Ikada News-This is a spectacular tourist attractions in northern Sulawesi. When the name of the Bunaken National Park will be identical with the most captivating dive sites worldwide. There lies the underwater paradise, under Manado bay with beautiful flora and fauna there.
Under the expanse of the sea area of 890.65 km2 in the Gulf region of Manado, we will discover the enchanting beauty of the Almighty's creation by enjoying the colorful coral reefs. There are more than 200 types of fish species and a variety of other marine biota. You will feel the sensation of diving with a dish dazzling underwater scenery in the park which is located 75 nautical miles from Manado Beach. This dive site can be reached by traveling 35 minutes by motor boat.Not only see rows of fine variety of fish milling and sea grasslands, we can also see approximately 390 species of coral reefs that radiate charm amazing. Berlekak unique shape-dent, the cracks until a tiny cave or tunnel under the sea that may be impossible to find elsewhere.Geographically, the Bunaken National Park can be divided into two parts, namely the north and the south. The northern part includes five islands, and coastal areas between Molas to Tiwoho called Molas-Wori Coast. The southern part consists entirely of coastal areas between the Village and Village Poopoh Popareng called Arakan Coast-Wawontulap. In this region, there are 22 villages with a population of around 35 thousand inhabitants. Most of the work as farmers and fishermen as well as 25% of his work in the field of tourism.
This park was established in 1991 and is one of the world's first marine park. In 2005 the Park became world heritage sites after the Indonesian registered in UNESCO.Occurred a significant increase in tourist visits to this park. In 2008, 32,760 tourists visited by foreigners, in the next year increased to 51 thousand foreign tourists. In fact, in 2010 the North Sulawesi provincial government dared to target some 100 thousand foreign tourists will come in Bunaken. Especially in this year has been announced for the 2010 World Tourism Cities Manado, Bunaken National Park's iconic tourism mainstay of North Sulawesi.Diving is the best way if you want to completely and clearly enjoying the beauty of the underwater panorama of Bunaken. There are 23 places snorkeling or diving. Do not bother to bring their own diving equipment since there leased equipment with prices ranging from Rp 100 thousand per day.But diving is not the only option. Another way is to use a semi-submersible vessel leased Bunaken Island off the coast. These ships provide the walls of glass to enjoy the beauty and exoticism Bunaken sea floor. There is also a Blue Banter submarines that will only operate during high tides. The view gained more leverage, of course, though the pricing is much more expensive than semi-submersible glass-walled vessel.There are two choices of rental boats from Manado to Bunaken, namely Bersehati Market and Marina. Rental boats from Manado to Bunaken Bersehati Market rates ranging from USD 300 thousand - USD 400 thousand. Whereas if the tariffs applicable Marina more expensive ie about USD 600 thousand - USD 800 thousand.More economical way is to join with other tourists with traditional boat-fare of Rp 50 thousand per person. Only had to wait for a seat on the boat first and leave full.Enchantment Bunaken marine park not only alone, but on the surface we were able to enjoy the beauty and exoticism of five islands that surround the National Park area.The five islands of Bunaken island namely, Siladen, Manado Tua, Nain and Mantehage. On the island there last Bajo tribe with a distinctive culture.
To reach Manado, there are many choices of airlines serving the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong. From Jakarta, for example, you can choose Garuda Indonesia (twice a day flight time), Lion Air (3 times daily flight schedule) and Batavia Air (flight schedules twice a day), with travel time for about 3 hours drive.
Under the expanse of the sea area of 890.65 km2 in the Gulf region of Manado, we will discover the enchanting beauty of the Almighty's creation by enjoying the colorful coral reefs. There are more than 200 types of fish species and a variety of other marine biota. You will feel the sensation of diving with a dish dazzling underwater scenery in the park which is located 75 nautical miles from Manado Beach. This dive site can be reached by traveling 35 minutes by motor boat.Not only see rows of fine variety of fish milling and sea grasslands, we can also see approximately 390 species of coral reefs that radiate charm amazing. Berlekak unique shape-dent, the cracks until a tiny cave or tunnel under the sea that may be impossible to find elsewhere.Geographically, the Bunaken National Park can be divided into two parts, namely the north and the south. The northern part includes five islands, and coastal areas between Molas to Tiwoho called Molas-Wori Coast. The southern part consists entirely of coastal areas between the Village and Village Poopoh Popareng called Arakan Coast-Wawontulap. In this region, there are 22 villages with a population of around 35 thousand inhabitants. Most of the work as farmers and fishermen as well as 25% of his work in the field of tourism.
This park was established in 1991 and is one of the world's first marine park. In 2005 the Park became world heritage sites after the Indonesian registered in UNESCO.Occurred a significant increase in tourist visits to this park. In 2008, 32,760 tourists visited by foreigners, in the next year increased to 51 thousand foreign tourists. In fact, in 2010 the North Sulawesi provincial government dared to target some 100 thousand foreign tourists will come in Bunaken. Especially in this year has been announced for the 2010 World Tourism Cities Manado, Bunaken National Park's iconic tourism mainstay of North Sulawesi.Diving is the best way if you want to completely and clearly enjoying the beauty of the underwater panorama of Bunaken. There are 23 places snorkeling or diving. Do not bother to bring their own diving equipment since there leased equipment with prices ranging from Rp 100 thousand per day.But diving is not the only option. Another way is to use a semi-submersible vessel leased Bunaken Island off the coast. These ships provide the walls of glass to enjoy the beauty and exoticism Bunaken sea floor. There is also a Blue Banter submarines that will only operate during high tides. The view gained more leverage, of course, though the pricing is much more expensive than semi-submersible glass-walled vessel.There are two choices of rental boats from Manado to Bunaken, namely Bersehati Market and Marina. Rental boats from Manado to Bunaken Bersehati Market rates ranging from USD 300 thousand - USD 400 thousand. Whereas if the tariffs applicable Marina more expensive ie about USD 600 thousand - USD 800 thousand.More economical way is to join with other tourists with traditional boat-fare of Rp 50 thousand per person. Only had to wait for a seat on the boat first and leave full.Enchantment Bunaken marine park not only alone, but on the surface we were able to enjoy the beauty and exoticism of five islands that surround the National Park area.The five islands of Bunaken island namely, Siladen, Manado Tua, Nain and Mantehage. On the island there last Bajo tribe with a distinctive culture. To reach Manado, there are many choices of airlines serving the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong. From Jakarta, for example, you can choose Garuda Indonesia (twice a day flight time), Lion Air (3 times daily flight schedule) and Batavia Air (flight schedules twice a day), with travel time for about 3 hours drive. 
