Indonesia
North Sulawesi, Lembeh, Wakatobi & Bali
29 OCT - 18 NOV 2024 • 21 DAYS • 14 GUESTS - Sold out!
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Journey to the epicentre of marine biodiversity on a three-week adventure to exotic Indonesia. Explore the underwater riches of North Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait and Wakatobi on a diver’s dream expedition. We are combining many of Indonesia’s hotspots for a diverse range of dynamic reefs, a wide variety of marine life and dive sites. Enjoy some of the world’s best muck diving, go in search of spectral tarsiers, hornbills, and a troop of endemic, black-crested macaques; visit bustling markets and meet the friendly locals; savour delicious local cuisine and get pampered while staying at boutique resorts.
Travel to Bunaken Islands Marine Park in North Sulawesi, famous for its crystal-clear waters, steep and dramatic walls covered in giant sea fans, sponges, pristine coral gardens, and an amazing variety of marine animals. Expect reefs filled with an abundance of fish life, countless giant green turtles and little critters that expertly camouflage themselves to blend with the surroundings. In 1997 the giant prehistoric Coelacanth, thought to be extinct 400 million years ago, was rediscovered here. After a full day of diving activities, treat yourself to a massage, swim in the pool, savour delicious Italian/Indonesian fusion cuisine, sit in front of your beachfront villa and enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset behind Manadotua volcano. Spend a day exploring the underwater riches of Bangka Island, en route to Lembeh.
Lembeh Strait is considered one of the top critter and muck diving destinations in the world. Beneath the calm surface, on a dark volcanic sand floor, find a staggering array of weird and bizarre creatures. Famous for its diversity of rare and unusual marine life, search for creatures such as the pygmy seahorse, ghost pipefish, ribbon eel, mantis shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, hairy frogfish, scorpionfish, stargazer, mimic octopus, and many more.
At Tangkoko National Park encounter the world’s largest concentration of rare, black-crested macaques; see hornbills fly overhead and get close to a family of spectral tarsiers, the worlds tiniest and cutest primates.
Fly to remote Wakatobi in south-eastern Sulawesi on a chartered aircraft. Wakatobi Resort has secured a reputation as being one of the world’s finest dive resorts with an incredible house reef. It seamlessly blends five-star amenities and civilized comforts with a pristine natural environment. Relax on your private porch next to the sea as you unwind in the relaxing ambience of this tranquil island set far from crowds. With no other tourists, enjoy the vibrant coral reefs bristling with marine life without disturbance. Alongside the rejuvenating spa, fine dining, exceptional service, and glorious sunsets that all make this a perfect base for exploring what is known as the world’s epicenter of coral reef biodiversity with pristine reefs, steep drop-offs and shallow coral gardens covered in a myriad of colorful fish, soft and hard corals.
Finish your expedition with an authentic Balinese experience. Travel to Sidemen valley and explore the lush green rice paddies in the foothills of towering Mount Agung volcano while staying at a beautiful boutique resort. Walk through terraced rice fields, visit a bustling local market, learn how to cook a traditional Indonesian dish, enjoy an energetic downhill bike ride with scenic views, and witness the traditional Balinese way of life. The perfect way to finish your wonderful Indonesian adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
World-class diving and snorkeling in the heart of the Coral Triangle
Watch Hornbills fly overhead, get close to cute Tarsiers and a troop Black-crested macaques
Dive spectacular coral gardens, coral-covered drop-offs and pinnacles
Witness the weird, colorful, and bizarre creatures cryptically hiding in the muck
Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty of Bali, with rolling rice fields and cascading waterfalls
Visit colorful markets, traditional villages and meet the friendly locals
Discover Bali’s rice terraces by bike and on foot and learn how to cook traditional Indonesian dishes
Stroll along pristine white-sand beaches and watch stunning sunsets with a cocktail in hand
Get pampered with massages, mouth-watering cuisine, and exceptional service while staying at stunning island resorts
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Is your heart longing for an adventure-filled escape? Enquire about our Indonesia 2026 expedition, and let us help you take the leap into the dive and snorkel adventure of your dreams.
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“No words can truly describe this Adventure, it exceeded my dreams! The people you attract are grand and I know I’ve made new friends. You delivered us little behind the scenes extras... Amazing! Robin was brilliant in every way possible. So much knowledge to share and ever so kind and funny. Thanks for a grand experience and new memories. Can not wait for another expedition. You are just the BEST!”
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
INDONESIA – North Sulawesi, Lembeh, Wakatobi & Bali
29 OCT – 18 NOV 2024 ● 21 DAYS ● 14 GUESTS
Day 01 | 29 Oct Depart Home / En route to Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Day 02 | 30 Oct Arrive in Manado / Transfer to Siladen Island Resort
Day 03-06 | 31 Oct – 03 Nov Spend 4 days diving Bunaken Marine Park
Day 07 | 04 Nov Dive around Bangka Island en route to Lembeh
Day 08-09 | 05-06 Nov 2 days of muck diving Lembeh Strait / Visit Tangkoko National Park
Day 10 | 07 Nov Fly to Bali
Day 11 | 08 Nov Charter flight to Wakatobi
Day 12-17 | 09 – 14 Nov 6 days of diving and snorkelling Wakatobi
Day 18 | 15 Nov Charter flight back to Bali / Travel to Sidemen valley
Day 19 | 16 Nov Local market and cooking class / Rice field walk
Day 20 | 17 Nov Downhill bike ride / Fly home that evening
Day 21 | 18 Nov Arrive home
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