Writer: Calista Dirdja Editor: Nico Setiawan Agency: Adventure Archipelago
TRIP OVERVIEW
Locations : Labuan Bajo I Komodo, Flores
Activities : Adventure, cruise - live on board, nature, culture, & leisure
Duration : 5 Days 4 Nights
Travel Types : Cruise - Live on Board
HIGHLIGHTS
A five-day sailing adventure to the Komodo Archipelago, one of the most scenic parts of Indonesia’s Sunda Lesser Island will truly be an exceptional journey. The Komodo Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Indonesia's most incredible destinations. The famous Komodo dragons prowl through the parched landscape while the turquoise waters that surround the islands teem with marine life. Experience all of this on a privately chartered cruise that lets you visit hidden coves and pristine beaches on a luxury vessel that you'll have all to yourself.
Begin with a cultural nuance of a traditional village that will welcome you with a Caci Dance performance and caving to a rocky ocean cavern with the otherworldly beauty of the stalagmites where you can dip into the bright turquoise water and experience a thrill cliff jump. For the next four days, relish in the stunning nature of the Komodo Archipelago with an island-hopping that will encounter you with the majestic Komodo dragon led by an experienced ranger park. During your trip here, you’ll also hunt down magical sunset and sunrise, snorkel or dive at one of the best coral reefs and underwater biota in the world, discover one of seven pink beaches on the planet, and enjoy the picturesque vista of three turquoise bays: Pearly white, charcoal black, and rare baby pink. Needless to say, we still have more than that – with opulent comfort and excellent services, our itinerary will make you get the most out of it.
DAY 1ARRIVAL LABUAN BAJO
Upon your arrival in Labuan Bajo, our guide will greet you at Komodo Airport. Then, we will set off on a trip to the village of Melo. Here, local ‘strongmen’ will perform the ‘Caci,’ a ritual whip-fight between two rivals that will try to hit each other while dancing to the rhythm of traditional acoustic instruments. Besides this, the cultural group will also showcase other traditional dances. After the performance, you may choose to dip in and cliff jump at Rangko Cave — a secret swimming hole adorned with beautiful stalagmites or hike through small villages and agricultural land to Cunca Rami Waterfall. After a day of travel, you will transfer to a beachside resort just outside of the port town of Labuan Bajo, the gateway to the Komodo National Park. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 2LABUAN BAJO - KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the harbor and set off to Komodo Archipelago by an enchanting phinisi boat. Ready to start our adventure, the cruise director will familiarize you with the vessel’s facilities and safety procedures. Our first voyage is to get to Kelor Island for trekking to the top of a hill situated in the middle of the island. Enjoy the beauty of the ocean blue all around once you reach the top. After lunch, we will visit the ranger station of Loh Buaya on Rinca Island where we have a ranger-led nature trek in search of Komodo dragons and some other creatures like monkeys, wild buffaloes, and deer. Then, we moor close to the starkly beautiful Padar Island, the third largest landmass within the Komodo National Park. The island is a great spot for sunrise and sunset; hence, we will hike to the top of Padar Island to hunt down an exceptional sunset. Afterward, we will be back to the boat and overnight on board. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
We will begin our trip today with a morning trek to the top of Padar Island, where we catch the sunrise and relish in a picturesque vista of the island and its surroundings. After trekking, the boat will be anchored off the famous Komodo Island, one of approximately 80 islands that make up the Komodo National Park. We will go ashore at the ranger station in Loh Liang for an early morning ranger-led trek through the park searching for Komodo dragons – Indonesia’s living dinosaurs – from a safe distance, as well as spotting sulfur-crested cockatoos, rare orchids, and jungle chickens. Afterward, we will continue our journey to one of the seven pink beaches in Indonesia at Pink Beach. You can do what you like here! Swimming, snorkeling, or simply basking in the tropical sun over its sandy pink beaches. Then, we will sail across the sea toward Kalong Island, where you can witness the phenomenon of thousands of bats flying in the twilight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
We will disembark at Gili Lawa Darat. The island nearly looks like a savannah wholly covered by grass. As this place is famous as the greatest spot for sunrise, we will do a sunrise trek for catching a spectacular view. We will moor on Manta Point at Makassar Reef, where you can spot a flock of Manta Rays swimming from a close distance. Then, we head to Siaba Besar Island, one of the dive sites in the Komodo Archipelago that is famous for its colorful coral reefs. Hence, water activities like swimming, snorkeling, and diving are the best things to do to revel in the beauty of the coral reefs. If you dive here, you will spot blacktip sharks, barracuda, and turtles at a depth of 18-25 meters. Afterward, we will set off to Sebayur Island which is located near Rinca Island for catching another magical sunset. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5DEPARTURE
On our final morning, we sail to Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island. You may prefer to do some last water sports here like swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving. However, if you want something more relaxing, you can simply bask in the sun over the white sandy beaches overlooking the blue-turquoise ocean — a perfect way to unwind after four days of adventure! Afterward, we will be back on board, and cruise to Labuan Bajo. Now it is time to say goodbye — our guide will transfer you in private to the airport. We hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.
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