Discover Indonesia’s Best Hidden Gem: Alor Dive Safari
August 22nd to September 3rd, 2026
An unforgettable adventure awaits through the enchanting Alor archipelago, meticulously crafted to unveil the splendors of this Indonesian gem, one of the best places to dive in Indonesia. With a carefully curated itinerary spanning 12 nights, 24 guided dives, and three captivating land excursions, our trip promises an immersive exploration of Indonesia’s unrivaled underwater wonders and tribes from the region. Breathtaking coral reefs and vibrant marine life await you, while also immersing yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Alor local communities in this remote corner of Indonesia. Join us as you uncover the hidden treasures of Alor and create memories to last a lifetime before it gets too popular.
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Alor Dive Safari Logistics
Price
82,750,000 IDR
Prices are in Indonesia Rupiah; Click here to go to Xe.com
Dates
August 22nd to September 3rd, 2026
International airport
Jakarta/Bali
Duration
10 nights in Alor and 2 nights in Jakarta/Bali (one night before and after the trip)
Group size
10 divers
Participation requirements
- Advanced Open Water or its equivalent
- Over 60 dives
Included
- Domestic airfares
- Accommodation
- Full-board in Alor
- 3 boat dives each diving day (2 in the morning and 1 afternoon OR night dive)
- Unlimited unguided house reef diving
- Diving tanks, weights, and marine park fees
- Complimentary 32% Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers
What to bring
- Dive equipment
- Clothes
- Smile
About your guide
Claudine and Dan have visited Alor countless times and consider it one of their favorite diving destinations in Indonesia. Komang is renowned as one of the best instructors and critter spotters on our team, ensuring you’ll be in good hands.
Your 12-Night Itinerary in Alor
This itinerary serves as a flexible outline and may be subject to changes.
Day 1: Arrive in Jakarta. Arrive at the airport on time to relax before our next domestic flight.
Day 2: Take a flight to Kupang, Alor. Upon arrival, after an hour drive to the resort, receive a warm welcome at Alami Alor. Eat, unwind and enjoy the moment to finally be at destination.
Day 3 – 9: Enjoy a total of 24 dives during your stay, with three dives scheduled each day. Explore breathtaking reef and wall dive sites, as well as captivating muck diving spots. Get ready for remarkable encounters with marine life like never before! A visit to a traditional market and a weaving village is also planned to encounter the beautiful people of Alor.
Day 10: One last dive in the morning prior to having lunch. Next, visit an Abui village where we will watch a traditional dance performance.
Day 11: Enjoy a last feed at Alami Alor and say goodbyes to the resort’s crew. It’s time to head back to Jakarta and home.
Day 12: Goodbye Indonesia, hello home!
Some of our Favorite Alor Dive Sites
GREAT WALL OF PANTAR
Access: Boat | Dive type: Wall | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
One of Indonesia’s most stunning wall dives lies along the Pantar Strait. Adorned with vibrant pink and orange soft corals, and teeming with anthias, this site is an absolute must-see. Its topography features an overhang which is absolutely beautiful.
THE HOUSE REEF
Access: Boat | Dive type: Reef | Depth: 20 meters | Current: Mild to Medium
The resort’s house reef is one of the best we have ever dived. It is surrounded by healthy coral and includes a jetty teeming with life. From stonefish to leaf scorpionfish to banded pipefish, there is always something new to see. Don’t forget that mandarin fish can be seen here at any time of day.
RED SAND BEACH AND RED WALL
Access: Boat | Dive type: Slope, wall, reef | Depth: 30 meters | Current : Mild to Strong
Situated to the north of Pulau Pura, this dive site offers unique, red sandy slopes on one side and a wall that drops to a depth of 35 meters on the other side. The overhang is great for macro life, and it’s not uncommon to see schools of sweetlips and black snappers cruising. Another unique feature of this site is the bubbling gas vents that are part of Gugung Maru’s volcanic system.
BLACK RHINO
Access: Boat | Dive type: Slope | Depth: 30 meters | Current: None to mild
This site hosts a black sandy bottom, great visibility and macro life that is second to none. This is one of the best dive sites to see one of our favorite fish: the rhinopias. Paddle flap, weedy and lacey rhinopias are all found here as well as frogfish and a wide variety of nudibranchs.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Access: Boat | Dive type: Reef | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
We never get tired of seeing this site’s beautiful anthias as they school in and out of this shallow-water reef. You might also spot banded sea snakes, giant moray eels and reef sharks on your dive here.
GHOST TOWN
Access: Boat | Dive type: Muck | Depth: 25 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
This dive site is named after one of our favorite critters, the ghost pipefish. At the right time of year, it is easy to spot multiple ghost pipefish here as well as rhinopias, frogfish, cuttlefish, octopuses and shrimp of all kinds.
PERTAMINA PIER
Access: Boat | Dive type: Jetty | Depth: 20 meters | Current: None to Mild
Under the fuel depot of Pertamina lies a sandy bottom leading to a rocky slope. This is a great site to spot critters such as seahorses of all kinds, coleman shrimp and zebra crabs. Mandarin fish, frog fish and ghost pipefish can also be seen here.
CLOWN VALLEY
Access: Boat | Dive type: Slope | Depth: 30 meters | Current: Mild to Strong
Located in the southern part of Pulau Pura use to have a very distinctive feature. Nowhere were you able to find such an abundance of sea anemones. The sloping terrain was adorned with lush soft anemones, home to clownfish and various reef inhabitants such as pygmy seahorses or wobegong. Keep an eye out in the blue for passing pelagic species – sightings of mola-mola and thresher sharks are not unusual. Expect slightly cooler waters with intriguing thermoclines. Since 2020 and 2021, all the anemones have mysteriously disappeared from this site. After discussing with the team from Alami Alor, there is speculation that a big storm with big swells during that period might be responsible. However, it could also be part of a natural ocean cycle.
