Sumarry
Indonesia boasts incredible wildlife diversity, with its tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and diverse ecosystems supporting a rich array of species. It’s home to iconic mammals like orangutans, tigers, and Komodo dragons, over 1,600 bird species including birds of paradise, a variety of reptiles and amphibians, and a marine biodiversity hotspot known as the Coral Triangle. Additionally, its lush forests harbor countless insect species and diverse flora, making it a global biodiversity hotspot. However, these ecosystems face threats from deforestation, poaching, and habitat destruction, making conservation efforts crucial to protect Indonesia’s unique wildlife.
Key Targets
Mamals: Komodo Dragon; Bornean Orangutan; Gurky’s Spectral Tarsier; North Moluccan Cuscus; Northers Spotted Cuscus; Lesser Sunda Pit Viper; Sulawesi Bear Cuscus; Flores Scops-owl; Ornate Pitta; Flores Giant Rat; Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher;
Birds:
Reptiles
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day – Jakarta (-/-/D)
Arrival at Soekarno – Hatta international airport in Jakarta.
Day 2: Jakarta - Labuan Bajo - Padar (B / L / D )
Take a morning flight to Labuan Bajo. Arrive in Labuan Bajo, by boat to Padar island. Stay overnight near the jetty. Night herping in Padar to spot Lesser Sunda Islands Pit Viper – Trimeresurus insularis
Stay on AC Cabin boat.
Day 3: Komodo - Labuan Bajo (B / L / D )
Early morning trekking on Komodo island. Finish at 10:00am then sail to Pink beach or Manta point. Lunch on boat. Snorkeling in the rest of the day before transfer to Labuan Bajo. Stay overnight at Puri Sari Beach Hotel.
Day 4 : Labuan Bajo - Ruteng (B / L / D )
Depart early in the morning (04.00 am) from Wamlana. By 4×4 WD truck drive to Wagrahe. Full day birding at several sites on highland of Buru
Dinner and stay overnight at Nuzal Guest House in Wamlana
Key species: Madanga Pipit, Buru Raquet Tail, Buru Mountain Pigeon, Buru Jungle Flycatcher, Buru Thrush, Wakolo Myzomela, White-breasted Fruit-dove, (Buru) Island Leaf Warbler, Buru Flowerpecker, Buru Honeyeater, Black-lored Parrot, Red-breasted Pygmy Parrot, South Moluccan Pitta, Buru Boobook, Buru White-eye, Buru Cuckooshrike, Moluccan Cuckoo, Tawny-backed Fantail.
Day 5: Ruteng - Labuan Bajo - Surabaya (B/ L / D )
Early morning birding in Bara. After lunch drive to Namlea to get the Ferry back to Ambon.
Overnight on the Ferry.
Key targets: Buru Green Pigeon (see day 3)
Day 6: Surabaya - Pangakalan Bun (B/L/D)
Arrive early morning in Ambon. Drive to Tulehu. 2 hours by Ferry from Tulehu to Masohi. Having lunch at a local restaurant in Masohi. After lunch drive to Sawai pass the Manusela NP. Birding along the way.
Dinner and stay overnight at Lisar Bahari Guesthouse in Sawai
Key targets; Coconut Lorikeet, Seram Imperial Pigeon, Moluccan Starling, Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Ashy Flowerpecker, Seram Golden Bulbul, Seram Oriole, South Moluccan Sunbird.
Day 7-8 : Trekking in Tanjung Puting National Park (B/L/D)
Full day trekking in Tanjung Puting NP. Visit Orangutan feeding station.
Day 9: Pangkalan Bun - Surabaya (B/L/D)
Tanjung puting to Pangkalan bun, tak an afternoon flight to Surabaya.
Day 10: Surabaya - Manado - Batu Putih (B/-/-)
Take a morning flight to Mando. Arrive in Manado then drive to Batu Putih village.
Day 11-12: Tangkoko (B/L/D)
Trip in Tangkoko reserve.
Day 13: Manado - Sorong (B/L/D)
Take a flingt from Manado to Sorong in the western tip of Papua.
Day 14 - 16: Explore Klalik Village (B/L/D)
Spend 3 full days explore Klalik village.
Day 17: Sorong - Waigeo (B/L/D)
Take a monring ferry to Waigeo.
Day 18 - 19 : Waigeo (B/L/D)
Take a monring ferry to Waigeo.
Day 20 : Waigeo - Sorong (B/L/D)
Take an afternoon Ferry from Waigeo to Sorong
Day 20 : Sorong - Out (B/-/-)
Relax at the hotel in the morning before take a flight to Jakarta. Out
Price : USD ... / pax
Includes
- Car for tours and transfer / drop off to the airport
- Accommodations (Double/twin rooms)
- Boat ticket Ambon – Buru round trip
- Boat ticket Ambon – Seram round trip
- Speedboat to Haruku
- Full board Meals during the trip. Indicated (B/L/D)
- Ticket and Entrance fee/donation
- Water, Snacks and Fruits
- Refreshment
- Birding guide (English)
Excludes
- Local Flights
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tipping