Alor has a single volcano, various hot springs, dry savannas as well as lush rainforest. The Alor islands are surrounded by pristine blue waters, reputedly offering some of the wolrd’s most accessible reefs, drop-offs, caves and valleys, full of brightly colored corals, as well as dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks, mola-mola , a rich invertebrate and pelagic fish life can be seen here with hundreds of species of fish. These small, rugged and remarkably beautiful islands, dominated by jagged mountains and steep valleys, have divided the islands into many distinct ethnic groups. There is a wealth of interesting local culture, with strong traditional beliefs and some of the best ikat weaving in Eastern Indonesia.

Alor is also a hidden paradise for marine biodiversity. The best coral formations and underwater life are in the Pantar strait.
Just with your snorkelling gear, you can enjoy the reef scenery, many types of corals where revolve thousand of Damsels, Anthias, Triggers and big fishes as well.
Snorkelling is possible all around Kepa island, but you can also try magnificent coral garden of Alor Besar, or the excellent spots of Pura, Ternate and Pantar, just a short ride by boat.

Alor is recognized to keep some of the best diving in Asia. Surround by clear water, the visibility can reach more than 40 meters, with a temperature of 28°C.
With its volcanic origin, Alor offers great variety of dive sites, nearly limitless ; some outstanding walls, rock slides, valleys, seamounts, pinnacles, and unspoiled coral reefs.
Alor got a real good health reef : fishermen here are sustainable fishing practices (bubu or bamboo traps,...).
The variety and diversity is wide, from small fish to big pelagic sea life, with a rich concentration of invertebrates as well, hard and soft corals.

Some dive sites are renowned for big fishes, sharks, hammerheads, giant groupers, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, Mola-Mola, dog tooth tunas, schools of big eyes jack...
In the Pantar strait between Alor and Pantar pilot-whales and hundred of dolphins are common sight.
Groups of whales used to pass through the islands on their way to Pacific ocean.
The dive sites are chosen according to currents, drift and static dives are possible.