The Living Dragon - Komodo Tour | 8D7N Liveaboard From Labuhan Bajo
Cruise from labuhan bajo to Bali, seeing wild Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons. The highlight of tours is diving, snorkeling, trekking, and tropical island exploration.
Cruise from labuhan bajo to Bali, seeing wild Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons. The highlight of tours is diving, snorkeling, trekking, and tropical island exploration.
Katharina Cruise With Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons.
Have you ever imagined the feeling of soaring weightlessly over a school of majestic giant manta rays?
Would you like to experience the beauty of snorkelling above kaleidoscopic, colourful and diverse coral reefs?
How about having that butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling while swimming with whale sharks, the largest but most gentle animals in the ocean?
Do you want to feel your senses come alive as you walk with the ancient Komodo dragons, the world's largest lizard?
Or perhaps to just sit quietly and cradle your morning coffee as you breathe in the cool early morning ocean air while watching the sunrise over the stunning volcanic landscapes.
If this sounds like you, then come fill your senses with eight days and seven nights of snorkelling, trekking, iconic wildlife encounters and tropical island exploration as we cruise between Bali and Komodo along Indonesia's Ring of Fire.
Katharina Cruise
Comfortable Cabin
Caci Whip Dance
Komodo, The Dragon
Manta Rays
Whale Sharks
Upon arrival at Komodo Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel where you can relax by the pool, swim in the sea, and have a chance to brush up on your snorkelling skills with your tour leader.
Gather at sunset for evening cocktails before sitting down to an Indonesian buffet dinner as you get acquainted with the rest of your fellow guests who will be joining you on the cruise ahead.
In the morning we will take a short drive to a traditional local village high up in the hills, where we will be witness to the fast and imposing ‘caci’ whip dance by the local villagers. Here we will enjoy their hospitality with coffee, betel nut and a highly potent local ‘arak’ before (not for the faint hearted), before being be treated to a selection of traditional dances by their men and women.
By late morning we will be on the boat, and as we enjoy a buffet lunch we will cruise out into the Komodo National Park where we will have our first snorkel amongst the corals.
In the early evening at cocktail hour we will anchor off Kalong Island to see thousands and thousands of fruit bats emerge from their mangrove homes and fill the sky as they head off to the mainland in search of food.
Visit Rinca Island and go on a trek in search of the more Komodo dragons. See monkeys, dear, pigs, buffalo, and myriad birds as we walk through the forests and savannahs of this large island.
Swim with schools of manta rays as they feed on the current and circle the so-called cleaning stations, where small fish remove parasites from their skin. Hover above these giant and noble beasts for as long as you like.
Snorkel at Siaba Island, a favourite hangout of sea turtles, where we will have a chance to swim with these gentle reptiles as the cruise along the shallow water of the reef.
Spend the morning on Gili Banta, a deserted island with a beautiful white sand beach. Explore the magnificent coral gardens, hike to the crest of the surrounding hills for a view of the surrounding islands, swim, paddle, kayak and play.
Cruise across the sea as we get the sails up and set course for Sangean Island, where local villagers are in the process of building a fifty-plus metre, traditional wooden pinisi boat, with the same pedigree and history of phinisi's very own ships. Walking around this small village, get a feel for their simple way of life, chat with the locals and maybe buy some handmade textiles as a momento.
Snorkel on a vibrant coral reef just off the shore filled with fish and marine creatures from all shades of the colour spectrum, including a meadow of hundreds of glass eels.
Wake up off Satonda Island, an extinct volcano with a brackish lake at its heart, where we will swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle board and explore the surrounding forest if you wish. The lake was created when it the crater was flooded by a tsunami caused by a massive volcanic event from the nearby Tambora Volcano, which in 1815 was the largest eruption in recorded history.
Set sail for Moyo Island and take a walk through a village to a jungle waterfall and play with local kids as they take the lead on a rope swing above a cool, deep jungle pool to show us how it's done.
Wake up early in the Northern of Sumbawa, where we will hopefully swim with a group of whale sharks that congregate off fishing platforms, where local fishermen catch small baitfish and keep them suspended in nets, which attract the sharks.
We wake up early off the northern coast of Sumbawa, where we hope to swim with a group of awe-inspiring whale sharks. These massive but harmless animals have long congregated here but now, thanks to travelers like you, we have formed a mutually beneficial alliance with the local fisherman who have their traditional small floating fishing platforms in the bay. As you probably know, whale sharks are under constant threat due the sky-high value of their fins, but thanks to your visit with us, these fishermen are paid a healthy fee for spotting where the whale sharks are and letting us in the water by their boat platforms to be up-close to one of the largest creatures in the ocean. As a result the fisherman are very glad to protect these beautiful animals and you get to be a conservationist.
Visit a village of the famous Bajao 'Sea Gypsies' of Southeast Asia, and see how they live their lives so close to, on and in the water.
Another relaxing afternoon awaits as we land on a nearby uninhabited island, where once again we will relax and enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding.
Enjoy Indonesian hospitality as your crew host a beach barbeque in your honour this evening. On offer is plenty of good food, music, cocktails dancing and frivolity as we dance and sing the night away next to a bonfire under a clear tropical night sky.
Wake up at anchor off the coast of Bali under in the shadow of Bali's Mt Agung, the mother mountain of all Balinese people, and the most imposing figure on the whole landscape of Bali. Enjoy an early morning swim or snorkel before we say goodbye to the crew and start our tour back to the south of Bali.
Along the way, experience the best that East Bali can offer with a tour of its deep culture and glorious landscapes. Visit water palaces, ancient villages, see lush rice terraces and jungles and the islands volcanic peaks, and dine on some of Bali'ss freshest and most delicious traditional cuisine.
- April 1-10
- April 19-26
- May 7-17
- May 25 - June 1
- June 13-20
- July 30 - August 6
- August 17-24
- September 5-12
- July 30 - August 6
- Price is per person, minimum 2 persons
- Please contact us if you are single or more than two persons
Monday to Saturday, 10AM to 6PM
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What our customer says about this tour
This was recommended by friend of mine who took the same tour in the previous holiday. We were happy with the accommodation and service onboard. The diving was excellent, snorkeling at the beautiful pink beach, seeing manta ray, etc. We will try another world class diving in Raja Ampat next holiday.
World class diving spots
We are a group of PADI divers. We got this tour from an overseas buddy who also had this through Baliintaran.com. The tour was amazing, like dreams come true as we found the best sites of diving. The dive master was excellent and bring us to the best location along the itinerary.
Alex