LIKUPANG , NORTH MINAHASA – MediaManado.com – Lihaga , this exquisite island become a huge magnet for tourists. The beauty of the island , located in North Minahasa Regency , North Sulawesi is mentioned no less with the island of Bali . Not surprisingly , people often call Lihaga as a Bali of SULUT province.
Blinding white sand , give turquoise color on contact with sea water.
Untouched by man-made , walk around this island seemed to be in heaven.
compared to other islands in North Sulawesi, Lihaga has its own privileges. White sand as fine as flour so tempting Uninhabited , clean and still very natural . There are only a few people are entrusted as a guard .
Island covering an area of no more than 8 hectares , visitors can see the sights of the neighboring islands such as the Ganges and Bangka .
Also the view of the mountains of North Minahasa , which is located at the tip of the island of Sulawesi.
The entrance fee to the island is Rp 25 thousand for each person .
And it doesnt include the cost of the use of facilities such as toilets and water for bathing . Facilities that can be used with it just gazebo as a seat or a place to put stuff .
For using rest room each person be charged 2 or 3 thousand, If you want to clean with fresh water gallon be charged Rp 20 thousand for each person .
If you want to visit , tourists should bring their own lunch . Because nobody selling food in Lihaga . There are only coconut is sold for Rp 25 thousand.
No charge for Who wants to spend the night there including the ships, Because there is no accommodation, travelers should bring their own tents . Although there are cottages that built those who manage. Or u can be across the island , the island of the Gangga, there are some resorts are built . accommodation costs Rp 800 thousand for each person/night . Gangga island beach resort is also good , although the sand is not as white as Lihaga .
If you wanna go to Lihaga , it takes 90 minutes from Manado to the Port Likupang . at the port that located in the village of Munte you can see some rental boat to Lihaga which operates daily. Travelers can directly contact local officers .
Boat rental price for a day are varies . for a small boat with a capacity of 12 people charged Rp 1 million. If you want to rent luxurious boat , the price reached Rp 1.5 million .
From the harbor to the island Likupang Lihaga, it took about 20 minutes. Tourists can also ask motorists around the ship to the island. Line of white sand beaches and scenic rock on the other side of the island to spoil the eyes of the tourists. You can also see the green of trees on this island.
After that, the boat will be docked. Because exposure to the waves on the beach passable strong.So you better Be careful if dropped from a boat.
The most interesting spots on the island is the side directly opposite the island of the Gangga and the big island of North Minahasa. In this spot, sunset and sunrise can be seen. While the other side was a sandy island, directly facing the reef.
On the land, tourists are welcomed with a sign that reads “Welcome to the island Lihaga, Kuada Dotu reshuffle.” Shade trees, as shelter from the scorching sun. some gazebo and a few simple cottage. And of course, white sand like flour.
Sit fr relax, play sand or just take a picture become unforgettable moments for tourists. Beautifull view accomponied brezz and waves make tourists no longer even feel the sun.
If you want a shower, exposure to the waves Lihaga island became a sensation in itself. But you should be careful and it’s better to ask first to the guard or someone in charge, where is the save spot for bathing.
Tourists should arrive early. At 7 am, was able to start from the port Likupang. So you can enjoy the island Lihaga much longer time. Even more impressive, if you going back afternoon coz you can enjoy the beautiful sunset from Lihaga.
Be smart to choose the time to visit. Sunny weather makes Lihaga more charming. The beauty of the island will be slightly reduced if rain or cloudy skies. Because the emission color will be dimmed if the sky is cloudy.
Bali is beautiful, Sulawesi was also known by Bunaken. But the charm of the island Lihaga never disappoint anyone who stepped there.
EDITOR : CHRISTINE PORAJOW.
