:: Gangga Island Resort - North Sulawesi Travel
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Gangga Island
On the tip of a small island
near Manado in North Sulawesi, Indonesia,
lies Gangga Island Resort & Spa. The resort's fifteen
wooden bungalows are discreetly set on the edge of a
long, white sand beach in the shade of coconut trees.
An
unparalleled
scuba diving experience is waiting for you at Gangga!
Gangga offers sensational diving where you can get up
close and personal with diverse and remarkable sea life
from both the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. The resort
is an ideal starting point for the diving sites of
Bangka Island, Bunaken National Marine Park and Lembeh
Strait, making it a favorite destination for underwater
photographers.
The resort is situated on 5 hectares of
natural gardens on the island of Gangga which is
approximately 3 miles (15 minutes with a boat) from the
coast of North Sulawesi. According to legend, Gangga was
named after a local prince who was the first to send
people to live on the island. This island is the first
of an archipelago of small islands, many of which
are
still unexplored, connecting Indonesia with the
Philippines. The strait that separates Gangga from the
mainland is the one that unites the Pacific Ocean with
the Indian Ocean and that is why this place is
considered one of the world's best environments for
encountering diverse underwater life. The closest city
is Manado, capital of the North Sulawesi (former
Celebes) which is one hour by car and 30 minutes by boat
from Gangga.
Manado is easily accessible via Singapore four times a
week with a direct flight (about 3:20 h) and daily
flights from main Indonesian cities like Jakarta,
Surabaya, Makassar and Denpasar/Bali.
From the airport you can reach the island with air
conditioned transportation arranged from the resort.
For both divers and
non-divers the picturesque white sand beach, the large
salt-water pool, a traditional spa and the high quality
of service at Gangga Island Resort will guarantee a
peaceful and relaxing stay.
The Resort
The resort lies on a white
sand beach surrounded by a garden of tropical trees and
plants at the base of a jungle covered hill. Your stay
with us begins with our air-conditioned vehicle picking
you up from the Manado International Airport and taking
you through the beautiful North Sulawesi countryside.
After an hour's drive you arrive at a pier, where one of
our spacious boats is waiting to take you across the
strait to Gangga Island. Upon your arrival
on the island, our staff will welcome and assist you to
settle down in one of the fifteen wooden bungalows built
on stilts with high ceilings and a spacious veranda
overlooking the beach. Your elegantly furnished room
will have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a satellite
television with international channels, a bathroom with
hot water, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini
bar.
Facilities
Gangga Island Resort features:
* The fully-equipped Gangga Divers dive center
* A salt-water eternity swimming pool on the edge of the
ocean
* The Pasung SPA
* Two restaurants serving Mediterranean and Indonesian
dishes
* A full bar
* Free babysitting services
* A boutique featuring an exclusive selection of
jewelry, textiles and gifts from around Indonesia
Restaurants and Coconut
Bar
The Gangga Island Resort has two open-air restaurants
and a full-bar. The main restaurant located in the
center of the resort offers a selection of Mediterranean
and Indonesian dishes made with the freshest local
ingredients. The outdoor Bamboo Restaurant set under the
coconut trees serves fresh fish barbeques two nights a
week accompanied by local musicians from the island
performing Polynesian style music. The Coconut Bar is
open all day long with your favorite cocktails, as well
as tea and coffee readily available.
Spa & Wellness
Pamper yourself at Pasung Spa
Pasung Spa is an elegant and yet warmly intimate spa
with an emphasis on local knowledge and techniques.
Don't leave Gangga without experiencing one of our
special treatments, all with our unique Gangga flair.
Our spa treatments combine rare therapies from the
Minahasa families on Gangga Island, reflexology, and
traditional Balinese massage and use specially created
products from Jamu Spa.
Pasung Spa uses aromatherapy, the ancient art of using
the healing power of aromatic essential oils, distilled
from plant extracts, flowers, and leaves. The use of the
natural aromatic power of plants is the most ancient way
to maintain the balance of mind, body and spirit.
These treatments have been used generation after
generation to sooth tired muscles, foster well-being,
and keep the skin soft and supple. At the Pasung Spa, we
would like to introduce you to the secrets of
healthy-looking skin and true relaxation that lead to
emotional and physical well-being.
Scuba Diving in North
Sulawesi
Discover the Underwater Worlds of Bangka, Lembeh Strait
and Bunaken
PADI Gold Palm Resort
Gangga Diver's PADI "Gold Palm" Dive Center is run
by International dive instructors. Qualified guides and
dive masters pride themselves in offering very
personalized diving service to suit and divers of all
levels of experience. The dive center provides racks for
each room to store equipment and has toilet and shower
facilities with hot water- perfect for after those night
dives.
With its more than 30 world-class diving locations, the
island offers a wonderful variety of marine life with
rare species and pristine reefs. Gangga is the ideal
starting point for diving the Bangka Archipelago,
Bunaken National Marine Park (near Manado) and Lembeh
Strait. During your stay, the dive guides will help you
discover the marvelous underwater world and see the
astonishingly rich variety of flora and fauna which
delights underwater photographers. Scientists of marine
biology from all over the world come to study and
photograph the marine life found here.
Gangga Divers has 5 all-wood boats specifically built
for diving, three with onboard toilets, all with easy on
and off access. The engine power ranges from 80 plus
horsepower to 360 plus. The staff on the boats is
trained to anticipate all your diving needs. Each boat
is also full stocked with towels, freshwater tanks for
cameras, drinking water, hot drinks and snacks.
|
Rate Per Peson |
Low Season |
High Season |
|
Single Full
Board |
US$ 150/Night |
US$ 195/Night |
|
Double |
US$ 130/Night |
US$ 150/Night |
|
Triple |
US$ 110/Night |
US$ 150/Night |
|
Transfer |
US$ 30/Person |
US$ 45/Person |
Come and Discover Indonesia Islands with us!
