Manado / Bunaken

Situated in North Sulawesi, just off the coast of Manado, Bunaken Island is world-renowned for wall diving, vibrant, healthy coral life, turtles, and vast numbers of fish with the occasional chance of a Whale Shark. There is an international airport in Manado, accessed from Singapore, but it can also be flown to from Davao, Philippines, once flights are back in operation.

Best Locally Operated Dive Resort

Tasik Ria has been locally owned and operated since its inception. For the level of service, relaxing environment, local responsibility, dive operation, and the fantastic scenery from the jetty bar, yes, they have their own pier. Task Ria gets our vote as Manado’s best locally operated dive resort.

Pool view room | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe Resort

Tasik Ria is a long-term favourite dive resort in the area. Situated about 30 minutes drive along the coast from Manado town, it boasts the best views of Manado Dua as the sun sets over your Gin tonic after an excellent day’s diving.

The resort has many well-appointed, comfortable rooms ranging from pool to sea views and beachfront bungalows. Tasik even has its own private beach edged with a jetty and protected by a breakwater.

Dive Service

The dive service is excellent, with the best boats available in the area to get you out to Bunaken and back. Tasik Ria has a strong commitment to environmental protection and local livelihood initiatives. The management has been highly involved in the local community for over twenty years, giving you that unique homestay feel. You will love your stay here just as much as we do. Tasik has been a mainstay on our diving calendar for almost a decade!

Dive Boat | Tasik Ria Dive Resort | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe Diving

Dive Bunaken for the enormous numbers of fish and vibrant, healthy corals. Go to the sites where the current is running and enjoy!

Some dive sites you will visit include Baraccuda Pt, Manado Dua, Mandolin, and Lechuan I, II or III. Look out for turtles, pelagics, stunning coral, Giant Trevally, and Barracuda. Save the Macro for Lembeh.

Itinerary

  • Buffet breakfast at the jetty restaurant looking out over Manado Tua.
  • Hop one one of three of the best dive boats in Bunaken.
  • Dive briefing and first dive at Bunaken Marine Park.
  • Buffet lunch on the boat, rest and relax.
  • Dive briefing and second dive at Bunaken.
  • Head back to Tasik Ria while enjoying the sights.
  • Rest back at Tasik.
  • Dive briefing and third dive at a location such as …..
  • Rest and relax back at the resort
  • A drink at the jetty bar with the best sunset views in the area.
  • Buffet dinner at the jetty, pool or main restaurant.
  • Night dives can be arranged every day but Sunday with a ratio of two divers per guide.

Dive Packages

Bunaken Marine park
from $480 USDper person
  • 3 nights in a pool view room.
  • 6 dives.
  • Breakfast and dinner at Tasik, lunch on the boat, included!
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Bunaken Marine Park
from $560 USDper person
  • 3 nights in a sea view cottage.
  • 6 dives.
  • Breakfast and dinner at Tasik, lunch on the boat, included!
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Walls and critters, Bunaken / Lembeh combo
from $1365 USDper person
  • 3 nights at Tasik Ria in a sea view cottage, 4 nights at Dive Into Lembeh.
  • 6 dives at Bunaken, 6 day boat dives at Lembeh plus unlimited house reef dives!
  • Full board, breakfast, lunch and dinner at both resorts.
  • Includes transfer from Bunaken to Lembeh.
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