Signature Indonesia | The Sacred Wild Isles

Across Bali and Flores, Indonesia unfolds through sacred ritual, quiet encounters, and life shaped by land and sea

Experience Indonesia at its most soul-stirring, where sacred ceremony, the natural world, and daily life are deeply entwined. We begin in Bali, where ritual shapes temple courtyards, village kitchens, and volcanic highlands. Then, continue east to the wild natural beauty of Flores, where marine stewards, island villages, and a private speedboat journey to encounter Komodo’s extraordinary wildlife establish our coastal rhythm. This is Indonesia as few experience it: considered, elemental, and revealed through the expertise of your handpicked Signature Guide.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Experiences:

• Enter Balinese spiritual life through a private temple blessing led by a female priest, guided by lineage, ritual meaning, and place
• Encounter Komodo National Park with a ranger and conservation expert, observing dragons on Rinca island before snorkelling coral-rich waters
• Greet dawn at Mount Batur alongside one of Bali’s female mountaineers, watching the caldera emerge before crossing lava fields by 4×4
• Gain a unique insight into the culture of the Indigenous Manggarai group on a guided exploration of Todo village, meeting the people and sampling traditional cakes

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between included activities such as a highland hike, spiritual immersion, coastal snorkelling, or a Balinese script masterclass

Signature Stay: Experience Komaneka at Bisma, a refined Balinese boutique hotel with tropical forest views, part of this trip’s refined accommodation portfolio

Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

We also weave Signature Legacy moments into your itinerary, so the positive impact of your trip lasts long after your stay. These are moments to remember which help people and nature thrive, ensuring you build a harmonious, positive connection with the places you visit.

On this journey, you can:

• Support reef restoration, observing coral propagation and planting techniques. Gain clear insight from a local marine NGO into conservation challenges and the coastal communities safeguarding these fragile ecosystems.
• Walk alongside Muntigunung families on a purpose-led trek, share a home-cooked dinner with a Tenganan household, and spend time in Todo Village.
• Move through Bali’s spiritual landscape with guided visits to temples, private blessings led by priests and shamans, and participatory dance or gamelan sessions.

Is this trip for you?

We have graded this trip Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Driving times: Transfers on this journey are relatively short, with the longest transfers taking place on Day 1 and Day 5 (two hours). We also have two internal flights (approximately 1hr 30min each).

Prebooking activities: An immersive adventure of your choice awaits on the Signature Day. This activity is included – all you need to do is prebook your chosen experience at least 60 days before departure through our Signature Collection travel experts. To choose the optional hike on Signature Day you should have a reasonable level of fitness as this 12km hike does feature some steep inclines. There is an elevation gain/loss of 800m. Additionally, an optional tour can be prebooked if you arrive early on Day 1.

Mt Batur Volcano: There is an easy walk (up to 2km) as we use a 4×4 for most of the journey. The activity does require an early start (4:30am), but taking part is optional. Good hiking shoes are recommended due to volcanic rock.

Vaccinations and Health

Indonesia

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for hepatitis A, polio, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and tuberculosis. There is also a high risk of malaria in Irian Jaya (Papua) and low risk in Bali, Lombok, Java and Sumatra. Please speak to your doctor or travel clinic for the best course of action on all the above.

You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Additionally, dengue and zika fevers are known risks in places visited. Both are spread by mosquitoes. There are currently no vaccines or prophylaxes available; therefore, we recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Methanol: The FCDO warns travellers to be cautious of methanol poisoning when travelling in destinations visited on the trip.

Visa

Indonesia

Many nationalities can apply for a 30-day visa on arrival at Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Batam, Bali and Yogyakarta at a cost of 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately US$33). Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/indonesia
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/indonesia
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html

All Indonesia Arrival Card

The All Indonesia Arrival Card is a health and customs declaration that must be completed three days (72 hours) prior to arrival.

• Visit allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
• Switch the website to English → select “Foreign Visitor”
• Fill in the required details:
– Personal: nationality, full name, date of birth, passport number & expiry date, contact information
– Travel: arrival/departure dates, e-Visa (if applicable)
– Transport & Accommodation: airport/port of arrival, flight/ship details, hotel or residential address
– Health & Customs: recent symptoms/travel history, items to declare (e.g., animals, electronics, baggage)
• Submit the form to receive a QR code
• Present the QR code (printed or digital) along with your passport upon arrival

Travelers must still obtain the appropriate visa for their stay. Travelers with visa exemptions are still required to complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card.

Food & Drink

This journey is designed to deepen your connection to Indonesia through its food and drink. Share dinner in a royal Balinese home, sample thoughtful plant-based cooking in Ubud, and join community cooks in highland and coastal villages. In Flores, barbecued seafood and home-style dishes reflect island rhythms. Every meal is carefully arranged, leaving space for conversation, context, and hospitality.

Weather

Bali and Flores experience warm tropical conditions year-round. May to September is typically drier with clearer skies, ideal for walks and marine activities. October to April brings higher humidity and short bursts of rain. Highland areas feel cooler at dawn, so light layers and breathable clothing ensure comfort throughout the journey.