Ampana

Ampana is a town in Central Sulawesi in Indonesia, on the coast of the Gulf of Tomini.

Understand

A boat to Ampana

Ampana is known especially for its port, from which daily ferries depart for the Togian Islands.

Get in

By plane

• 1 Tanjung Api Airport (OJU  ^IATA). This small airport started operations in 2015. There are scheduled flights to Ampana from Luwuk, Palu, and Gorontalo, operated by Aviastar. (updated May 2020)

Do

• 1 Permandian Malotong, Jl. Sam Ratulangi No.45, Malotong (about 8 km west of Ampana on main road). Freshwater springs in built-up pool where people go swimming (and unfortunately bathe with soap sometimes). (updated Oct 2022)

Sleep

• Hotel oasis. Located at the center of Ampana and it's a perfect transit point after getting rough from the South of Sulawesi or from Togian Islands.Close to the Bank, market, Internet and it's only 5 minutes walk to the harbor. Starting at Rp 100.000 (standard room), Rp 185.000 (superior room) and Rp 250.000 (Deluxe room). 
• Marina Cottage. Located about 3km from the center of Ampana. And it's a wooden basic bungalow with fantastic from the beachfront bungalow. Starting at Rp110.000 (standard room) and Rp 350.000 (VIP room). 
• Hotel Ananda. Hotel with Hotspot service, located about 1km from the harbor. Starting at Rp 70.000/room to Rp 250.000/room. 

Go next

• Togian Islands — archipelago in the Gulf of Tomini