Minahasa, Indonesia
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Tumbak is in Northern Sulawesi. Tumbak is a small bajo village, mostly fishermen.
Pulau Bohonga "island". 4 standard rooms, 1 private cottage. The private cottage and two standards are at the back with higher elevation than older front buildings for which bathroom can sometimes be flooded at high tide. Standard double room, mosquito net but too small for double bed, bedsheet, private bathroom with fresh water bucket for shower and salt water bucket for toilet flush, toilet paper, towel. Light at night, electricity plug only during day (08:00-18:00). Meals included, coming from village each time (less abundant than bunaken). Fish and coral ID cheatsheets and books. Owned by Yoann, a French marine biologist installed there for more than 10 years and married to an Indonesian. Guests left on themselves at night as Yoann and staff sleep at the village. Free fins. No wifi, Telkomsel 4G coverage. Tumbak address is gateway house/boat to the island cottage. If want beer, fruits, or snacks between meals, need to bring it.
From Manado, take a bus to Ratahan from Karombasan bus terminal in Manado, Rp 35,000 (or to Langoan with change in Langoan Terminal/Church to Ratahan, Rp 25,000+12,000).
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