beachfront resort, giving you a comfortable island base throughout the journey.
Overview
Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
Start / End | Ampana / Ampana |
Minimum | 2 persons |
Travel Style | Private Diving Journey |
Accommodation | 6 nights at the same beachfront resort |
Guided Dives | 9 dives |
Dive Areas | Togean Island / Kadidiri–Katupat · Malenge Island · Una-Una Island |
Main Dive Experiences | Shark Point · Reef 1 · B-24 Bomber Wreck · Taipi Wall · Apollo · Black Forest · Pinnacle · Malenge dive sites |
Marine & Cultural Experiences | Papan Island · Bajau community · Sea Fan Garden · Jellyfish Lake |
Dive Boat | Included |
Diving Equipment | Included |
Minimum Certification | Advanced Open Water + Deep Diver certification |
Best For | Certified divers seeking varied underwater environments, local culture and a comfortable island base |
WHY CHOOSE TOGEAN ISLANDS DIVING?
The Togean Islands are not a single diving environment. Togean diving offers a remarkable variety of underwater landscapes, from coral reefs and walls to historic wrecks and volcanic formations. This journey brings together three distinct areas in one carefully arranged Togean diving package, while keeping the same beachfront resort as your base for all six nights.
The first is the Togean / Kadidiri–Katupat area, where you can dive around the islands close to your main accommodation. Here, the programme combines reef diving, Shark Point, the B-24 Bomber Wreck and Taipi Wall.
The journey then moves to Malenge, offering another perspective on the Togean underwater environment through two selected dives around the island.
For divers who want to go further, the journey continues to Una-Una, where volcanic underwater landscapes create a distinctly different experience from other areas of Togean Islands diving. A dedicated three-dive day includes Apollo, Black Forest and Pinnacle.
The result is a seven-day diving journey that combines reef, wall, wreck and volcanic diving, while still leaving room to experience the people and landscapes of the Togean Islands.
HIGHLIGHTS
Three Main Dive Areas
Explore the waters around Togean island, Malenge island and Una-Una island in one journey
Shark Point & Reef 1
Begin your diving experience around the Togean island area with two selected reef dives
B-24 Bomber Wreck
Explore the historic B-24 bomber wreck before continuing to Taipi Wall
Taipi Wall
Experience a different underwater environment through wall diving and surrounding marine habitats
Una-Una's Volcanic Underwater Landscape
Spend a dedicated three-dive day exploring the volcanic underwater character of Una-Una
Apollo — Schooling Barracuda
Visit Apollo for the opportunity to encounter schooling barracuda
Black Forest & Pinnacle
Explore two distinctive Una-Una dive sites shaped by the island’s volcanic environment
Malenge Underwater Exploration
Experience two selected dive sites around Malenge and discover another part of the Togean underwater world
Papan Island & Bajau Community
Step away from scuba diving and experience island life around Papan Island and its Bajau community
Sea Fan Garden
Enjoy a snorkeling experience among the marine life and sea fans of the Togean waters
Jellyfish Lake
Swim and snorkel among the famous stingless jellyfish
One Beachfront Resort for Six Nights
Stay in the same beachfront resort throughout the journey, without changing accommodation between diving areas
ITINERARY
DAY 1 — AMPANA TO THE TOGEAN ISLANDS
Journey into the Togean Islands
Your journey begins in Ampana, the mainland gateway to the Togean Islands.
Travel by boat into the archipelago and continue toward your beachfront resort in the Togean islands area.
Upon arrival, check in, settle into your accommodation and take time to relax after the journey.
This first day is intentionally kept free from scuba diving so you can arrive comfortably and prepare for the diving programme ahead.
Activities
- Boat transfer from Ampana to the Togean Islands
- Arrival and check-in at the beachfront resort
- Resort orientation
- Relaxation by the sea
- Diving preparation
Diving: None
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 2 — SHARK POINT & REEF 1
Begin your diving exploration close to your island base.
Today’s programme includes two dives around selected sites in the Togean / Katupat area.
The first dive takes you to Shark Point, followed by Reef 1, combining encounters with reef environments and the marine life of the surrounding waters.
After the dives, return to the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Activities
- Boat trip to dive sites
- Dive at Shark Point
- Dive at Reef 1
- Return to resort
- Free time and relaxation
Dives: 2
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 3 — B-24 BOMBER WRECK & TAIPI WALL
Wreck & Wall Diving
Continue exploring the waters around the Togean area with two dives that offer a contrasting underwater experience.
The first dive is at the B-24 Bomber Wreck, followed by Taipi Wall.
The combination of a historic wreck and underwater wall creates a different character from the reef diving of the previous day.
Return to your beachfront resort after the day’s diving.
Activities
- Boat trip to dive sites
- B-24 Bomber Wreck dive
- Taipi Wall dive
- Return to resort
- Free time
Dives: 2
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 4 — UNA-UNA: APOLLO, BLACK FOREST & PINNACLE
A Day of Volcanic Diving
Today takes you further from your main island base to Una-Una for a dedicated Una-Una diving experience, exploring one of the Togean Islands’ distinctive volcanic underwater environments.
The programme includes three dives at three selected sites:
Apollo — with the opportunity to encounter schooling barracuda.
Black Forest — featuring the distinctive volcanic underwater landscape of Una-Una.
Pinnacle — another selected dive site showcasing the underwater character of the volcanic island.
The three-dive programme makes Una-Una the most intensive diving day of the journey.
After completing the dives, return to your accommodation in the Togean area.
Activities
- Boat journey to Una-Una
- Apollo dive
- Black Forest dive
- Pinnacle dive
- Return journey
- Evening at the resort
Dives: 3
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 5 — MALENGE UNDERWATER EXPLORATION
Two Dives Around Malenge Island
Continue the journey toward Malenge, another major diving area of the Togean Islands.
Today’s programme focuses on two selected dive sites around Malenge.
The exact sites can be selected according to sea conditions, visibility, currents and the experience level of the divers.
After diving, return to the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Activities
- Boat journey toward Malenge
- Two selected Malenge dives
- Marine exploration around the island
- Return to resort
- Free time and relaxation
Dives: 2
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 6 — PAPAN ISLAND, SEA FAN GARDEN & JELLYFISH LAKE
Bajau Culture & Marine Life
After several consecutive diving days, Day 6 changes the rhythm of the journey.
Begin with a visit to Papan Island, where you can experience the island environment and learn more about the local Bajau maritime community.
Continue with a snorkeling experience at Sea Fan Garden, exploring the shallow marine environment from the surface.
The journey then continues to Jellyfish Lake, one of the Togean Islands’ distinctive natural experiences. Here you can swim and snorkel among the stingless jellyfish.
Return to the resort after the day’s marine and cultural exploration.
Activities
- Visit Papan Island
- Experience the Bajau community environment
- Snorkeling at Sea Fan Garden
- Visit Jellyfish Lake
- Swimming and snorkeling with stingless jellyfish
- Return to resort
Diving: No scuba diving
Overnight: Beachfront resort
DAY 7 — TOGEAN ISLANDS TO AMPANA
Return to the Mainland
After breakfast, prepare for the return journey from the Togean Islands to Ampana.
Travel back across the sea and arrive in Ampana, marking the end of your seven-day diving journey.
Activities
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Boat transfer from Togean to Ampana
- End of programme
Diving: None
ACCOMMODATION
One Beachfront Resort — Six Nights
You will stay at the same beachfront resort for all six nights.
Rather than moving between different accommodations as the journey travels across the archipelago, the resort becomes your comfortable base between diving excursions.
This allows you to keep the journey relaxed while still exploring three major areas of Togean Islands diving: Togean island, Malenge and Una-Una.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
- 6 nights at the selected beachfront resort
Diving
- 9 guided scuba dives
- Dive boat
- Tanks and weights
- Diving equipment
- Professional dive guide / dive master
Island Experiences
- Papan Island excursion
- Bajau community visit
- Sea Fan Garden snorkeling
- Jellyfish Lake excursion
Transportation
- Scheduled boat transportation during the programme
- Return Ampana–Togean boat transfer
- Diving boat and transfers to scheduled dive areas
Fees
- National Park fees
- Applicable local entrance and activity fees
Meals
- Meals according to the agreed itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- International and domestic flights to/from Indonesia
- Transportation to Ampana outside the agreed programme
- Accommodation before or after the trip
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal dive insurance
- Diving certification courses
- Nitrox, if requested and charged separately
- Additional dives outside the programme
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and personal gratuities
DIVING REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS & SAFETY
DIVING REQUIREMENTS
This journey is designed for certified divers with advanced and deep-diving experience.
Minimum certification
Advanced Open Water + Deep Diver certification
Open Water divers who also hold valid Deep Diver and Wreck Diver certifications may be considered, subject to their experience and the operator’s assessment.
Participants should have recent diving experience appropriate to the planned sites.
Deep and wreck dives will be conducted within the limits of the diver’s certification, experience and site conditions.
DIVING CONDITIONS & SAFETY
The itinerary is designed around specific dive sites, but the actual sequence may be adjusted according to:
- Weather
- Sea conditions
- Currents
- Visibility
- Dive site conditions
- Diver experience
- Safety considerations
- Local operational conditions
If conditions make a planned site unsuitable, an alternative site may be selected.
Marine wildlife encounters are naturally dependent on environmental conditions. Sharks, barracuda and other marine life cannot be guaranteed.
WHO THIS JOURNEY IS FOR
This Togean diving package is designed for certified divers looking for a varied private journey through the Togean Islands, Malenge and Una-Una. It is particularly suited to divers interested in reef, wall, wreck and volcanic diving, as well as travelers who want to combine diving in Togean Islands with local culture, marine landscapes and a comfortable beachfront base.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Advanced certified divers
- Divers with Deep Diver experience
- Divers interested in reef, wreck, wall and volcanic diving
- Divers who want to explore Togean, Malenge and Una-Una
- Divers interested in marine life and underwater landscapes
- Travelers who want to combine diving with local culture
- Couples, friends and private groups
- Travelers who prefer one comfortable resort base throughout the journey
This is not a beginner diving programme and is not intended for Open Water divers without the additional certifications and experience required for the planned dives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Togean Islands diving special?
Togean Islands diving stands out because the archipelago offers several different underwater environments within one remote island destination. Depending on the area and conditions, divers can experience coral reefs, walls, a historic B-24 bomber wreck, schooling barracuda and volcanic underwater landscapes around Una-Una. This variety makes a private Togean diving package particularly appealing to certified divers who want more than a single type of dive experience.
How many dives are included?
The journey includes 9 guided scuba dives:
- 2 dives — Shark Point & Reef 1
- 2 dives — B-24 Bomber Wreck & Taipi Wall
- 3 dives — Apollo, Black Forest & Pinnacle
- 2 dives — selected Malenge dive sites
Which areas will we dive?
The programme covers three main diving areas:
Togean / Kadidiri–Katupat · Malenge · Una-Una
Which dive sites are included?
The planned sites are:
- Shark Point
- Reef 1
- B-24 Bomber Wreck
- Taipi Wall
- Apollo
- Black Forest
- Pinnacle 1
- Two selected dive sites around Malenge
Why is Una-Una included?
Una-Una provides a distinctly different volcanic underwater environment. It is also one of the areas we recommend when divers staying around the Togean or Malenge areas want to explore further and experience a different type of diving.
What certification do I need?
The standard minimum is Advanced Open Water with Deep Diver certification.
Open Water divers with additional Deep Diver and Wreck Diver certifications may be considered depending on experience and suitability.
Is diving equipment included?
Yes. Diving equipment is included, together with the dive boat, tanks and weights.
Do we change resorts?
No. All six nights are spent at the same beachfront resort.
What happens on Day 6?
There is no scuba diving on Day 6. Instead, you visit Papan Island and experience the Bajau community environment, snorkel at Sea Fan Garden and visit Jellyfish Lake.
Are sharks and barracuda guaranteed?
No. Marine life is wild and encounters depend on natural conditions.
Can the dive sites change?
Yes. Safety and sea conditions take priority. The dive sequence or selected sites may change according to weather, currents, visibility and other operational conditions.
Can additional dives be arranged?
Additional dives may be possible depending on availability, weather, sea conditions, diver experience and operational considerations.
BOOK YOUR DIVING JOURNEY
One Journey. Three Dive Areas. Nine Signature Dives.
From the reefs around Kadidiri and Katupat, to Malenge’s underwater landscapes and the volcanic waters of Una-Una, this Togean Islands diving journey is designed for divers who want to experience the diversity of the archipelago without changing accommodation every night.
Add Papan Island, Bajau community life, Sea Fan Garden and Jellyfish Lake, and the journey becomes more than a dive trip — it becomes a broader experience of the Togean Islands.
Contact WAYAWtour to check availability and plan your diving journey.
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