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Komodo Dragons & Krakatoa KOMODO DRAGONS & KRAKATOA (SINGAPORE TO DARWIN) For the ultimate expedition through Indonesia, look no further. Begin in Singapore and leisurely voyage through the volcanic and wildly beautiful islands of Indonesia. Along the way, you enjoy the wide diversity of culture, wildlife and landscape. Enjoy the warmth and welcome of Belitung, and climb the black volcano of Krakatoa. See the wildlife, including orangutans, native deer, Komodo Dragons, and Java rhinoceros at the national parks of Ujung Kulon, Komodo, and Tanjung Puting. Visit thriving historical cities, traditional markets and see demonstrations of ancestral crafts at Banjarmasin, Maumere, and the bustling city of Sumenep. In between, snorkel over stunning coral reefs and relax on white sand beaches. This journey shows you the best of Indonesia from the comfort of the Coral Adventurer. ashore with the regions famous dragons on nearby islands and these are our usual visitation locations for our expeditions. There is so much to see and do in this amazing region, and with Krakatoa – we may not be able to climb at the present moment, our purpose built small ship (accommodating 120pax – twin but most definitely we will able to view this impressive volcano share) shallow hull ships we have the ability to get in to the from the ship as we cruise around the island. “tighter” spots where the large ships cannot go. We can visit the lagoons, meet with the local villages, see beautiful rainforest, What’s included in: wildlife and marine animals. We embrace the destinations we • Chef prepared meals visit. • Beer & Wine with lunch and dinner • Daily sightseeing & expeditions (shore excursions) with We are also very fortunate to include Pink Beach in Komodo, Expedition Leaders and Guest Lecturers which is an authorised area and will still enable our guests to • Lectures & Presentations experience time • Watersports – eg snorkelling, kayaking, introduction to diving (on appropriate itineraries) • 24hr Tea & Coffee Station 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com ITINERARY whole. It has erupted repeatedly, massively, and with disastrous DAY 1: SINGAPORE consequences throughout recorded history. The best-known Guests are welcomed to board Coral Adventurer at 4:30pm and eruption culminated in a series of massive explosions on August will then depart Singapore at 6:00pm. During pre-dinner drinks 26-27, 1883, which were among the most violent volcanic the briefing for tomorrow’s activity will be conducted by our events in modern times. The sound of the explosion was heard Expedition Leader. as far away as Alice Springs, in Central Australia; fine ash reached as far as New York City, while the resultant tidal waves DAY 2: AT SEA which caused complete destruction in the surrounding coastal There will be presentations today, and guests will be informed areas. Despite the devastating effects, the disappearance of the of the itinerary, safety procedures and protocols while visiting gigantic Krakatoa also meant the birth of small islands in its Indonesia. In the evening, enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail place, including the present Anak Krakatau (Son of Krakatoa). Party. Dinner will be followed by a presentation on Indonesia to From both West Java’s west coast, and from Sumatra’s prepare you for your exciting journey ahead. Lampung Province, this young and very active volcano is clearly visible. Today the volcano is under 24-hour visual and DAY 3: LENGKUAS ISLAND, BELITUNG electronic surveillance from Java. Here guests can climb up Lengkuas Island, Belitung is a very pretty little island with a Anak Krakatau and also enjoy water activities. lighthouse. Guests can climb all the way to the top and be accorded a beautiful view. Visit a local eatery and be welcomed DAY 6: UJUNG KULON by local dancers. Rock-hop ‘painted beach boulders’ and Ujung Kulon, one of Indonesia’s best known national parks, lies explore undeveloped beachfront. The warmth of the locals and on the island of Java. It is one of the last remaining natural the beautiful idyllic setting is how we say hello to Indonesia forests on Java and one of very few areas offering a profile of sea-shore to mountain top tropical vegetation. The beautiful DAY 4: HMAS PERTH & KRAKATOA isolated beaches that cover the coastline are among Ujung We arrive at midday to pay homage to HMAS Perth. Our senior Kulon’s best-kept secrets. While snorkelling, it is spectacular to master Captain Gary will host a remembrance service for HMAS see the variety of tropical fish in the clear blue crystal water. The Perth with the Coral Adventurer positioned over the place where park holds well over 700 species of plant life, of which 57 are the HMAS Perth was torpedoed in the 1942 Battle of Sunda classified as rare. The rocky shores, mangrove swamps, mud Strait. This afternoon, we continue on to Krakatoa. flats, sea grass beds, coral reefs and sea trenches provide diverse and fascinating insights into the underwater world. DAY 5: KRAKATOA & UJUNG KULON Ujung Kulon is also home to the highly endangered Java Krakatau (Krakatoa) is a black volcanic island in the Sunda rhinoceros. This park remains a pristine haven of nature Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name is although Java is one of the most densely populated islands in used for the island group, the main island, and the volcano as a 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com the world. Our guests will be exploring the National Park with small boats and close their transactions on the water. The best local guides. time to see market in action is in the early morning. There is also the Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, the first mosque built in DAY 7: AT SEA South Kalimantan and the location of the royal tombs. Another Following the sails of the ancient mariners, we cross the vast fascinating structure is the Museum Waja Sampai Ka Puting, Java Sea to reach the third biggest island in the world, Borneo. which houses some of the historical collections of the struggle Our next stop is the Tanjung Puting National Park. against Dutch colonialism. The building of the Museum itself is an old and genuine Banjarese traditional house in the DAY 8 & DAY 9: TANJUNG PUTING “Bubungan Tinggi” style. We arrive at Tanjung Puting National Park just after midday and we proceed to hop on traditional klotoks to cruise upriver and DAY 12: SUMENEP see the critically endangered Orang Utans at Pondok Tanggui – Sumenep is Madura Island’s most interesting town, situated just an orangutan rehabilitation and release center. We will walk north of the eastern tip of Java. The history, culture and through the tropical rainforest to observe and explore the architecture of Sumenep can be seen in the Palace/Kraton ecological flora and fauna of Kalimantan, include wildlife and Museum (such as a 500kg hand-written Quran), which include the exotic tropical plants. Join the feeding time at Pondok relics of the Hindu kingdoms. Explore the historic Sumenep Tanggui and Pesalat. There is also the opportunity to hike Palace and the museum. Marvel at Sumenep Jamik Mosque through the jungle, and perhaps see some of the animals in the with its distinctive architecture. Visit Kalianget Old Town, with its wild, including Proboscis Monkeys as well as long tailed relics of a salt factory, and colonial architecture built by the Macaques. Be prepared for a slightly more adventurous few colonial Dutch government. Sumenep Square is a days, as this area is largely unsophisticated. well-presented park, Taman Adipura, a horticulturalist’s delight; and the night markets provide a wide range of culinary DAY 10 & DAY 11: BANJARMASIN specialties. Visitors can obtain fine batik cloth, wood carvings, Today we explore Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. It rests over Dutch antiques – browsing through shops and stalls is a labyrinth of canals, thus giving it it’s illustrious nickname as fascinating. the city of a thousand rivers. The daily lives of the Banjarese are intrinsically linked to the waterways on which they live, work and DAY 13: SATONDA ISLAND play. Traditional floating homes called “lanting” are built on Satonda Island is a small un-inhabited volcanic island off the stilts over the water, and vessels of all shapes and sizes ply the north coast of Sumbawa, separated by a narrow strait from waterways. This is one reason why there are floating markets Tambora, the site of the largest and most devastating volcanic everywhere. From daybreak boats come from villages around eruption in human history. In 1815 Tambora erupted expelling the rivers, bringing vegetables, fruits and other daily needs and into the atmosphere twice as much material as the later household utensils. Buyers and sellers come to the market in Krakatoa in 1833. For the small island of Satonda, there is a 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com lasting effect. The eruption was so great that it breached the rim dancing in the very natural and beautiful jungle setting of the of Satonda crater and dumped millions of gallons of sea water village. Some beautiful selections of ikat textiles as well as local there, leaving the crater lake filled with salt-water instead of crafts are on display for sale. See the old The old Catholic fresh. Satonda’s beach is remarkable because a major portion church of Sikka which reflects the Portuguese influence in of its sediment consists of pebbles of pumice – a foamy Flores, and the Alok traditional market. This is a colorful, volcanic glass, so light that it floats on water. This hidden gem crowded, and friendly place to visit where local women can be offers quiet nature walk, some pristine white beaches, seen weaving their rustic bamboo mats, and everyday items to wonderful snorkelling, and birdwatching.
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