Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere. (Indonesia-wide)

Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check. (Indonesia-wide)

Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali. (Indonesia-wide)

Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed. (Indonesia-wide)

Sockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage. (Indonesia-wide)

Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin. (Indonesia-wide)

110 police · 112 General emergency · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)

Major city · Indonesia

Bitung

Spend 1–2 days in Bitung for a beach, diving and a quick Tangkoko Nature Reserve trip; longer only for multiple dive trips.

Not yet checkedSources What these labels mean

Bitung is a small port city in North Sulawesi offering easy access to beaches, Lembeh Strait diving and the nearby Tangkoko Nature Reserve. A single day covers the main sights; add a second day for diving or a night in a resort.

basic guide: no trip line yet

3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days

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Local time, weather, currency, airports

Weather: see forecast
Currency: IDR
Best months: Apr–Oct; avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season)
Airport: MDC
Nights: 1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Bitung: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover

Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…

Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

In this guide

Forecast and monthly weather
What things cost
Where to sleep2 areas
Getting around
Day-trips2 trips
What to watch out for3 notes
Emergency numbers
Pocket card
Airports1 airport

Not in this guide yet

Walking areas with bag rules
Day plans checked against opening hours
Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
Field-checked times and prices

Emergency numbers for Bitung110 ▾

Police110
General emergency112
Fire113
Ambulance118

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bitung, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Batuangus BeachLembeh Strait divingTangkoko Nature Reserve

Airports: MDC Sam Ratulangi International Airport (35 km (22 mi) west of Bitung; taxi or rental car needed)MDC Sam Ratulangi International Airport (22 mi (35 km) west of Bitung; taxi or rental car needed)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bitung: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

12 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

11 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

12 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

10 rd

May

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

8 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

7 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

7 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

8 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)

25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)

10 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

12 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)

24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxis (negotiate fare, Rp200‑500k to Manado), public buses (cheap but slow, no AC), rental cars (≈Rp450‑500k per day, driver included).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Door to door: ≈2 h each way, plus 2‑3 h for a guided walk

Rent a car or hire a driver; about 2 h drive north via Manado

Home to the world’s smallest primate, the tarsier.

Lembeh Strait diving sites

Door to door: ≈45 min each way, plus dive time

Car or taxi 30 min east; dive operators arrange trips

Renowned for muck diving and rare critters.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Nalendra Hotel

Budget option, central, basic amenities

Lembeh Resort

Mid‑range dive resort, 30 min by car

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated

Budget: Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
Mid: Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
High: Rp400,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Taxi Bitung → ManadoNegotiated fare; check exact price	Rp200,000–500,000
Car rental (driver included)check	Rp450,000–500,000 per day
Public bus to Manadocheck	Rp30,000–50,000
Batuangus Beach snackdonation to mini‑zoo optional	Rp20,000–50,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bitung is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure, use registered taxis, avoid isolated beaches after dark, and follow local advice on smoking bans.

Smoking is illegal on buses and in taxis; ask drivers to stop.
Taxi fares vary widely; negotiate or use a meter if available.
Nighttime safety: stay in well‑lit areas, avoid isolated beaches after dark.

Emergency numbers

Police: 110
General emergency: 112
Fire: 113
Ambulance: 118

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

Hotel nameHotel address (copy it in the local script from your booking)Hotel phoneYour embassy or consulate phone

BitungBitung

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please

Emergency

Police110
General emergency112
Ambulance118

Embassy

US consulate in Jakarta; nearest Indonesian embassy for foreign nationals.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

Airport → Bitung (taxi): ≈ Rp250,000, 45 min (check)
Bitung → Tangkoko (car hire): ≈ Rp500,000 per day, driver included

Say or show

Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
Bisa bahasa Inggris? — Do you speak English? (bee-sah bah-sah ing-gris)

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bitung. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
Cost per day in 3 bands
2 day-trips, door to door
3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
Walking clusters with bag rules
Day plans checked against opening hours
Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage: Bitung, revision 5200650 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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