Top 2 Bars & Entertainment Spots in Togean Islands
Written by Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Budi Santoso
17/08/2025
Luke Price from Rotterdam, Netherlands, Wikimedia Commons
The Togean Islands present a quiet drinking scene, predominantly found within the confines of island resorts, where guests can enjoy beverages in a relaxed, social setting.
Entertainment and Music:
The Togean Islands offer a tranquil escape where entertainment primarily revolves around natural beauty and relaxed social gatherings at resorts.
Formal live music venues or music-oriented bars are not present. Instead, some resorts, such as Kadidiri Paradise, provide a bar area where guests can gather, socialize, and occasionally enjoy evening activities like bonfires in a casual setting.
1. Kadidiri Paradise
Type: Resort Bar
Situated on Kadidiri Island, this resort's bar offers a welcoming spot for guests. It provides a range of drinks including cold beer, soft drinks, fresh juices, smoothies, snacks, and tropical cocktails, with a daily happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM. Complimentary coffee and tea are available throughout the day. The atmosphere is generally social, with opportunities to connect with other travelers, and the resort sometimes hosts evening activities like bonfires.
Getting There: Kadidiri Paradise is located on Kadidiri Island. Visitors typically reach Kadidiri Island by taking a speedboat from Wakai, the main hub in the Togean Islands. Wakai itself is accessible by ferry from Ampana or Gorontalo. Resort transfers from Wakai are often arranged directly with the accommodation.
2. Black Marlin Dive Resort
Type: Resort Bar
Also located on Kadidiri Island, Black Marlin Dive Resort features a 'Western Bar' and an 'Ocean Cafe'. The atmosphere is known for being relaxed and laid-back, particularly appealing to divers and backpackers. Evening electricity is provided from 5:30 PM to 11 PM.
Getting There: Similar to Kadidiri Paradise, Black Marlin Dive Resort is on Kadidiri Island. Access involves a speedboat transfer from Wakai, which is the primary gateway to the Togean Islands. Wakai can be reached via ferry services from Ampana or Gorontalo.
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