South East Asian Trips

Indonesia is an ideal place for sailing due to its vast number of islands and pristine waters full of exotic animal and plant life. There are a variety of sailing excursions on offer in Indonesia and some tourists come to this region primarily to sail, but once you take a sailing trip you will see why.

The nameless tiny islands that litter the vast blue water with the inviting white sandy beaches touched by no one, the coral reefs, the peace and quite are some of the attractions that sailing in Indonesia has to offer. With numerous islands and the diversity that exisits between them, no sailing trip is the same, there is always something new to see, visit or learn. So come and sail the seas of Indonesia.

With more than 17,000 Islands it is the right place for those interested in sailing in Indonesia. Come and appreciate the relaxed pace of the sailing experience in the archipelago. Each trip would be unique and adventurous. Different islands are to be visited during this unique sailing on the waters of Indonesia.

For sailing in Indonesia there are the pinisi, which are masted with two sails, topsails and three jibs. These are hand built and fitted with an engine in addition to the sails. Thus the sailing in Indonesia caters to the comfort and safety of the traveler.

The important sailing locations in Indonesia include the Komodo National Park Cruise- the islands that lie in the straits between Sumba and Flores are called Komodo. The islands combine dramatic wild savannah landscape with white and red sand beaches, and some of the most spectacular underwater scenery in the world. The Ambon - Banda Sea cruise, the Banda Sea is surrounded by Spice Islands, which were once sought by Colombus and MarcoPolo. The Alor islands include Solor, Adunara, Lembata, Pantar and Wetar are located east of Flores. The area is mountainous and makes for stunning volcanic scenery.

There are many traditional fleets operating on adventure cruises to many different ports throughout the archipelago. Sailing in Indonesia would be a lifetime adventure. The sailing includes its tropical climate, warm waters and numerous variety of wild life above and below the sea and all this with the remarkable scenery. On the other hand during sailing in Indonesia the sailor can also witness the rich ethnic diversity and can explore remote destinations that attract explorers. . While sailing in Indonesia the traveler can also go for scuba diving, wildlife exploration cruises. While sailing in Indonesia one can also enjoy the exotic food of Indonesia.

The majority of companies offering whitewater rafting are located in Bali, where several rivers - including the Ayung, Balian, Telega, Ubaya and Unda - are commercially rafted. Spectacular rapids can also be found on the Citartik River (western Java), the Sadan River (Sulawesi) and the Alas River (Sumatra). Rapids are generally at their strongest between November and March. River tours up the great Mahakam River on the island of Kalimantan, which is dissected by a network of rivers running from the mountainous interior to the coasts, are billed as a trip into the ‘heart of darkness'. Starting from the port city Samarinda, such tours last for several days (with onboard accommodation available) and continue deep into the upper jungle reaches, where tribal communities have largely preserved their traditions.