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Holiday Reference: TRP 20389 - 01 Jan 2040 - Wakatobi Dive Resort - £4075 *

Wakatobi Dive Resort – 8 nights

01 Jan – 01 Jan 2040 · 8 nights · Far East, Indonesia

£4,075 *

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Why divers love Wakatobi Dive Resort

  • Remove dive resort for 60 guests
  • 9 Palm Bungalows, 19 Ocean Bungalow and 4 villas
  • 1 restaurant serving freshly prepared meals and snacks
  • In room wifi
  • Flexible dive schedule including boat and house reef dives
  • Cameras room and spacious dive boats

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What's included in your holiday

  • Our standard package includes 7 nights in a palm bungalow on an full board basis - optional room grades available
  • 5 days AIR boat dives (3 dives/day) - ask your travel consultant to prebook additional diving.
  • UK passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival 500 000IDR (cash). It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all entry requirements.

What's not included

  • Excluded from your package are any additional local services (spa, day trips, laundry). Juices, Sodas, beer and wine as well as cocktails, mocktails and speciality coffees are available at an additional cost. A 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. As of 14th Feb 2024, there is a Bali tourist tax of 150 000 (prepay via http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id)
  • Special trips are organised on site, private guides, nitrox, kit rental and local park fees are paid locally
  • Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
  • Please ask for a quote to add international & domestics flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Bali.

About Wakatobi Dive Resort

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Expected re-opening: July 2022
The Wakatobi Dive Resort is the kind of place you never want to leave. This award winning luxury eco dive resort in the heart of South Sulawesi is where you can enjoy a level of service, escapism and tranquility that is so hard to find these days. Here the diving is never more than a stone's throw away. Whether by boat or from the excellent house reef, you are guaranteed to see some of the healthiest reefs anywhere on this planet and bio diversity that will take your breath away.

There are 3 room grades at Wakatobi. The Palm Bungalows are well spaced from each other and most have a sea view. Set slightly back from the beach all sleep 2 people with private bathroom, mini bar, desk and veranda. The Ocean Bungalows sit closer to the water front with uninterrupted views and boast the same comfortable fittings as the Palm Bungalows as well as Asian style outdoor showers. There are a further 4 villas - the ideal choice for anyone who wants to make their stay even more special. The villas are the most spacious accommodation grade on the island and come with the added benefits of a dedicated butler service and private dive guide. Villas 1 and 3 have personal plunge pools (salt water). Wakatobi embraces the notion of eco tourism and to this end, where possible local products and craftsmanship are used, giving the whole place an authentic feel without sacrificing any creature comforts. .

All meals are taken in the resort restaurant, which caters to all tastes. The atmosphere is relaxed elegance and the menu a delicate mix of international and Indonesian dishes. Freshly prepared sushi, homemade bread, squeezed fruit juice... these are just some of the small details that make the dining experience stand out. Wakatobi now offers day diving packages - you are free to choose how many days diving you would like to prebook which ideal if you have a non diving partner or simply want to take rest days. A stop at the Spa is a must! And at the end of the day, watch the sunset from the Jetty Bar. Good living surely doesn't get any better than this!

Diving at Wakatobi Dive Resort

There are few diving holidays quite like Wakatobi in South Sulawesi. From the 5* Indonesian resort to the inspiring reef below, your every dream is made a reality here. Indonesia boasts an enviable ecology and bio diversity that is hard to beat and in Wakatobi the reefs are pristine and the fish plentiful. This is dive escapism at its very best. Discover for yourself the healthy soft corals and sponges that adorn the drop offs. Massive hard table corals flourish with great clouds of reef fish swarming around. White tips Sharks dart over sandy patches whilst Barracuda and Eagle rays come close to the reef to feed. But it is the macro life that is most impressive with every kind of Shrimp, Pygmy Seahorse,Pipefish and Nudibranch on display. Serene and lavish, Wakatobi is a special corner in paradise and the definition of a luxury diving holiday.

The dive centre at Wakatobi is at the heart of everything they do and a hive of activity each day. Teaching is available on request and all dives are carried out in the sea - spoil yourself from the very start! Nothing is too much effort for these professionals. Certified divers are guided through every step, from the check in, logging nitrox and to kit hire and extras. There is a large camera room for your photography kit with charging points. Everybody is allocated a personal space for their trip with fresh towels. Your dive gear will be whisked away between the boat and shore dives by the crew. They will even carry your camera to the boat so you never have to lift a finger.

  • Unlimited house reef diving
  • 3 boat dives/day standard
  • Open & closed circuit diving
  • Small group sizes
  • Kids club - must be prebooked

A dive at the house reef is your first experience of Wakatobi and home to so many of the critters that lure divers to Sulawesi. The house reef is open every day from 06:00 to 20:00 and you are welcome to jump as many times as you want. Need a pick up or drop off? Just sign yourself up for a water taxi. The day boats depart for three day dives every day at 8 sharp. These are large, traditional boats and groups are kept to 4 divers per guide or less. Onboard is coffee, tea or water, already waiting by your dive kit. In between dives there are fresh pastries and fruit. No matter how experienced a diver you are, make sure you follow the guides. These guys have the sharpest eyes and will point out the tiny macro life and even act as a stabiliser while you get that picture perfect shot.

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How booking works

  1. 1Send an enquiry or call us Takes a minute. No payment is taken at this stage.
  2. 2We confirm and hold your space Many trips are confirmed the same day; some take 24–48 hours. We'll confirm the price, cabin and flights with you.
  3. 3Pay a deposit to secure it Typically 30% of the holiday cost. You then receive your confirmation and ATOL certificate. The balance is usually due 90 days before travel.

Prefer to talk? Call 01483 411590 (Mon–Fri) or email dive@scubatravel.com

Your holiday details

Love reefs? Love diversity? Love Wakatobi! Our standard package includes 7 nights in a palm bungalow on an full board basis - optional room grades available, as well as 5 days AIR boat dives (3dives/day)and unlimited house reef diving (except on arrival and departure days). Ask your travel consultant to prebook additional diving day. Special day trips , fluo diving, night dives, nitrox, kit rental and local park fees are paid locally. 1 night Bali hotel (B&B) and return domestic flight from Bali to the resort are included. UK passport holders no longer need to pay for a visa on arrival


This holiday excludes international flights. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Bali.

Entry requirements

Country entry requirements for Indonesia

This information is for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government's understanding of Indonesia's current rules for the most common types of travel.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia

To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.

Entry Visa:
You MUST have a visa to visit Indonesia
You can get a 30-day visa on arrival (VOA) for tourism. The VOA costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah, payable in cash IDR or USD.
Manado airport charges 550 000IDR for the VOA
The VOA is valid for single entry only. You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket.

Due to the user interface for the portal, we do not generally recommend the evisa - it is particularly bad on mobile!
Beware of scam websites and only apply on the official government link https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

Indonesia arrival card:
Before travelling to Indonesia, fill out the online customs and health declaration on the All Indonesia arrival card website or app within 72 hours of arrival. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia.
https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id

Top tip: Take a photo of your QR code, incase you don't receive the QR by email

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking

 

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Please DO NOT book any connecting flights, insurance, or additional parts to this holiday as your trip is subject to availability and will NOT be confirmed until you have spoken with our operators. If you have any requests beyond our normal itineraries please note them in the comments and we will discuss these with you when we call to arrange your holiday.

All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website for customers based in the UK or EU are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate

Holidays that do not include a flight originating from the UK,for customers based in the UK or EU, are financially protected by our ABTOT license 5194
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Tony Backhurst Scuba ltd t/a Scuba Travel - member number 5194, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for:

• Non-flight packages for UK and EU customers only

ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Tony Backhurst Scuba ltd t/a Scuba Travel.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made
You can find out more about ABTOT here: https://www.abtot.com/

All holidays sold for customers with a postal address outside the EU or UK are not financially protected. It is your responsibility to ensure you have insurance in place to protect your holiday in the event of our insolvency. The holidays are covered under their own specific terms and conditions, which are issued on the booking/payment confirmation.

 

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