Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start Location: Bali, Indonesia​​​​​​​ (DPS)
End Location: Surabaya Juanda International Airport, Indonesia, Indonesia (SUB)

​​​​​​​Please Note: This is a Level 1 trip and is suitable for most fitness levels. Access to waterfalls involves short walks, typically around 10 minutes, sometimes using stairs. At Mount Bromo, the viewpoint is just a brief 5-minute walk from the parking area. In Komodo National Park, there are two optional hikes: a 20–30 minute walk to the Padar Island viewpoint and a longer 40-minute walk up Gili Lawa Hill. Both hikes are entirely optional—guests may choose to relax on the beach, photograph deer, or fly drones instead.

Day 1 – Arrival in Bali (D)
Arrive in Bali and transfer to our peaceful resort in the Sidemen region — a lush, rural area surrounded by rice terraces and framed by the towering peak of Mount Agung. Take time to settle in, rest from your journey, and enjoy the quiet rhythms of the Balinese countryside before we meet for dinner/orientation in the evening.

Day 2 – Rice Terraces and Mount Agung (B,L,D)
We’ll rise early to catch the first light spilling over the dramatic slopes of Mount Agung, photographing the intricate patterns of Sidemen’s rice terraces as the landscape glows in soft morning light. The rest of the day offers time to explore nearby valleys, streams, and traditional farmland scenes surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Day 3 – Eastern Bali Landscapes (B,L,D)
Today’s sunrise takes us to another viewpoint overlooking Mount Agung, where flowers and rice paddies create endless options for compositions. Later, we’ll head east through rural villages, photographing the quieter corners of the island — where daily life unfolds amid verdant hills, volcanic ridges, and hidden valleys.

Day 4 – Misty Lake and Hidden Waterfalls (B,L,D)
We’ll travel north to Tamblingan Lake, known for its tranquil waters and morning mist drifting across small temples and forests. It’s an atmospheric place to capture reflection and mood. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to one of Bali’s lesser-known waterfalls — tucked deep in the jungle — to photograph cascading water framed by lush greenery.

Day 5 – Journey to Komodo National Park (B,L,D)
A short flight takes us from Bali to Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park. From here, we’ll board our private Phinisi boat — our floating base for the next few days of exploration. Once settled in, we’ll set out to photograph the surrounding islands and enjoy our first sunset on the water.

Day 6 – Padar Island, Komodo Island, and the Wild Coast (B,L,D)
We’ll begin the day with a sunrise hike on Padar Island, one of the most iconic landscapes in Indonesia. From the summit, the island’s rugged ridges and turquoise bays stretch out in every direction. Later, we’ll visit Pink Beach for its unique sands and clear water, and explore nearby reefs where manta rays are often seen gliding beneath the surface. Our adventure continues to Komodo Island for an afternoon walk to photograph Komodo dragons! We'll explore the park with local rangers and guides who will help us find them. Tonight will also be spent on our Phinisi boat around Komodo Island.​​​​​​​

Day 7 – Flight to Sumba & Walakiri Beach (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we’ll disembark and fly to Sumba Island. Once we’ve checked into our beachfront lodge, we’ll venture out for sunset at Walakiri Beach — a stunning shoreline dotted with dwarf mangrove trees. During low tide, shallow pools form perfect mirrors, creating dreamy reflections as the sun dips behind the horizon.

Day 8 – Savannahs, Waterfalls, and Sunset Reflections (B,L,D)
At sunrise, we’ll explore one of Sumba’s dramatic highlands or coastal savannahs, where golden light sweeps across rolling grasslands and wild horses sometimes roam freely. Later, we’ll photograph Tanggedu Waterfall — often called the “Grand Canyon of East Sumba” — with its layered rock formations and turquoise pools. Weather permitting, we’ll return to Walakiri for another round of sunset reflections.

Day 9 – Flight to Java & Bromo Volcano Region (B,L,D)
We’ll fly to Java this morning and travel to the edge of the Bromo crater, where our lodge overlooks one of Indonesia’s most dramatic volcanic landscapes. If the skies are clear, we’ll have the chance to photograph Bromo beneath the stars — capturing the glowing caldera under moonlight or the Milky Way before dawn.

Day 10 – Sunrise Over Mount Bromo & Departure (B)
We’ll greet sunrise at one of the most spectacular viewpoints in all of Indonesia, watching as the first rays light up Mount Bromo and the surrounding sea of volcanic sand. After a final morning of photography, we’ll return for breakfast and make our way to Surabaya Airport by 2 PM for departures home or onward travel.