Discover Indonesia, Borneo and Timor-Leste with individual private tours
Selamat Datang!
'Selamat Datang' is the Indonesian way of greeting an arriving guest. It roughly translates to 'May your arrival be blessed' or simply 'Welcome'. Our team at sunda-islands.com consists of the leading specialists for individual, private and taylor-made tours to Indonesia, Borneo and Timor-Leste (East-Timor). With representative offices in Europe (Bonn, Germany), Indonesia (Jakarta and Bali), Malaysia (Kuching, Sarawak) and Timor-Leste (Dili) we are prepared to welcome and serve you in a new and individual way. You will not find a booking engine here but a team of experts giving you full personal service and assisting you with broad knowledge of the region. Our homepage gives you an impression of the vast possibilities for tours and travel in the whole archipelago. In case you miss a destination, need adjustments or wish for an individually planned tour please do not hesitate to contact us. The holiday experience of your dreams is waiting just here.
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Timor Leste is a country populated by a lot of different ethnic groups. They all speak their own language and follow their own cultural practices. This shows in their day to day life, architecture and food. This round trip shows you the foundation of the newest nation in South East Asia. Learn how the timorese fought against colonialism and how they grow together as one. See where they live, grow their crops and build their homes. Experience the beauty of the island of Timor.
>>> New schedule 2026 & 2027 <<<
Follow Moana into the heart of the Komodo National Park. Moana is traditional pinisi converted to a modern liveaboard. Up to 10 passengers can stay in the 5 cabins (incl. air-condition, private bath). Explore the national park over and underwater. Join the daily dives or just snorkel along and chill on the sun deck.
Explore the green heart of Bali. This round trip includes a visit to the legendary rice terraces, the most beautiful waterfalls, and the famous volcanoes. Learn to cook traditional dishes in Ubud and go snorkeling on the neighboring island Nusa Penida.
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This special expedition to West Papua includes a visit to the colorful Baliem Cultural Festival in the highlands of Wamena. The Highland Show in the Baliem Valley attracts many international visitors every year. For three days, groups from all the highland regions gather in Wamena to present their unique clan cultures and to compete in several ancient disciplines.
Yogyakarta is the best starting point for an exploration of Java island. Highlights are the hindu-buddhist temples Borobudur and Prambanan, and the famous volcanoes Bromo and Ijen in East Java. You will start with a tour to the most important sights of Yogya. The city is the cultural center of Java, well-known for traditional batik fabric, music, dance and the wayang kulit theater. The trip also includes a train ride from Yogyakarta to reach the eastern part of the island. After sunrise at Mt. Bromo and a hike the crater of Kawah Ijen you will cross the Bali Strait to reach the Islands of the Gods.
The Iban are the biggest ethnic group living in Sarawak. Take the opportunity to stay at one of their longhouses to meet the Iban families and learn more about their traditions. After crossing Batang Ai lake you will stay at Nanga Lumpa Lodge. Visit the longhouse and share stories, dance and live with the tribes people.