Imagine a home you can only reach by boat, where the jungle meets the reef…
That is Siangka, a small homestay Iki and his family built by hand on the shores of Pulau Malenge. Stay here and you will eat like family, explore like a local, and wake up somewhere very few travellers ever find.
“I want every guest to feel like part of the family”
Iki, owner of Siangka Homestay
One bungalow, all yours
Fall asleep to the sound of water beneath you, in a private bungalow with its own bed, bathroom and kitchen, plus a shaded deck that looks straight out over the sea and the mangroves. A curtain divides the main bedroom, with its double bed, from a second sleeping area with its own mattress for one or two extra guests.
Book your stayPrices are for the entire bungalow
Made from the island
What's included
- Three delicious meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)so you never have to think about where to eat
- A free boat ride to the shopwhenever you need something
- Electricity from sunset until late at night (about 6 hours)plus solar-powered Wi-Fi during the day
What's not included
- Activities, boat trips and island transferspriced separately depending on where you'd like to go
- Card payment, not availablebring cash or plan a bank transfer
- A rushon Malenge Island, everything runs at its own pace
A dish worth trying
Things to do on Malenge and the Togean Islands
Snorkeling at Reef No. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Slip into water so clear you can count the fish before you even dive.
Jellyfish Lake
Float among thousands of jellyfish that haven't stung anyone in centuries, one of the strangest, most magical swims you'll ever have.
Karina Beach & Taule Island
The kind of beach you picture when someone says paradise, except this one is real.
Jungle trekking on Malenge
Follow trails only the locals really know, past monkeys, hornbills and the occasional wild boar track.
Bat cave adventure
Venture deep into the forest, until the air changes and thousands of wings start moving above you.
Kabalutan Bajo Village
Step onto a village that floats on stilts, home to sea nomads who have called the water home for generations.
Milok Island & Pulau Papan
Cross the island's famous wooden bridge on foot, water stretching out on both sides, until you land somewhere most maps barely mention.
Una-Una Island
Sail out to a volcano rising straight from the sea, still very much alive.
Sera Beach & Taule Beach
Beaches you can only reach by boat, the kind you might not want to leave once you're there.
Fishing trips
Head out with the locals, the way their families have fished these waters for generations.
Turtle & mandarin fish sightings
If the timing is right, a sea turtle or a mandarin fish in every colour imaginable might just swim past you.
Sunset views from the boat
Watch the sky turn gold and pink over the water, from a boat with nowhere else to be. Speechless.
A name with meaning
So, how do you actually get there?
Getting to the Togean Islands can be genuinely confusing, even for travellers who are used to figuring these things out. Information about speedboats and ferries isn't always clear online. Some routes close without warning. It's not always obvious where to start.
That's exactly why we're here. Tell us where you're arriving from. We know every cancellation and every workaround. We have the booking offices' contacts. One phone call is often all it takes to sort out your tickets. You really don't need to figure this out alone.
You'll first need to reach the port at Ampana or Bunta. We can put you in touch with a reliable local driver for the overland leg to Ampana.
From Ampana, take the speedboat to Wakai — two daily departures, one around 9am, another around midday. Or from Bunta, a direct boat runs straight to Siangka.
From Wakai, a final boat brings you to Siangka.
Already at Wakai, or coming from somewhere else in the Togean archipelago or Sulawesi? Tell us where you're starting from and we'll help you figure out the best way to reach Siangka.
Got more questions?
Is Siangka Homestay a private stay or do we share the house with other guests?
Siangka Homestay has one bungalow, so when you book, the whole place is yours.
Where is Siangka Homestay located?
Siangka is a private Malenge Island homestay, on the shores of Pulau Malenge in the Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Can children stay at Siangka guesthouse?
Yes. Standard capacity is up to 4 adults, or up to 6 guests with children aged 2 to 4, who share their parents' bed at no extra cost.
How do we get to Siangka in the Togean Islands?
You can reach Siangka Homestay from Ampana, Gorontalo or Bunta. Check the Transport section above for the details, or message us and we'll help you plan it.
Is there Wi-Fi at Siangka Homestay?
Yes. During the day, Wi-Fi runs on solar power, so a cloudy sky can slow it down. In the evening, it switches to the main electricity, which comes on for a few hours after sunset. Don't expect it to be fast or constant, most guests come here to disconnect anyway.
Do we need to pay a deposit to book?
Yes, a small deposit secures your dates, since there's only one bungalow to give. Message us and we'll walk you through it.
By the way, is it Togian or Togean Islands?
Both work. Togian and Togean both point to the same little corner of paradise, just waiting for you to find it.
Get in Touch
We'd love to host you. Send us a message any time — we'll get back to you as soon as the island Wi-Fi allows.
Pulau Malenge, Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia