Amazing Indonesia

Embark on a boat trip along a river in Borneo and get up close with orangutans and proboscis monkeys. Explore the rainforests of Tangkoko National Park on Sulawesi to encounter the charismatic Sulawesi macaque and the nocturnal tarsier. Finally, sail to Komodo and photograph the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.

Facts about Indonesia

Indonesia is a republic made up of 17,508 islands in Southeast Asia, located between Australia and the Asian mainland. About 6,000 of these islands are inhabited. The six largest and most populous islands are Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali, Kalimantan, and West Papua.

With a population of approximately 237.5 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and has the largest Muslim population globally. It shares borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. The capital city, Jakarta, is located on the island of Java.

Situated in a region where three tectonic plates meet, Indonesia has many mountains and volcanoes. Around 220 of its volcanoes are active. The country’s highest point is Puncak Jaya on New Guinea, reaching 4,884 meters.

All gallery photos: Tom Schandy

Program

Price:
NOK 79,000. Single room supplement NOK 11,200 (or £790). Single rooms are not available during the boat trip. Price may change due to currency fluctuations, and it may also increase since the trip takes place in 2026.

Terms:
Deposit: NOK 15,000 per participant at registration. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 3 months before departure and is non-refundable.

Included:
All services in Indonesia, transport to and from airports, boats on Borneo and to Komodo, guides, most meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), national park fees.

Not included:
International flights to Manado (Sulawesi) and from Bali to Norway, any hotel nights at the start or end of the trip. The last night after arrival in Flores is not included. Tips, drinks, and personal expenses, as well as activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Equipment:
You will need your full range of camera gear. For birds and mammals, 300–500 mm lenses are suitable; for landscapes, details, small animals, etc., lenses such as 16–35, 24–70, 70–200, and a macro lens are recommended. Bring a tripod. Flash is important as we will also photograph animals in low light. Bring underwater equipment if you want to photograph while snorkeling at Komodo.

Clothing:
It is mostly warm and humid. Summer clothing, but also a warm sweater/jacket for early mornings. Long pants are useful in the rainforest. Sneakers are fine, but if it rains, hiking boots are better. Bring rain gear.

Also bring:

Sunscreen
Sunglasses/hat
Insect repellent
Headlamp
Light clothing, long pants for protection against sun and insects
AC adapter to charge camera batteries
Laptop
Extra hard drive
Memory cards
Chargers

Level:
The trip is not physically demanding. On Borneo, we may walk 1–2 kilometers to the orangutan feeding stations. In Tangkoko, we walk on foot following the monkeys.

Key information

Dates: September 6–20, 2026
Number of spots: 10

Price

Standard: NOK 79,000
Single room supplement: NOK 11,200 (or 790 GBP)
Note: Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and potential increases. Single rooms are not available on the boat segment.

Payment Terms