Exploring Sumbawa and Komodo (5D/ 4N)
DAY 1: BALI – SUMBAWA
Embarkation aboard the Sea Safari in Benoa, Bali around 09.00 AM. Lunch provided on board. In the late afternoon, it is time to enjoy the sunset as we sail to Badas, Sumbawa Besar. As we will mostly travel during the night, this is your chance to enjoy a true sailing experience. Of course, when the wind permits, the crew will raise the sail.
DAY 2: SUMBAWA BESAR – MOYO ISLAND
Early morning arrive at Badas, port of Sumbawa Besar to start your half day tour. Sumbawa is famous for its study sandalwood horses and fine woven cloths. The land excursion includes visit to the Sultan of Sumbawa former palace (a wooden structure raised on stilts, belonging to the family of the last Sultan) the local market and a traditional village where an exciting buffalo race will take place. Afterwards return to the boat for lunch. Depart for Moyo Island, a wildlife and marine reserve. Upon arrival on this peaceful island, there will be free time for swimming and snorkeling or diving for the remainder of the day. At night we set sail for Bima.
DAY 3: BIMA
An early morning arrival at the busy traditional harbor of east Sumbawa. You will be able to visit the local market and the Dutch built palace of the former Sultan of Bima, which is now a museum housing a collection of sacred treasure and antique weaponry. After lunch, you will visit village in the highlands to see the local dances and learn the customs strongly influenced by the Moslem settlers. In the afternoon, we set sail to Tanjung Batu Putih for night – diving, along the way passing the still active volcanic island Sangeang. At midnight we set sail for Komodo Island.
DAY 4: KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
Your boat anchor early in the morning in the calm and peaceful bay of Komodo, an island that features the world’s most unusual wildlife attraction. A park ranger will escort you across the island for about 4, 5 km (back and forth) to a viewing spot to safely watch the “Komodo Dragons “ at very close range. Komodo National Park consisting of Komodo, Rinca and Padar islands is the only habitat on earth where the dragons still exist. After this breathtaking encounter with the species from the Jurassic age, you will spend the remainder of the day on the beautiful “Red Beach “of Komodo with its amazing marine gardens. There you will have a BBQ lunch on the beach and have time to go diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, water skiing and of course sunbathing.
DAY 5: SATONDA MARINE RESERVE
Early arrival at Satonda Island, a beautiful marine reserve, where you will have free time for swimming and snorkeling. You will then go island trekking and visit a fishing village of Kampung Kenanga. In the afternoon we set sail back to Benoa Harbour.
DAY 6: BENOA HARBOUR – BALI
We reach Benoa Harbour in the morning. This concludes your unforgettable six days five nights sea journey with Sea Safari. You will be transferred to your next destination.
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