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Gangga Island Resort & Spa
P. O. Box 1734
Manado - 95375
North Sulawesi
INDONESIA
Tel. +62-431-8894009 or
+62-431-8894059 info@ganggaisland.com

General Information

Location

The resort is situated on 5 hectares of natural gardens on the island of Gangga which is approximately 3 miles (15 minutes with a boat) from the coast of North Sulawesi. According to legend, Gangga was named after a local prince who was the first to send people to live on the island. This island is the first of an archipelago of small islands, many of which are still unexplored, connecting Indonesia with the Philippines. The strait that separates Gangga from the mainland is the one that unites the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean and that is why this place is considered one of the world's best environments for encountering diverse underwater life. The closest city is Manado, capital of the North Sulawesi (former Celebes) which is one hour by car and 30 minutes by boat from Gangga.

Manado is easily accessible via Singapore four times a week with a direct flight (Silk Air, about 3:20 h) and daily flights from main Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and Denpasar/Bali.
From the airport you can reach the island with air conditioned transportation arranged from the resort.

Language

The official language is Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely spoken throughout Indonesia. The staff at Gangga Island resort is multilingual.

Currency

The local money is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) however, at Gangga you can pay for everything (activities, meals, drinks) in US Dollars if you prefer.

Time

Between Central Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, etc.) and Bali, Sulawesi, Lombok and Komodo, there is + 7 hours time difference. This difference is reduced by one hour when the European countries begin daylight saving time.

Climate and Clothing

Gangga has an equatorial climate with monsoon-like weather. The rainy season usually lasts from November to April and the dry season from April to October. Gangga is in a privileged location with a particularly favorable microclimate. The temperature hardly ever drops below 25 degrees while the water temperature remains constantly around 28 degrees. The rainy season is characterized by sudden, momentary downpour after which the fine weather comes back again.

Food

The resort has two restaurants, one of them is entirely built with bamboo and used for fish barbeques on certain nights; the second, more formal restaurant is where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served "à table d'hôte". Occasionally dinner buffets are also served in this restaurant. The food is Mediterranean but you can also enjoy local dishes and, of course, daily fresh fish delivered by fishermen from villages in the neighborhood.

Documents and Visas

In February 2004 Indonesia introduced wide ranging changes in the national visa-free and visa on arrival system.

Only 11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility, they are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru and Vietnam. Nationals of the aforementioned countries and territories will be issued with a 30-day stay permit without charge upon presentation of a valid passport with 6 months remaining validity.
Nationals of 63 countries can obtain a "Visa on Arrival" processed at the gate of entry following the payment of an official fee: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.

The Visa on Arrival fee for citizens of eligible countries is US$ 25 for a 30 day visa. Since January 2010 this visa can be renewed for an additional 30 days. The previous 7-day visa at US$10 has been abolished.

Citizens of countries not included on a visa-free or visa-on-arrival lists must apply for a visa overseas before arriving in Indonesia. Please check with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country.

Vaccination

There is no vaccination needed in all of Indonesia. A Yellow Fever certificate is required if entering from an infected area.

Practical Info

Airport taxes: Rp. 100,000 for international flights, Rp. 35,000 for domestic flights.
Shopping: At the resort there is a small boutique featuring an exclusive selection of jewelry, textiles and gifts from around Indonesia, as well as daily necessities that you may require, like sun block and batteries.

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