Sailing from Benoa Port to Rinca island, experience the Indonesian archipelago on an island-hopping adventure. Relax on Satonda Island, a flooded volcano with a crystal-clear lake at its center; snorkel off Keramat Island and explore the colorful coral reefs below; stroll through the Komodo National Forest on the Islands of Komodo and Rinca and view the largest living reptile on Earth- the Komodo Dragon; bathe beneath a waterfall on Moyo Island.
Highlights
Visit Rinca Island in the Komodo National Park and the Komodo dragons
Enjoy the island of Satonda and the salted water crater lake
Enjoy beach activities Moyo Island and its virgin beaches
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive at Saringi Island at around 9 am. Saringi Island and Keramat Island are uninhabited and connected to each other by a sandbank. Spend the morning going from one island to the other and enjoy a day of beach activities. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding. Weather permitting enjoy a beach BBQ. Overnight at anchor.
Early this morning sail to Satonda Island. This spectacular island took its name from its dormant volcano and its extraordinary crater lake in its center. The island is uninhabited and lush. Legend says the crater got filled after a tsunami caused by a nearby volcano explosion. A walking tour will take you to the crater edge and to a lookout high on the island, the ideal place for spectacular photography. You will pass by " wishes trees" decorated with fishing stone, shells and pieces of coral. Make a wish and leave your seashell or stone too. Later, return to the beach for a refreshing swim and snorkeling in this underwater paradise. At sunset, leave Satonda and sail overnight to Flores Island. Overnight at sea.
Arrive in Flores - Labuanbajo Port for your optional morning excursion. Flores Island is amongst the greenest in the archipelago and another surprise is that the island population is 85 % Catholic. The excursion takes you to Ruteng which is surrounded by forested volcanic hills and rolling rice-paddy plains, it is a cool, relaxing place. The market just to the south is the central meeting point for the local Manggarai people who speak their own language. They also have a distinctive culture most in evidence in Ruteng Pu’u traditional Manggarai houses. Continue to Cancar to see the unique lingko, circular rice fields arranged like a spider web. Return to port for a late lunch on your way to Kokotao, an idyllic island just off Flores where we will enjoy the sea and the most amazing underwater life. Late this evening arrive in Rinca. Overnight at anchor.
Day 5: Rinca Island | Komodo National Park | Padar Island
Rinca Island is the refuge of the world famous Komodo dragon, a giant lizard measuring up to 11 feet in length and weighing in at over 300 pounds. More authentic than nearby Komodo Island, Rinca has more Komodo dragons and sighting are more frequent. Local rangers will guide this optional excursion through the habitat of the Komodo dragons who live on deer and wild pigs and buffaloes that share the island with them. Traveling in small groups with the guide and a park ranger, guests will make their way along paths that lead through pockets of thorny vegetation and dry tropical grasslands. Walk approximately 2 hours along a trail and stop at the area's most favorable observation point to possibly locate more Komodo dragon. By mid-day, return to the jetty and re-board the zodiac and return to the vessel. Leave Rinca Island to sail to nearby Padar Island. Reach Padar Island’ Pink Beach - Snorkeling and beach activities. Walk to an observation point and admire three of Padar’s magnificent beaches, one with black sand, one with pink sand and one with yellow. Evening sailing to Moyo Island. Overnight at sea.
Moyo Island is a hidden paradise which became famous after the visits of Princess Diana and Mick Jagger to mention some celebrities. It offers a beautiful pristine forest, waterfalls, rivers and grassy savannah. Take zodiacs to the village of Labuhan Haji and where you will be greeted by local villagers performing a traditional welcome dance. The optional half day excursion starts with a walk around the village to witness daily activities of the local people and then continues with a hike to Mata Jitu waterfall passing through a plantation of cashew nuts. Look for beautiful red dragonflies, birds, and a huge array of jungle dwelling insects and spiders. The stunning Matajitu Waterfall is made up of three waterfall levels and the last level is seven meters deep. Feel the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the jungle before heading back to Labuhan haji and your ship.
After dropping anchor in Pamenang Port, reach the local dock by tender. An optional full-day excursion will take you to the North of Lombok. First reach the Malimbu cliff for a short break, to admire the panorama view of Gili Islands and of Bali’s mount Agung on the west. Next stop will be at Tanjung traditional market. Drive through lush paddy fields to reach the Senaru Village from where you will start your walks to the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls. The falls lie 600 m above sea level beneath Mount Rinjani, a spectacular dormant volcano. The cool, fresh air and calm hill will provide a comfortable resting point. After lunch in a restaurant, take a short visit to a Traditional Village, where mountain tribal life and traditions remain alive. Return to the ship in the afternoon and prepare for your farewell cocktails and Captain's dinner. Late in the evening sail to Bali - Benoa port.
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$2,390
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Category C (Double)
Category C cabins are located on the lower deck offering portholes and a bathroom with showers. The cabins are equipped with individually controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini-fridge, and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Size: 114 sq. ft to 119 sq.ft
Max occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Double bed
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Aircon with control in the room
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Category B
Category B cabins are located on the lower deck offering portholes and a bathroom with showers. The cabins are equipped with individually controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini-fridge, and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Size: 108 sq. ft to 140.5 sq. ft
Max occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Twin (2 Single)
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Aircon with control in the room
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Category A
Category A cabins are located on the main or upper deck offering windows and a bathroom with showers. The cabins are equipped with individually controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini-fridge, and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Size: 97 sq. ft to 130 sq.ft
Max occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Double OR Twin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Aircon with control in the room
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Category P (Double)
Category P cabin is located on the upper deck offering a large window and bathroom with showers. The cabin is equipped with individual-controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini-fridge, and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Size: 135 sq.ft
Max occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Double bed
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Aircon with control in the room
Notes
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
Initial deposit is 30% , and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.