INDONESIA KOMODO ISLANDS / SPICE ISLANDS / RAJA AMPAT

October | Saturday - Thursday Notes

Day 1 Saturday Labuan Bajo Inclusion Arrive at Labuan Bajo to a warm welcome. Board Aqua Blu and Dinner cruise to Gili Lawa Daut as the sun sets. Embarkation time 2:00pm Recommended Flight Bali to Labuan Bajo Wings Air – IW 1830*

Day 2 Sunday Ropa, Kelimutu Lake Excursion Inclusion Colored lakes within the three calderas of a long dormant volcano Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are on impressive display at the Kelimutu volcano, an otherworldly series of geologic cauldrons. The twisting road to the summit winds through incredible forests and criss-crosses mountain streams.

Day 3 Monday North Lembata Inclusion Snorkel the extensive reef complex of Bacatan or dive at the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner western end of the end for its specutacular deep dropoff. Trek or bike along a country lane between two villages in Lewoto. Enjoy a sumptous dinner onboard before departing North Lembata for an overnight crossing to Alor.

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Day 4 Tuesday Pantar & Alor Inclusion Arrive at Alor, home to many picturesque fishing villages and Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner surrounded by clear water over vibrant coral reefs that are a diver’s and snorkeler’s favorite. Centuries-old tradition comes to life in the traditional dance performances by the friendly Abui Tribe. Sail overnight to .

Day 5 Wednesday Wetar (The Forgotten Islands) Inclusion There is plenty to do and see along this rarely visited rugged Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner coastline of Wetar, which features impressive wall dives to meet sharks, schools of pelagic fishes, majestic manta and mobular rays. Other activities includes fishing and trekking. On this largest island of the Forgotten Islands, experience local life with traditions unchanged for decades.

Day 6 Thursday , Nyata, Telang (The Forgotten Islands) Inclusion Dive around Nyata island in search of hammerhead sharks and Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner rays. Romang and Nyata are not part of a National Park, therefore it is possible to fish here, both on the water and under the surface. Cruise south towards Telang for snorkeling and kayaking adventures. Spot rare silver-tip sharks here.

Day 7 Friday Damar Inclusion The ship arrives in Damar by day break. Trek the active of Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Damar or kayak on a lagoon at Terbang Seletan when tides are favourable. Swim or snorkel next to the dazzling white sandy shore fringed by shallow coral reef at Nusleur.

Day 8 Saturday Dawera & Daweloor Inclusion Diving around both islands are great and fairly easy, featuring Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner gentle currents, spectular walls and flat reefs. Bike through islands and elevated settlements on Daweloor. Spend a leisurely evening on the islands’ white sand beaches bordered by beautiful coral reefs.

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Day 9 Sunday Serua Island Inclusion A playground for snorkelers and divers alike, Serua Island Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner showcases an impressive array of reefs, walls and incredible soft coral spots. Big fish and schools of fish thrive around her and there is always to chance of seeing schooling hammerheads.

Day 10 Monday Pulau Manuk Inclusion Savour a sunrise breakfast on board against the backdrop of 300- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner metre tall cliffs of Pulau Manuk, a volcanic island rising 3 kilometres from the seabed. This is a haven for fish-hunting birds, as well as sea snakes and reef sharks flocking to enjoy the area’s underwater thermal springs. After sundown, cruise northwards to Pulau Run, a historic island traded by the British for Manhattan in 1667.

Day 11 Tuesday & Banda Neira Inclusion Approach the Banda Islands as the sun rises, greeted by Kora-Kora Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner war canoes as the boat enters the harbor. Stroll through history at the Dutch Fort Belgica on Banda Neira, once the most hotly contested island in the world in the 16th and 17th century and learn about the colorful story of the Old World spice trade.

Day 12 Wednesday Pulau Run Inclusion Arrive at Pulau Run, the westernmost of the Banda Islands, at Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner sunrise. Swim, fish, snorkel and dive in the crystal-clear waters, or go on village tours, trekking and birding. Attempt to search for the ruins of an old British fort before arriving at a pristine beach where a cocktail party awaits.

Day 13 Thursday Ambon Inclusion Awake to the bustle of Ambon and disembark after a sumptuous Breakfast

breakfast for your outbound flight. Disembarkation time 10:00am Recommended Flight Ambon to Jakarta Garuda – GA647* Batik Air – ID 6171*

Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. *Flight schedule are subjected to change at the discretion of the Airlines without notice.

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