- Alor is easy to access : A flight connect Alor to Kupang everyday of the week (WingsAir www.lionair.co.id). Kupang itself is daily connected to all major Indonesian cities.
- You can purchase ticket with international credit card at : www.tiket.com or www.traveloka.com
- Feel free to contact us for the latest flights schedule or any traveling advice.
- Our staff will welcome you upon arrival at Alor airport. 40 min car drive from the airport is followed by 20 min boat ride across Pantar Strait to reach the resort.
- The airport transfer is free of charge on Wednesday and Sunday.
Generalties
Seasonality
Diving is possible all year round but the resort is not operating from the end of December to mid-March (maintenance and staff holiday), during the rainy season peak. The microclimate of Alor archipelago is relatively dry for most of the year.
Currency
The official currency is Indonesian Rupiah. There are only ATMs on Alor Island but not on Pantar, so we advise you to bring along a sufficient amount of cash to cover your personal expenses. The resort accepts Rupiah, Euro and US / SIN / AUS Dollars. Unfortunately, we can’t process card payments at the resort.
Communications
If you need to make phone calls during your stay, a cheap option would be to purchase a local sim card. The only usable network in Alor is “Telkomsel” and you can buy these before your arrival; if you have a stop-over, Bali or Jakarta airports are a good place to buy one, also in Kupang town if you have time before your connecting flight to Alor. Ask the vendor to register your sim card directly, otherwise you won’t be able to use it!
Power
In Indonesia, power sockets are 2 pins, same as the European standard (standard 230V 50Hz).
Time difference
Alor is +6/+7 GMT.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended to have insurance that also covers diving/water activity and confirm well ahead of departure that they can effectively service the remote regions of Indonesia.
Your Stay at Alor Divers
ON LAND
Weather
Our location in Pantar has a relatively dry micro-climate, so for most of the season there is no rain. The resort leans against a hill that protects us from heat and high winds. From June to September, wind picks up a bit and the nights can be surprisingly fresh for tropical climate, so we provide blankets for our guests.
When arriving
Depending on the tide’s height, you might have to walk a few meters in shallow water in Alor Kecil and/or on the beach in front of our resort, so please consider wearing shorts and adapted shoes (or none ☺ ).
Towels
Shower and beach towels are provided. We also provide (eco-friendly) shower gel, shampoo, soap.
Malaria
There are ‘few’ mosquito’s around the resort, especially in dry season between May and October since there is hardly any rain, no standing freshwater or any open water containers. Pantar is a low risk area for malaria however – but to be precautious all the beds are protected with removable mosquito net, we do provide repellent burners and we have a stock of insect repellent, should you forget to pack some.
Drinks
Regarding drinks, we are limited to beer, coke, sprite, soda water and Pocari Sweat (it is a local electrolyte drink) – if you fancy a ‘special tipple’ or have a sweet tooth for chocolate/candies, head to the duty free en-route! (reminder: you are allowed to enter Indonesia with 1L of alcoholic beverage per person, and to carry 1L in cabin bag for domestic flights – please confirm at counter during check-in)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available and free in all bungalows, the connection can however be slow and the network can be ‘on and off’: it’s usually possible to check e-mails, but not great for surfing the net. Skype is not possible. If you wish to get a faster 4G connection, we can recommend you to buy a Telkomsel sim card as described above.
Little things to bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A torch or head lamp for the new moon phases (being remote, we have very minimal light pollution), and to explore the tidal pools avec very low tide
- A pair of shoes if you want to explore the neighbor villages
IN THE WATER
Water temperature
Average water temperature is 27 degrees, however, there are regular occasions when the temperature can drop to below 24 degrees or even much less; it’s advisable to bring hoods and vests if you think this would be beneficial to you personally. Remember that air consumption permitting, we like to do long dives. FYI all staff is diving in full 5mm (at least 😉
Booties
When the tide is very low, we sometimes have to walk a few meters on the seagrass, so wearing booties can be more comfortable.
Equipment for rent
We can rent regulators, BCD and dive computers, but no soft gear (wetsuit, booties, mask and fins – we just have a few items in case of emergency). Please inform us in advance if you need any rental equipment.
Tanks and connections
All our tanks are compatible with both DIN and INT regulators, so you don’t need to bring an adaptor. We have aluminum tanks of 12L and 15L, air or nitrox 32%. Please note that both nitrox and 15L are for boat dives and come with a supplement fee – please ask us if you’d like to have them.
Currents
Diving in Alor can be subject to strong currents, and a reef hook can be useful in some situations, although it is not absolutely necessary. We recommend you to bring your surface marker buoy.
House reef dives
All house reef dives (including night dives) are from the boat, so that your equipment stays on board. So you don’t have to walk on the beach with your equipment to enter the water. For house reef day dives, the boat can drop you and pick you up at different part of the house reef.
Night dives
Night dives are on the house reef only. We do have a few spare torches, however it can be useful to bring your own if you’d prefer – a small torch can also be of use to walk from your bungalow to the restaurant and down the beach but is not essential, and is anyway nice to search for small critters.
Ear infection prevention
We do have rinsing liquid on the boats and emergency first aid in the resort, but if you are prone to ear infections, please bring ear drops and anti-inflammatory with you; the local pharmacies don’t always have the ad-hoc products available and are located far away.
Price List 2024
| Full board / Bungalow / Snorkeling ( per person ) | Standard | Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| per night | 140€ | 175€ | |
| 14 Nights ( 1 night free of charge ) | 1820€ | 2275€ | |
| Add night after 14 nights stay | 115€ | 145€ |
- Arrivals / departures are Sunday and Wednesday
- Non schedule transfer : 100 euro per way (max 3 persons)
- 4 nights stay is a minimun stay
| Diving package ( price per day ) | Pre booked | At the resort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| unlimited dive* | 115€ | – | |
| 2 guided boat dives | 85€ | – | |
| 1 guided boat dive | – | 55€ | |
| extra unguided day/night house reef dive ( per dive ) | – | 30€ |
* includes 2 boat dives and unlimited house reef incl night dives
- diving prices include tanks and weight
- 20% discount after 12 diving days
CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED DIVE SCHEDULE for a group of min 4 divers/snorkelers
- Beach bungalow accommodation
- Full board, drinking water, tea, coffee
- Snorkling accompagning the dive boat
- Common dietary requests (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian)
- Laundry service
- Airport transfer in Alor on Wednesday and Sunday
- Government taxes
- Entrance to Alor Marine Park .
- Beverages (beer 4.5€), soft drink (1.5€)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Rental diving equipment / nitrox
- Extra for deluxe bungalow single occupancy : 45€ / night
- Non scheduled airport transfer 100 Euro per way up to 3 pax
| BCD | 10€/day |
| Regulator | 10€/day |
| Diving computer | 10€/day |
| Nitrox 32% | 3€ per tank |
| Big tank (15L) | 15€ for 2 boat dives |
In order to confirm a booking we kindly request that our guests pay a deposit. The balance will be required by bank transfer or credit card before your arrival.
We accepts payments by Visa card, we use a secure online payment gateway. The cost of this service is 2% of the transaction amount.
Please note : Visa card payment must be effectuated prior to arriving in Alor, it is NOT possible to pay with credit card at the resort.
Cancelation Policy
- Cancellations made 90 days or more prior to arrival will be refunded excluding transfer expenses fee. The deposit remains valid if you choose to reschedule your booking in order to postpone your arrival within a year.
- Cancellations within 90 days prior to arrival: The deposit is non-refundable or remains valid if you choose to reschedule your booking in order to postpone your arrival date within a year.
- Cancellations within 60 days prior to arrival: The payment is non-refundable.