BaliALI to KoModoODO expedition voyage to the exotic isles The Massachusetts Audubon Society is proud to present a Bali to Komodo expedition voyage. June 1-16, 2013 www.massaudubon.org/travel • (800) 289-9504 cattered like a broken necklace across the Indian Ocean, Bali and the islands of Nusa Tenggara weave undisturbed reefs, Destination Highlights SS peerless cultural experiences and 10-million-year-old dragons Wildlife of Indonesia: Komodo dragons, into an adventure like no other. Bali starlings and rich coral reefs are only part of what you’ll see. Since our Few places evoke the same lush, exotic imagery as the islands of Bali itinerary travels the Wallace Line, you and Komodo — part of an immense Indonesian archipelago that lies spot both Australian and Asian species. scattered across one-seventh of the Earth’s surface. The beauty of the islands is legendary, their biodiversity astounding, and the rich tapestry Superb Guides: Travel with renowned of their cultures and intermingling of religions help make this journey local naturalist Oswald Huma. to Indonesia aboard the 26-guest Sea Safari VII unforgettable. Step ashore and experience the thrill of seeing Komodo dragons that can Luxury Phinisi Expedition Ship: Enjoy live up to 60 years. Simply don a snorkel to discover the colorful world a private eight-night cruise aboard the Sea Safari VII. below the waves, an undersea fantasy of over 750 species of coral and 3,000 colorful fish species. Cultural Connection: Form a poignant connection to the culture of Indonesia Our eight-night private cruise aboard the Sea Safari VII allows you as you meet the Balinese people, visit ample time to explore the richest islands, including famous stops such sacred sites and stroll through markets. as Komodo, Rinca, Satonda and Lombok. But this extraordinary itinerary also includes some out of the way gems, such as Wera, where you’ll meet the local boat builders and enjoy privileged snorkeling opportunities. long-tailed macaque From spotting primates and endangered birdlife to delving into Indonesia’s rich culture, IE’s Bali to Komodo journey is a true adventure. terraced rice farming satonda island wera Bali 2 komodo moyo island 4 1 ubud island Bima 3 denpasar lomBok arrive & depart benoa sumBawa harbor island rinca island Journey by Land Journey by ship 1 birdS of the world 2 moyo underSeSa 3 living dragonS 4 off the beaten path Bali Bird Park plays host to Clear, warm water is home to an Komodo is home to the Few travellers stop at Wera, avian life from Indonesia, amazing world of coral, green world’s largest lizard, wild where you’ll meet the local Latin America and South turtles, porcupine fish, lionfish ponies, watter buffalo, Rvsa villagers and skilled boat Africa. and giant clams. deer and long-tailed macaques. builders. days 1-3 U.s. / denpasar, Bali / We also journey to Tanah Lot, day 9 Moyo island Moyo Island is Ubud Fly independently from venerated by the locals and perhaps surrounded by untouched coral reefs, the U.S. to Denpasar, crossing the the most photographed temple in ideal for snorkeling among white- International Date Line en route. Bali. Guests have the opportunity tipped reef sharks, blue-spotted sting Settle into the Kamandalu Resort to meet and interact with Balinese rays and tropical fish. Much of the and Spa, our home for four nights. people and experience some of their island is a game reserve, so we may (Meals Aloft) daily life. (Days 4 & 5: B,L,D Daily; observe wild boar, banteng or flying Day 6: B,L) foxes. (B,L,D) days 4-6 ubud Spend three days exploring the area surrounding Ubud. day 7 EmbarK Benoa harBor / day 10 Wera / Banta island In the town, take in the ancient sites, lomboK island Embark the Sea Explore the small agricultural village of temples and craft centers. Travel to Safari VII and spend a relaxing Wera, meeting the farmers and boat the woodcarving village of Mas to afternoon cruising toward Lombok builders. Snorkel just off the coast see the island’s finest mask sculptors. Island. (B,L,D) of Komodo at Banta Island, where During our walk at the Sacred submerged sea bank attracts dogtooth Monkey Forest you are bound to day 8 lomboK island Head into tuna, Spanish mackerel and more. see troops of long-tailed macaques. the island’s scenic interior, passing Weather permitting, enjoy a peaceful Explore Petulu’s heron sanctuary lush green rice paddies as the local barbecue dinner on the beach. (B,L,D) and the Bali Bird Park, a lush tropical culture unfolds for our small group. garden filled with 250 species, Wander through the markets and day 11 rinca island / KoModo including Bali starling, Asian pied temples. Stop at pottery and weaving island Set out on a nature walk to hornbill and Javan kingfisher, which villages. Enjoy snorkeling this explore Rinca Island, one of the two we visit with a resident ornithologist. afternoon. (B,L,D) preserved habitats of the world’s sacred temple of tanah lot largest lizard, the Komodo dragon. day 13 SumbaWa island: BiMa Head Rinca is also home to crab-eating to the main port town of Bima, taking macaques, wild water buffalo, deer, in its horse-drawn carts and colorful horses and pigs. This afternoon, markets. (B,L,D) journey to nearby emerald isles, and spend the afternoon searching day 14 satonda island This small, for birdlife and snorkeling in one of uninhabited island is actually the top the world’s best locations. Sail to of an extinct volcano which erupted Komodo itself, where we anchor for in 1815, wiping out the Tamboran the night. (B,L,D) culture. A lakeside walk offers good birding and close-up views of fruit Bali mynah day 12 KoModo island Spend bats. There is ample time to swim or our morning on Komodo Island. snorkel. (B,L,D) During an ornithologist-guided On ranger-guided walks, observe excursion at the Bali Bird Park, be Komodo dragons and learn their day 15 Benoa harBor / sanUr on the look-out for Bali mynah or amazing story of survival. Individual Beach Disembark the Sea Safari VII Bali starling. One of the world’s Komodo dragons live over 60 years, in Benoa Harbor. Check into the Hotel rarest birds, the Bali starling was just discovered in 1911 and is the island’s but the species has been around for Sanur Beach for the night. (B,L) only surviving endemic species. 10 million years. Weighing up to 350 pounds, these fearsome hunters can day 16 sanUr / U.s. Board your bring down a variety of herbivores independent departure flight home. including barking deer, feral pigs Depending on your schedule, arrive and even wild horses. Set sail this home on Day 16 or 17. (B,Meals Aloft) afternoon for Bima. (B,L,D) Borobudur temple Optional 3-Day Yogyakarta Extension days 1-3 U.s. / yogyaKarta, temple and sent a Dutch engineer to translated as “Mountain of Fire.” Java Fly independently from the find and uncover the temple. It has The etymology of the name came U.S. to Yogyakarta, Java, crossing since been restored and it is now a from Meru-Api; from the Javanese the International Date Line en route. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head combined words; Meru means Upon arrival, transfer to the Phoenix to Prambanan, Indonesia’s largest “mountain” referring to mythical Hotel to spend the rest of the day at Hindu temple. Built in the 10th mountain of Gods in Hinduism, and leisure. (Meals Aloft) century, Prambanan is the largest api means “fire.” Smoke can be seen temple compound dedicated to emerging from the mountaintop day 4 yogyaKarta: BorobudUr & Shiva in Indonesia. Rising above the at least 300 days a year. After a prambanan Explore two of center of the last of these concentric morning of hiking on the volcano, Indonesia’s most fascinating sites squares are three temples decorated enjoy lunch at the Losari coffee with a private archaeologist guide. with reliefs illustrating the epic of plantation. The rest of the day is at Borobudur rises out of the jungle of the Ramayana. These masterpieces leisure to explore Yogyakarta. (B,L) central Java and was built with over of Hindu architecture are locally two million cubic feet of stone. Built referred to as the Prambanan Temple day 6 yogyaKarta / Ubud Fly from between 750 and 850 AD, the temple or Lorojonggrang Temple (Slender Yogyakarta to Bali and transfer to was forgotten and abandoned, Maiden). (B,L,D) Ubud. The rest of the day is at leisure hidden under layers of volcanic to enjoy the Kamandalu Resort and ash and jungle. In 1814, Sir Thomas day 5 yogyaKarta: Merpati Spa as guests for the Bali to Komodo Stamford Raffles heard about the The name Merapi could be loosely tour arrive this evening. (B) expedition leader & naturaliSt guide Oswald Huma was born and raised in West Timor, Indonesia, and moved to Jakarta to study small entrepreneurial management. Working in the tourism industry since 1986, Oswald began his career as the Operations Manager of a small local tour company and as an Expedition Leader for nature-focused groups. Oswald, an avid lifelong birder and nature lover, has an unmatched passion for wildlife. Highly sought after for his skills and enthusiasm, Oswald has led expeditions to islands never before visited by Westerners, including unexplored areas of Flores, Timor, Sawu, West Papua, Java and Sulawesi, in Sea Safari VII addition to leading film crews into the islands to document the effects of whaling in the area. Oswald is proud of his culture and his country, a passion he happily shares with visitors.