About Labengki Island
Labengki Island is a small archipelago in Lasolo Kepulauan District, Konawe Utara Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Often called the Raja Ampat of Sulawesi, it is known for its karst islets, turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and white-sand beaches. The main islands are Labengki Besar and Labengki Kecil, surrounded by clear waters, mangroves and traditional Bajo villages, making it a notable marine nature destination.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote tropical island setting with limestone karst formations, sheltered lagoons, coral reefs and sandy beaches. Areas to explore include lagoons and bays accessible by boat, hill viewpoints such as Kimaboe Hill, snorkeling and diving spots, and nearby Bajo stilt villages. The environment is natural and minimally developed, with homestays and boat-based island hopping as the primary way to see the surroundings.
Key highlights
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Blue Lagoon with clear turquoise water for swimming and snorkeling
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Teluk Cinta (Love Bay) - heart-shaped bay viewed from hilltop
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Kimaboe Hill viewpoint offering panoramic views of karst islets
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Coral reefs and diverse marine life for snorkeling and diving
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Traditional Bajo (Bajau) stilt villages around the islands
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Karst cliffs, hidden lagoons and white-sand beaches