Kadidiri
Island is an island around Togean National Park. The beach offers you white
sand, clear water and marine biota. Both local and international tourists love
to spend their vacation by exploring the island while doing water activities. For
foreign tourists, the name of Kadidiri Island is well-known for diving. There are
many diving spots that become favorite spot for amateur and professional
divers.
Kadidiri
itself is not only about diving area but as you come to the island, you can see
the richness of coral reefs that are still protected and virgin. Besides that,
the local residents are so friendly to visitors. Thus, you can interact with
them. The beauty of Kadidiri Island is also amazing. At the coastline, you can
relax while drinking young coconut. It is so refreshing and relaxing.
Strolling
along the beach while listening to the wave and breeze can make your mind and
body fresh again. As you explore the island deeper, you will find dense forest
which is rich of flora and fauna. If you love adventuring, you may not miss
this one. When the high season, you will find tourists from around the world come
here and doing many activities.
Location
Administratively,
Kadidiri Island lies at Tojo Una-Una Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It
can be reached about six hours by driving from Palu, the capital of Central
Sulawesi. From Ampana (the capital of Tojo Una-Una Regency), you can continue
your trip to Wakai by a ship for about five hours. Then, from Wakai to Kadidiri
Island will take around five km or 30 minutes by speedboat.
If
you start your journey from Manado, Kadidiri Island can be reached by a plane
which is available twice a week to Luwuk. After that, you can take a bus to
Ampana for about eight hours. From Ampana, you can take a speedboat to Kadidiri
Island for about 30 minutes.
The
second route is you can fly from Manado to Gorontalo. Then, you can take a
ferry for about 13 – 15 hours to Wakai which is available once a week. From
Gorontalo, you can drive a car to Marisa for about three hours. Then, you can
take a rental boat to Wakai for about 5 – 7 hours.
Differently,
if you start your journey from Makassar in South Sulawesi. The trip to Ampana
City can be reached for about 14 hours by bus through Rantepao, Tana Toraja.
From Ampana, you can arrive at Kadidiri Island for about 30 minutes by a
speedboat.
To
explore the island, you are suggested to rent a speedboat by paying IDR300,000
to IDR500,000 or US$30 – US$50. The price
depends to the type of speedboat and the route of your trip. Usually, the
speedboat is provided from Bunta in Central Sulawesi and Marisa from North
Sulawesi.
Accommodations
Kadidiri
Island has complete facilities. There are many guest houses, motels, and
cottages. Black Marine is a cottage for middle class. You have to pay
IDR200,000 or US$20 per night, including meal, three times a day, both seafood
or fish. Kadidiri Paradisi is a cottage for luxurious class. The cottage has a
deck and the visitors able to enjoy the scenery around the island. All of the
cottages provide you snorkeling and diving equipment.
Activities
When
you come to Kadidiri Island, you can do many water activities, such as diving,
snorkeling, swimming or even scuba diving. However, if you want to stroll
around the island, you can rent a speedboat to take you to many diving spots. The
cost to rent a speedboat is around IDR300,000 or US$30. As you do water
activities, you can enjoy the panorama of marine life. The fish and coral reefs
will accompany you as you diving and snorkeling.
If
you want to close to the nature, you can trek to explore the forest. You will not
feel bore because you can enjoy the variety of flora and fauna. Just look up to
the tree and you will see many exotic birds. Make sure you bring you camera to
record the beauty of tropical forest in Kadidiri Island.
The
perfect time to visit Kadidiri Island is April to November. Thus, don’t forget
to reserve where you will stay if you want to spend your vacation here.
Pictures
taken from www.sambilanjalan.blogspot.com
