Join us for a week of peace and tranquility, far from the tourist crowds, in a truly unspoiled part of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. We will be staying at The Prince John Dive Resort situated on the west coast, one hours drive from the airport of Palu.  Whether you want scuba diving or dolphin watching or to explore the amazing nature of one of UNESCO’s oldest biosphere reservations, this trip has something for you.  Oh, and did I forget to mention - according to NASA - this trip is set to coincide with a total eclipe of the sun on 9th March 2016. 

Indonesia is the earth’s fourth biggest country and the world’s biggest insular state. Comprising a total surface of 189,200 km², Sulawesi is Indonesia’s fourth biggest island with a coastline of more than 80,000 km. 15 percent of the world’s coral reefs belong to Indonesia. This is why this region is among the earth’s most beautiful and attractive diving areas. 

For divers there is a variety of dive sites. In front of the resort is the house reef rich in bio-diversity and great for night dives. Within 10 minutes by dive boat you will reach underwater mounts, walls and wrecks where you have the chance to see turtles, reef sharks, bumphead parrotfish, big groupers, and an amazing diversity of fish and invertebrates in what is one of the most bio-diverse coral reefs in the world.

For nature lovers, a few miles southeast of the provincial capital Palu, you will reach the Lore-Lindu National Park with a surface area of 250,000 hectares, which has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1978.  Mainly consisting of tropical mountain forest, the National Park includes a fascinating multitude of flora and fauna: more than 2,000 different plants, more than 220 bird and about 30 butterfly species.

Domestic flights to Palu (PLW) via Jakarta (CGK), Balikpapan (BPN), Makassar (UPG), or Denpasar (DPS).  International flights into Jakarta or Singapore.  Why not break your journey and combine this trip with a visit to Bali, Bangkok, or the famous temples at Yogjakarta. Contact me for more details on these options.

Visa requirements

For most citizens of the European Union, Asia and North American there is visa on arrival cost USD 25 for a maximum stay of 30 days.  Best to have exact money ready in USD. 

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
The Solar Eclipse Tour

Prices:-

Diver 950 EUR Non-Diver 500 EUR
Single Person Occupancy +300 EUR

Price Includes:-
6 days 6 nights sharing Deluxe Bungalow 
Half board, breakfast and diner
Two way airport transfers
For divers 5 dive days 10 dive package
For non-divers great snorkelling and local attractions
For everyone 1 day Nature Tour to waterfalls
Plus the experience of a total eclipse of the sun!

Prices do not include:- international and local air fare, lunches, scuba and snorkel equipment rental, PADI courses, tips to local guides.

If you think that you will enjoy a land based trip like this see the pictures from our previous land based scuba tour when we stayed at Lumba Lumba Dive Resort, Pulau Weh, Indonesia and explored Pulau Weh Island

IMPORTANT: Diving insurance is mandatory on all our live-aboards and we strongly recommend trip insurance to cover any eventuality beyond your, or our, control. Please see the Dive Insurance Page on this website for information on policies we can provide:

No one knows South East Asia like Rainbow-Scuba & Tour.  Once again we offer you a unique and exclusive experience of a life-time.  The chance to join a small friendly international LGBT group to one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the planet and with the added unique timing of the Total Eclipse of the Sun... Pink Floyd, we wish you were here...