Indonesia, Asia – Gangga Island Resort and Spa

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Gangga Island Resort and Spa

North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia

 

An Introduction to Indonesia

 

Gangga Resort is located on the tip of a small island near Manado in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.  The resort lies at the base of a hill, on white sandy beaches and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.  Your journey begins at the Manado International Airport, where you will be picked up for an hour’s drive through the beautiful Sulawesi countryside.  You will arrive at the pier with a boat waiting to take you across the strait to Gangga Island, where relaxation and incredible diving await!

The resort boasts an exclusive cluster of 15 beachfront bungalows, each with two rooms and built in the simple local Minahasa style, providing a total of 30 rooms on the resort with a spacious veranda overlooking the beach

There are 2 open air restaurants on site.  The main restaurant, The Bamboo Restaurant, is located in the center of the resort and offers a wide selection of Mediterranean and Indonesian dishes.  Here you will also find musicians from the island performing Polynesian style music.  They also provide 2 fresh fish barbecues a week.  The Coconut Bar is open all day long, and is the perfect spot to relax with your favorite cocktail or cup of coffee.

Treat yourself at Pasung Spa, an elegant spa located on site that emphasizes local technique.  Their spa treatments combine rare therapies from the Minahasa families on Gangga Island, reflexology, and traditional Balinese massage.  It is a truly unique experience and the ultimate form of relaxation.

Resort Amenities include:

  • The fully-equipped Gangga Divers dive center
  • A salt-water eternity swimming pool on the edge of the ocean
  • The Pasung Spa
  • Two restaurants serving Mediterranean and Indonesian dishes
  • A full bar
  • Free babysitting services
  • A boutique featuring an exclusive selection of jewelry, textiles and gifts from around Indonesia

Suite Amenities include:

  • Air conditioning
  • A ceiling fan
  • A Satellite television with international channels
  • Private bathroom with hot water
  • Water, tea, and coffee making facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Wi-Fi in all guest rooms

Scuba Diving

Diving in the waters off Gangga Island is a truly magical experience.  Gangga Divers, a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, is located on site.  It is run by International dive instructors who take pride in catering to every level of diving.  They will be able to take you to over 30 world class dive sites, where you be exposed to an extreme diversity in wildlife.  Gangga is the ideal starting point for diving the Bangka Archipelago, Bunaken National Marine Park (near Manado) and Lembeh Strait.  Gangga Divers has 5 wooden boats specifically built for diving – 3 of which have on board bathrooms and all have easy on-off access.   Each boat is also stocked with fresh towels, freshwater tanks for cameras, drinking water, hot drinks, and snacks.

The Bunaken National Marine Park is over 290 square miles of protected park.  It is here where you will find the most species of coral fishes known to exist in Indonesia.  Gangga is located about 75 minutes away, but it is worth it.  Visibility often can be upwards of 100ft and is considered one of the best places in the world to dive.  Often times, divers will spot eagle rays, sharks, jackfish, tuna, turtles, barracuda, and more!

Lembeh Strait is often considered a paradise for photographers because of the immense amount of macro life.  It is characterized by black, volcanic depths and black sand slopes which highlight the vast marine life found here.  Again, Gangga is about 75 minutes away but well worth the chance to encounter pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, leaf scorpion-fishes, and more.

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An Introduction to Indonesia

Stretching between the Australian and Asian continental mainlands and dividing the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator lay the exotic islands that make up Indonesia.

The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: “Indos” meaning Indian and “Nesos” which means islands. It is an appropriate description of the archipelago (the world’s largest), as there are estimated to be a total of 17,508 islands of which only about 6,000 are inhabited.

Five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagoes are home to the majority of the population. The main islands are Sumatra,  Kalimantan,  Sulawesi,  Irian Jaya  and last but not least Java, home to 70 percent of the country’s population.  Indonesia shares Irian Jaya with Papua New Guinea and two thirds of the island of Kalimantan with Malaysia and Borneo.

Indonesia is at the heart of the triangle of the world’s greatest marine biodiversity, boasting more amazing diving destinations than anywhere else on earth. Not only is diving in Indonesia on every semi-serious diver’s ‘Must do’ list but there are also many great places for less experienced but no less enthusiastic divers. Areas like Komodo and Raja Ampat are becoming known as among the world’s best live-aboard destinations, adding to places such as Sulawesi and Wakatobi which are already established as world class.

Indonesia also offers many delights for non-divers. Visitors can marvel at the spectacular Prambanan temples in Java: enjoy ancient music while watching traditional dancers in spectacular costume: visit animated floating markets: experience a close ecounter with the famous Kamodo dragons, spend time with enigmatic orangutans in their natural habitat: hike volcanic cones, forests and mountains.

What to Expect in Indonesia

BANKS:

  • Normal banking hours are from 8.00 am to 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday
  • Some bank branches in hotels, however, keep longer hours. Jakarta has several international banks but money can also be changed at hotel cashiers, and authorized money changers.
  • Daily exchange rates are published in newspapers.
  • The US dollar is the most readily accepted currency.
  • Most major tourist destination areas have foreign exchange facilities, but for travel to remote areas, it is advisable to change money and travelers cheques in advance.
  • Credit cards are acceptable only at major hotels, restaurants and travel agencies.

CURRENCY:

  • The unit of currency is Indonesia Rupiah indicated as IDR. USD1 is roughly equivalent to IDR 9,055. Foreign currency can be converted at banks and money changers.

CLIMATE:

  • Straddling the equator, Indonesia tends to have a fairly even climate year-round.
  • Rather than four seasons it has two – wet and dry – and there are no extremes of winter and summer.
  • Temperatures climb to about 88°F in coastal regions, dropping (but not by much) further inland.

DEPARTURE TAX:

  • Departure tax applies on both international and domestic flights. Departure tax from Jakarta and Denpasar (Bali) Airport is 100,000 IDR and at other international airports, 75,000 IDR.

DRINKING WATER:

  • Visitors should not drink tap water and avoid ice and fresh juices as they may have been watered down.
  • Bottled water is generally safe but check that the seal is intact at purchase.

DRIVER’S LICENSE:

  • To drive in Indonesia, you officially need an International Driving Permit (IDP) from your local automobile association.
  • This permit is rarely required as identification when hiring or driving a car but police may ask to see it.
  • You should also bring your home driving license as well as it’s supposed to be carried in conjunction with the IDP.

ELECTRICITY:

  • Power supply is usually 220 volts/250 cycles in large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas.
  • Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins.
  • It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • All visitors must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of onward passage.
  • Certain nationals, including US citizens are able to obtain a “Visa on Arrival” processed at a recognized gate of entry following the payment of an official fee. Such fee is dependent upon a 30 day or a 7 day visa. The Visa on Arrival is non-extendable and cannot be converted into another class of visa.
  • Details of countries participating in the Visa on Arrival program, variations and current visa prices are available from the Consular Section of your nearest Indonesian Embassy.

TOURISM SEASON:

  • The season for scuba diving in Indonesia runs all year round.
  • However, the best dive conditions usually exist from April to October, as many provinces have a rainy season from November to March.
  • The live-aboard season – cruises all year round.

VACCINATIONS:

  • In addition to your routine vaccinations, no other inoculations are required for entry into Indonesia with the exception of: Yellow fever is required for all travelers greater than one year of age arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas.
  • However, we always suggest that you speak to your family physician or specialized travel clinic for a personal recommendation.
  • As most vaccines don’t produce immunity until at least two weeks after they are given, allow sufficient time for consultation before departure.

WATER TEMPERATURES AND WETSUITS:

  • Water temperatures vary between 70 degrees and mid-80s Fahrenheit depending on destination and season.
  • We will be happy to advise you in more detail when arranging your trip.

 

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