Epic Indonesia Safari 2025 | Wakatobi-Alor-Komodo-Bali-Misool

31 nights

Duration

Mar, Apr

Month

13 poeple

Max Group Size

If you have only one chance at snorkeling the best sites in Indonesia, this is the tour for you. This epic 31 night snorkel safari is the most comprehensive tour we’ve ever put together for Indonesia as it includes stops in Alor, Komodo, Wakatobi, Bali, and Raja Ampat’s Misool. Not only will you be immersed in the best reefs and surrounded by throngs of fish, but you’ll also be hosted by the country’s finest resorts who will look after your every need on land and in the water.

Wakatobi is situated at the geographical center of the Coral Triangle, the most marine bio-diverse environment in the world. Wakatobi in particular is recognized as having the highest number of coral and fish species found anywhere on the planet and has a truly amazing house reef, which one can easily explore from the resort’s pier. The islands and reefs in the Wakatobi National Park have been preserved from the negative effects of large-scale tourism as the area is only accessible by private charter flights and liveaboard boats.

Alor In this remote region of eastern Indonesia we’ll be hosted by one of the only resorts in the area, Alami Alor. We charter the entire resort which will give us unfettered access to the resort and all that they offer, including their amazing house reef and all the snorkeling nearby. While Alor is still a bit of a secret to a lot of the world, we’ve become very fond of the snorkeling here as the shallow reefs remain in near pristine condition. Besides the vibrant coral reefs bursting with life, large cetaceans like blue whales and super pods of dolphins are not uncommon as we move between the sites.

Komodo is one of the premier snorkeling regions of Indonesia and we’ll be based at the beautiful Komodo Resort. This resort is situated on its own private island complete with hiking trails, a spa, a gym, delicious meals, and an outstanding house reef. Better yet, the resort is on the doorsteps to the boundary of the national park where we will encounter turtles, reef sharks, cephalopods, and almost certainly giant manta rays! Oh yes, and the famous Komodo Dragons!

Bali is well known around the world as being the ‘paradise island,’ and if you haven’t already experienced it, we’ll show you why. Outside of the transit stops, we will be spending three nights in Bali. Here we intend to give you a taste of the amazing culture, food, stunning landscapes, iconic temples, and of course, the exquisite resorts that Bali has become famous for.

Misool is the southernmost set of islands in Raja Ampat, and is truly a paradise brimming with pristine coral reefs and more exotic marine species than you possibly count in a single trip. Misool Resort is the only resort in this entire largely- uninhabited area, and yet the comfort and style of this resort is second to none. Because of the amazing conservation efforts taken on by the resort, the surrounding waters are densely populated with sharks, rays, and swarms of fish big and small.

Marine Life Guide

marine life guide Alor and Komodo

This tour is partnered with the Manta Trust. Find out how we support the Manta Trust via this tour here.

March 20 - Arrive in Bali, 1 Night

Upon arrival at Bali International Airport (DPS) make your way to the Novotel Airport Hotel. Check-in a relax. You will meet the group leader and group at the hotel restaurant for dinner and intro to the following days.

Overnight and breakfast are included.

March 21 - Transfer to Wakatobi Resort, 7 Nights

After an early checkout, we’ll make our way over to the domestic terminal to check in for our flight to Wakatobi. After check-in, we’ll make our way upstairs for a full breakfast at one of the restaurants (included), and then catch our flight to Wakatobi Resort. Upon arrival at the private airstrip, we’ll be met my the Wakatobi team who will drive us to the pier where we’ll board their boats which will take us to the resort, 30 minutes away.

We’ll have lunch, and a full tour of the resort, and then for those that are interested, we can enjoy a late afternoon snorkel on the house reef. Or, you can just relax and enjoy a nice drink on the resort’s jetty bar as the sunsets.

7 nights in Wakatobi with unlimited house reef access, all meals included, water, tea, and coffee. Includes two boat snorkels per day.

March 22 - 27 - Snorkeling from Wakatobi Resort

Our days here will start with a sumptuous breakfast buffet, followed by a morning snorkel session. We typically spend about an hour at each site before returning to the resort for lunch. Sites are anywhere from ten minutes to twenty-five minutes away by their large wood boats, which we have exclusive use of.

After a relaxing lunch break, we head back out for another afternoon snorkel session where we will stop at one of the other amazing reefs for another hour or so. Night snorkeling is always an option on the house reef and is highly recommended. Of course the house reef is always open and a fantastic place to snorkel should you wish to spend a bit more time indulging in the whole resort atmosphere.

March 28 - 29 - Transfer to Bali, 1 Night

After a big breakfast at the resort, we’ll be transferred to the private airstrip to catch our charter flight back to Bali. We’ll make our way back to the Novotel at the airport and check-in. The rest of the day is yours to do as you wish, the hotel has a fantastic outdoor swimming pool, a great restaurant, and a rooftop bar that overlooks the ocean and the runway. A group dinner is included.

March 29 - Transfer to Alami Alor, 5 Nights

After a big breakfast at the hotel, we’ll make our way back to the domestic terminal to catch our flight to Alor via Kupang. Upon landing in Alor, we’ll be picked up by the drivers for Alami and transferred to the resort, about one hour away. We’ll then be shown to our rooms where we can settle in and then enjoy a big lunch and full resort orientation. If time allows, we’ll then enjoy a late afternoon snorkel on the resort’s house reef, followed by drinks and dinner.

5 nights Alami Alor, Sea View Room, full board, 8 boat snorkeling sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling

March 30 - April 2- Snorkelling from Alami Alor

Our days here will start with a delicious a la carte breakfast, followed by a morning snorkeling session which can last anywhere from an hour to ninty minutes. Most of the snorkel sites are between 10 and 25 minutes from the resort. We will then return to the resort for a big family-style lunch and some downtime where you can just relax with a book or sort through the morning snorkel pics. A little later we’ll jump back on the boats and head out to another fantastic snorkeling site for another 60-90 minute snorkeling session. Those who are interested can also join a guided night or sunset snorkel to see the magnificent mandarin fish doing their mating ritual just a few feet from the pier.

April 3-4 - Transfer via Kupang, to Komodo Resort, 5 Nights

After breakfast, we check out and transfer to the Alor airport where we will fly to Kupang for the night, before continuing to Labuan Bajo (Komodo) the following morning. Here we will be met by the Komodo Resort staff. We’ll then be transferred on a spacious boat to Komodo Resort’s private island, about an hour away. Upon arrival at the resort we will be checked into our bungalows and enjoy a fantastic a la carte lunch before a snorkel on the resort’s house reef.

5 nights Komodo Resort, Deluxe Sea View Room, full board, 8 boat snorkeling sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling

April 5 - 8 - Snorkeling from Komodo Resort

A full breakfast buffet spread is the order of the day. At around 9.30 we prepare for a day on the boat in the national park. Komodo Resort’s boats are spacious with bean bags on the upper deck which are comfy and provide a great vantage point for seeing the passing islands and wildlife. It takes around 1hr to reach most sites. We’ll typically enjoy two snorkel sessions at different sites with each session lasting about an hour. We stay in the park for the entire morning and return for lunch at the resort. In the afternoons at the resort we can take full advantage of its different amenities, whether it be indulging in the spa, grabbing a kayak, hiking the island’s trails, relaxing in beach loungers, or jumping in for an afternoon snorkel on the spectacular house reef.

hard coral reef with manta swimming through blue water

April 9 - Transfer to Bali, 2 Nights

After breakfast in Komodo, we will board the transfer back to Labuan Bajo to catch our flight back to Bali. Upon arrival in Bali, we will be met by our drivers who will transfer us to the resort where we will relax at for the next two nights.

2 nights Bali Resort with breakfast and a land tour around the island.

April 9 - 11 Bali

Our time in Bali is meant to offer everyone a bit of downtime after all the snorkeling we’ve just done, and are about to do. In Bali you have plenty of time to relax and indulge in the culture, cuisine, and upscale amenities of the resort. We will have a day tour organized to visit some of the iconic cultural and natural attractions of the island. If you prefer to relax by the pool or would rather wander around town for some shopping that is also absolutely fine!

April 11 - 12 - Transfer to Jakarta & Sorong

After a big breakfast at the resort we will be transferred to the Bali Airport where we’ll catch our flight to Jakarta. Upon arrival, we’ll head to our Jakarta hotel where we’ll have some time to relax before a group dinner (included) and then our late-night/early-morning flight to Sorong. Upon arrival in Sorong, the port to Raja Ampat, we will be met by the Misool Resort staff and then board their comfortable speedboat for a 4-5 hour ride through the stunning archipelago to the resort. The boat is covered, is equipped with a flushing toilet, and stocked with plenty of snacks and drinks for the scenic ride.

Upon arrival at the resort, we’ll be taken to the restaurant where we’ll be served a delicious lunch and then shown to our rooms where we can settle in a bit. We’ll have a full resort and snorkel briefing a little while later, and time depending, we’ll enjoy a guided snorkel of the house reef followed by dinner and a solid night’s sleep.

April 13 - 18 - Misool Resort, 7 Nights

Our days here will start with a delicious light buffet breakfast followed by a snorkel trip by boat. Most the snorkel sites are between 10 and 30 minutes from the resort. We will then return back to the resort for a big hot breakfast and plenty of time to explore the house reef before Lunch. After lunch we’ll head out again for an afternoon snorkeling session on one of the other fantastic reefs. Each snorkel session will last between 60 – 90 minutes. We will always have boat support so you can take a break back on the boat if you wish. Local snorkel guides will be with us in the water and available to point out interesting creatures we may encounter.

panorama of misool resort's rooms and balcony

Meals at Misool are served in the beautiful outdoor restaurant set over the water, with stunning views of the North Lagoon. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while dinner is plated and served. Tea is served mid-afternoon with baked freshly goods, savory and sweet. The resort has a hydroponics lab and grows much of the ingredients we will eat right there. Other products are sourced from nearby local villages. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

7 nights Misool Resort, Water Cottage, full board, 12 boat snorkel sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling

We will also have plenty of opportunities to snorkel the expansive and healthy house reef, arguably one of the best in the world. Also highly recommended is a night snorkel or two- the reef completely transforms at night when the nocturnal creatures come out to hunt, including eels, sharks, cuttlefish, octopus, squid, crabs, shrimps…. the list is long. Evenings, when not snorkeling, can be enjoyed at the bar with a soft drink or beer, looking at fish ID books or photos and reminiscing about all the fabulous things encountered each day.

April 19 - Transfer to Sorong, 1 Night

After a big lunch, we will be transferred back to Sorong where we will stay in the very comfortable Astonl Hotel. We will enjoy a final group dinner (included) together at the hotel.

April 20- Flight to Jakarta, Tour Ends

In the morning after the breakfast buffet (included), we will catch our flight to Jakarta where we will all go our separate ways as the tour ends here.

Wakatobi

Despite its secluded location, the resort has beautiful luxurious accommodations built in tune with the environment using ethically and locally sourced materials and labor. The resort offers additional creature comforts like a full-service spa, a jetty cocktail bar with amazing sunset views, a small library an audio-visual room, and a souvenir shop. The food at the resort is refined and the professional chefs combine fresh ingredients to create a variety of Indonesian, Asian, and International dishes.

Wakatobi Resort's rooms

Alami Alor Resort

Alami Alor is an intimate resort situated on a remote and quiet bay that combines luxury accommodation and delicious locally inspired food. Your bungalow sits on the waterfront. The bedroom is air-conditioned and has a private patio, and there is an open-air garden bathroom. There is plenty of outdoor seating in the main common area complete with sofas and sun loungers.

Alami Alor Resort Bungalows

Komodo Resort

Komodo Resort is set on its own private island in a secluded area of eastern Indonesia. Not only is it on the doorsteps to some of Komodo’s finest snorkeling sites, it has a spectacular and gorgeous house reef, a powder white sand beach for afternoon relaxation and accommodation finely in tune with its surroundings. The abundance of pristine reefs, islands, islets and sandy bays found within range of Komodo Resort would take a lifetime to explore.

Komodo Resort Rooms

Novotel Bali

The Novotel airport hotel is conveniently located within the Bali airport and offers all the comforts and more for those looking for a bit of relaxation between flights. Rooms are spacious and equipped with AC, Wi-Fi, and hot water showers. There is a roof-top lounge which offers a unique vista of the seaside runway. Outside of the lobby there is an outdoor garden and large swimming pool. The large dinning room is perfect for group meals and serves delicious western and Asian cuisine.

Novotel bali airport guest room

Misool

One of the world’s most remote snorkel resorts – Misool Resort – is neatly located on it’s own private island. The Water Cottages and villas on the North side of the lagoon rise on stilts over a tranquil lagoon, shaded by limestone cliffs – each one with a set of steps that lead you into the water and the house reef which is just a few fin strokes away.

two paddle boarders infront of misool resort's bungalows

The restaurant is set back from a white sand beach and serves up a variety of western and Indonesian treats throughout the day, as well as afternoon tea.

interior of Misool resort's water bungalows

All resorts will make every effort to cater to special dietary requirements if prior notice is given. (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc).

Resort Guide

Snorkel Boats

Komodo Resort and Alami Alor's snorkeling boats

Alami Alor: Spacious fiberglass speedboats with enough room to easily store snorkeling equipment. The boats do not have a toilet onboard but do offer a full canopy for sun protection and a ladder to help exit the water. Distances from the resort are short, maximum of thirty minutes.

Komodo Resort: Large wooden boats complete with gear-up area and partially covered sun deck. Bean bags are on board as well as a marine toilet and freshwater bins for equipment and cameras. The average travel time from the resort to the sites is one hour. Exit the water via ladders at the back of the boat.

Misool Resort: Spacious fiberglass catamaran with enough room to easily store snorkeling equipment. The boats do not have a toilet onboard but do offer a full canopy for sun protection and a ladder to help exit the water. Distances from the resort average twenty-five minutes.

Wakatobi: Large wooden boats complete with gear-up area and full canopy for sun protection. Marine toilets with showers are on all boats as well as freshwater bins for equipment and cameras. The average travel time from the resort to the sites is fifteen minutes. Exit the water via ladders on the side of the boat.

On this page you will find our Tour Dates & Pricing (see below contact form), a Booking Form and Details of Payment schedule including deposit and final balance. If you have any further questions please complete the form and we will reply within 24-48hrs.

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2025 Tour Dates

20 March – 20 April

Price: USD 18,975 per person

How to book your place

Initial deposit to secure your booking $1,500 per person

12 Months before departure interim deposit of $1500 per person

6 Months before departure interim deposit of $3,000 per person

Balance due 3 months before departure

Inclusions:

All accommodation listed below in a twin/ double share room/ bungalow
1 night at the Novotel Bali Airport with breakfast and dinner
5 nights Alami Alor, Sea View Room, full board, 8 boat snorkeling sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling
1 night in Kupang with dinner and breakfast
5 nights Komodo Resort, Deluxe Sea View Room, full board, 8 boat snorkeling sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling and trek to see Komodo dragons
1 night at the Novotel Bali Airport with breakfast and dinner
7 nights Wakatobi Resort, Ocean View Bungalow, full board, 12 boat snorkel sessions and unlimited house reef snorkeling
2 nights Bali Resort, breakfast, one day land tour
1 day stay a Jakarta hotel with dinner
7 nights Misool Resort, Water Cottage, full board, 12 boat snorkel sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling
1 night Sorong Hotel with dinner and breakfast
Local snorkel guides
All marine park fees
Internal flights in economy class with 20kgs checked baggage, and group transfers | Bali– Wakatobi– Bali – Alor – Komodo – Jakarta – Misool – Jakarta
Accompanied by a Snorkel Venture group leader
Visa application fee for 60 day visitors visa to Indonesia (visa’s are subject to Immigration approval)

*Fees and surcharges are subject to change

Exclusions:

Health insurance (compulsory)
Travel insurance (recommended)
Gratuities
Snorkel equipment rental
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Lunch and dinner in Bali 9 & 10 April
Lunch and dinner on departure day
Sundries- laundry services, souvenirs etc.
Alor local village optional tour
Additional boat snorkel sessions not listed above

Please note our cancelation policy:

1 Year or more: 150 USD penalty per person to switch to a credit note for use within 2 years
12 months or less: Loss of deposit and interim payment
90 – 28 days: 25% Refund (includes your final balance payment)
28 – 0 days: No Refund

We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your deposit in the event that you have to cancel your trip.