Destinations
Komodo Archipelago
Situated between Sumbawa and Flores, Komodo is recognized as one of the UNESCO Great Wonders of the World with Komodo National Park holding UNESCO heritage status. Blessed with secluded beaches, crystal clear blue assure waters and stunning colorful coral reefs, it houses one of the world’s richest marine environments. With more than 260 species of coral, 70 species of sponges and over 1000 species of fish, along with a stunning variety of rare dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whales and dugongs.
Whilst diving, snorkeling and sailing are key draws to Komodo, due to warm and cold currents converging and meeting to produce the perfect temperate conditions, that attract large schools of pelagic, including dolphins, sharks, manta rays and blue whales, the key draw here are its prehistoric ‘dragons’. Komodo dragons are some of the world’s largest land dwelling reptiles, weighing in at an average 166 kilograms, and a gigantic 3.13 meters in length. It’s no surprise that a visit here, takes you back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Not only can you see these beautifully elegant giants, as they roam the pink sandy beaches, you can come up close and personal with them as you hike through spectacular trails with our guides and park rangers.
Raja Ampat
It is hard to believe that such visceral beauty exists in any part of the world, but in Raja Ampat (better known as the Four Kings), beauty takes on a whole new meaning. One of the most biodiverse regions on our planet, it is still off the beaten track for the average traveler, making it a unique Robinson Crusoe like escape. Made up of more than 600 islands, including the enchanting Misool islands with her majestic limestone peaks and precipitous cliffs and jagged spires, like jewels jutting out of the ocean floor, to the sublime Wayag Islands with their uninhabited picturesque beauty, which hold breath taking panoramic views as for those who want to hike to its stunning pea The underwater world is enchanting with the greatest and healthiest coral reef biodiversity for its size in the world, nearly 1200 species of fish and 540 species of coral have been recorded, 70% of the world’s total number of coral species.
Explore the most beautiful soft coral jungles of Asia, with their orange, red, purple and pink shades as well as whales on migration along the coast of Papua. Above the water, kayak in secret bays enclosed by jagged lime stone pinnacles covered with orchids and tropical vegetation. For lovers of the underwater world, there is simply no better place on earth, to witness some of the most rare and beautiful corals and marine life, on the planet today.
Flores and Alor
It was Sir Joseph Conrad who once wrote travel to the remote island of Flores, was like stepping back in time. Twice the size of its sister Bali, yet overwhelmingly under looked as a must travel to destination, it is often seen as the rural underdog to its more bustling sister in Bali, yet it echoes a time of travel and adventure. The word enchanting and effervescent best sum up the spectacular scenery.
From its jagged mountain peaks, to its dramatic volcanoes, it is the natural beauty of this untouched island that first catches the eye of the explorer. The island itself houses a culture like no other. Its uniqueness stems across not only the culture and language of its inhabitants – but its stunningly beautiful textile and weaving communities, traditional methods of agriculture and fishing that have lain unchanged for centuries.
In comparison to the rugged landscape of Flores, lies Alor. A wild volcanic backdrop of a place where time has stood still. From its prized ancient bronze drums used during marriage ceremonies for the price of the ‘bride’, to its crumbling red-clay roads and jagged peaks, powder white-sand beaches and crystal-clear bays offering remarkable diving. The Portuguese once came here in the early 1500’s in search of spices, marking the region on the map of the famous ‘Spice Road’.