Around Bitung you can find nice places to visit, like Waruga's Ancestor Graveyard at Sawangan, Airmadidi, White Sand Beach of Batu Nona at Kema, Mount Klabat ( the highest mountain in North Sulawesi ), Tangkoko National Park, Lembeh Island ( paradise for divers who loves little critters ), Traditional Gold Mining at Dimembe, Likupang, Bangka Island, Batu Putih. Or you can stay at the homestay like Benteng Resort, Ranger Homestay, Mama Ross Homestay, Tarsius Homestay, or Pulisan Jungle Beach. For you who loves diving, you can stay at Kungkungan Bay Resort or Benteng Resort. At Gangga Island, there is Gangga Island Resort. On the way from Manado to Airmadidi you may find restaurants to stop by and having lunch or dinner.
Bitung is the chief port of North Sulawesi that lies to the east of Manado. Bitung also is a home for many factories especially fisheries. Its port stated right in front of the Lembeh Island, that makes Bitung harbour safe from the big waves of the ocean. For information about ships that goes from Bitung to any other directions, see the Pelni & Sanger Ship page.
Bitung is the chief port of North Sulawesi that lies to the east of Manado. Bitung also is a home for many factories especially fisheries. Its port stated right in front of the Lembeh Island, that makes Bitung harbour safe from the big waves of the ocean. For information about ships that goes from Bitung to any other directions, see the Pelni & Sanger Ship page.
Gunung Klabat
Gunung Klabat ( 2022 m ), the highest peak at North Sulawesi. The obvious path to the crater at the
Gunung Klabat ( 2022 m ), the highest peak at North Sulawesi. The obvious path to the crater at the
top starts behind the police station at Airmadidi, where you must register and take a guide. The climb ( about four hours to the top, two for the descent ) goes through superb rainforest flora and fauna, but it's tough hike. It's best to stay overnight near the top, in a tent or makeshift shelter, and be there for the sunrise and the supendous views across the whole peninsula. Try to avoid Sunday, whn the mountain can be surprisingly crowded with local hikers. This area was the last hideout for the anti-Indonesian rebels in the late 1950s and early 60s; and it's easy to see how they evaded capture for so long.
