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A guest snorkeling in Pulau, Indonesia
Local Culture, Greeting Ceremony, Tribal Culture, Dug Out Canoes, ,  Asmat, Syuru Village, New Guinea
Rice terrace in Tegalalang in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Guests explore Lingsar Temple a place where Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists worship. Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Chef Mikael Sjoberg at a local market buying ingredients to make creative dishes on the National Geographic Orion.  Pulau Bawean, East Java province, Indonesia
A guest snorkeling in Pulau, Indonesia
ExpeditionsExploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat, and Papua New Guinea

Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat, and Papua New Guinea

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Embark on an adventure to discover Indonesia’s rich tapestry of cultures and lush tropical islands. Watch for Komodo dragons in the wild; snorkel and dive at pristine coral reefs of the Moluccas, Raja Ampat, and West Papua; enjoy welcome ceremonies at secluded villages; learn about some of the fiercest battles of the Pacific theater during World War II; and experience the riverine world of the Asmat region, one of the least-explored places on Earth.

Highlights

Asmat Melanesian men in traditional decoration, paddling dug-out canoes, to greet guest on zodac in Syuru, western Papua.
  • Encounter Indonesia’s vibrant cultures during traditional welcome ceremonies and visits to remote island villages and markets

  • Swim, snorkel, and dive at spectacular reefs, isolated atolls, and the ivory beaches of Kri Island and Misool in Raja Ampat and West Papua

  • Search Komodo National Park for Komodo dragons, prehistoric creatures that can reach a length of 10 feet

  • Discover the timeless traditions and exquisite art of the Asmat region while exploring its stilt villages by Zodiac

  • Get top photos with the help of a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Certified Photo Instructor

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Does not include any flights

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duration
20 Days

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From

$24,243

/ per person

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duration
20 Days

View our brochure for more details

From

$24,243

/ per person

Book Now
duration
20 Days

View our brochure for more details

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Expedition Moment - An Impactful Return to the Asmat Region, Papua New Guinea

  • Sep 2023

It has been years since any ships have visited the remarkably remote Asmat villages of West Papua, Indonesia. Recently, National Geographic Orion returned to the region and our guests were welcomed with the most jubilant celebration. “As we approached the river where the village was, we were met by dozens of war canoes,” recalls certified photo instructor Lisa Hornak of the soul-stirring moment. “There were hundreds of villagers there to greet us, painted, in their traditional dress, with their art, with their families, all dancing, singing, drumming....it was like time had stood still there.”

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