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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Tidore
Spend 1–2 days on Tidore to see forts, the Sultan’s palace, the volcano and clove harvest; arrive by speedboat from Ternate (≈20 min).
Tidore is a small Maluku island with historic forts, a sultan’s palace, a volcano hike and a seasonal clove harvest. It is reached only by boat from Ternate, so a short stay works best.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Jul–Aug (clove harvest season)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (heavy rain, rough seas)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–200,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–350,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General emergency 112 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kopi dabe (spiced coffee) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Food stall meal (nasi goreng, satay) | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Speedboat ticket (one‑way) | Rp60,000–80,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TTE · Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (Ternate)
- Flights from Jakarta and other Indonesian cities; speedboat to Tidore takes ~20 min
Typical fares
- Ternate → Tidore speedboat
- about Rp70,000 per person, 20 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use ojek (motorcycle taxi) for flexibility; speedboat from Ternate is the main entry point.
See and do
Known for
- Tahula Fort
- Tore Fort
- Sultan’s palace
- Gunung Kiematabu volcano
- Clove harvest
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ternate | Speedboat from Ternate harbour, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Penginapan Visal Tidore
- Simple guesthouse in Rum; basic rooms, no private bathroom.
Language
Indonesian is easy to start: Latin script, no tones, simple grammar. Nearly everyone speaks it alongside a regional language (Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese and hundreds more). English is common in Bali tourism.
- 'Terima kasih' (thank you), 'berapa?' (how much?), 'tidak pedas' (not spicy).
- WhatsApp for every business.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferries are the only way in; schedule may change, check locally.
- Sultan’s Memorial Museum may be closed; verify before visiting.
- Volcano trail is unmarked; hire a guide for safety.
Tidore is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in markets, keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tidore yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tahula Fort
- Tore Fort
- Sultan’s palace
- Gunung Kiematabu volcano
- Clove harvest
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tidore, revision 5104847 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5104847
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tidore). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.