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Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also called Semporna Islands Park
Ambon Island
Rainforest Kinabalu National Park
Misool
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Rhinoceros Hornbil
Wayag Island
Sunset at an ocean resort in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
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Select one of the below 19 best Lesser Sunda Islands trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Lesser Sunda Islands. Our Lesser Sunda Islands trips for 2026 feature Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Kayaking, and Archaeological Site Visits, and start from $5,825 for trips of 9 to 22 days. Contact Adventure Life's Lesser Sunda Islands trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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Colorful sunset over Sulawesi
from $10,085
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Island Empires & Ancient Mariners

Darwin to Makassar - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Explore Komodo Island wildlife
  • Trek Padar Island peak
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
  • Swim Pink Beach waters
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Darwin / Makassar
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Scuba Diving, Urban Exploration
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Embark on a 15-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore remote islands, see Komodo dragons, climb Padar Island, witness unique dances, and experience Toraja culture. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and visit traditional villages.
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A pair of dragons on Komodo Island
from $10,885
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Indonesia's Forgotten Islands

Darwin to Singapore - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Komodo dragon encounters
  • See Orangutans at Camp Leakey
  • Discover rare birds and wildlife
  • Snorkel at vibrant reefs
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Darwin / Singapore
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Travel from Darwin to Singapore on a 14-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, encounter Komodo dragons, visit volcanic lakes, experience tribal cultures, and observe wild orangutans in protected rainforests.
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Vibrant Corals in Indonesia
from $10,250
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East Indies on a Spice Island Exploration with Coral Specialist

Maumere to Ambon - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Explore Flores to Banda Sea
  • Visit remote island villages
  • Snorkel coral reef systems
  • Discover Alor cultural heritage
  • Explore Banda Islands history
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Maumere / Ambon Island
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Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing, Kayaking
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Experience 12 days aboard Ombak Putih from Maumere to Ambon, sailing through Flores, Alor, Wetar and the Banda Islands. Explore remote villages, snorkel coral reefs, visit volcanic islands, encounter wildlife such as whales and dugongs, and discover the culture of eastern Indonesia.
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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $10,050
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SeaTrek The East Indies on a Spice Island Exploration

Maumere-Ambon - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Visit Laratuka's unique churches
  • Explore the Forgotten Islands
  • Snorkel in crystal-clear water
  • Discover Indonesia’s Ring of Fire
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Maumere / Ambon Island
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Departing from Maumere, this exciting 12-day South Pacific cruise on Katharina visits the remote Banda Islands, where you can wander through the nutmeg plantations before retracing ‘the marine spice route’ north through the Moluccan Islands to the clove plantations of the fabled Sultanate of Ternate.
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Cruising Adventures! Orangutan
from $8,800
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali-Komodo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • Learn about orangutans in Borneo
  • Snorkel over vibrant coral reefs
  • Spot Komodo dragons
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Bali / Melo Village
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Embark on a 13-day, two-part cruise aboard Katharina and explore the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Explore Borneo and visit an orangutan conservation center and a local Dayak village. Return to Bali and set sail to various islands, exploring the highlights of Komodo along the way.
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Cruising Adventures! Orangutan
from $8,800
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali-Komodo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • Learn about orangutans in Borneo
  • Snorkel over vibrant coral reefs
  • Spot Komodo dragons
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Borneo / Melo Village
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Embark on a 13-day, two-part cruise aboard Ombak Putih and explore the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Explore Borneo and visit an orangutan conservation center and a local Dayak village. Fly to Bali and set sail to various islands, exploring the highlights of Komodo along the way.
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A group of local villagers playing traditional instruments in Forgotten Islands, Indonesia
from $17,330
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Spice Islands & Forgotten Islands Expedition

Ambon to Labuan Bajo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore historic spice route
  • Meet indigenous island tribes
  • Experience Wetar Island
  • Hammerhead encounter at Nyata
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Ambon Island / Labuan Bajo
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Festival Visits, Fishing
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Discover Indonesia’s remote Spice Islands and Forgotten Islands on a 12-day expedition from Ambon to Labuan Bajo aboard Aqua Blu. Snorkel coral reefs, explore historic forts, meet local communities, and experience the beauty and culture of these rarely visited islands.
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Komodo Dragons at Komodo National Park Indonesia
from $8,800
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali - Komodo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Learn about Orangutans in Borneo
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • See volcanoes and Komodo dragons
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Bali / Melo Village
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day, two-part cruise aboard Katharina and explore the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Explore Borneo and visit an orangutan conservation center and a local Dayak village. Return to Bali and set sail to various islands, exploring the highlights of Komodo along the way.
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Balinese sunset, Indonesia
from $9,610
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Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa to Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Bali Temples
  • Visit Satonda Lake
  • Spot Saleh Bay whale sharks
  • Snorkel at Triton Bay
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Benoa / Darwin
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Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration
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Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin and explore Indonesia’s remote islands, coral-rich waters, and cultural treasures. Encounter whale sharks in Saleh Bay, spot Komodo dragons, snorkel in Triton Bay, visit Banda Neira, and discover traditional communities across the archipelago.
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Experience snorkeling with a large school of silver fish
from $5,825
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Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons Family Cruise with a Marine Biologist

Komodo Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Track wild Komodo dragons
  • Swim with giant whale sharks
  • Spot Komodo dragons
  • Uncover Moyo waterfall
  • Learn from a marine biologist
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
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Komodo Island / Melo Village
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking
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Enjoy a 9-day family cruise aboard the Ombak Putih, sailing roundtrip through Indonesia from Komodo to Komodo. Led by a marine biologist, you encounter whale sharks, manta rays, and wild Komodo dragons. Discover vibrant reefs, active volcanoes, and local culture.
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Forgotten Islands villagers performing a traditional dance in cultural attire.
from $33,020
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Raja Ampat, West Papua, & Forgotten Islands Expedition

Sorong to Labuan Bajo - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Dive Wayag’s Figure Eight Rock
  • Explore Banda Neira’s Dutch forts
  • Experience Melissa’s Garden
  • Observe Abui Tribe’s dance
  • Tour Fort Revenge on Pulau Ai
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Sorong / Labuan Bajo
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Variable
Embark on a 22-day cruise aboard Aqua Blu through Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Forgotten Islands, starting in Sorong and sailing to Mioskon, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Penemu, and Banda Neira. Discover vibrant reefs, ancient forts, remote villages, and rich marine life from Pulau Koon to Alor, Maumere, and Labuan Bajo.
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Orangutans
from $17,895
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In the Wake of Wallace: Indonesia & Borneo

Denpasar - Singapore - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Misool’s pristine reefs
  • Discover Buru Island’s villages
  • Snorkel Wakatobi’s coral haven
  • Wander Belitung’s beaches
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Denpasar / Singapore
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Set sail on a 16-day cruise from the Indonesian Archipelago to Singapore aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring diverse islands like Raja Ampat and Wakatobi National Park. Encounter unique wildlife, immerse in local culture, and witness Indonesia's stunning natural beauty.
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