EXPERIENCE INDONESIA AND NORTH SULAWESI
With Magnus Lundgren
With Magnus Lundgren
From 26,595 SEK per person
18 March - 4 April 2027
Experience Indonesia and North Sulawesi on a diving trip that takes you straight into some of the world's most species-rich and fascinating underwater environments. In March 2027, you will travel with our ambassador and world photographer Magnus Lundgren to iconic Lembeh Straits and on to Bangka Island. Two places that have forever written themselves into diving history through their variety, their incredible biodiversity and their completely unique character.
The journey begins in Lembeh Straits, an area considered by many to be the very heart of the macro diving world. Here, on the black lava sands, an underwater world awaits that is as strange as it is magical. This is where muck diving was born and developed into a global sensation. Every dive is a journey of discovery where small details suddenly become the main attraction. Up close you will encounter mimic octopuses that change shape in the sand. Strange frogfish that move almost invisibly along the bottom. Pygmy seahorses, as small as roaches, and a host of other creatures make Lembeh known as one of the most unique marine places on the planet.
For those who want to deepen the adventure even further, there is the possibility of combining the trip. Ten nights in Lembeh with five nights on the wonderful Bangka Island. Here the underwater scene changes completely. From the murky lava sands of Lembeh you suddenly dive into a world of crystal clear water. Intense colors and coral gardens that stretch out in all directions. Bangka offers a more classic reef diving, but with an energy and species richness that makes the area one of the Manado region's most beloved dive sites. The contrast between Lembeh and Bangka becomes a natural and inspiring whole. Where you get to experience two completely different sides of Indonesia's marine treasures.
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Included in the trip:
International flight Scandinavia – Manado round trip Transfer Manado airport – Dive into Lembeh t/r10 nights at Dive into Lembeh In a shared double room Long houseFull board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)Free access to water, tea and coffee2 guided boat dives per day including guide, 12L tank, weights and weight beltUnlimited unguided house reef diving 08-18 (solo diving not allowed) Nitrox for 9 diving days for certified divers5 nights share in a Superior double room at Coral Eye Dive Resort, BangkaFull board at Coral EyeTransfer between resorts including 2 dives along the way10 guided boat dives including guide, 12L tank, weights and weight beltTransfer Coral Eye – Manado Airport Photo workshops and training with Magnus Lundgren100% climate compensated trip by Scuba Travel
Along for the ride
Traveling with Magnus means accompanying a passionate storyteller and underwater photographer who opens the door to a world of details, moments and creative vision. Every dive becomes a chance to discover something new, and every day is filled with inspiration and knowledge that will make you develop both as a diver and a photographer.
The diving
Lembeh Straits
The diving in Lembeh Straits is perhaps the world's most famous and talked about when it comes to muck diving. Here you are first met by what appears to be deserted sand and mud bottoms, but you soon realise that this is a hiding place for some of the sea's most strange and fascinating creatures. Hidden in the black lava sand is everything from perfectly camouflaged fish to small invertebrates that are so well adapted to the environment that you almost miss them at first glance. And although muck diving is the focus, it sometimes happens that larger visitors find their way into the strait - mantas, mobulas, eagle rays, dolphins and even whale sharks can appear as unexpected surprises that add an extra touch of charm to the experience.
Bangka
The waters around Coral Eye offer a completely different type of diving and create a perfect contrast. Here you will encounter sloping reefs dominated by hard corals, dramatic volcanic topography and pillars covered in soft corals. The marine life is both colorful and varied, and several of the dive sites around the island have sandy bottoms that are rich in macrolife. In some areas, black volcanic sand is found, reminiscent of mud diving in Lembeh Strait and offers fantastic opportunities to find rare and difficult-to-find species. The mangrove forests around the island create another exciting environment where young fish and small invertebrates thrive among the roots, while the extensive seagrass beds off the coast serve as important food sources for dugongs, among others, and contribute to the area's great ecological diversity.
Dive Into Lembeh
Dive Into Lembeh resort in Sulawesi is beautifully situated on the Lembeh Strait on the east side of the island. The resort is located directly on the beach with a beautiful view of the strait. The lush greenery makes it easy to feel relaxed here. Dive Into Lembeh has 10 cottages or Sea view bungalows with high standard with well-sized rooms, all built in Indonesian style. Out on the verandaAlmost all have a hot tub (Japanese onsen) that provides pleasant relaxation after the day's dive.
Coral Eye
Coral Eye Bangka is a boutique resort located on Bangka Island in North Sulawesi. Right in the heart of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most species-rich marine ecosystems. The resort's origins lie in a marine research station, giving the place a unique mix of scientific passion, diving and genuine love for the sea. The resort is located on a long white sandy beach surrounded by tropical nature and mangrove forests. Here you will be greeted by a quiet and personal atmosphere. Perfect for divers, nature lovers and travelers looking for something out of the ordinary.</p>
Itinerary day by day
Day 1
You leave Scandinavia and fly to Manado in Indonesia
Day 2
Travelandain Manado and will be met at the airport by a representative from Dive Into Lembeh.
Days 3 - 11
Here in Lembeh you have a total of 10 nights accommodation, part in a double room including full board.
Day 12
You check out of Dive into Lembeh in the morning and will be picked up by boat directly at the resort and you will do 2 dives on the way up to Bankga.
Days 13 - 16
The diving and vacation continues at Bankga and here you have 4 diving days with a total of 3 dives per day.
Day 17
Today you check out and your transfer takes you back to the airport in good time to catch your international flight.
Day 18
Travelandaback in Scandinavia
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Pictures of Magnus Lundgren
Diving in Lembeh
Dive Into Lembeh Resort
Diving in Bangka
Coral Eye
