Activities in Indonesia & Borneo

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Our expeditions are all about maximising opportunities for you to get out and explore our destinations hands-on, as the real adventure happens off-ship. We offer a highly comprehensive activity program, led by experienced Activity Specialists who are dedicated to making each experience action-packed and immersive in the natural environment.

Some activities are included in your expedition, while others are optional and cost-extra. Select activities need to be booked in advance. There are activity options for everyone, regardless of experience or skill-level.

*All our landings, adventures and activities are subject to weather conditions, and activity options do vary by itinerary.

Included Activities

Wildlife Watching

Indonesia is one of the world’s richest countries for wildlife watching - with its thousands of islands and mix of Asian and Australasian ecosystems. A true paradise for the birdwatches and holds some of the best diving and snorkelling spots in the world due to the rich marine life.
The highlights you’re most likely to see include: Komodo Dragons, Sea Turtles, Monkeys, Birds-of-paradise and a wide range of marine life.

Snorkelling

Snorkelling in Indonesia is outstanding, home to some of the snorkel sports on the planet. The country sits in the Coral Triangle, which has the highest marine biodiversity on Earth. Even from the surface, you can see an incredible amount of life.

Paddling

With our experts guidance, you could paddling through the year around warm water paired with tropical scenery, varying from calm lagoons to open-ocean swells. Glide through mangroves, coral reefs, and rainforest rivers as this gentle activity brings you closer to nature.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Whether you're new to stand-up paddleboarding or a seasoned paddler, our Discovery voyages in, Indonesia and Borneo offer the perfect opportunity to explore some of the most biologically rich coastlines on Earth.
On our expeditions you can paddle to coves and through turquoise waters teeming with marine life like manta rays, sea turtles and playful dolphins.

Trips Ashore

A visit to Tanjung Pandan, the cultural heart of Belitung, where you’ll visit a traditional Melayu house. Here, you are welcomed with the Sekapur Sirih performance, a graceful and symbolic ceremony that represents hospitality and respect. Dancers dressed in colourful traditional costumes present a betel nut offering, a time-honoured gesture used to honour guests and mark meaningful encounters. This welcoming ritual offers an intimate introduction to Belitung’s traditions and the values that shape everyday life on the island.

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Add-On Activities

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving in Indonesia and Borneo offers extraordinary marine biodiversity, warm tropical waters, and a wide range of dive environments from coral gardens and dramatic walls to mangroves and muck sites. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the region is known for vibrant reefs, large schools of fish, turtles, sharks, manta rays, and rare macro life, with many sites accessible year-round. Whether diving the remote reefs of Raja Ampat or the rich coastal waters of Borneo, divers experience some of the most diverse and rewarding underwater ecosystems on the planet.

Sea Kayaking

Immerse yourself into tropical coastlines, weaving through limestone islands, mangroves, and clear-water lagoons. Paddlers encounter warm seas, remote beaches, and vibrant marine life below, with routes ranging from calm, sheltered bays to more challenging open-water crossings influenced by tides and currents. With careful planning and local knowledge, sea kayaking reveals a quieter, slower perspective on some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular coastal landscapes.

Activities To Do In Indonesia & Borneo