Passport to Paradise with Alex Tattersall

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All Levels

Oct -Mar

12 Nights

Walls, Reefs & Macro

From £2995

Passport to Paradise

Selection of wall, reef & macro diving
Dive Manado, Banka and Lembeh
Unique diving experience
Designed for all diver levels

Passport to Paradise is a unique diving experience which allows you to explore three distinct diving destinations in one trip. You’ll have 150 dive sites to choose from and with seamless boat diving transfers from resort to resort there’s no gear packing, no wasted transfer days, just relax, enjoy and dive, dive, dive.

Tour Price

Excluding flights twin share from £2995
Deposit: £600 at the time of booking
Flights – Between £599 and £799 per person (Depending on the travelling season)
Single Supplement – £425
Upgrade to Deluxe Ocean View Cottage at Lembeh Resort – £350 per person
Upgrade to Cliffside Suite at Lembeh Resort – £920 per person

Additional Information

Bunaken's dive sites are famous for their wall dives but there are other sites that offer sloping reefs and a range topographies. In Manado, be sure to be on the lookout for dolphins on the boat rides each day. Lekuan I and Lekuan ll are two sites which epitomize the diving around Bunaken Island. They both offer dramatic vertical walls which feature ledges on which huge green turtles rest lazily, small caves which are often occupied by whitetip reef sharks and beautiful corals bursting with macro life.

Bangka offers you an explosion of color and kaleidoscopic soft corals. Bangka dive sites are a sensory overload where the pristine reefs are teeming with life. Pelagics and critters, Bangka has it all! Unique species include resident dugongs, dolphins and pilot whales, several species of pygmy seahorse, harlequin and tiger shrimps, blue ring, mimic and reef octopus, ghost pipefish, Ambon scorpionfish, frogfishes, turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, great barracuda, schooling fish including snappers, fusiliers, cardinals and mackerel.

Lembeh Strait has been referred to as the "Twilight Zone" because of its rare and unusual marine life. Most dive sites are black sand slopes which may appear barren at first but after a second glance their secrets are revealed. Iconic Lembeh Strait critters include the hairy frogfish, blue ring octopus, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, Rhinopias, harlequin shrimp and the list goes on.

We have limited places available on this itinerary therefore it is recommended that you book early. Call us today to reserve your place.

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Includes

4 Nights - Murex Manado
3 Nights - Murex Bangka
5 Nights - Lembeh Resort
30 Guided Boat Dives
Airport transfers
Boat transfers
Full board & Taxes
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Itinerary Overview

Day 1 - 2 : Fly To Manado, transfer & Murex Manado check in

Fly to Manado from the UK

Flight departs from Heathrow 09:15 arriving Manado 13:05 +1 (via Singapore)Transfer (approximately 1 hour) to the Murex Manado and check-in for your 4 night stay.

Murex Manado resort is located on the beach surrounded by tropical palm this picture-perfect resort is suitable for couple, families and groups alike, and it is only a 1-hour drive from Manado airport. Ideally located near to the numerous reefs of world renowned Bunaken National Park and with its own house reef just a step off the volcanic black sand beach you can discover a world of critters and intriguing macro life right on your doorstep!

Day 3 to 5: 3 Days diving around Manado

3 days diving at the Murex Dive Resort in Manado

Enjoy the classical wall diving of Bunaken a with up to 3 dives per day, with possible night diving available.

Kick off your day with a two dive trip to the Bunaken Marine Park which is just 35 minutes away. Look out for the resident spinner dolphin pods that like to play alongside our boats. Return to the resort for lunch, followed by a third dive to explore Manado Bay OR opt for a three dive safari trip with lunch served on the boat. Please note that when diving in Bunaken Marine Park there is a (one off) Marine Park entry fee of IDR 150,000 per diver / snorkeler. Manado Bay night dives reveal a host of rare critters and are definitely a highlight.

Day 6: Boat transfer & Murek Bangka check in

Diving transfer from the Murex Dive Resort in Manado to Murex Dive Resort in Bangka

Enjoy 2 wall dives en-route. Look out for dolphins on the way.Check-in at Murex Dive Resort in Bangka for 3 nights, afternoon at leisure.

Murex Bangka resort is located on the beach surrounded by tropical palm this picture-perfect resort is suitable for couple, families and groups alike. This island paradise is easily accessible, it is around an hour’s drive from Manado airport and 20 min boat ride. Ideally located near to numerous reefs of world renown Bangka Island and with its own house reef just a step off the beach and immerse yourself in a world of colour and life on their stunning House Reef!

Day 7 -8: 2 Days diving around Bangka Island

2 days diving at the Murex Dive Resort in Bangka

Enjoy up to 3 dives a day including stunning pinnacles and coral reefs, rich in diversity and colour.

Murex dive boats are purpose built for your comfort, safety and to deliver a smooth ride. With 7 boats in our fleet, which range in size, we are able to offer flexible schedules and cater for private boat options as well as for larger groups of families and friends.

Day 9: Diving transfer & Lembeh Resort check in

Diving transfer from the Murex Dive Resort in Bangka to Lembeh Resort in the Lembeh Straight

Enjoy 2 reef dives en-route alongside stunning scenery. Check-in at Lembeh Resort for 5 nights, afternoon at leisure.

The Lembeh Resort is a wonderful, intimate boutique style hotel elegantly situated amongst the lush green tropical hills of Lembeh Island with magnificent views out over the straits. Approximately 1 and a half hours drive from Manado airport, followed by a 10 minute boat ride across the Lembeh Strait the resort is encircled by opulent green gardens ensuring it blends perfectly into the landscape. This resort has swiftly become a world class diving destination within the diving community fundamentally for muck and critter diving, though in more recent years it has also become extremely popular for macro and wide angled photography.

Day 10 - 13: 4 Days diving around Lembeh Straits

4 days diving with Critters@Lembeh

Enjoy up to 3 dives a day exploring the weird and wonderful creatures in the critter capital of the world.

Critters@Lembeh is in partnership with Lembeh Resort. Danny Charlton & his wife Angelique Batuna worked together with Alex Rorimpandey and family since early 2002. Critters@Lembeh is the PADI 5* dive centre located on the beautiful grounds of the Lembeh Resort. The enthusiastic, fully qualified and professional friendly team awaits you at the diving centre to ensure you enjoy your scuba experience. Boasting nearly 50,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, the dive team's infectious enthusiasm will exceed your highest expectations. The guest to guide ratio of 3:1 ensures personal attention that will help you get through most if not all of the critters on your wish list.

Day 14: Transfer & flight to the UK

Time to say your goodbyes.

Transfer to the Airport (approximately 1 hour) to Depart Manado at 13:50 to the UK via Singapore, arriving Heathrow 05:55.

Available Experiences

Minahasa Highland Tour

Manado City Trip

Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Monkey Forest Tanah Lot Tour

Northward Bound

Antiquity On The East Coast

Kintamani Besakih Tour

Bedugul Tanah Lot Tour

Sunset Over Uluwatu & Kecak

Picturesque Central Bali

Batur National Geopark Tour

The Cliffs of Uluwatu

Munduk Highland Adventure

Land Cruise Adventure

Village Cycling

Kintamani - Monkey Forest Tour

The Beauty of Central Bali on Bike and Foot

Bali Street Food Experience

Batur's Youngest Crater - Volcano Cooking

Rain Forest Trekking & Canoeing

Traditional Bali & Natural Wonders

Sunrise Over Mount Batur

Spirit of Belimbing

Exotic Bali

Royal High Tea

POD Chocolate Tour

Ayung White Water Rafting

Bali Photography Expedition

Raja Ampat - Orangutan Wildlife & River Safari

Cooking Classes

Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center

Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Minahasan Highland Tour

Manada Market Tour

Mahawu Volcano Trekking

Waka Sailing Nusa Lembongan Cruise

Ancient Ubud & Rice Field Tour

Wet & Wild

Ubud Art & Culture

Bumbu Bali Cooking Class (Nusa Dua)

Jimbaran Seafood Rijstaffel

Turtle Release Tour

Masterclass in Silver

Rural Balinese Culinary Experience

Ubud's Ridges, Villages & Valleys

Exchange for Change

Gunung Mulu National Park

Wakatobi National Park

Papua Explorers Spa

Gangga Island Spa

White Water Rafting

Wakatobi Resort Spa

Highland Tour

Volcano Trekking

Lok Kawai Wildlife Park

Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve

Batanta Island Waterfall Trip

Kiting

Other Accommodation In The Vacinity

Derawan Dive Lodge

Gangga Island Resort & Spa

Lembeh Resort

Lotus Bungalows

Nad Lembeh Resort

Papua Paradise Resort

Raja Ampat Dive Lodge

Raja4divers

Villa Almarik

Wakatobi Dive Resort

Tasik Ria Resort

Siladen Resort & Spa

Alam Anda Ocean Front Resort And Spa

Lembeh Resort

Nad Lembeh Resort

Murex Manado

Murex Bangka

Murex Manado

Bali Dive Resort And Spa

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa

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