Bitung

Bitung is the main deep-water port of Northern Sulawesi. Located on the eastern side of the province, Bitung provides easy access to volcanoes, parks and diving.

Travel to Bitung

Fly to Bitung

The closest airport is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (IATA Flight Code: MDC), about 35 kilometers to the West near Manado. Take a taxi or hire a vehicle from the airport to get in here.

Get a rental vehicle direct from the airport on arrival. Cost around Rp. 500,000 per day Included Driver, or Self Drive roughly Rp.300,000.- per day, can be used for around Bitung, north minahasa and manado. For Central Information tel +62 852-4022-0620 or +62 431-892-979

Get Around in Bitung

By Rental Car

Cost around Rp. 800,000 per day Included Driver, or Self Drive roughly Rp.300,000.- per day, can be used for around Bitung, north minahasa and manado. For Central Information tel +62 852-4022-0620 or +62 431-892-979

Bitung Rental Car (Coorporated with Manado Rental Car) cost around Rp. 500,000 per day, already included Driver and Gasoline, or Self Drive roughly Rp.300,000.- per day. For Central Information tel +62 852-4022-0620 or +62 431-892-979 it will make you easier to traveling around bitung and get out to manado or another city in North Sulawesy.
Public buses to Manado operate very often with affordable price, but it's far from convenient. Buses are not airconditioned with many and long stops to wait for passengers.
Taxis are also easy to find in Bitung. They are taxis from Manado, waiting for passengers from Bitung going to Manado. A few of them will use meters, but most of them will charge on negotiation basis. Depending on your negotiation skill level and the fare could be various between Rp. 200,000 - Rp. 500,000 for one trip to Manado.
The most convenient way is to charter a vehicle from Bitung to Manado from your hotel. The rate is between Rp. 450,000 - Rp. 500,000 per day, depending on the hotel tariff.

What to see in Bitung

Tangkoko National Park, around 2 hours from Bitung City. You can use affordable public transportation, but it will be difficult as you have to switch several cars. The most efficient and easiest way is to hire a car, which cost around Rp. 450,000 - Rp. 500,000 per day. Here you must stay one night, as there are many resorts and small hotels in this place. At night you can hire a guide to take you to the forest to see the smallest primate in the world called as "Tarsius".
If a travel to Tangkoko national Park is imfeasible due to your time and there's a mini zoo in Bitung, only 10 minutes from Bitung's downtown. This mini park has collection of tarsius, birds, anoa, babi hutan, crocodile, etc. They will charge for your volunteerally donation to feed those animals. Usually it's around Rp. 20,000 - Rp. 50,000 depending on the numbers of the visitors in your group.
Lembeh Stra 30 minutes nfrom Bitung. It's a diving heaven for divers, but it's quite expensive, because the resort is managed by westerners.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bitung

To be updated

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bitung

Bitung - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Bitung, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bitung. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Bitung and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Bitung. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Bitung. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Bitung: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Bitung.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Bitung: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Bitung, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Bitung.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Bitung, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Bitung, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Bitung and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Bitung, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Bitung, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Bitung without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bitung is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Bitung.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Bitung is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Bitung, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Bitung Media: info@ehalal.io

Ramadan Celebrations in Bitung

Ramadan 2025 in Bitung

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Five stars

Lembeh Resort
Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort
tangkoko lodge batu putih putih

Three stars

Wisma Pelaut International, pakadonan, Bitung. ☎ +62 438-36078. A dormitory mainly for seafarers but is open to public.

Budget hotels

Nalendra Hotel - S. Languyu Street 5A, Bitung ☎ +62 438-31992
Other small hotels are easy to find but you must be very selective due to the activities of prostitutes.

Telecommunications

Bitung Rental CarAirmadidi tel +62 852-4022-0620

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