. Lembeh Strait” src=”http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000dBNXLiSRyk8/s/960/640/Indonesia-Sulawesi-Rurukan-3281.jpg” alt=”Indonesia, Sulawesi, Rurukan. Bitung and the Lembeh Strait seen from the Rurukan area not far from Tomohon in the Minahasa highland. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)” width=”960″ border=”0″ /> Indonesia, Sulawesi, Rurukan. Bitung and the Lembeh Strait seen from the Rurukan area not far from Tomohon in the Minahasa highland. (Photo Bjorn Grotting)
The Lembeh strait that separates the Lembeh island and the mainland is 12 km long, and a famous habitat for many unique sea creatures. Many of Lembeh’s beaches are remote and great for snorkeling and diving.
The island do not have many tourist facilities, but for those who like to explore on their own there is a ferry sailing from Bitung to Lembeh every day.
The large Gunung Klabat volcano (2.022 m) is west of Bitung. The summit can be reached by foot in 5-6 hours, and on holidays this is a very popular destination. The best advice is to start walking at night when there is a full moon and then be up in time to see the sunrise.