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One magical island

2 Life Changing Trips.

These trips are the culmination of my 10 year love affair with Timor-Leste, running projects and expeditions in this magical country. I wanted to design two trips I really believe in. Trips that celebrate the vibrant culture and spectacular underwater world, whilst supporting the local economy and businesses. Where sustainability is at the heart of the trip. Ethical, raw and bespoke.  Come experience my favourite place in the world.

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Timor-Leste? 

Timor-Leste is a small country with a violent and turbulent history. Gaining independence finally from a Portuguese and Indonesian occupation in 2002. The country is blessed with outstanding natural beauty. It has a mountainous main land, home to a coffee growing region (TL biggest export) and exquisite coastline .  Outside of the developing multi cultural capital - most of the population are subsistence fishers and farmers. 

There are two seasons in Timor-Leste - Wet and Dry. Both trips are planned for the end of dry season (just before the rains come). Where we can expect flat calm clear warm ocean conditions. And hot, humid sunny air temperatures.  

There are multiple routes to get here. If coming from the UK & Europe - I recommend coming in from Bali. There are direct flights from Darwin, Australia. 

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Trip 1.
Whales, Culture & Adventure.

30th October 2026 - 9th November 2026. 
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A collaboration with Ollie Clarke, award winning GB underwater photographer. 

$4000 USD. 

 
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The Trip

 

Join us this October / November and experience the cetacean super highway. 

 

Most famously the Ombai and Wetar straights are known for the pygmy blue whales, which tend to pass through these waters on their way south, after calving in the Banda Sea. However it is possible to encounter more than 20 different species of cetacean here, including sperm whales, killer whales, beaked whales and a number of different species of dolphins.

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BUT we wanted to be SO much more than a soul less whale trip. Splitting our time between Dili, the Timorese capital and  Atauro. We will showcase to you, not only whales but also exceptional reefs to snorkel on, cultural experiences to partake in and an unforgettable trip. 

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Offering wellbeing extras like daily yoga practises, freedive line training and hikes and excursions this trip promises to make you fall in love with Timor-Leste as i did. 

Itinerary 30/10/2026 - 08/11/2026

  • Arrive in Dili and drink a coconut! Welcome dinner to meet the group. 

  • 31/10/26 - Meet a local guide and head out to the districts to hopefully spot some crocodiles. We will learn about their importance in Timorese culture. We will then meet a whale scientist at her research station in Manatutu village and learn about the majestic pygmy blue whales. ​

  • 01/11/26 Full day on the water looking for whales

  • 02/11/26 Full day on the water looking for whales

  • 03/11/26 - Transfer to Atauro followed by island whale watching / swimming. 

  • ​04/11/26 - Atauro fun dive / line dive / intro to freediving

  • ​05/11/26 Atauro fun dive / line dive / handicraft shop visit

  • 06/11/26 Across island hike to Adara (the West side of the island). 

  • ​07/11/26 - Wawata Topu experience - meet and dive with the female spearfishers of the island and learn about their story. 

  • 08/11/26 - Across island transfer to meet our boat back to Dili. (Whale spotting en-route) Final meal in the capital. 

  • 09/11/26 - Flights out 

What’s Included:

 

  • Transportation

  • All Meals

  • Water

  • Soft Drinks

  • Accommodation (single occupancy)

  • Experienced Guide's

  • All boat trips and snorkels

  • Cultural experiences

  • Trip photography (photo package)

  • photography workshops in editing

  • Freediving (intro to OR line training / coaching)

  • Daily yoga, breathwork etc

 

What’s not included:

  • Airfare

  • Travel& Dive insurance - mandatory

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuity

  • Alcoholic drinks

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What to Bring:

Personal Freedive/snorkel equipment

We suggest full-footed fins and rash guard/leggings for sun protection or a 3mm wetsuit if you get particularly cold - the water is usually at least 28c +

Hat, sunglasses, reef safe sunscreen

Windproof jacket and insect repellant

Reusable water bottle,

Cash(there are no ATMS on Atauro Island)

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Trip 2
A Freediver's Paradise.

14/11/26 - 24/11/26

$3000 USD
 

Freedive Timor-Leste: Dive into crystal clear deep water, stunning biodiverse reefs and an unforgettable rich cultural heritage and history. 

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Come let me take you to my favourite dive sites, on the most biodiverse reef in the world and line dive in some of the best conditions you've ever seen. 

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We will meet and dive with the island community who's lives are intertwined with the ocean. 

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Itinerary 14/11/26 - 24/11/26

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  • 14/11/26 - Arrive in Dili. Drink a coconut and enjoy a Welcome Dinner 

  • 15/11/26 - Beach clean and snorkel / fun dive with The Underwater Cinema (a group of Timorese ocean advocates  and freedivers shaping the future that I mentor). 

  • 16/11/26 - AM Dili shore dive / fun dive. PM Resistance museum and Chaga exhibition. 

  • 17/11/26 - Local ferry to Atauro island and our base for the next few days. Snorkel, fun dive and settle in and get onto island pace.

  • 18/11/26 - Fun dives / line dives 

  • 19/11/26 - Visit the most exquisite beach in the world. Snorkel. 

  • 20/11/26 - Hike to meet the artisans of Makili. Visit the handicraft shops.

  • 21/11/26 - Enjoy the cultural experience of the Beloi market. Optional hike over to Adara

  • 22/11/26 - Fun diving on the Adara wall, resting, book reading, swimming. 

  • 23/11/26 -Wawata Topu diving experience. Dive with the female spearfishers of Atauro. Learn about their lives and livlihoods. 

  • 24/11/26 - Transfer or hike back to Beloi. Lunch and then afternoon local ferry back to Dili. Enjoy our final night together. 

  • 25/11/26 - Flights out. 

 

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What’s Included:


Transportation

All Meals

Water

Soft Drinks

Accommodation (single occupancy)

Freediving Instructors

All boat trips and snorkels

Cultural experiences

Trip photography (photo package)

Freediving (line training / coaching)

Daily yoga, breathwork etc

Paddle boards, Kayaks, Bicycles (At Barry's Place in Beloi)


What’s not included:

 

Airfare

Travel & Dive insurance - mandatory

Personal expenses

Gratuity

Alcoholic drinks

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