
Indonesia - Sumba & Flores
Photography Tour.
Take gorgeous portraits on the Island of the Gods.
The Tour.
Join us on an extraordinary photographic journey through Indonesia, a land of diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Our tour begins in the ancient city of Borobudur, home to Asia's largest Buddhist temple, where we'll capture the first rays of dawn illuminating its 72 bell-shaped stupas, each housing a serene Buddha statue. The temple complex, surrounded by tranquil rice paddies, jungle, and the ever-present Mount Merapi, offers endless compositional possibilities. From there, we travel to Yogyakarta, where we'll explore and photograph the sprawling Hindu temple complexes of Prambanan and Candi Sewu during the golden hour.
Next, we swap ancient history and culture for nature at its rawest, embarking on pre-dawn adventures to photograph two very different volcanoes. At Mount Bromo, we'll capture the dramatic sunrise over its caldera from Penanjakan viewpoint, before descending to the 'Sea of Sand' where local horsemen provide stunning photo opportunities against the volcanic landscape. At Kawa Ijen, we'll trek to photograph its extraordinary turquoise crater lake and the traditional sulphur miners who work in this otherworldly setting.
Crossing to Bali, known as the Land of the Gods, we begin our exploration in Lovina with its black sand beaches and morning dolphin-watching excursions. In the cultural heart of Ubud, we'll photograph the iconic terraced rice fields of Tegalalang, visit traditional craft workshops, and capture the dramatic Kecak fire dance performance. The journey continues to Kintamani, offering spectacular views of Mount Batur and Mount Agung, before heading to the mother temple of Besakih, nestled on the slopes of Bali's highest volcano.
We'll witness the island's spiritual connection to water at Tanah Lot, one of the world's most picturesque coastal temples, especially captivating during sunset when waves crash against its rocky base. Our journey includes stops at local markets, traditional villages, and the serene Lawak coffee plantations, providing intimate glimpses into daily Balinese life.
Indonesia is truly a photographer's dream, offering endless opportunities to capture its diverse elements: from ancient temples to active volcanoes, from rich cultural traditions to unique flora and fauna, from dramatic landscapes to pristine beaches, and from traditional craftspeople to its world-renowned cuisine. Known as the emerald of the equator, it's easy to see why Indonesia ranks among the world's most alluring destinations.
The combination of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality will leave an indelible impression on both your heart and photographic portfolio. The tour is suited to photographers of all skill levels, with an optional pre-tour technical and aesthetic workshop for those who may be new to travel photography or want to brush up on their camera skills.
Photo Highlights.
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Volcano sunrise
Sanur Beach
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Rugged Coast line
Pantai Mandorak
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Traditional coastal Village
Kampung Ratenggaro
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Salt Farming
Ketewel Beach
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Traditional hill top village
Praijing Village
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Dancing Trees
Walakiri Beach
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Endless Rice terraces
Waikacura
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Portraits
Authentic Connections
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Horse racing
Kodi region
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Spider web rice terraces
Lingko
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Volcano's
Flores
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Dragon's
Komodo Island
Tour Details.
Established in 2012
Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, 11 days of shooting
Dates and Prices
2025
June 2 -14
SOLD OUT
2026
June 2 -14
August 11 - 23
US$6650
Past participants will get a special discount.
Our fee includes hotels, breakfast, bottled water throughout the tour, as well as all transport including airport transfers. We base our fee on accommodation in a single room, (always A/C with private bathroom) though we offer discounts for couples sharing rooms, as well as for non-photographers. If you need help with insurance for this tour, please let us know and we can put you in touch with a broker that should be able to help you.
Our Itinerary.
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Day 1
Arrive Bali: Enjoy free transfer to the hotel in Sanur.
PM: Optional technical and aesthetic travel photography workshop for those who need it
Sunset: Meet Nathan and the group for dinner
Sleep: Sanur luxury hotel
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Day 2
Sunrise: Sanur beach
AM: Fly Tambaloka Sumba
PM: Check in Hotel
Sunset: Sunset Cliff’s
Sleep: Tambaloka luxury hotel
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Day 3
Sunrise: Hotel
AM: Ketewel salt farms
PM: Weekuri Lagoon/ Pantai Mandorak
Sunset: Ratenggaro village/beach
Sleep: Tambaloka luxury hotel
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Day 4
Sunrise: Waikacura Waterfall
AM: Praijing Village
PM: Drive to Waingapu
Sunset: Walakiri Beach (Dancing Trees)
Sleep: Waingapu luxury hotel
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Day 5
Sunrise: Breakfast
AM: Waimarang Waterfall
PM: Late lunch
Sunset: Tanau Hills
Sleep: Waingapu luxury hotel
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Day 6
Sunrise: Fly to Timor (Kupang)
AM: Fly to Flores (Ende)
PM: Drive to Moni
Sunset: Murundao Waterfall
Sleep: Moni boutique hotel
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Day 7
Sunrise: Kelimutu volcano
AM: Blue Stone Beach
PM: Drive to Bajawa
Sunset: Local terraces
Sleep: Boutique Manulalu Cottages
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Day 8
Sunrise: Gunung Inerie Volcano
AM: Bena and Luba, traditional villages
PM: Drive to Ruteng
Sunset: Ranamese Lake
Sleep: Ruteng Bungalows
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Day 9
Sunrise: Paddy field walk
AM: Village visit
PM: Lightroom Session
Sunset: Uliang Bua Cave
Sleep: Ruteng Bungalows
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Day 10
Sunrise: Spider Web paddies
AM: Drive to Labuan Bajo
PM: Harbour town
Sunset: Beach boats
Sleep: Labuan Bajo beach hotel
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Day 11
Sunrise: Padar island
AM: Komodo Dragons
PM: Pink Beach
Sunset: Beach Boats
Sleep: Labuan Bajo beach hotel
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Day 12
Sunrise: Breakfast
AM: Flight to Bali
PM: Depart Bali anytime or arrange with us to stay on at a beachside hotel

Make the dream a reality.
Tuition.
On any of our tours, stunning photography is the name of the game, and our objective is for you to leave with a collection of images that you'll be proud to show off. Indeed, many of our past participants have gone on to win awards and competitions with photographs taken on our tours.
Nathan’s teaching approach is very hands-on, as he believes in learning by doing. He will guide you through technical challenges, provide artistic inspiration, and lead by example in approaching locals for great portraits. You'll be amazed at the striking and authentic images you'll be able to capture.
We also offer Lightroom workshops during our tours, where we cover workflow management and picture processing. We'll show you the tools to take your travel photography to the next level and provide tips on saving your pictures for various outputs like social media, e-books, and printing.
If this is your first tour with us, you can also join Nathan’s pre-tour workshop, designed to equip you with essential skills for travel photography. Covering technical competence, creative observation, and ethical responsibility with a focus on people and culture, this workshop is perfect if you’re new to travel photography or need a refresher. The workshop runs on the first day of the tour from around 1-5pm. Enhance your photography skills and capture breathtaking moments to treasure forever. Apply via our tour request form and prepare to take your photography skills to the next level.
Hotels and Transport.
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Luxury hotels
We have gone to great lengths to secure either luxury hotels, or the best choices in more challenging locations, to enhance your overall sense of being in Indonesia. There is often exceptional character to Indonesian hotels where they utilise their natural building materials and apply age-old skills and style.
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4 wheel drives
On some parts of this tour, we encounter steep climbs requiring four-wheel drive transport, but even in these more challenging conditions, we always give you a window seat, with no more than three photographers per car to ensure you have ample space. There is also one train ride included in the price of this tour.
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Typical Bali hotel pool
Many hotels have cosy bungalows, most have tropical gardens and some are right on the beach. Some hotels have amazing views and many also have swimming pools. All in all, we are confident that the range and quality of accommodation throughout the tour will keep you pleasantly surprised.

TripAdvisor.
Angela_Travels - August 2024
Human touch and learning in awe-inspiring locations!
The experience of traveling with Nathan surpassed any expectations I had. Not only the tour runs smoothly but also, he has designed an expedition to cover the best of Java and Bali. From golden sand beaches to temples located in unusual and gorgeous locations, rice terraces, rice fields, waterfalls and the privilege to witness the sunrise in one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. Besides, I learned immensely from portrait photography in markets and other settings. Furthermore, beyond the photography technical aspects and being a great teacher, Nathan’s guidance to connect with local people and to give back to the community is one of the highlights of this experience and something I valued a lot. We truly got to know more of Indonesia and its people thanks to his kind and human approach. Most appreciated it! Highly recommended!
Can’t wait to participate again in one of his Asia tours.
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