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Scuba Diving in Alor for 12 Nights

Our trip through the Alor archipelago focuses on areas specifically chosen to showcase the best of this last frontier in Indonesia. Our itinerary of 12 nights, 24 guided dives and three land excursions allows us to witness Indonesia’s unparalleled underwater biodiversity. We can also experience the unique culture and traditions of the inhabitants in this remote part of Indonesia.

What to Expect

Stunning coral reefs and some of Indonesia’s best muck diving await us.
Your trip will begin and end with an overnight stay on the beautiful resort island of Bali where you can take part in optional activities before leaving Indonesia. All dives are conducted from the resort’s speedboat where you will be assisted by the crew and experienced dive guides.

Suitable for Everyone

Our Alor trips are suitable for any level of diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives. For non-divers who wish to join us, we will make sure you experience all that the waters of Alor have to offer with guided snorkeling tours on pristine reefs. All PADI specialties will be offered on this trip as well as the Advanced Open Water Course for those who don’t yet have this level. A Discovery Scuba Diving experience is available for our snorkeling guests.

81,950,000 IDR
All prices are in Indonesian rupiah
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10-Nights Resorts Stay in Alor + 2 Nights Bali

April 3th - April 13st, 2025

81,950,000 IDR

Program

Day 1

Arrive in Denpasar, Bali. Spend the night at The Vira Hotel.

Day 4

Two early dives on the southern side of Pura Island then one afternoon muck dive inside Kalabahi Bay.

Day 7

Early-morning visit to the market on Alor Kecil and then a dive around Pura Island. Those who wish to relax a little can take the afternoon off before a late-afternoon mandarin dive on the house reef. The house reef is also open all afternoon for those who wish to go on their own.

Day 10

We’ll do one morning dive followed by a visit to Ternate Island where we will have the opportunity to see traditional Ikat weaving techniques.

Day 13

Goodbye Indonesia.

See you again soon!

Day 2

Fly to Kupang and then on to Alor. Get welcomed at Alami Alor. Equipment setup, briefing and relaxing at the resort. For those who want, walk around the village.

Day 5

Two early-morning dives along Pantar Island and an afternoon muck dive to encounter ghost pipefish, seahorses, frogfish, sea moths and much more.

Day 8

Two early-morning dives along Pulau Pura and an afternoon muck dive to encounter our favorite critters.

Day 11

Do one last dive in the morning prior to having lunch at the hotel. Next, visit an Abui village where we will watch a traditional dance performance.

Day 3

Two dives in the morning on the north of Pura Island and one afternoon dive at the house reef. Be ready to be amazed by the beautiful house reef where, in addition to a wide range of reef fish, you can see leaf scorpion fish, juvenile batfish, banded pipefish and stone fish.

Day 6

Early-morning departure by boat and then go by foot to visit an abandoned tribal village. The view over Alor Kecil will be unforgettable. Do an afternoon muck dive in Kalabahi Bay or a sunset dive at the resort’s house reef to see mandarin fish.

Day 9

Visit a local church for the Sunday morning blessings, then one dive before lunch and another after lunch in Kalabahi Bay. A cooking class is available for those who are interested before dinner.

Day 12

After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes to the boat crew and head back to Denpasar, Bali, to spend our final night at The Vira Hotel.

Day 1

Arrive in Denpasar, Bali. Spend the night at The Vira Hotel.

Day 2

Fly to Kupang and then on to Alor. Get welcomed at Alami Alor. Equipment setup, briefing and relaxing at the resort. For those who want, walk around the village.

Day 3

Two dives in the morning on the north of Pura Island and one afternoon dive at the house reef. Be ready to be amazed by the beautiful house reef where, in addition to a wide range of reef fish, you can see leaf scorpion fish, juvenile batfish, banded pipefish and stone fish.

Day 4

Two early dives on the southern side of Pura Island then one afternoon muck dive inside Kalabahi Bay.

Day 5

Two early-morning dives along Pantar Island and an afternoon muck dive to encounter ghost pipefish, seahorses, frogfish, sea moths and much more.

Day 6

Early-morning departure by boat and then go by foot to visit an abandoned tribal village. The view over Alor Kecil will be unforgettable. Do an afternoon muck dive in Kalabahi Bay or a sunset dive at the resort’s house reef to see mandarin fish.

Day 7

Early-morning visit to the market on Alor Kecil and then a dive around Pura Island. Those who wish to relax a little can take the afternoon off before a late-afternoon mandarin dive on the house reef. The house reef is also open all afternoon for those who wish to go on their own.

Day 8

Two early-morning dives along Pulau Pura and an afternoon muck dive to encounter our favorite critters.

Day 9

Visit a local church for the Sunday morning blessings, then one dive before lunch and another after lunch in Kalabahi Bay. A cooking class is available for those who are interested before dinner.

Day 10

We’ll do one morning dive followed by a visit to Ternate Island where we will have the opportunity to see traditional Ikat weaving techniques.

Day 11

Two morning dives and an afternoon dive around Pura or Pantar Island. For those interested, we can also organize a football match with the locals if you wish to spend more time exploring village life.

Day 12

Do one last dive in the morning prior to having lunch at the hotel. Next, visit an Abui village where we will watch a traditional dance performance.

Day 13

After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes to the boat crew and head back to Denpasar, Bali, to spend our final night at The Vira Hotel.

Day 14

Goodbye, Indonesia. See you again soon!

Accommodation and Transport

The Vira
The Vira
Situated five minutes from the airport and in the heart of Kuta, this hotel offers a quiet, relaxing environment around its inviting, crystal-clear pool. Shopping, restaurants and the beach are only a few steps away.
Alami Alor
Alami Alor
In 2014, this dream resort was built by divers for divers. Each of the six bungalows has two entries to facilitate easier access to the room. The main entrances face the water and include hammocks, swings or long chairs. A second entrance leads to the bathroom to provide easy access to our private showers directly after dives. The common area is a great lounge with a relaxing gazebo where you can watch the sunset. It’s also the perfect place for a group drink.
Diving Boat
Diving Boat
We use two fiberglass speedboats with 4-stroke engines. To ensure our guests stay safe and comfortable, each boat has a maximum capacity of 6 - 8 guests and two guides. Each vessel is equipped with first-aid kits and emergency oxygen. Towels, water, tea, cookies and cakes are on offer during surface intervals. They're a great time to relax and take in the beautiful views before diving back into the pristine waters of Alor.

Some of Our Favorite Dive Sites

Great Wall of Pantar

One of Indonesia’s most beautiful wall dives is situated on the Pantar Strait. Covered in bright pink and orange soft corals and hundreds of anthias, this site is not be missed. The dive site’s topography is interesting and includes an overhang where a variety of different flatworms and nudibranchs can be found.

Clown Valley

Situated in the south of Pulau Pura, this dive site is known worldwide for its uniqueness. You would be hard pressed to find this concentration of anemones anywhere else in the world. This sloping dive site is carpeted in beautiful soft anemones housing clownfish and other reef fish. Don’t forget to look into the blue for cruising pelagic life. It’s not uncommon to spot mola-mola and thresher sharks here. Be prepared for slightly colder water with some interesting thermoclines.

The House Reef

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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