Our Safari and Expedition journeys are for travelers who want to explore Komodo and Flores more deeply. They move at a personal pace and stay flexible from day to day. For this reason, these trips are always private and custom-built.
Instead of fixed schedules, we design each journey around real conditions. Weather, sea state, and park access all matter. As a result, we can adjust routes, timing, and activities along the way.
A safari or expedition combines sea kayaking, boat-based travel, and time on land. For example, you might paddle into remote bays, anchor near quiet islands, snorkel healthy reefs, or visit coastal villages. You may also explore lesser-known parts of Flores. With more time and fewer limits, the experience feels calmer and more connected. If you’d like to understand who we are and why we travel this way, we invite you to read Our Story.
First of all, we shape each journey around you. We adjust routes, daily activities, and pacing to suit your interests and comfort level. At the same time, we always respect weather, sea conditions, and the natural rhythm of the park.
In addition, these trips offer more privacy and access to secluded areas. You have the freedom to slow down or spend more time where it feels right. Throughout the journey, our local guides and crew support you with care and attention. Safety, quality equipment, and responsible travel remain our priorities. Overall, you can expect an experience that feels personal, unhurried, and grounded in real connection with the sea, the land, and the people who live here.
If you are still exploring options, you can also look at our Komodo Kayaking Tours. These shorter journeys follow the same values, with a more defined timeframe.
Extensively refitted in 2018, our 27 meter traditional Indonesian phinisi boat offers an incredible base for kayaking and snorkeling tours. You can look forward to paddling and swimming, relaxing on the sundeck or in the hammocks while sailing through the tropical waters.
Our cabins are all comfortable, air-conditioned and come in several configurations. We can accommodate your family, couples or groups of friends. All the while being served by our friendly crew.
The intimate cruises are crafted around the dream of facilitating adventures and fun for small groups, families and individuals who are looking for superb, personalized service.
Absolutely. The Komodo Islands, where we operate, are a relatively sheltered island group with infrequent large swells, making them well-suited to sea kayaking. Our professional sea kayaks are sleek, extremely stable, and equipped with standard safety features for long touring paddling.
All of our sea kayak guides are certified and from the local area, with extensive experience kayaking and working in wild places, which ensures solid risk management and emergency care. At least one guide will always accompany you on the water, and depending on group size we maintain a low guest-to-guide ratio.
There can be challenging conditions and currents in some areas, but they are well known to our team and easily managed through careful route planning. We also have a support boat on the water and radio contact with the Park Rangers office for added safety measures.
Sea-kayaking is an incredible way to explore our home, our seas. It’s an affordable and eco-friendly activity that doesn’t require extensive training or exceptional strength. It’s not just good for your body, but also nourishes your soul. Sea-kayaking can transport you beyond civilization and into the enchanting realm where earth, sea, and sky converge.
No prior experience is needed to get started. As long as you’re in good health, feel reasonably comfortable on the water, and have a sense of adventure, you’ll quickly master the basic skills required to paddle and steer your kayak under the guidance of our certified local sea kayak guides.
Our team provides a thorough introductory lesson at the start of the journey and stays close throughout to support, coach, and keep an eye on everyone’s safety and enjoyment. There can be challenging conditions and currents in some areas, but they are well known to our guides and are easily managed through careful route planning. We also have a support boat on the water and radio contact with the Park Rangers office for added safety measures on every trip.
To minimise our impact and keep the experience personal, we cap each group at a maximum of 14 guests, with a minimum of 2 guides on every departure. Depending on the overall kayaking experience within the group, we may increase the number of guides to maintain a low guest-to-guide ratio and close on-water support.
The list of activities is endless! You’ll have chances to snorkel in clear waters and explore beautiful coral reefs. We’ll stop at lovely beaches where you can relax or soak up some sun, bird-watch, you will get a chance for trekking and encounter wildlife, also interact with locals. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take a refreshing swim when we anchor the boat. And don’t forget, our boats are spacious enough for you to chill out, read a book, or just enjoy the scenery between paddling sessions. Dine under the starry sky, share stories, witness breathtaking sunsets, strum guitars, gaze at the stars, and enjoy restful sleep. You’ll find an array of experiences to cherish!
No. Camping is not allowed inside Komodo National Park, and we strictly follow the regulations set by the park authority on this. Beyond the regulations, camping also carries higher risks related to fire, wildlife, and waste.
Instead, you will stay in comfort onboard our custom-built kayak support boat, which allows us to keep impact low while staying close to the best paddling locations.
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