This is the ultimate expedition voyage – 18 leisurely days starting in Darwin and ending in vibrant Singapore. In between, you will sample the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago with excursions to Ujung Kulon National Park, the historic caldera of Anak Krakatua, and the rarely visited Karimunjawa National Park. You will experience a bustling Indonesian town – Sumenep – with opportunities to shop and eat locally. Enjoy some of Nusa Tenggara’s best snorkeling at Pulao Alor before arriving in Darwin. Home will never be the same again!
Highlights
Swim, snorkel, or dive at the spectacular Pulau Moyo National Park
Spot endangered species at Ujung Kulon National Park
Observe the famous dragons at Komodo Island
Climb the Kelimutu volcano to experience the tri-colored crater lakes
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Swim in the tropical waters of this beautiful Indonesian marine park. Visit the bustling township of Kupang, which is steeped in history (Captain Bligh landed here after his epic voyage from Tonga).
Enjoy some of Nusa Tenggara’s best snorkeling and diving over world-class coral sea gardens. Learn about indigenous tribal groups renowned for their Moko drum culture and visit a traditional village built halfway up the mountainside.
Land on Flores and take a scenic drive to 1639 meter Kelimutu volcano, local guides lead us up the slopes of the volcano, with regular stops to admire the view of the tri-colored lakes. Photography opportunities abound.
Day 6: Komodo Island | Rinca Island
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Komodo National Park, and join local rangers on a guided walk to view Komodo Dragons, the world’s largest lizard. Relax at Pink Beach and enjoy water activities. Visit the Atlas Pearl Farm and see pearl propagation techniques, and taste oyster sashimi.
Walk to Aqua Blue Inland Lake, created by a volcanic eruption, and enjoy a therapeutic swim. There is fabulous snorkeling on surrounding reefs in the Flores Sea.
Make landfall on the north shore of Lombok and drive to the foothills of Mt Rinjani, Lombok’s highest peak. A walk through the jungle leads to the spectacular Sendang Gile Waterfall, where you can look for monkeys and colorful birdlife.
Discover the mountainous inland Lake Kastoba, an idyllic retreat in the heart of Bawean Island. Visit the Bawean Deer Sanctuary and cruise to isolated Gili Noko for water activities.
Cruise the Sunda Strait that separates Sumatra and Java, and travel ashore to visit Anak Krakatua. Hike up to the caldera, which emerged in 1927 from the exploded Krakatoa.
Visit Ujung Kulon National Park, a vibrant and lush rainforest area that is the last refuge for rarely seen Javanese Rhinoceros, and a sanctuary for a variety of Macaques, Gibbons, Deer and Birdlife. Park Rangers leads a guided walk through the pristine rainforest to grazing grounds. Afterwards, swim from the unspoiled beach.
The Harapan rainforest of Sumatra is considered one of the most bio-diverse forests in the world. Though threatened by logging, the forest is home to over 300 species of birds and 54 mammal species including the Sumatran tiger and the Sumatran elephant.
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$10,250
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Coral Deck Stateroom
Identical to the Promenade Deck Staterooms except for their location one deck below. These staterooms have twin portholes rather than picture windows.
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Promenade Deck Stateroom
Located below the Explorer deck and furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom
Comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom
Comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Suites are equipped with a lounge area, minibar, and personal coffee machine. They have special King sized beds which can be separated into two singles.
Notes
Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 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
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day 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
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
