Included:

• • An experienced western kayaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 11-day Indonesia luxury tour on a liveaboard with kayaking and snorkeling
  • Accommodation for 10 nights:
    • 1 night in a hotel (double occupancy)
    • 9 nights aboard the liveaboard (classic cabin, double occupancy)
  • Transfer from the hotel to the boat on Day 2
  • All meals and non-alcoholic drinks while on board
  • Linen with bathroom towels
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Double expedition kayaks with paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Safety equipment
  • Stand-up paddleboard (SUP)

Add-ons:

• • Dive package — available to arrange, leave us a note if interested
  • Single kayak rental
  • Cabin upgrades

Not included:

• • Airfares
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals on Day 1
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Indonesian visa
  • Dive package
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

Both routes run on the same liveaboard, with the same crew, the same activity format, and the same level of comfort—the difference is purely in where you go.

The Luwuk–Gorontalo covers most of the trip in the Togean Islands. These are the more well-known of the three, with calm lagoons, stingless jellyfish lakes, volcanic islands, and Bajo stilt villages.

The Kendari–Luwuk route is a completely separate itinerary through different islands. Starting in southeast Sulawesi, it travels north through the Gulf of Tolo, taking in Labengki and Sombori—a stunning stretch of karst and turquoise water that sees far fewer boats than the Togeans—before finishing in the remote Banggai archipelago. If you’ve already done the Togean routes, this is the obvious next trip.

If you’re choosing for the first time, go Togeans (Luwuk-Gorontalo) for the classic experience, Kendari–Luwuk if you want to go further off the beaten track.

The best thing about this Indonesia luxury tour with liveaboard and kayaking is that it rewards steady effort rather than peak performance. 

This trip is suited to travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable spending several hours a day paddling at a relaxed pace. Some kayaking experience is required. Snorkeling and short walks ashore are optional, and there is time each day to rest on board. As long as you’re generally active and enjoy being on the water, you’ll be well prepared for this adventure.

Scuba diving is available on this trip at an additional cost and must be arranged in advance, please let us know beforehand if it’s something you’d like to do. The liveaboard is fully equipped, with a divemaster on board, rental gear, compressors, and support boats, and diving takes place in generally calm conditions with excellent visibility and varied sites. Divers must hold a valid PADI certification, provide dive logs, complete required medical forms and waivers, and carry dive-specific insurance. 

Clothing:

• • One to two long-sleeve lightweight synthetic shirts
  • Two to three T-shirts
  • Lycra sun top for snorkeling
  • One pair of lightweight full-length trousers and a long-sleeve shirt for evenings
  • Two pairs of shorts and swimwear
  • Sarong for beach and boat use

Footwear:

• •  Reef shoes for paddling or sturdy sandals that secure firmly
  •  Running shoes and socks for island walks

Water & day gear:

• • Double-walled drink bottle, 750 ml or larger
  • Small dry bag for sunscreen, glasses, and electronics
  • Compact fold-up day pack for hikes and shore excursions

Snorkeling & diving:

• • Snorkeling gear is available to hire, or bring your own for best fit
  • Scuba dive gear is available on board, or bring personal equipment if preferred

Health & first aid:

• • Band-aid strips for minor cuts and blisters
  • Insect repellent containing DEET
  • Mild anti-nausea medication if you are prone to seasickness
  • Antiseptic soap or liquid hand wash.
  • Betadine or equivalent for scratches
  • Electrolyte tablets to stay hydrated
  • Antihistamine for allergic reactions
  • Talcum powder to help prevent saltwater rash

Sun & personal protection:

• • Wide-brimmed hat for sun exposure
  • Lightweight scarf, ideally silk or similar fabric
  • Sunglasses with a retaining cord
  • Lightweight rain jacket or spray jacket

Essentials & electronics:

• • Toiletries
  • Headlamp or small torch with batteries
  • Phone and device chargers

Optional extras:

• • Cycling gloves to help prevent blisters while kayaking

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Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Indonesia luxury tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. 
  • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

Indonesia luxury tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Indonesia luxury tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Due to very limited options aboard the Jakare boat, a single occupancy cabin is not available.

This Indonesia luxury tour runs in two directions, starting either from Luwuk or Kendari. Regardless of the direction, you’ll meet your guide in the late afternoon at the designated hotel on Day 1.

If starting from Luwuk:

• • Most people fly into one of Indonesia’s major aviation hubs such as Jakarta, Makassar, Manado, or Palu and then take a connecting domestic flight to Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) in Luwuk, with Makassar usually offering the most frequent service. Direct flights to Luwuk from Makassar take around an hour, and other connections typically transit through Makassar or another Sulawesi airport first. From Luwuk Airport, taxis or hotel transfers can take you into town.

If starting from Kendari:

• • From international hubs like Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), or Makassar, you can fly directly to Kendari—direct flights from Jakarta are available, and connections via Makassar are common. The airport is Haluoleo Airport (KDI), located about 23 km (14 mi) from the city center. From there, a taxi to the hotel costs roughly 150,000–250,000 IDR (approximately US$9–14). Cash payment in rupiah is required.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.