VOLCANOES AND MONITOR LIZARDS
Combine the islands of Bali, Komodo and Sumba on this luxury tour. From the lush green interior of Bali you sail in 5 days to Komodo through the Komodo Archipelago, where you will search for its most famous inhabitant and also the largest reptile in the world; the colossal Komodo dragon. Stay in several top accommodations during this luxury tour and explore the area on foot, by helicopter and with your private driver. Discover spectacular volcanoes, swim in hot springs and meet traditional people. Traverse landscapes of vast rice terraces, ancient temples and immerse yourself in traditional Balinese culture full of dancing and religious ceremonies. Where the world can't find you...
5-DAY CRUISE TO KOMODO
On this voyage, you will stay 4 nights on the Magia II, a teak ship with great attention to detail to provide her guests with ultimate comfort and enjoyment. The master cabin at the back of the boat offers stunning panoramic views of the Indonesian Ocean and features a Jacuzzi on the balcony. Snorkel among thousands of colorful fish, watch a sea turtle or manta ray float elegantly past you in the clear water, and then rest on a beautiful white sand beach under swaying palm trees.
TIPS & TOPS Bali, Komodo and Sunda deluxe:
- Take part in Balinese Farm-to-table cooking course and learn to prepare authentic Balinese dishes using fresh, organic ingredients sourced directly from the farm
- Visit the Ulun Danu temple, which seems to float in the surrounding lake
- Walk past small villages with traditional houses, extraordinary temples and the beautiful rice terraces of Jatiluwih (Unesco World Heritage Site)
- Take a spectacular helicopter flight over Bali's main volcanoes, Gunung Batur, Gunung Agung and Batukaru, surrounded by impressive rice terraces
- Sail towards Sebayur Kecil, where you can spend the afternoon relaxing on pristine white sand beaches and cooling off in the vibrant turquoise ocean or exploring coral reefs teeming with marine life. We'll head to Siaba Besar for another swim or snorkel.
- Manta Point is one of the most remarkable spots in the Komodo Archipelago because of its gigantic schools of manta rays
- At Pink Beach, an iconic spot at Komodo with pink sand beaches, you can snorkel beautifully along the coral reef and spectacular walls of fish
- On Komodo, spot the impressive Komodo dragon and on Padar Island, take a brisk hike to the ridge for breathtaking views of the bays
- Spend a relaxing afternoon on Padar Island, which is actually a great place for water sports. As the sun slowly sets, hike to the heights of the Padar Island viewpoint, one of the wonders of the park.
- Take this opportunity for an encounter with the legendary Komodo dragons. Meet your ranger at the Soro Liah station, who will take you for an early trek through the park's bush. Discover wild deer and peaceful buffalo and follow your guide on the trail of the endemic Komodo dragon.
- Besides spotting the dinosaur-related Komodo monitor lizard, there is plenty to do in the Komodo archipelago; for example, after a brisk hike to the ridge, Padar Island offers you breathtaking views of three photogenic bays
- Spend the day at leisure at NIHI, whether you want to relax in your villa, swim with horses, participate in yoga classes, stand-up paddleboard or enjoy the island's beautiful beach.
- Take an hour and a half trek to the Blue Waterfall (Matayangu), downhill to the breathtaking blue lagoon at the base of the waterfall where a delicious picnic lunch awaits after a dip in the blue water
- Today, after breakfast, you will leave the resort for the boat ride to catch your own lunch. Once the fish are on board, you will be transferred to the white sands of Konda Beach, protected from the swell, for a barbecue with fresh fish and refreshing prosecco. You can relax and swim, stand-up paddleboard or snorkel before returning to the resort.
- Today is the day to enjoy the unique NIHI Spa Safari. Start your day with a 90-minute trek, where your guide will share interesting stories as you pass Sumbanese villages, rice fields and rolling hills.
- After breakfast, spend the day enjoying your favorite spa treatments in the private bale, which offers sweeping views of the coastline and the pounding waves of the Indian Ocean. After your relaxation time, an open-air safari vehicle is ready for your return to the resort.
- Back at the resort, you will have time to relax a bit before going horseback riding at sunset. As the sun sets, one of the most memorable ways to enjoy the changing beach colors is on a beautiful Sumbanese horse.
- Tonight, experience an enchanting private picnic under the stars - the perfect way to make your Indonesian trip unforgettable.
- Snorkel at impressive places such as Tujuhbelas National Park, Pulau Moyo Nature Reserve or at beautiful Pink Beach. In Tujuhbelas National Park, off the coast of Ontoloe Island, large numbers of flying dogs live in the mangrove forests that, with luck, you can see hundreds of them flying out at once
- Your cruise will be on the Magia II, a teak ship with great attention to detail to provide her guests with ultimate comfort and enjoyment. The master cabin at the back of the boat offers stunning panoramic views of the Indonesian Ocean and features a jacuzzi on the balcony
