Total Journey Time
8-10 hours door-to-door from Jakarta or Bali (via Makassar transit).
We Arrange
Airport pickup, car transfer, boat schedule
Best Flight
11:25 AM in Luwuk to arrive same day
The Journey
Your Journey to Paradise — Fully Organized
We handle all the logistics. You just book your flight and show up.
The Journey in Map
Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1: Fly to Luwuk Airport
Luwuk Airport (LUW) is your gateway to the Togean Islands. There is no direct flight from Bali or Jakarta to Luwuk — the route is [origin] → Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS) → Makassar (UPG) transit → Luwuk (LUW). Wings Air and AirAsia operate the Makassar → Luwuk leg with daily flights. Book the Makassar → Luwuk flight arriving at 11:25 AM to reach the island the same day.
- Step 2: Private Car to Ampana (5 hours)
Our driver meets you at Luwuk Airport. The scenic drive through Central Sulawesi takes about 5 hours. We send driver details 24 hours before arrival. Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Step 3: Free Boat Shuttle to Buka Buka (30–45 min)
The free daily shuttle leaves our own jetty in Tete B, Ampana, at 17:00 — timed around the standard same-day arrival. The crossing takes you through the Togean archipelago and you reach Buka Buka Island for sunset. The return shuttle leaves the island at 10:00. Free both ways, every guest, no minimum stay.
- Step 4: Welcome to Reconnect
Arrive at Buka Buka Island for sunset. Our team welcomes you with a cold drink and a warm smile. Dinner will be ready and waiting for you soon after.
What We Arrange for You
Airport Pickup Confirmation
Email with driver details sent 24 hours before arrival
Driver Contact Details
Phone number and photo of your driver and vehicle
Boat Schedule Coordination
Timed perfectly with your car arrival in Ampana
Emergency Support
WhatsApp contact available 24/7 during your journey
Alternative: Overnight in Ampana
If you prefer a more relaxed journey, you can arrive on an evening flight, stay overnight in Ampana, and take the morning boat to Buka Buka Island. We can recommend comfortable hotels.
Note: This adds one extra day to your travel but allows you to start fresh in the morning.
Transport Cost
Your journey from Luwuk to the island is two legs. The boat leg is now free — the daily shuttle costs nothing, both ways, for every guest, with no minimum stay. The only paid leg is the car: IDR 1,000,000 per car, each way, for up to 4 passengers.
Leg 1 · Luwuk → Ampana (Car)
IDR 1,000,000 per car · max 4 passengers · ~5h drive.
Air-conditioned private vehicle, pickup at Luwuk Airport (LUW), drives directly to our own jetty in Ampana (Tete B village). The return costs the same again.
We coordinate it for free — the drive itself is paid separately.Leg 2 · Ampana → Buka Buka (Boat) — Free
Free, both ways, for every guest · no minimum stay · ~30–45 min crossing from our own jetty in Tete B, Ampana.
• 17:00 — Ampana → Buka Buka, every day
• 10:00 — Buka Buka → Ampana, every day
Need a boat at another time? That is a private charter at the usual price: IDR 1,000,000 for the standard open-deck boat (max 8 pax, daytime only) or IDR 1,500,000 for the Pegasus speedboat (max 10 pax, enclosed cabin, day and night). Per boat, one way.
Coming from another city?
We can arrange a private car from other Sulawesi hubs to Ampana. All cars are air-conditioned and fit up to 4 passengers. Prices one way.
Palu → Ampana
IDR 1,300,000 · 10h drive
Tentena → Ampana
IDR 1,000,000 · 5h drive
Poso → Ampana
IDR 800,000 · 4h drive
Toraja → Ampana
IDR 3,500,000 · 12h drive
Inter-island boat transport
For guests arriving from another Togean Island, or planning to visit one during or after their stay. Two boat types: speedboat (enclosed cabin, max 10 pax) or local boat (roofed, max 6 pax). Prices per boat, one way.
Wakai
Speedboat · 1h
IDR 3,000,000
Local · 2h · IDR 1,500,000Kadidiri
Speedboat · 1h 20min
IDR 4,000,000
Local · 2h 30min · IDR 1,800,000Bomba
Speedboat · 45 min
IDR 2,500,000
Local · 1h 30min · IDR 1,200,000Malenge
Speedboat · 1h 45min
IDR 5,000,000
Local · 3h · IDR 2,500,000Una Una
Speedboat · 1h 45min
IDR 5,000,000
Local · 3h · IDR 2,500,000
Ready to Book Your Journey?
We coordinate every step, and the boat between Ampana and the island is free both ways. Just book your flight to Luwuk and we will take care of the rest.
You're booking direct on our secure Cloudbeds page. Best rate, no agency fees.
Planning your trip to the Togeans?
Free Togean Islands Travel Guide
A free 7-page PDF: access routes, the best months to visit, and a day-by-day 7-day itinerary.