Trip to Siladen Island ( Small Paradise Island in Bunaken )

Siladen Island Tourism is one of the five islands in the Bunaken National Park in Manado, North Sulawesi. Siladen Island has a marine park with fish and coral reef colorful and a beautiful cave. Located in the northeast of the island of Bunaken, Bunaken District of about 8 miles from the city center can be reached in 45 minutes by boat. Siladen Island has an area of 31.25 hectares, but save the charming beauty of marine tourism.

Siladen Island is known as a quiet island tour. Siladen Island travel will be right for you who want to alienate a moment of fatigue and the bustle of the city. You will get a pleasant experience to rest and sunbathe enjoying a healthy splash of sun. On this island there is a catamaran (glass boat), diving center, cottages, and food stalls so that you can choose according to taste tourist attraction.

Bunaken is famous for the beauty of the sea. So Siladen further highlight the beauty of the coastline. Did you know that the foreign tourists prefer to sunbathe on this beach.

Tourism activities in Siladen Island

Expanse of white sandy beach was very dominant in this small island. This place is not only a great place for professionals divers diving , but also a convenient place for your snorkeling inexperienced though.

Activities that can be done as a way to enjoy the park around by boat filled (catamarans), snorkeling, diving, underwater photography (underwater photo), and sunbathing on the beach. The beauty of the island is the main strength of the tourist attractions in Manado.

Diving and Snorkeling

Snorkeling and diving in Siladen Beach will take you on an amazing experience not less than Bunaken. The waves on the island is not too big, so is safe for you to swim.

The price for renting a dive and snorkel equipment in the tourist area Siladen Island ranges from Rp 100 thousand to Rp 300 thousand. You can negotiate the price, as well as determine what facilities you can and you will need.

Transportation from / to Siladen Manado

Travel to the island Siladen can be reached via two ways. First, by using public transport boat. These boats are only once a day and from Manado departs at 1-3 days (depending on tides). This boat will return to Manado next morning around 7am.

Second, by using the boat speed boat that you can rent. In this way, you are free to determine the departure time and the option to stay on the island Siladen or not. This fast boat rental fee for a one-way trip is approximately Rp 250 thousand - Rp 300 thousand per boat. If you want to rent a home to go in the same day, the cost to reach Rp 600 thousand.

Lodging and Ressor Siladen Island

Siladen Island many luxury resorts standing maintained neatly. Average prices for standard and simple in Siladen Island is Rp 150 thousand to Rp 200 thousand per night.

To eat, are generally available seafood menu at a very affordable price. As an illustration, white rice with a side dish of large size fish, vegetables, and beverages worth about Rp 30 thousand to Rp 50 thousand. Here, you can taste typical fish dishes of Sulawesi, namely cakalang and bobara.

Siladen Island residents have a friendly nature that high, it will make you feel very comfortable enjoying the tour in Siladen Island.