Journal
The Island Journal
Stories, practical guides, and updates from Buka Buka Island.
-
Travel Guide
Best Time to Visit the Togean Islands: Seasons, Sea and Diving
The dry season runs from April to November, with calm seas; December to March brings short showers, rougher crossings and the strongest winds from December to February. Here is what each season means for diving, snorkeling and the boat crossing.
· 6 min read -
Groups & Events
Whole-Island Buyouts: Groups, Retreats and Weddings
A buyout reserves Reconnect, the only settlement on Buka Buka, for your group alone, with full board and the free daily boat. Here is what it includes, how the quote and payment work, and how to ask.
· 6 min read -
Travel Guide
Where to Stay in the Togean Islands: An Island-by-Island Guide
In the Togean Islands, the island you sleep on shapes your trip: the boats, the reefs and how easily you get in and out. Here is how to choose, island by island, with Buka Buka as a worked example.
· 8 min read -
Travel Guide
Top 10 Things to Do in the Togean Islands (2026 Guide)
Discover the best things to do in the Togean Islands, from world-class snorkeling and diving in the Coral Triangle to swimming with stingless jellyfish and visiting Bajau sea nomad villages. This guide covers everything you need to plan your perfect escape in Central Sulawesi.
· 11 min read -
Travel Guide
How to Get to Togean Islands in 2026: Your Complete Travel Guide
Planning a trip to the Togean Islands? This 2026 guide breaks down the fastest and easiest routes via Luwuk, Gorontalo, and Ampana, including boat transfers and real travel times. Learn how to avoid common delays—and how to reach the region in one day from Bali or Jakarta by using the most efficient gateway.
· 7 min read -
Our Story
Togean Island Resort: Why I Built Reconnect in Indonesia
Discover a remote Togean Island resort in Indonesia. I built Reconnect to escape mass tourism and create a sustainable private island experience.
· 3 min read -
Diving
Diving in Central Sulawesi: Explore Buka Buka, A Hidden Gem at the Door of The Togean Islands
Discover Indonesia's hidden gem for diving. Buka Buka Island offers pristine, uncrowded dive sites with spectacular coral formations, calm seas from April to November, and exclusive access to untouched marine ecosystems in Central Sulawesi.
· 3 min read -
Digital Nomad
Starlink on Buka Buka Island: How Digital Nomads Can Work Remotely in Sulawesi
Discover how Starlink enables digital nomads to work remotely from Buka Buka Island. Free high-speed WiFi throughout the resort makes it possible to stay productive while living in paradise.
· 2 min read -
Sustainability
Sustainable Fresh Water Solutions on Buka Buka Island: How Reconnect Transformed Island Living
Learn how Reconnect Island Resort solved the fresh water challenge on Buka Buka Island using solar-powered desalination and sustainable solutions, transforming remote island living.
· 5 min read -
Travel Guide
Top 5 Togean Islands Eco-Resorts 2023: Budget-Friendly Escapes in Indonesia's Hidden Paradise
Discover the top 5 budget-friendly eco-resorts in the Togean Islands for 2023. Experience Indonesia's hidden paradise while supporting sustainable tourism and protecting pristine natural environments.
· 4 min read -
Travel Guide
Ultimate Guide to Sulawesi's Top 30 Accommodations in 2023
Your ultimate guide to Sulawesi's best accommodations in 2023. Discover 30 top picks from Gorontalo to North Sulawesi and the Togean Islands, with options for every budget.
· 6 min read
