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Bali & Komodo Sample Itinerary
(This itinerary is an example only. For private charters one may customize one's itinerary entirely)
The western most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali brings mysticism and legend to mind with the temples and folklore of the ancient Hindu religion. Here you can enjoy a heady mix of stunning natural landscapes, Hindu festivals, exquisite artefacts and classic Balinese dance in this unrivalled tropical paradise before setting sail east from Bali to another world. Travel across the imaginary Wallace line to the Komodo National Park and beyond, where the flora and fauna of subtropical Asia make a sudden and dramatic change into those typical of Australasia. There are few destinations with the cultural and natural diversity you will experience in the islands beyond Bali: towering volcanoes, dry savannahs, quiet coastal villages, emerald seas, megalithic cultures, tribal rituals, the Komodo dragon, and a world of kaleidoscopic beauty under water. The best time to cruise in the Lesser Sunda islands is between April and September when the weather is dry, with plenty of sunshine.
(Day 1 - 2) Bali - Lombok
Embarkation in Serangan. After sailing into the
Lombok Straits, with views of the majestic Agung
volanco, the vessel settles on an easterly course to
arrive at the Gili Islands, northwest Lombok. The
Gili islands have suberb white sand beaches,
excellent snorkeling and diving.
Sendang Gile Waterfalls
From Amoramor Bay one can go ashore for an
excursion to the Sendang Gile Waterfalls in the lush
foothills of the Rinjani volcano.
(Day 3) Lombok - Satonda
The uninhabited island of Satonda is separated by a
narrow strait from the Tambora volcano on the
Sumbawa mainland, the site of the largest eruption
in recorded history. Satonda itself is a small volcano
and a salty lake fills its crater. At sunset one can
enjoy the spectacle of a large colony of fruit eating
giant bats flying over.
(Day 4) Satonda - Sangean
Sangean island is an active volcano towering 1800
meters above the surrounding water. Here one can
stop to visit the tiny settlement on the island and
swim in crystal-clear waters.
Bugis Boatbuilders
Opposite the island of Sangean, on the Sumbawa
mainland is the village of Wera, a Buginese village
known for boatbuilding. Here one
can see all kinds of craft
in various stages of
construction, including
the Phinisi trading ships
of Indonesia.
(Day 5 - 6) Gili Banta & Gili Lawa Laut
Gili Banta is the first of the islands in the Komodo
Archipelago. This island provides a crescent shaped
bay that offers a beautiful anchorage from where
you can jump into turquoise water and swim to the
white sandy beach. The islands of Gili Lawa Laut,
on the northeast tip of Komodo, are another
stunning location for anchoring, with beautiful
moon-scape scenery, fantastic little bays and
beaches, and the best dive sites of the entire
Komodo National Park.
(Day 7) Komodo National Park
Unesco World Heritage site, Komodo Island is
famous for the local inhabitants: giant lizard known
as the Komodo Dragon. One can go hiking and
looking for the dragons, and also wild horses, water
buffalo, wild boar, and monkeys in spectacular
scenery of savannah and emerald coves. Climb up a
local summit and one can enjoy a splendid
panorama over the moon-scape islands of the
Komodo Archipelago.
Red Beach
Red beach, directly across the bay from Komodo
village, has a unique pink-red coloured sand. The colour of the sand is caused by pulverised fragments
of the red coral species.
(Day 8) Labuanbajo
The serene anchorage of Labuanbajo is the main
arrival point for visitors into the Komodo National
Park. Here one can make a tour to a nearby village
where, if the time is right, one can attend the whip-
fight dance ceremonies.
Whip Dance
Unique to the Mang garai people of West Flores is a dance called the caci- a whip and shield duel. This
fascinating display of dance and war is never over
until blood is drawn and these warriors wear their
lacerations with pride, as they are the marks of
bravery.
(Day 9 - 11) Labuanbajo - Kelimutu
Arriving in the small harbour of Ropa for an
excursion to visit the Kelimutu volcano, famous for
its three coloured lakes. Experience the spooky
atmosphere surrounding this natural phenomenon,
unique in the world.
Kelimutu Lakes
Tiwu Ata Mbupu (Lake of Old People) is usually
blue. The other two lakes, Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai
(Lake of Young Men and Maidens) and Tiwu Ata
Polo (Enchanted Lake) are typically green or red in
color, respectively.
Riung
Return westwards to Riung, where one can find a
small archipelago of 17 islets, a good place for
snorkeling, relaxing, beach-combing, climbing one
of the summits for enjoying the panorama over the
sea and Flores.
(Day 12 - 13) Riung - Moyo
Return via the Komodo Archipelago, with the
chance to explore Rinca island and re-visit Gili
Banta. Moyo is a small island, and nature reserve, off
the north coast of Sumbawa. T here are several fine
snorkeling sites along its west coast and one can also
go ashore to visit the village of Labuanhaji.
Moyo Waterfall
Moyo island for a waterfall excursion which begins
with a walk through a village to a jungle path
covered in leaves and vines before revealing a series
of waterfalls that cascade into terraced, limestone
pools.
(Day 14) Bali
End of the cruise, arrival in Serangan, Bali. Transfer
to airport for return flight home.
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