EXPEDITION SUMMARY
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Luxury Bali - Komodo > Expedition Overview
Highlights- Sail the greatest Archipelago on earth, Indonesia
- See the infamous Komodo Dragon
- Witness traditional life from aboard your own luxury pirate ship
- SCUBA and snorkel amongst pristine coral and schools of fish
- View the awesome Gunung Agung, Rinjani and Tambora
Overview
Imagine sailing aboard your own luxury Phinisi boat. You will sail among some of the greatest islands on Earth aboard this well appointed and superbly staffed vessel. For those who crave adventure and remote places, but don’t want to do anything particularly strenuous, then the Bali to Komodo Island Expedition is for you.
We will be visiting the remote province of Nusa Tengarra and the islands of Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Komodo and Rinca. We will sail along the north coast of Lombok, across to the north coast of Sumbawa, through the Komodo Islands and ultimately to the capital of Flores, Labuan Bajo. It is on Komodo that we will witness the awesome Komodo beast in all its primitive spleandour. The Komodo Dragon’s sheer size and power is unbelievable, growing more than 3 metres in length and weighing over 150kg. Although they plod along at a leisurely pace, do not be fooled, when called for, the Dragon can run up to 30 kilometers an hour and strike at lightning speed.
We will spend 9 glorious nights aboard our boat, either in your cabin or beneath the stars. We will be visiting uninhabited islands, snorkelling in crystal clear water above pristine coral (Red Beach is considered by many as the best beach on the planet). We will visit caves and islands packed with flying fox as well as remote communities that live off the sea.
The Bali to Komodo Island Expedition is a fascinating journey to one of Indonesia’s remoter parts. It is a journey into the past, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Remember, this is your private boat with only you and your friends aboard.
Note : Scheduled departures available for single and couple travellers.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive in Bali and transfer to the Padma Hotel
Upon arrival in Bali you will be transferred to the Padma Hotel where you will check and start to relax. Free time.
Day 2 : Bali – Gili Tranwangan
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the harbour where your Luxury Phinisi awaits. We will sail from Bali across the Lombok Straits to Gili Tranwangan. There we will SCUBA and snorkel some of the best reefs available.
Day 3: Gili Tranwangan - Gili Bedil
From our secluded cove we will continue on to Gili Bedil off the coast of Sumbawa. Activities will include swimming, fishing, snorkeling and relaxing.
Day 04 : Gili Bedil - Moyo - Satonda
Swimming and sun bath at Gili Bedil, then sail to Moyo Island where will snorkel and take a bath in the fresh water river there. We will also have a chance to explore the forests of the island before moving on to Satonda Island. We will visit the salt-water lake at Satonda Island and overnight on board.
Day 05 : Satonda - Gili Laba
Another day of snorkeling and swimming and relax and hoh humm! We should have a great chance of catching some fish for lunch or dinner today. After breakfast we start a short hike up Gili Laba. This is a little more strenuous today (working off a few collected carbs) as we climb a small hill to enjoy the glorious panorama of the prehistoric Flores Landscape. Lunch in Gili Laba.
Day 6: Gili Laba - Kalong Island - Rinca.
After breakfast we head for Kalong Island for more diving and then onto Rinca for a sunset dinner. Awesome!
Day 7: Rinca - Komodo Island.
“Dragon-Walk”: Komodo dragons are the world’s largest lizards. They only live on the island of Komodo and other tiny surrounding islands. After an early breakfast we start a 3-hour trek. We walk through the island to observe the Komodo Dragons in their pure environment as well as an opportunity to observe other animals such as deer, horses, birds etc, in their wild life. After return to the boat we have the opportunity to swim or snorkel on the clean and white sandy beach.
Day 8: Komodo Island – Pink Beach - Padar.
This day in paradise is dedicated to swimming, beach walking. Highlight: Pink Beach – some beaches are red-colored by pulverized red coral. In the evening, we’ll barbeque on a deserted beach under the star-spangled sky. Overnight in the beautiful quiet lagoon of Padar.
Day 9: Padar – Komodo Island.
Today we climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. After lunch depart for the main island Komodo. In the evening we’ll have dinner under the star spangled sky on a deserted beach.
Day 10: Komodo Island.
Today we will skirt the Komodo coastline stopping at some of the best dive sites on the journey. Dolphin and Manta Ray are not uncommon in the se waters. Otherwise you can just while the day away on one of our hamocks, the choice is yours.
Day 11: Komodo - Labuan Bajo – Eco Lodge.
Arrive in Labuhan Bajo. From there we will be taken back to the Eco Lodge for the night. It is free time to relax and explore.
Day 12: Labuhan Bajo
After breakfast we will visit the Mirror Stone cave and see the Manggaraines traditional fighting dance (Caci Dance). We will also have free time to explore the area. Overnight in eco-lodge.
Day 13: Labuhan Bajo – Bali (or Lombok)
Today we head back to “civilization”, Bali. We will check into the Padma Hotel and have free time to shop.
Day 14: Bali (or Lombok) - Home
Flights from Bali are usually in the evening so you will have plenty of time to relax. Transfer to airport.
Divers: All dives are included in this price.
Price
Private Charters
Minimum 6 passengers - Maximum 14 passengers
AUD$4600 (ex Bali)
Scheduled Departures
AUD$4300 (ex Bali)
Note : AUD$333 Single Suppliment applies for Scheduled trips
