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10-DAY / 9-NIGHT ITINERARY: TO NATIONAL PARK

Embark on a 10-day adventure from the spiritual haven of Bali to the fabled . This exciting journey begins in Bali and ends in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo.

BALI

The "Island of the Gods" is worthy of all the praise that is so often heaped upon it. There are few places in the world that have remained so completely true to their culture in the face of such an influx of tourists. Having said that, even today you don't have to go far off the beaten track to find timelessly traditional villages and tropical valleys that are rife with jungle vegetation.

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

The Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of 3 larger islands (Komodo, Padar and ) and 26 smaller ones, many of which are uninhabited. Komodo and Rinca are home to the native Komodo dragons, respected by locals who believe they descend from one born to a dragon princess centuries ago. The islands turn from lush green to arid throughout summer, contrasting against the vivid blue of the sea.

At first sight the mysterious islands of the Komodo archipelago might remind you of Jurassic Park, rising out of the Indonesian sea in great humpbacked ridges covered with windblown savannah grasses and the tousled heads of lontar palms. This is the land of dragons, where you can walk among the giant reptiles of Rinca Island (more spectacularly aggressive than those of Komodo itself), cruise through the mangroves and trek to grassy summits. The tropical waters of Komodo National Park has long been famous as one of the most species-rich tropical underwater environments on earth, with an official count of more than 1,000 types of fish and 260 corals.

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ITINERARY DAY 1: BALI - GILI

Guests will be transferred to their private yacht. After exploring the decks and exquisitely finished interiors, and once all guests are comfortably settled in, the yacht will set sail from Bali to the Gili Islands, where gusts can spend the afternoon snorkelling with turtles on the north reefs.

DAY 2: MOYO ISLAND

The pristine island of Moyo is most famed for its flourishing local reefs. Guests can spend the morning snorkelling through schools of fish, over exquisitely colorful hard coral reefs, or relaxing on the local beach. The afternoon affords the chance to explore the stunning Moyo island waterfall, where guests can swim or simply relax on the surrounding rocks.

DAY 3: SATONDA

The salt-water lake in the caldera of the Satonda volcano is a perfect location for kayaking or paddle boarding, snorkelling and exploring. Guests can enjoy a leisurely day along the shores of the lake, and then enjoy the magnificent sunset from the spacious deck of the vessel. Here, guests can observe thousands of fruit bats depart the island across the orange sky on their nightly hunting jaunt.

DAY 4: SANGEANG

The Sangeang volcano offers guests the chance to experience one of the most unique natural phenomenons in all of . Dive or snorkel the bubbling black sand slopes of the volcano ridge, surrounded by incongruous brightly colored soft coral bommies.

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DAY 5: GILI BANTA

Today guests can spend the day reclining on the white sand beaches or exploring the stunning coral reefs surrounding the island. As the gateway to the Komodo islands, the strong currents of Gili Banta bring with them fantastic fish life, and excellent pelagic encounters.

DAY 6: RINCA

Although lesser known than neighboring Komodo Island, Rinca is an equally excellent place to observe the dragons, as well as the local monkey population and a vast array of birdlife. Guests can stroll through the park early in the morning, and spend the afternoon exploring more of the best local reefs.

DAY 7: KOMODO

Today, guests can observe the enormous dragons of Komodo Island and explore the arid grassy hills behind the park. In the evening, guests can recline on the shore of the locally famous ‘pink’ beach, so named for the tinted red sand and red coral fragments along the shore.

DAY 8: KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

Today, guests can experience the myriad of spectacular snorkelling sites surrounding Komodo Island - from colossal manta rays to shoals of tiny, magnificently colored fish, the renowned reefs of Komodo live up to their reputation. The evening can be spent watching the sun set over the hills of Komodo from the stern deck or one of the innumerable local beaches.

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DAY 9: KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

Today, guests can relax on the beach, visit the dragons or continue to explore the spectacular local underwater scenery. The afternoon affords the chance to explore the unique community of Komodo village, an opportunity to learn more about this remarkable communities co-habitation with one of the largest and most elusive reptiles in the world.

DAY 10: LABUAN BAJO

We will set sail early on the morning of the final day back to the port of Labuan Bajo. After a final farewell champagne brunch buffet, guests will be escorted to awaiting transportation in the harbour, and onwards to the local airport or hotel.

Please note that all itineraries are subject to change, depending on weather conditions, progressing harbor clearances, changes to domestic flights and other deciding factors. Please contact Ultimate Indonesian Yachts to discuss your requirements. [email protected]

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