Our divine destinations are made up of Indonesia’s most magnificent regions, and in addition to our homeports of Komodo and Raja Ampat, we can offer an array of further destinations across the archipelago.
RAJA AMPAT
Raja Ampat or ‘Four Kings,’ is the name given to these islands, stemming from local mythology. The four major islands found here are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati and Batanta. Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers some of the world’s finest marine sights. The territory within the islands of the Raja Ampat is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea. It is home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International around 75% of the world's marine species live here.
KOMODO
The UNESCO Komodo National Park is a string of 29 largely uninhabited, savannah-cloaked isles in the Flores Sea. The three largest islands of Komodo, Padar and Rinca, are home to the endemic Komodo dragon: the largest living lizard on earth and a ferocious, prehistoric predator. Topography comprises smoking volcanoes, undulating hills and jagged grassy peaks. Aside from the endemic Komodo dragons, these islands harbour a wealth of wildlife including monkeys, wild boar, timor deer, water buffalo and wild horses. The skies are patrolled by a plethora of birds such as yellow-crested cockatoos, frigates, sea eagles and sunbirds. But perhaps one of Komodo’s biggest draws is life beneath the surface; plunging walls blanketed in hard and soft corals, towering pinnacles, churning currents and colourful shallow reefs that make this just as much as a haven for experienced divers as it is for beginners.
FLORES
Fabled for its rainforests and wildlife, Sumatra is one of the largest islands in the world. This lush Indonesian gem is ideal for adventurers looking for something beyond the ordinary. Sumatra is the full package - sunny beaches, rich flora and fauna, churning rivers and epic history. Sumatra has the richest wildlife in Indonesia and as such it is known as "Africa of Asia". This island is brimming of tropical rainforests and a wonderful choice for wildlife lovers.
SUMATRA
Fabled for its rainforests and wildlife, Sumatra is one of the largest islands in the world. This lush Indonesian gem is ideal for adventurers looking for something beyond the ordinary. Sumatra is the full package - sunny beaches, rich flora and fauna, churning rivers and epic history. Sumatra has the richest wildlife in Indonesia and as such it is known as "Africa of Asia". This island is brimming of tropical rainforests and a wonderful choice for wildlife lovers.
JAVA
History has left its footprints speckled across Central Java, an area rich in culture and tradition descending from a powerful Hindu and Buddhist past and more recent Islamic influences. Due to its colorful past, Central Java has become the place it is today: a beautiful island with modern comforts close to hand, yet still retaining its alluring tranquility and peace.
KALIMANTAN
Formerly known as Borneo, Kalimantan is the world's second largest island. The North and northwestern part of the island are the East Malaysian state of Serawak and Sabah, with the newly independent state of Brunei Darusalam between them. The rest of the island – Kalimantan - is part of Indonesia, divided into four provinces. Kalimantan is one of the most bio-diverse places on the earth with one of the world's greatest tropical rainforests home to rare flora and fauna.
BALI
Bali is the best-known tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago. It is often referred to as a ‘paradise on earth’ and correctly so. With sunny, sandy beaches, tropical jungles full of exotic wildlife, rice paddies tripping down the hills, active volcanoes soaring into the sky, spirited festivals throughout the year, and a culture that makes everybody feel a part of it, one cannot ask for more. Apart from sightseeing, Bali offers a lot of opportunities for visitors, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, and golf.
SULAWESI
Formerly known as Celebes, Sulawesi is shaped like a tropical orchid. It is Indonesia's third-largest island. Sulawesi has great variety; spectacular mountains, scenic coastlines, lakes, rice fields and jungles. Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi Province and offers a variety of terrain with hills, volcanic mountains and scenic plateaus. The world famous Bunaken Marine National Park, is located very close to Manado and comprises of 5 islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Mantehage and Nain. The superb diving and snorkeling sites puts the Marine Park in one of the top 10 dive areas of the world and is a mecca for seasoned and beginner divers alike.
MALUKU
Maluku is blessed with incredible sea gardens, tropical beaches and rugged, forest-coated volcanic mountains. These are the famous Spice Islands, which drew Indian, Chinese, Arab and European traders in search of cloves and nutmeg. In 1511, the Portuguese built their first fort in the area on the island of Ternate, and cornered the clove trade. The Dutch, who arrived in 1599, mounted the first serious threat to Portuguese control of the treasures. Armed conflicts broke out and Western society as we know it today accumulated a great deal of wealth in these spice wars.
WEST TIMOR
Nusa Tenggara is a string of islands to the east of Bali, and Timor is its easternmost island in that string. Topographically, Timor differs from the rest of the East Nusa Tenggara islands. For the line of volcanoes that runs from Sumatra, Java, and on to other Nusa Tenggara islands, skips Timor and continues north to Maluku or the Moluccas. The cause of this is that unlike other Nusa Tenggara islands, Timor is in fact geologically related to Australia, and therefore has no volcanoes, while its geographical location and rich history make it culturally Indonesian.
PAPUA
West Papua refers to the western half of the Island of New Guinea (Indonesian New Guinea). The Papua region has long been a source of intrigue for global traders since the beginning of the 7th century. An interesting aspect of Papua’s tribal and cultural history is mummification; usually just the tribal leaders or war commanders are preserved with traditional ingredients in order to glorify their historical or religious importance. There are 24 tribes with different languages spoken in Papua, connecting the Asmat and Dani ethnic groups. A popular product of the Asmat tribe is wooden sculpture, internationally known for its beauty.