Sulawesi maybe better known for its tourist attractions such as Bunaken or Wakatobi. However, there is actually one tourist spot that is no less interesting than the two locations on Sombori Island. This one island is located in the Morowali area, Central Sulawesi. In the Sombori archipelago there are three small islands in it.
This third island is now a residence for Bajo people who accept fishermen and the rest are uninhabited islands. Many say that if this one island has extraordinary underwater beauty it can even help rival Raja Ampat and is similar to Phi Phi Island. For more details, IamIndonesia will discuss about Sombori Island tourism.
1. Known Through the Bajo Pasakayyang Festival
At the Pasakayyang Festival, tourists will tour Sombori Island by passenger boat. The boat that is boarded is usually used by Bajo residents who live there to cross from Kaleroang Island to Kendari Port. During your trip, your eyes will be spoiled with a variety of natural beauty from the array of islands. If you are lucky on the trip you will meet a swarm of dolphins, sharks or even whales.
2. Similar with Phi Phi Island
Many say that the beauty of Sombori Island is similar with Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Islands with high cliffs make tourist attractions in Sombori look very similar with Phi Phi Island. Shaped like a bay complete with a stunning stretch of white sand makes Sombori even more beautiful. You can circle the island by boat or snorkeling in the clear waters.
3. Berlian Cave and Skull Cave
When going to Sombori, don't forget to explore the Goa Berlian (Diamond Cave). So named because this Sombori Island tourist spot has very sparkling stalactites similar to diamonds when exposed to light. But, you who want to get here must climb the cliff with a slope of 70 to 80 degrees first. The path in the cave is in the form of rocks and tree roots. So you have to be careful when passing this location. During the day or morning you will see a beautiful view when the sun goes into the cracks of the hole or what is called the name ray of light.
Besides Goa Berlian, there is one cave that you have to visit during to visit Sombori, Goa Tengkorak (Skull Cave). As the name implies, this cave has many skulls in it. However, until now no one knows where the skulls came from. Goa is located at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level.
4. Kayangan Island
The beauty of Kayangan seems to be poured perfectly on Sombori Kayangan Island. Beautiful beaches on the island of Kayangan can be said to be quite long, namely 20 m to 50 m and decorated with towering rock cliffs. The location of Kayangan Island also includes adjacent to other islands in Sombori. The waters around Kayangan Island are included in shallow waters. So, the location is perfect for you to make a snorkeling spot or just swim and play water.
The beauty of the climax of Kayangan Island is seen when you climb to the top of the hill on the island of Kayangan. It is recommended to use sneakers or mountain sandals while passing through the coral lanes on this island because of the slippery rocks. Complete your equipment also using gloves because most of the corals here are sharp. To get to the top of the hill you only need about 10 minutes because the tracks are not too long. From up here you can see the beauty of the landscape in the form of a stretch of island and coral which is equipped with the beautiful blue sea water.
5. Swimming in Cave on Khusino Island
Khusino Island is one of the islands that you should also visit while traveling on Sombori Island. The condition of Khusino Island is not as dense as Morewali, so the atmosphere is not too crowded. To explore this island you will enter the Bajo village first. There are two main spots that you can visit on Khusino Island including Goa Kolam and Lighthouse. The position of Goa Pool is quite unique because of its location in the middle of the island. To get here you have to climb the stone steps first. The pond in this cave has a length of 30 m with a depth reaching 2 m. After entering the cave you will see an amazing sight, a pond in the cave. You can freely swim in the cave.
So, that's some information about Sombori island tourism in Central Sulawesi.
