DIVING Bunaken, Lembeh, Olele, Hiking Tangkoko MANADO, NORTH SULAWESI

Welcome to the NORTH SULAWESI - Containing some of the best diving and Trekking in Indonesia.
Join me in this Episode where I take my motorbike Gorontalo to Manado. Arriving at some unique scuba diving sites starting with Olele in Gorontalo, Bunaken marine park and islands, and Lembeh straight.
I also do some hiking to the beautiful Gunung Ambang close to Kotomabagu, Modoinding. And I visit the incredible Tangkoko National park.
The trip carries on from where I left last week in the Togean Islands, I took the ferry to Gorontalo and then visited Olele which is a small marine park in Gorontalo. Here you can see the Salvador Dali Sponge. Which is endemic to this area.
I then leave to enter North Sulawesi and go directly up to KotaMobagu and stay in the village of Modoinding so I can hike up to the first real volcano I have seen in Sulawesi, Gunung Ambang.
From there I head to Manado city and take the ferry to Bunaken island, Which is Indonesias oldest marine park and is incredible. many sea turtles and a vast array of other sea creatures and fishes. I stayed and Panorama Dive Resort and had the best dive guide, Yopi.
From here I drove my motorbike to Bitung and took the ferry to Lembeh island and stayed at Lembeh dive lodge. This area is amazing and full of mimic octopus, wonderpus, blue ring octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish and many many other weird sea critters.
Finally I visit Tangkoko national park and sea the endemic animals such as the Black Crested Macaque and tarsier.
#sulawesi #manado #diving

[@IndoWild]

SORRY - the guide name is YOBEL not YOPI. My mistake

[@Eva56789]

Just found your channel and I've done dives with Yobel too!! Sven's dive center is one of the best I've ever dived with. Can't wait to go back at some point. :)

[@user-er4xx5mx5y]

Hi Sam @indowild, where can we find Yobel? Looks like you stayed on/next to Liang beach? Headed there in a few weeks, and would love to know which shop Yobel is at and what camera gear you use for macro/underwater? Love your work 🎉

[@Eva56789]

@@user-er4xx5mx5y yobel works at panorama diving on Bunaken:) one of the best dive Centers I’ve dived with!

[@IndoWild]

Panorama

[@andreastano7920]

This is a Nat Geo level documentary.

[@IndoWild]

Thank you for such a nice comment

[@cristy6181]

I was about to comment the same thing! Top notch quality! This channel deserves millions of subscribers.

[@susantoanwyn9999]

Agreed

[@fajaroncam9229]

@@IndoWild Sukamade Turtle Conservation, East Java - Indonesia kzbin.info/www/bejne/onLXe4WpmbR5o7csi=4vPXbaSQG-wNGQ62

[@kathrinewilson559]

Absolutely hands down the best documentary by a solo traveller I’ve ever seen. Thank you Sam. I’m heading there soon and am so thrilled! 2:20

[@KristianHansen]

As I've told you before... I LOVED those diving shots buddy! 😀 Be careful riding in those flip-flops ya! 😀 Great vid! Looking forward to the next one!

[@IndoWild]

Thanks Kris! Means a lot coming from you. Hopefully we can get some diving in together soon!

[@desimuthmainnah2192]

Wah ada mas Kris😊

[@waranggono8026]

Sangat mendukung menyelam bersama mas kris . Pasti seru.

[@susantoanwyn9999]

Kudos for such a beautiful videography 👍👍👍👍

[@Berusaha909]

Oh,ada mas kristian hansen😂.halo mas hansen apa kabar????❤

[@brabanson]

It's a shame I can't put 10 likes for one video! Everything, footage, editing, music, comments, everything is on a high professional level. And of course amazing nature and dive spots of Sulawesi. Now I'm your biggest fan and will watch all of your videos. Thanks a lot!

[@IndoWild]

Wow, thank you!

[@ShamSalvador]

This has to be one of the best KZbin discovery I've ever come across of late! I am so blown away by your video making skills and Sulawesi of course! I am planning to go soon but I am only an avid snorkeler but seeing your videos I am seriously thinking of doing a diving course. well done man.keep the videos coming. also what kind of camera gear do you use ?

[@IndoWild]

Yes you should definitely consider doing diving. Snorkelling you only see half the things. And I’m very glad you like the channel. Seeing comments like this makes me know I’m doing the right thing. I use a Sony Rx100 in a nauticam casing

[@kilantravels]

Gorontalo and North Sulawesi are two among Indonesia’s best provinces for divers. Thank you for visiting!

[@muhammadrheza5944]

This is underrated channel, good job sam 👍🏻

[@IndoWild]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely breathtaking scenery my friend, this was narrated and filmed masterfully!

[@IndoWild]

That’s fantastic to hear. Glad you liked it. Have you been there?

[@ervinslens]

@@IndoWild Sadly I have not been there.

[@nunyabailey]

Sulawesi is such a gem. I will definitely visit one day!

[@IndoWild]

It really is!

[@user-pn5qq3yt9v]

You are one of the bloggers that shifts my interest from Europe to my own beloved country. Maygod. Those hidden paradises are worth to visit.

[@wennifransiska5916]

Mari kita dukung chanel ini..Sam telah memperkenalkan bagian dari Indonesia yang jarang di ekpose dengan vidio yg luar biasa..

[@franksimon0510]

Dari semua tempat yang dikunjungi Sam, kawasan Diving Bunaken adalah satusatunya tempat yang sudah dikenal di dunia lebih dari 25 tahun.

[@annemiekevandenbelt2971]

Wow your travel footage of Sulawesi brings back so many fond memories of the people and the animals, the volcanoes, the jungle and the reefs, I love it, thank you 🙏

[@armandwindchester4159]

Alam bawah laut Bunaken dan Lembeh sangat indah dan menakjubkan..👍👍👍🙏😎

[@SailingDreamMaker.]

Hi Sam. I like the other comments here are astounded with the 4K video you are producing. Your macro with that near perfect DOF really brings out the critters. I'll be down there in my own boat next May on the way to Raja Ampat. I'll be sure to tick some places off while sailing through. Thankyou.

[@IndoWild]

My dream is to sail across this archipelago next. I’m driving my bike slowly to the north of Sumatra where I will sell it and buy a yacht in langkawi

[@shinchan6982]

Yuhuuuuu

[@wwisg123]

I found out this channel from Kristian Hansen. This channel deserves more viewers.

[@IndoWild]

Thank you

[@arxtrader9328]

what an awesome episode. not just thanx to Yopi, but big thanx to the man behind camera,Sam for bring a such pleasant sight of Bunaken,Lembeh and Tangkoko👍🏼

[@michelelazzari6201]

Grandissimo Yobel! il numero uno! nel video ha le pinne che gli ho regalato io! sono felice davvero di aver incontrato Lui! YOBEL great guide and wonderful person! I am happy in the video he is wearing the fins that I have proudly given him!

[@DaveTielung]

Your video on Bunaken, Lembeh, and Tangkoko is spellbinding. The creatures there are a magical fusion of beauty and wonder

[@joshuatampanguma1998]

Setengah jam yang begitu berharga.. Terimakasih atas video vlog yang se keren ini

[@vlog_channel3131]

Bunaken is one of beautifull old sea in north sulawesi❤❤, thanks for visit and making this filmed for dive.

[@jisooyalove4842]

You definitely deserve more recognitions! Thanks for coming to Sulawesi❤

[@IndoWild]

Thank you too!

[@carpediem5890]

Amazing, blessed North Sulawesi

[@user-my2ip6fz9n]

Bunaken Island is the best place..❤❤❤❤❤

[@nurellysaayu8908]

Woow that's amazing!!! it's my first time seeing your KZbin channel and I'm so thankful that you've worked so hard to bring us such a great show. As an Indonesian I am very grateful to be able to live and stay here. Thank you for showing me how amazing my beloved country is. Lastly I must subscribe because you deserve it

[@IndoWild]

Thank you so much!!

[@deaputri6161]

Amazing! my jaw dropped seeing all those amazing creatures

[@msyariphidayat8975]

Lets gooooo

[@IndoWild]

I hope you enjoy 😊

[@MaikelPaijovka]

it's a really professional shoot, amazing!

[@IndoWild]

Thank you

[@FadlyRori-yo2jq]

This is amazing guy.. Great videos.. Thankyou brooo Greet from minahasa.. God Bless.. 🙏

[@nox2l375]

great vids! Modoinding is my hometown.. this channel should be more appreciated.. well done mate!

[@alexbaum2204]

5 minutes in and damn. The road you’re on is one I cycled about 10 years ago several times, both solo and while guiding bicycle tours there. It’s amazing to see how much the road has changed. And then BAM! You’re in Modoinding. Easily one of my favorite places in the whole country. Simply beautiful up there. Anyway, back to watch the rest.

[@YoungSCUBADiscoverer-nc6lc]

Nice underwater shots!! Thanx for sharing this. Dali sponge is a beautiful alien :). . Hope to see it in summer.

[@angelabellavi2987]

What a wonderful video. I lived in manado for 8 years & not even know some of those places are exist 😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@IndoWild]

Glad you enjoyed! Watch next week and there will b3 many surprises in the Minahasa highlands

[@speedmaster6666]

Video yang sangat berkualitas. Bisa dibilang setara dengan Discovery channel atau National Geographic. Seharusnya ada lebih banyak subscriber. Saya doakan akir tahun minimal bisa tembus 100 rb subscriber

[@zsoltsteiner1702]

Amazing shots, this place is truly special 😊

[@lalahaha5313]

Some of the most beautiful places on earth are under water ironically. I really appreciate you sharing this video footage with people like me who will never go scuba diving around the world and get to see these amazing sights.

[@IndoWild]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sigitbayumawardi3694]

You are the best sam, thanks for sharing your adventures,

[@uwaisal-qarni8364]

Kehidupan di dalam laut ternyata indah bangettt, buat masyarakat indonesia tolong di jaga laut nya Karna air adalah sumber kehidupan, Kalau laut kotor bukan hanya berdampak pada hewan tapi juga manusia🙏😇

[@nehemiatirajoh5506]

Awesome channel with good quality story telling and cinematic shot🙌🏻 And a little advice, can you please add some english and bahasa subtitle for the video✌🏻

[@IndoWild]

I will try.. really I will

[@paulinegiroud524]

Your video is so good!! I went to these places in 2012 and at the time it was quite challenging…and I’m going to visit this summer.. it feels it hasn’t changed that much actually.. well I hope so… at the time I was only a snorkeler.. now I’m I diver and I can’t wait to see it all!!!

[@apidliszt]

thank you for coming to my city, manado

[@andrefkarema7054]

Amazing Trip

[@haira2350]

Its so cool guys

[@IndoWild]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@wahyujustina2992]

Terimakasih berbagi.......

[@revamaulanalail3816]

Videonya Keren bro

[@IndoWild]

Thank you

[@madzim2570]

I'm glad I found this channel by accident. Thank you god for giving me the chance to see these. Your video footage just keep getting better every time. Keep up the good work and explore more please!

[@IndoWild]

Thanks and welcome to the channel

[@coffeesweet1]

Woow...wonderful shots esp the bunaken underwater garden...i am watching on TV and its crystal clear

[@IndoWild]

Thanks for visiting

[@itsRNDKbitch]

Looking forward for the next episode ☺️

[@IndoWild]

Soon. I think another week.

[@elysabethwarih7883]

This video is soooo cool, especially the Bunaken diving part, and Lembeh, really....really...really cool, sooooo beautiful down there 🥰❤❤❤

[@IndoWild]

Glad you liked it!!

[@kytrama6455]

before I continue watching I’m gonna put comment here this is the best intro I’ve ever seen

[@calonmechanik8316]

Mantap

[@klickendulli]

Great video, keep it up, will travel there in autumn, thanks for the great footage!

[@diggie72]

Love your command of Bahasa Indonesia.

[@tanbudianto3016]

this is super duper good,i got eyegasm from all the dive shots

[@MrGipsyk]

wow thanks for sharing ..

[@FYP054N]

As a Lembeh Island citysen i just notice from this video that lembeh strait has a incredible underwater view like this. great video ❤

[@IndoWild]

Thank you very much!

[@rolandberglas6080]

Like somebody say here already, this is a Nat Geo level documentary and your channel, is very underrated.I love your style! Very nice videos.The background music is perfect too.😏For me, this videos are very professional.I remember David Attenborough.😏

[@IndoWild]

Wow. Thank you for this comment. I really appreciate it. I am working on the next video now but it won’t be about diving I’m afraid

[@rolandberglas6080]

@@IndoWild I check Kristian Hansen also, because somebody say, he makes also good documentary. Yes, that is true, but i love your style. I think honestly, it is your personality, or better your person/ your voice too. For me, perfect.😏 Everything i say with the first message, is honestly too. Don't worry, everything will come good.😏Take care and good luck, my friend.😏

[@riosenduk]

Top❤ bunaken

[@Exploring_Gia]

Wow 😮❤ I’m very impressed with your videos you are amazing.. and I agree you are on a Nat GeoWild level with your documentaries 🙌🏽 amazing job absolutely amazing videos ❤

[@IndoWild]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@teapeng]

Wonderful sharing

[@IndoWild]

Thanks for visiting

[@kellyhutchings3100]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. We are going to Sulawesi next August and it’s given us so many ideas. Your channel is my favourite so far for Sulawesi! 😊

[@IndoWild]

Have fun! Actually keep watching. Got a few more places to share too

[@fachrizertheadventure815]

@SAM INDOWILD saya sangat suka videonya. tempat tempatnya sangat indah hampir gak pernah dikunjungi vloger lain. interaksi dengan penduduk lokal sangat baik. aku suka.

[@andisuf]

the underwater video was crazy....so details

[@toni_inside]

Sea creatures are amazing. Keep exploring sam

[@SamsaraAlina]

Hi Sam, I'm a Manadonese living in Canada now, very interested in seeing your content, thank you for your kindness in covering the beauty of North Sulawesi Bless you, Sam

[@IndoWild]

My pleasure!

[@lachmantravel]

Excellent videos indeed, not just this one! Great job! I've been to Sulawesi several times but watching this really makes me want to come back. And on a side note - I fully second your opinion about Yobel, but also other divemasters and instructors at Panorama Bunaken. Thanks to Sven I started to appreciate the "small stuff" like nudibranchs. I enjoyed Bunaken so much that I once spent the whole Christmas/New Years period there, diving every day. Looking forward to more videos from you! Selamat jalan!

[@IndoWild]

Thank you very much!

[@nickwin9252]

Wooouuuw amazing

[@user-my2ip6fz9n]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ North Sulawesi

[@Tracybriann]

0:22 awannya bagus bgt

[@petenisejati]

I enjoy every minute of your video

[@mellowbmellow6044]

First time commenting, I rarely do on KZbin. But what you have created here is great, and it's worth mentioning it. I stumbled upon one of your videos when researching my upcoming Indonesia trip in October. I'm not sure if it was the down to earth personality, the laidback but on-point narration, the synergistic musical score or the top notch cinematography. It just works. And not having any ads is a huge sign of quality and integrity. I'm convinced you're hugely underexposed on KZbin in regards to the quality work you do and the mesmerising videos you put out. Maybe that's what makes it great, you're just doing your your own creative thing. If your channel popularity explodes these next years, remember these words: don't change. I appericiate the work you've put in and the passion you have. That's why I'm sharing your stuff at every opportunity with good people. Thanks. PS: If you'd ever wanna grab a beer with a fellow soul on the same wavelength, let me know. I'm in Indonesia until early December and would love to buy you a beer and learn about Indonesia and have some solid conversations. Peace!

[@IndoWild]

I really appreciate your comment. I am now in bali to continue editing the next videos for the next weeks.

[@wimurtikusman137]

Thank you for this video, Sam.

[@standardwing]

Came here from KrisHansen' latest video. Subscribed and great channel you have. Thank you for mentioning Wallace. He deserves more recognition.

[@IndoWild]

Awesome, thank you! And yes he is a legend

[@yzuaf15]

Indonesia Is not Only Bali . Maratua Island - Indonesia 🇮🇩 #WonderfullIndonesia #WonderlandIndonesia.

[@peterthermocline]

Definitely up there with the greats, David Doubilet, Stan Waterman Et al.

[@18m]

I stayed at Lembeh dive lodge 7 years ago, nice place!

[@snap4433221]

Just found your channel and already subscribed! Love the combination of bikes, lifestyle and diving + the video quality is top notch!

[@zilaNixon]

I’ve just found your channel. Breath taking videos. Thank you for sharing

[@ifansatria5475]

Dari chanel nya mas Kristen Hansen langsung ke sini mantap.

[@Mansiang978]

i read about the Wallace Line too. Quite interesting. I am from the Malaysian Borneo Territory of Sabah. I check out Manado is because Air Asia is going to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Manado in September 2024. I am a regular diver in Semporna and would like to check out Bunaken in near future.

[@yukiaditya7352]

Stunning video ❤❤

[@TheClownTC]

Really compliments. Didnt expect such quality videography 😮

[@IndoWild]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@livelystone]

15:55 in, that shrimp? Next level footages, man, wow. I thank you kindly for sharing.

[@IndoWild]

Yes it’s a bubble coral shrimp

[@user-cs3pn5ts1j]

Facinante😊😊

[@ryanoghen1034]

Woooww incredible❤

[@groyed]

Popped in here after watching Kristian Hansen's latest escapade in Makassar. From your introduction of diving Bunaken at the 12-minute mark, I was mesmerized. Its now on my bucket list for 2025. Thanks so much for the awesome footage

[@dimsky5355]

Your macro lens and shot is amazing

[@raymondlianto9882]

Amazing underwater footage. Great shots of the weird but cool sea creatures in Bunaken and Lembeh and the wildlife in Tangkoko national park👍👍👍❤❤❤ .

[@IndoWild]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@binyomanadoinireland3752]

Hi Sam. Your KZbin Channel is unbelievable, Amazing Video.. such a National Geography Documentary Film. Thank you so much for visiting and promote my place North Sulawesi to the world. I will support you with sharing your channel. Once more Thank you.

[@IndoWild]

Thanks a ton!

[@rahmatbulan7820]

Bunaken id famous diving scenery..you made it for documentary even you are tired to reach it. Thank you for share🙏

[@frangkipesik1401]

I'm salutte

[@djcalvin408]

This is so good… your story telling, filming and editing is pro level, and I feel like I’m watching Discovery Channel. Wonderful work! ❤

[@IndoWild]

Wow, thank you!

[@selvinacosta9192]

It's very nice, I can go there ❤

[@yannickille4049]

😊amazing

[@mustamin3220]

Seakan nggak percaya bahwa ini di INDONESIA, wow amazing. Love Indonesia, meskipun cita cita ku nggak terwujud, tapi aku bisa menikmati keindahan tanah air Indonesia lewat Vidio ini 😍

[@rikiyaaragaki]

lebih bagus lagi kalo sampahnya ga berserakan. pemerintah sadar buat bikin tempat pembuangan dan masyarakat sadar buang sampah

[@tamaputra4932]

​@@rikiyaaragakiya, kesadaran bersama ❤

[@elisabethsule7073]

Visited North Sulawesi a while ago , went to the top of Mt Lokon and went diving in Bunaken what a stunning Marine life, try night diving in Bunaken hopefully still same .

[@MrPapaiko]

awesome

[@peterthermocline]

Outstanding U/W videography 🐡🪼🪸🐚🐟🐠🦈🐙🐬

[@IndoWild]

Thank you so much 😀

[@YAMIN3D]

Mantap eiii❤❤❤

[@herihartono2714]

i love Manado