Indonesia
Bunaken
Wall diving off Manado. Cheaper than Raja Ampat and far easier to reach.
When to go
Aug, Sep, Oct tend to be the best months here. Dec is usually the one to avoid.
- Aug
- 29° / 26°Light rain
- Sep
- 29° / 27°Light rain
- Oct
- 29° / 27°Light rain
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 280,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 420,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 750,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- MDC
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Mar — about 30% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Flying to Bunaken
- Typical journey time
- 3h 25m
- Usually flown by
- Batik Air, Lion
- Carbon, one way
- 192 kg CO₂
Where people stay in Bunaken
A few properties Google listed when we captured prices in August 2026, with the nightly rate at the time. Not availability — check the hotel for what's free on your dates.
- Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing Resort Manado3★ · 4.7/5 · 291 reviewsIDR 3,393,000
- Istanaku Hotel3★ · 4.5/5 · 697 reviewsIDR 259,995
- Swiss-Belhotel Maleosan Manado4★ · 4.8/5 · 9,130 reviewsIDR 1,834,642
- Bobocabin Bunaken Hills, Manado4★ · 4.8/5 · 467 reviewsIDR 645,376
- Swiss-Belhotel Maleosan Manado4★ · 4.8/5 · 9,130 reviewsIDR 1,834,642
- Bobocabin Bunaken Hills, Manado4★ · 4.8/5 · 467 reviewsIDR 645,376
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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Bunaken on video
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