Indonesia

Dragon islands, the world’s richest reefs and remote Papuan cultures across eastern Indonesia.

From Komodo to West Papua

Indonesia is a nation of more than 17,000 islands, and its eastern reaches are among the wildest places left to explore by sea. In the west, the volcanic islands of Komodo National Park are home to the world’s largest lizard and to pink-sand beaches and plunging reefs. Far to the east, Raja Ampat and West Papua hold the greatest marine diversity on the planet, mushroom-shaped karst islands, the historic Spice Islands of Banda and the living culture of the Asmat people.

Highlights

The moments you’ll remember

Guests with a ranger watching Komodo dragons

Komodo National Park

Walk with rangers among wild Komodo dragons on Rinca and Komodo, then swim from pink-sand beaches over vivid coral.

Raja Ampat

Explore the karst lagoons of Wayag and reefs home to more species of coral and fish than anywhere else on Earth.

Asmat warriors paddling traditional canoes along a river

The Asmat of West Papua

Be welcomed by Asmat communities, renowned for their woodcarving, river canoes and ceremonial traditions.

Activities

What you will do

Snorkelling and diving

Swim with manta rays, whale sharks and reef sharks over some of the most biodiverse reefs on the planet.

Kayaking

Paddle through hidden lagoons, sea caves and channels between towering karst islands.

Dragon treks

Follow park rangers on guided walks to see Komodo dragons in the wild.

Cultural encounters

Visit remote villages by speedboat and meet communities whose traditions have endured for centuries.

Wildlife

Life above and below the water

Komodo dragon

The world’s largest lizard, found only on Komodo, Rinca and a handful of nearby islands.

Whale shark

The largest fish in the sea, a gentle filter feeder seen in Saleh Bay and Triton Bay.

Manta ray

Graceful and gentle, manta rays glide through the lagoons and channels of the outer atolls, filtering plankton from the water. Encountering one while snorkelling is among the most memorable moments in the Seychelles.

Blacktip reef shark

Easily recognised by the black tips on its fins, the blacktip reef shark patrols the shallow reefs and lagoons of the Seychelles. Shy and harmless to people, it is a sign of a healthy reef ecosystem.

Hawksbill turtle

Named for its narrow, pointed beak, the hawksbill turtle feeds among coral reefs and nests on Seychelles beaches. Critically endangered worldwide, it is a highlight of snorkelling and diving across the islands.