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EXPERT TRAVEL AGENCY IN INDONESIA
tailor-made trips
IN THE HEART OF INDONESIA
Since 2009, Amanaska, a local agency based in Indonesia, has been offering travellers unique experiences through tailor-made itineraries, limited editions and exclusive support.
Travellers become active participants: they try, immerse themselves, become involved, adapt, and take the time to understand and connect. We believe in genuine encounters, where the blending of cultures creates a new language—one of kindness and mutual curiosity. .
We are travel designers, and we take into account not only your expectations and your preferred way of travelling, but also current events and the realities of local life. The aim is to facilitate ‘natural’ encounters and to respect the traditions and cultures specific to the island or region.
Travel creator in Bali
since 2009
For many years, our travel agency in Indonesia has been offering a way to discover Indonesia through programmes where “tailor-made” and the notion of exception truly come into their own.
We support you so that you can experience the improbable and the unexpected—sharing, tasting, trying, and connecting without being mere onlookers. We design and organise unique trips for you, with the right balance between your wishes, what you have imagined, and the Indonesian pace of life, Balinese togetherness, and the country’s culture.
A different way to travel with
the Amanaska spirit
To make your trip a success, we have chosen to offer you an alternative to the usual programmes. A different approach to travel, where the experiences of every traveller who has come over the past 16+ years are put at the service of your own journey—where sharing truly matters.
We write your itinerary with you in mind—your expectations, but also the favourites of travellers like you, their own experiences, and what they loved about what they tried. We add our own touch to amaze you, surprise you, and take you off the beaten track. That is how the Amanaska spirit was born.
An official and fair travel agency in Indonesia
To claim the role of travel creator and companion in Indonesia, it is essential to have a legal presence in the country, genuine expertise on the destination, and a fair approach.
Having a legal presence This means being registered with the Indonesian Trade Register as a travel agency in Bali, complying with applicable laws and regulations, and paying contributions to the relevant social security funds. All Western staff working at our agency are officially registered and hold an Indonesian work permit and a social security visa.
Being a destination expert means that we live in the country, train in its culture and traditions, and have the ability to create a tailor-made trip using a local network we have developed for over 13 years.
Having a fair approach translates into the practice of fair trade. C’est à travers notre équipe, composée d’accompagnateurs de voyage, d’avocats, d’experts-comptables, de notaires, de spécialistes dans des domaines spécifiques, de guides professionnels francophones, que nous pouvons vous proposer des programmes équitables.
In practical terms, 98% of the accommodation or activities we offer are run by Indonesian families.. We prioritise local resources and create programmes, such as limited editions, where immersion is not limited to organised meetings but leads to genuine, kind exchanges and shared emotions.
Our vision of travel
Choosing to travel to Indonesia resonates with deep desires and personal circumstances that encourage us to get away and recharge. It is a need for elsewhere—to change scenery, step out of our daily routine, and open ourselves to others.
Travel calls on our curiosity, our ability to adapt, and our capacity to let go. It answers our desire to be surprised and to reconnect with what matters most.
We wanted to step out of our comfort zone—of course to change scenery, but also to discover other ways of life, millennia-old stories, and ancestral cultures.
Our programmes are designed to make you want to live experiences, go further, change your habits, and be amazed—whether through limited editions, family travel, or trips with friends.
Our creations are designed to go beyond classic tourist formats, where you remain a mere spectator, ticking off must-sees so you feel you have not missed anything.
Stéphane
Head of Development
Tailor-made support
David
Founder of Amanaska
Our local team in Indonesia includes 3 certified Master Coaches (Life Coaches) specialising in travel, enabling us to listen to and fully understand your expectations, identify what may concern you, and respond individually to your requests by tailoring the way we design our programmes.
Many travellers are looking for practical advice, need concrete answers, and want validated information—not just an itinerary.
Preparing a trip, especially to the other side of the world, requires both time and, of course, a certain budget, so it is essential to be in direct contact with someone who lives in the country you are going to discover. They must be able to act and interact in your best interests; in some cases, responsiveness can be crucial.
However, a contact alone is not enough: they must be able to anticipate your requests, be responsive, speak your language, and understand you.
This is why, quite naturally, we created the “Personal Travel Companion”, along with services designed to make your life easier.
Personalised holidays
From your very first enquiry, your personal travel companion is there for you. They write your itinerary with you and support your choices or suggest alternatives. He or she, living in Bali, will share their experience with you, the latest news from the country, and help you get as close as possible to the trip you have imagined.
They will be involved both in organising your itinerary and in preparing your trip, to make it simpler and more enjoyable.
This means you will not need to search online, in travel guides, or through a third party for information that may be unreliable or outdated, as your companion shares daily life with you, direct feedback from administrations, and updates.
Your personal travel companion will also be present during your trip, to ensure your comfort and safety. He or she will be there to welcome you on arrival, review your itinerary together again, answer your questions and, if necessary, make adjustments according to your wishes.
During your trip, your companion will be present to respond if needed, provide information again if you require it, and follow your itinerary to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Mélisande
Head of Support
Limited editions: exclusive holiday tours across Indonesia
Exclusively, we invite you to share the daily life and favourites of one of our team members—French and living in Bali—through a programme they have written to help you fall in love with Bali.
A generous, kind exchange in the Amanaska spirit. These meetings are offered in our limited editions, with only a few dates each year for those who want to discover our way of loving Indonesia.
AMANASKA BALI
148 REVIEWS
An unforgettable stay thanks to Amanaska.
Melisande is very attentive and always available to chat and answer our questions, whether before or during our stay.
Stéphane, another member of the agency, was also very friendly.
Thank you once again for the high standard of your services.
Amanaska organised a three-week family holiday in Bali for us, which will remain etched in our memories forever.
What did we love? EVERYTHING! From the quality of our discussions with David, the agency’s founder, as we planned our bespoke tour of the island – avoiding the overly touristy traps – to the selection of charming hotels blending tradition and modernity, right through to our guide and driver, who were always so attentive and knew the route inside out.
We particularly enjoyed the opportunities to meet Balinese families and discover their way of life, arts and traditions in an intimate and personalised way (cooking classes, dance lessons in a magical school, making our own kites, visiting a village with its nursery school, and so on).
And what can we say about the kindness and hospitality of the Balinese people? That first glimpse made us want to come back.
We had an amazing three-week road trip in Bali, organised by Amanaska.
Dès le départ, l’équipe a été aux petits soins : Melisandre, notre organisatrice, a su créer un itinéraire sur mesure pour notre famille (avec deux enfants de 6 et 9 ans), nous permettant de découvrir un Bali authentique, loin des sentiers battus tout en étant à l’écoute de nos envies et besoins.[...]
A huge thank you to the whole Amanaska team for this unique experience and the thoughtful touches they provided. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking to discover Bali in a different way, with authenticity and warmth.
A wonderful trip. Discovering Bali was an unforgettable family experience... Melisande and her team at Amanaska made it easy for us to learn about the local customs and traditions. They listened to our wishes and stuck to our budget.
We can’t recommend them highly enough.
Thank you again!!!
I wanted to visit the real Bali, not the one overrun by mass tourism, and the agency understood this straight away. We discovered a wonderful culture and met some very kind and welcoming people. The trip alternated between sightseeing and sporting challenges for my older teenagers (aged 16 to 20). We watched the sunrise over the volcano and went on a bike ride through the rice fields. We even helped the locals replant rice. Our French-speaking guide was absolutely brilliant. The driver was very kind and incredibly skilful in this world of lawless roads…
It’s the best trip we’ve ever been on.
Thank you to the whole Amanaska team
We spent 15 days in Bali in June, exploring and unwinding. Mélisande put together an unforgettable trip for our wedding anniversary. Every time we arrived at a new hotel, we were delighted to find a bed decorated with flowers. Gustut and Nura were our guide and driver, and they looked after us so well.
This is the second time I’ve been to Bali and had my trip organised by you.
I’ll be back a third time with great pleasure.
Thank you
Léa and Pierre
We worked with Melisande from the AMANASKA agency to put together an 18-day holiday in Bali. Melisande was very professional, responsive and proactive in helping us plan our itinerary exactly as we wanted it.
We had requested a French-speaking guide and were able to explore Bali at our own pace, with a top-notch driver to boot. Furthermore, from speaking with them, it’s clear that AMANASKA offers working conditions that aren’t available everywhere.
Don’t hesitate to book with this agency; you’re sure to make some wonderful discoveries in Bali.
The tour was well organised, and the sequence of visits followed a clear plan, which saved time and helped to ease traffic congestion.
Well done to the whole team for their professionalism.
A courteous guide and an impeccable driver.
Best regards to all.
NAIT
A big thank you to Melisande for organising this exceptional trip. Thank you for choosing the activities and hotels... Everything is taken care of; once you’re there, all you have to do is enjoy yourself. Melisande is always available, whether before, during or after the trip, so thank you. And thank you also to our driver and guide, who were incredibly kind.
Our heads are full of memories and we have just one desire... to go back!
Estelle and Nadège
A big thank you to the Amanaska team for organising our three-week trip to Bali. Right from our first discussions, David put together an itinerary that perfectly matched our expectations: exploring the local culture and traditional sites whilst avoiding the crowds, a variety of activities to discover the island’s beauty, a pace suited to our family (children aged 11 and 15) and always an excellent choice of hotels. Thanks also to our guide and driver, who played a part in making this trip such a success. We simply went with the flow for three weeks and were able to enjoy our stay to the full.
David organised an absolutely perfect, tailor-made trip for us. We managed to avoid the crowds, which is a real feat in August. We discovered authentic places and people without missing out on the must-see attractions. David put together a trip that struck the perfect balance between relaxation and exploration.
A word of advice: let him take the lead, let him surprise you – he knows Bali like no one else. A special mention for the hotels: all different, magnificent, unexpected… we really switched off like never before!
See you soon for another trip to Bali, which I’m sure will be completely different!
We had a wonderful time in Bali with your agency.
A big thank you to Melisande, who took over our booking after Cyrielle had set it up; she was always cheerful, responsive and efficient, even when she was ill... Well done.
A big thank you also to our driver Ajik and guide Tut Nick.
It was almost a month of enjoyable moments, visits, breaks, etc., at a pace that suited us perfectly, and it was a trip that lived up to our expectations and desires.
I would just like to mention one small drawback: it would have been handy to have a personalised travel guide providing a comprehensive overview of the itinerary, activities, hotels (including the number of rooms) – in short, covering the whole month. Given our programme, I found this to be missing. I’m used to having this on similar road trips in other countries.
Thank you to the whole team!!!
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