Activities
In addition to diving we offer a variety of other activities around Alor Tanapi to keep you occupied when you are not diving.
Cultural Tours
There is a range of activities to do in Alor. Whether you have an interest in cultural tours, volcano hikes or waterfall treks, we remain available to provide you with the information you need and to help book your tour.
Traditional Villages
Takpala, Bampalola and Latifui are three traditional villages in Alor where the huts are still built with bamboo and thatch. Local artifacts and woven clothes can be bought here. At times, you might be able to see a traditional lego-lego dance performance.
1000 Moko Museum
Visit the local museum that presents ancient Moko drums, along with traditional artifacts.
Local Weaving Village
Visit a local village where you can see the complete process of weaving with natural dyes and materials to make the famous “ikat”.
Local Garden or Village Visit
Take a trip to a local farmer’s garden up in the mountain, depending on the season you will see them growing local tropical crops such as coffee, vanilla, cacao, pineapple, cloves, kenari nut, or cashew nut, just to name a few.
Hikes & Nature Activities
Meet Mawar, the Dugong
Meet Mawar, Alor’s resident and friendliest dugong. Watch Mawar play around the boat in a sweet and memorable experience.
Waterfall Trek
Hike off-the-beaten path to one of the beautiful waterfalls. Choose among the different waterfalls to visit around Alor with nature walks through the forest.
Volcano Hike
Climb Pura, an extinct volcano island in the Pantar strait, or Mount Sirung volcano on Pantar island (not available year-round).
Snorkeling
Snorkelers are welcome to join our boat trips for an additional cost. Due to the currents that can be at times mild to strong in the Alor-Pantar strait, we recommend having a guide to accompany you. Please refer to our rates page for more information on prices.
Have a look at our Diving Courses