Indonesia Adventure Travel & Expeditions
The diverse and mesmerizing flora, fauna, and cultures of Indonesia make this an ideal spot for in-depth eco travel. During your Indonesia expedition, you might meet the Asmat “warriors,” a fascinating tribal people who mark your arrival with painted faces and much whooping and hollering; come face to face with the giant monitor lizard, Komodo dragons, on Rinca Island; cruise by infamous Krakatoa Island; view orphaned Sumatran orangutans at Bukit Lawang Orangutan Rehabilitation Station; meet the Sumatran Batak people and learn about their unique dress code, religious beliefs, and customs; or peruse Bali’s countless galleries and artisan workshops. Our off-the-beaten-path Indonesia adventure travel tours also include enough outdoor pursuits to leave you deliciously tired by day’s end: snorkeling over coral reefs, searching for endemic birds; walking along palm-lined beaches; diving the waters of the Raja Ampat Islands, home to some of the world’s richest reef ecosystems; and much more.
Since more water than land defines this remarkable region, your Indonesia adventure tour features travel aboard a luxurious expedition vessel—whether it be a 110-passenger ship or a 24-person live-aboard—which allows for easy navigation around West Papua or Sumatra, Indonesia’s largest island, as well as the many smaller isles that populate this enigmatic land, from Australia’s northernmost tip, Thursday Island, to Flores Island, with its picture-perfect volcanoes. Our outstanding team of leaders and lecturers will guide your Indonesia expedition, enhancing your understanding of the island groups through on-going lectures and field guiding. Allow us to immerse you in these islands of diversity on one of our fascinating Indonesia adventure tours.
The itineraries we offer vary from year to year; below please find our upcoming Indonesia adventure travel expeditions.
Expeditions to Indonesia
Baliem Valley & Raja Ampat: Cultural & Underwater Adventure
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure, this western New Guinea tour combines the best of land and sea in the Baliem Valley and Raja Ampat. In the Baliem Valley, with its 2,700 species of orchid and 124 endemic plants, we meet the Dani and Lani people, known for their dress of feathers, orchid-fiber fabrics, and boar tusks. We move on to Raja Ampat, a centerpiece of our western New Guinea expedition. Witness 75 percent of the Earth’s coral species as you dive and snorkel among these stunning islands.
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Best of Indonesia
These two Indonesia expeditions, whether taken separately, or in conjunction, present an exotic blend of culture and nature, showcasing the very best of this enigmatic archipelago. The first voyage begins in magical Bali, legendary for its verdant landscapes, beautiful temples, and vibrant art scene. Continue your explorations through the warm waters of the Flores Sea to Sulawesi’s highlands and islands.
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Brunei to Bali
You begin this Bali expedition in the sultanate of Brunei, a small monarchy encompassing the gleaming, ultra-modern capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan and picturesque, ancient villages. Observe gentle orangutans in Sabah during your Borneo tour, and enjoy the traditional hospitality of the Dayak people in Kalimantan. A visit to Toraja highlights the elaborately carved architecture and effigy-guarded cliff-side graves, and you may view the legendary Komodo dragon up-close on Komodo Island.
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Circumnavigation of Sumatra
Travelers set out from Singapore to discover the natural wonders and unique cultures of Indonesia’s largest island—Sumatra. After visiting the World Heritage Site of Malacca, Malaysia, search for wildlife in Gunung Leuser National Park, known for its thriving orangutan population. Cultural encounters during your Sumatra expedition include a visit to a museum commemorating the victims of the 2004 tsunami; a thrilling stone jumping ceremony, where local athletes leap over six-foot-tall megaliths; and a demonstration of ikat weaving.