How to access Buka Buka Island? (Last Updated: June 2025)

1. Most common Itinerary to Reach Buka Buka Island (available every day)

1️⃣ Fly to Luwuk from Jakarta or Bali
2️⃣ Road trip to Ampana – Our driver will pick you up at Luwuk Airport for a 5-hour scenic journey to Ampana.
3️⃣ Boat to Reconnect – Our private boat will take you from Ampana to Buka Buka Island.

Important: If you book the 11:25 AM flight to Luwuk, you can arrive on Buka Buka Island on the same day.

Any questions? Feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

2. Alternative route by plane only (2025 schedule):

Direct Access From Palu by Susi Air (Limited Seats & Offline Booking Only)

✈️ Fly from Palu to Ampana – Monday & Friday morning.
❌ No online booking – Tickets must be booked via WhatsApp: +62 822 5929 2348.
🏝️ Boat from Ampana to Reconnect (30-60 min).

Boat shuttle cost from Ampana to Reconnect

There are two boat options to reach Buka Buka Island from Ampana:

🚤 Option 1: Long Boat (1-hour trip) – 500,000 IDR per boat (max 8 pax)
🚤 Option 2: Speed Boat (30-minute trip) – 1,000,000 IDR per boat (max 8 pax)

The price is for a one-way trip from Ampana to Buka Buka. The same rates apply for the return trip from Buka Buka to Ampana.

📍 Meeting Point: All the boats leave from a small village called Tete B, in Ampana. Our car will drive you there directly, but if you come with your own transportation, you can find Reconnect's Harbor on Google Maps.

⏳ Scheduling: Boat departure is arranged based on your arrival in Ampana.

⚠️ Important Notice: Boats do not usually operate at night (after 6PM)—please plan your trip accordingly.

🔄 Refund Policy: We do our best to ensure boats depart as scheduled. However, we cannot offer refunds if the departure is affected by:
✈️ Flight delays or late guest arrivals that prevent the boat from leaving on time.
⛈️ Weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

Please plan accordingly to avoid delays, and feel free to contact us in advance if you need assistance with scheduling.

Direct Boat Access to/from Wakai & Togean Islands

Coming from Gorontalo or another resort in the Togean Islands? Planning a trip after Reconnect? We collaborate with local speedboat operators to make access easier and more affordable.

This service is non-profit—we do it to help visitors reach the islands smoothly.

💰 Boat Transfer Rates (2025):

🏝️ Buka Buka → Bomba (Araya, Poki Poki, Poya Lisa) – 1,200,000 IDR/boat
🏝️ Buka Buka → Wakai (Sunset Beach, ferry access) – 1,500,000 IDR/boat
🏝️ Buka Buka → Kadidiri (Black Marlin, Lestari) – 1,800,000 IDR/boat
🏝️ Buka Buka → Una-Una Island (Sanctum, Pristine Paradise) – 2,500,000 IDR/boat
🏝️ Buka Buka → Malenge (Bolilanga, Bahia Tomini, Sera Beach) – 2,500,000 IDR/boat

📢 Booking & Payment Information:

🚤 Boats must be booked at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.
💰 Payment is made in cash directly to the boat captain.
💳 If you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer, we can assist with the transaction—just let us know in advance!

📍 The same rates apply for return trips from the Togean Islands to Buka Buka.

Let us know your schedule, and we’ll help coordinate your transfer!

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