Indonesia luxury adventure holiday

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

As a small group tour, trasnport is shared.

Accommodation:
Merusaka Nusa Dua implemented the Sensor Flow at the guest room that can reduce the energy usage at the guest room. While other hotels on the tour do not currently operate on-site renewable energy, they actively reduce our carbon footprint through the use of energy-efficient LED lighting, inverter air-conditioning systems, energy-saving kitchen equipment, and keycard-controlled electricity in guest rooms. Regular maintenance and staff training further support reduced energy consumption.

80% of our meals on this trip will be locally sourced and seasonal. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available with advance notice.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The expert nature guides are assigned by the Nature Conservation Department in Indonesia, who are local people and have been qualified by the authority.

Financial Support for Conservation: A significant portion of the mandatory entrance fees and national park permits is allocated directly to the Balai Taman Nasional Komodo for the ongoing protection and monitoring of the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) habitat. Rewilding through Local Expertise: By exclusively using certified local rangers and guides, the trip supports the human infrastructure necessary to prevent poaching and encroachment, which are essential for the natural rewilding of the park's fragile ecosystems.

Included in the tour price:
Komodo National Park on day 6 – LO . The entrance fee is :~IDR 250,000 - 275,000, Ranger/Guide Fee: ~IDR 80,000 - 150,000 per group/island · Trekking Fee (Padar/Komodo/Rinca): ~IDR 10,000 - 150,000 · Snorkelling/Marine Fee: ~IDR 15,000 - 50,000.

Accommodation:
The hotel does not use any plastic and all the reuse and recycle. For example, hotel use the pump for shampoo and soap, hotel use recycle straw in the restaurant and bar. At Candi Beach Resort they do Rainwater harvesting and also invested a sewage treatment system that recycles treated wastewater for landscaping use only.

The resort maintains landscaped gardens with native plant species that support local biodiversity. Green areas within the property provide natural habitats for birds and small wildlife, and our landscaping practices prioritize minimal chemical use to protect the surrounding ecosystem.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

All of hotels are locally owned and operated, and they are proud to support the local community through employment and partnerships with nearby suppliers and artisans.

1. Direct Employment of Local Experts - Local Ranger and Guide Integration: We exclusively employ certified local rangers and guides, particularly within sensitive areas like Komodo National Park, to ensure that tourism revenue supports the human infrastructure necessary for conservation. Specialized Knowledge: Using local guides allows us to provide agents with authentic "subject matter expertise" while keeping economic benefits within the destination.

2. Strategic Village Visits and Communes - We facilitate visits that empower villagers to manage their own tourism assets, ensuring economic gains stay directly within the community. The villages we supports: Muntigunung; Tenganan; Todo Village; Subak Guliang. Cultural Preservation: These visits move beyond simple sightseeing, focusing on "Justice" and "Equity" by providing the infrastructure needed for sustainable, low-impact local commerce.


3. Support for Local Cooperatives and Craft Markets - By visiting local craft markets and cooperatives, we create opportunities for travelers to contribute
to the local economy through fair-trade purchases and join the classes of Cooking Class; Balinese offering making; Balinese Dance & Gamelan Class; Balinese writing class; Florenese weaving class.

EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

We create the income to generating opportunities for people at Muntigunung by create the Trekking trip on day 4 – LO. We assigned a woman tour leader on this trip.

This trip is LGBTQ+ friendly.

Limited Mobility: While the core of these "Adventure Segment" trips involves active elements like trekking and snorkeling, we can provide "Equity-focused" adaptations. For travelers with limited mobility, we can arrange some flexibility during the activities without physical strain.