How to get to Divers Lodge Lembeh

Divers Lodge Lembeh is situated on the south-western tip of Lembeh island, opposite the town of Bitung. If traveling by air, you will arrive at the international airport of Manado (or Menado), called Bandara Sam Ratulangi, but often abbreviated to MDC.

The trip from the airport to Divers Lodge Lembeh takes about 1 hour by car and then another 15 minutes by boat. We will pick you up from the airport if you tell us in advance your date and time of arrival. Transfer cost from Airport/Manado to Divers Lodge Lembeh by car (max 3 persons) and Boat is 30 Euro.

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Silk Air, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, flies from Singapore to Manado, and back again, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flights arrive in Manado at about 1.15 pm.

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Domestic flights from Jakarta (several flights daily), Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar (used to be called Ujung Pandang), Sorong, Ternate and Luwuk arrive every day. During the last couple of years the number of airlines offering flights to Manado has increased and the airfares have dropped a lot in price. However, it is not always possible to make reservations for domestic flights from your home country, but travel agents in Manado can arrange this.

General Tips for your preparation:

Preparation starts at least 6 to 4 weeks before departure!
Make sure your travel insurance covers you for medical expenses abroad and, if you will be diving, that diving is covered. If not, supplemental insurance for overseas coverage, including possible evacuation, should be seriously considered.
Ensure that you are covered by your insurance policy if you need to cancel your trip.
Bring adequate supplies of all medications in their original containers, clearly labelled. Pack all medications in hand luggage. Carry a duplicate supply in the checked luggage.
Before leaving, visit your dentist for your regular check-up.
If you wear glasses or contacts, bring an extra pair. Don’t forget to take lens liquid
If you will need to use tampons, bring all you will need as they are not available locally.