If you visit North Sulawesi and have no interest to swim or dive, Bukit Kasih Kanonang in Kawangkoan Area will offer you a unique experience in your visit because there are various things to do when you get there.
The destination between Bukit Kasih and Manado is around 50 kms and you can reach it whether by renting a car or using general transportation by spending Rp.10.500 from Manado to Kawangkoan and then Rp.5.000 from Kawangkoan Terminal to Bukit Kasih. Finally, to enter the place, you just have to pay Rp.1.000/person, Rp.3.000 for a car and motorcycle and Rp. 5.000 for a bus.
Now, let’s say, you have entered Bukit Kasih. So, what will you do now? Firstly, I suggest you to take a walk in a long stairs (some people say, it’s looked almost the same with The Great Wall in China,hehehe) to reach the statues of Toar and Lumimuut (Persons who are believed as the ancestors of Minahasa) and also five worship places for religions in Indonesia. When you have already conquered the stairs, do not forget to take pictures there so you can show it to your friends when you go back to your country.
Secondly, you must visit a natural boiling water sulphurous-contained which is believed can cure some kinds of skin diseases. Read More..

Mount Mahawu is a stratovolcano located immediately east from Lokon-Empung volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The volcano is capped with 180 m wide and 140 m deep crater with two pyroclastic cones in the northern flanks. A small explosive eruption was recorded in 1789. In 1994, fumaroles, mudpots and small geysers actitivies were observed along the greenish shore of a crater lake. The elongated Mahawu volcano immediately east of Lokon-Empung volcano is the northernmost of a series of young volcanoes along a SSW-NNE line near the margin of the Quaternary Tondano caldera. Mahawu is capped by a 180-m-wide, 140-m-deep crater that sometimes contains a small crater lake, and has two pyroclastic cones on its northern flank. Less active than its neighbor, Lokon-Empung, Mahawu's historical activity has been restricted to occasional small explosive eruptions recorded since 1789. In 1994 fumaroles, mudpots, and small geysers were observed along the shores of a greenish-colored crater lake. view the picture http://www.picsearch.com/pictures/travel/nature/volcanoes/volcanoes%20m-z/mahawu.html Read More..

Lembeh Straits is the muck capital of the world, with plenty of "weirdos" to be captured on cameras, film or digital! SDQ Lembeh Dive Resort, the sister resort of SDQ Bunaken Resort", is located right on Lembeh Island, on the ONE and ONLY white sandy long beach. Our traditional Minahasa bungalows have their own balconies with sea views, western bathroom, fan and running water!

Underwater Photographers are Welcome in Lembeh Strait !

Lembeh Straits is a 12 km long stretch of water separating Lembeh Island and the mainland. This region is not known for its massive schools of pelagic fishes or congregations of sharks. Instead, Lembeh Straits has become known as a "Macro-Mecca." This is because of the incredible number of unusual marine animals that are regularly encountered in this area - Cuttle fish, Mandarin fish, Squid, Octopus, Ghostpipefish, Hairy Frogfish, Pygmy Seahorse, Crabs, Shrimp, Nudibranch, Scorpion fish, and many more rare and unusual animals.

Indonesia’s Lembeh Straits continues to be the hotspot for small and unusual marine life. Over the years, Lembeh Strait has shot up to fame as a muck diving Mecca in the region, and in the world, thanks to an endless array of unique critters constantly being discovered. Despite a topography that rarely varies - black sand, few strands of coral - on 90 percent of the sites, every dive is one of a kind because each site features some of the coolest critters on the planet. Here is a Lasy Scorpion fish - RHINOPIAS captured last July 2006 by Kelly Chua from Singapore.

With a prevalent northernly wind, you are encouraged to bring your own hammock. SDQ Lembeh is a small resort, and we will keep it small :) always. We have only 5 traditional Minahasa bungalows. In each bungalow is a twin or double bed. . In 5 bungalows, we can put max 10 guests / divers only. So if you want to book your stay on Lembeh island with us, you are recommended to book at least one month before your arrival. So, why wait?? Go plan your dive trip with us NOW! Read More..

On the island you have the choice amongst a large number of basic homestays which usually charge Rp35-45.000 per day and person incl, fullboard. You have to be a fish lover though…..Most of them are located on Bunaken’s main beach, Liang, at the west side of island, some others on the east side Pangalisang. The Cottage that we recommended are Bastiano Cottage (10 $ fullboard, and Panorama Cottage 5 $ fullboard), great people there, and the place is small and family-style, unlike some others on the island. You can make a reservation as well. Someone from Panorama or Bastiano’s cottage staff will pick you. Note. We Sulawesi Dive Quest only running at the diving activity and on for accommodation ! But our staff can help by giving informations that you need.

How to go to Manado and Back to Bunaken Island
If you are staying on Bunaken Island now and you want to visist Manado town, you can get Public Boat in the morning start from 07.00 sharp you should be on the beach before that time.You will reach in manado harbor around 9 in the morning (takes 2 hours). When you comeback to Bunaken Island you will have be on the harbor around 1.00 in the afternoon so you will not miss it. Note. The pulic boat running only once a day! so Better Be Early! Read More..

Watu Pinabetengan

A megalithic stone of then ancestors of Minahasa, its surface is covered with crude, mysterious live drawings and scripts which have never beendeciphered. According to Minahasa historic, this is the place where the ncestors first devided up the land amog the people (Watu Pinabetengan means “The stone of discussion about the division”) The ruling was made in order to ensure a peaceful and harmonious life. 7 division were made amongst different ars of Tombulu, Tonsea, Toulour, Tomtemboan, Tonsawang, Ponosokan and Pasaan Ratahan. This is located in Tompaso, about 45 km from Manado.

Waruga

An ancient of Minahasan ancestors consist of 144 Sarcophagi, wich is a remnat of the Megalithic age. It has special historical value.specific Sarcophagus known as “Waruga” are unique square with holes in the middle and prism shaped lids. The artistic aspect of the Sarcophagus is known by the decoration sculpture and craving around the tombs and the lids with Various motifs such as of human beings, plants, animals, stings, curis, double braids. Located in Sawangan village about 24 km from Manado.

Tangkoko Batu Angus

A nature reserve on open grassland covered with the great variety of plant. Located on the slops of mount “Dua Saudara”, the area is compoed of impressive green hills and valleys with amazingly scenic views of matural beauty. There are black apes.maleo birds,Snakes,Wild Pigs, Hombilis and Rusa Deer.located north of Bitung, it covers an area of 3,196 ha. This nature reserve has several cottages and small restaurants nearby. It is only reachable by four wheel drive jeeps from Girian village over a rough road.

Lake Tondano

About 36 km southwest of Manned is lake Tondano, 600m above sea level. The drive to Tondano passes through picturesque villages and clove plantations. Situated right on the adge of the lake is the Remboken Tourist site, an ideal place for water skiing, fishing and boating, Bungalows, hot water swimming pool and restaurants are available.

Ranopaso

This hot water bathing sport is surrounded by rice fields. The hot water sources lay scattered on the ground. Bungalows are available at Koya village about 3 km from Tondano.

Japanese Cave

A cavernous hill side area alog the road between Kiawa and Kawangkoan. The caves were built by the Japanese during world war two,use as supplies storage. Read More..