Arua

08:30 Pick up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo

09:00 Departs to Kelor Island

10:00 Arrives at Kelor Island. Follow the short hiking trail for a gorgeous view from the top of the hill. Please bring comfortable shoes and don't forget to put on your sunscreen. Also bring some cash if you want to buy fresh coconut from one of the stalls at the beach. 

​12:00 Lunch will be served on board, buffet style. Generally, lunch and dinner will consist of rice, 2 types of white meat, 2 type of vegetables, and fresh fruits. If you are a vegan/vegetarian or have any food allergy, let us know and we will prepare the menu accordingly without additional cost. Gluten-free and Keto meals will be charged extra.

13:30 Heading to Manjarite Beach

14:00 Arrives at Manjarite Beach, a great spot for paddling or snorkeling as there is minimum waves and shallow water. The best spot is around the jetty and near the beach. Fans of Finding Nemo will be happy to know that they are able to see Nemo (clownfish), Dory (blue tang), Deb (damselfish), or Gill (moorish idol). You will be surrounded by so many small fishes. Please be careful with your movement so that you don't accidentally touch or kick them. Also, never ever touch or step on corals. They may look like rocks but they are actually fragile animals! 

16:00 Evening snack. Generally, the chef will serve fresh juice with banana fritters or other light snacks

17:00 Heading to Kalong Island. 

18:00 As the sun sets, watch the exotic attraction of thousands flying foxes (big bats) flying above you as they head out to feed for the night. Pictures don't do justice. You need to see it for yourself to experience how spectacular it is.

19:00 Your first day concludes with buffet dinner on the upper-deck outdoor dining area (if the weather permits). Spend the rest of the night lounging with your group or read some books from Arua's little library. Don't stay up too late though, for tomorrow we will start the day very early. During this time the boat will sail for around 2-3 hours heading near Padar Island and moored there for the night.

05:30 Wake up call. Sorry to wake you up so early, but our next spot is best to visit before the sun is high and scorching. We promise you won't regret it. The chef will serve you light snacks for you to eat before you go or to take along. 

06:00 Start the hike to the top of the hill at Padar Island. This is the epic spot you might have seen everywhere! At the airport, travel brochure, and people's social media. Padar Island is part of the Komodo National Park, therefore you will notice the ticket office and plenty of park employees. Do not worry, your entrance tickets are already included in your package (for Indonesian only). Sometimes there is a line at the ticket office. Your guide will take care of this while you can go ahead to the start of the stairs where a park employee will inform you some park rules and regulations. You will need to climb around 800 steps of stairs to reach the top. This is the reason why it's best to do this early in the morning when the heat is bearable. For a relatively fit person, the hike to the top would take around 20 minutes. If this is struggling for you, take your time, control your breathing, and just slowly follow the pathway one step at a time. You will get there! The top is 185m above sea level and the view is breathtaking, you'll feel like you're standing on the shoulder of giants. 

08:00 Back to the boat for breakfast. Generally, breakfast will be light and served individually, not buffet. Our typical breakfast menu are fried rice with egg or burger with fries, and fresh juice. During breakfast, the boat will sail to our next destination nearby

09:30 Arrives at Long Pink Beach. Yes, the sands are actually pink! Although in reality the pink is very light like a faint blush rather than bold spotlight pink like what you see on social media. The simple explanation of this phenomenon is this: there are these tiny micro-organisms called Foraminifera which have red or bright pink shells.  These animals live on corals, beneath rocks, and on the sea floors. When they die, the wave action crushes the shells and washes the remains ashore. When the tiny fragments are mixed with the white sands, this produces the soft pink colour. This is the perfect spot if you want to relax or play on the beach. The sands are soft with few seashells so you can walk or run on the beach comfortably. 

12:00 Lunch on board, then the boat will sail to our next destination

13:30 Arrives at Komodo National Park at Loh Liang. Komodo National Park is recognised as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The giant lizards, also known as "Komodo dragons", only exist in these areas and nowhere else in the world. Just like before at Padar, your guide will take care of the tickets as they are already included in your package (for Indonesian only). You will be greeted by park rangers who will guide you inside the park. You will be given 3 options for the trekking routes. Short route (2km - 30 minutes), medium route (2,5km - 1 hour), and long route (4,5km - 2 hours). Short and medium routes' difficulty are easy with good condition trails and very little elevation, and suitable for most visitors. We strongly suggest for you to take one of these routes to maximise today's itinerary. The long route's difficulty is a bit challenging with steep climbs and rugged terrains, and only suitable for those with very good physical condition. If you wish to take the long route, note that you will have to skip our next destination (Taka Makassar). Whichever route you chose, please remember that you are entering a wildlife habitat and it is very important to always stay close to your rangers and listen to their instructions, Should you be lucky and encounter a Komodo along the way, your ranger will generally instruct you to stand at a safe distance so that he could take your picture with the Komodo. At the end of your trail, you will find some stalls selling souvenirs and food/drinks. Please bring cash if you wish to buy some. Afterwards, return to the boat and we will sail to our next destination.

15:30 Evening snack is served

17:00 Arrives at Taka Makassar. It has no relation to the Makassar city in South Sulawesi. This tiny crescent island is very unique. With the size smaller than a football field, this island only appears when the sea water recedes. Here you can feel the sensation of "walking in the middle of the sea". 

19:00 Dinner is served and this concludes your second day.

07:00 Breakfast on board

07:30 Try your luck and swim with the majestic Manta Rays at Manta Point. Sometimes they swim near the surface and when they do, you can even see them from the boat. If you're underwater and the mantas are swimming close to you, please DO NOT chase or touch them! You may think you’re being gentle or that the animal isn’t bothered, but you are likely causing the animal stress. Also remember to control your movement so you don't accidentally kick them with your fins. The best and safest way to observe the mantas is to keep your distance a few meters from them, and just stay there and be passive. If you want to be closer, move slowly while keeping your distance.

09:00 The boat will sail to a nearby spot and you have a chance to swim with sea turtles at Siaba Besar, also known as Turtle Point. Just like before with the mantas, please keep your distance and DO NOT chase or even touch the turtles. While manta rays generally don't mind being near people, sea turtles are very shy animals and will swim away if you get too close! Please do not stress them, and observe passively at a distance.

12:00 Lunch is served and the boat will sail back to Labuan Bajo.

15:00 Arrives in Labuan Bajo and you will be dropped off back to your hotel.

AM: From Labuan Bajo we depart to Kelor Island.

PM: After lunch, enjoy Manjarite Beach, a great spot for snorkeling. Witness thousands of bats flying from Kalong Island at sunset.

AM: Start your day early with a breathtaking view of Padar Island. Relax on the pink sands at Long Beach.

PM: Meet the Komodo dragons at Komodo Island. Wait for the sunset at Taka Makassar.

AM: Visit Gili Lawa, also a great spot for snorkeling. Try your luck with Manta Rays at Manta Point.

PM: Swim with sea turtles at Siaba Besar.

AM: Last chance of snorkeling and paddling at Sebayur Island.

PM: After lunch, back to Labuan Bajo.

PM: Pick up from airport at 11 AM - 1 PM. Check in Arua Phinisi. Lunch will be served on board. After lunch, we will cruise to Kelor Island. Follow the short hiking trail for a gorgeous view from the top of the hill, followed with water activities. Afterwards, we'll cruise to Kalong Island where you will experience the exotic attraction of thousands of flying foxes (big bats) flying above you during sunset as they head out to feed for the night. It's one of the most favorite tourist attractions that you should not miss.

AM: Start your day early with a breathtaking sunrise view of the islands from the top of Padar Island. It's the most popular spot in Komodo National Park and you might have seen pictures of it at the Komodo Airport when you first landed in Labuan Bajo. Back to the boat as we cruise to Komodo Island.

PM: After lunch, get ready for a close encounter with the komodo dragons at Komodo Island. Do not worry, a National Park Ranger will accompany you on the trek as well as taking your pictures with the dragons. During your trek you will also encounter various other wildlife such as wild pigs, deers, and buffaloes. Afterwards, relax on the pink sands of Long Beach (yes it's actually pink!). This is one of the very few pink sandy beaches worldwide and snorkeling here is also incredible.

AM: After breakfast, go snorkeling at Manta Point. It may not have the bright-colored coral that other sites are famous for, but it does have one thing, manta rays! If you are lucky, you may see more than a dozen swimming right next to you. Afterwards, we'll cruise to North Komodo.

PM: After lunch, drift snorkeling at Gili Lawa Laut/Darat. It's a stunning bay with white sandy beach and crystal-clear water. Both islands offer some of the best snorkeling opportunities. For the adventurers, go drift snorkeling in-between the narrow channels of the islands. Before sunset, take a short trek to the top of Gili Lawa Darat hill from which you'll enjoy stunning panoramic landscapes over the islands of Komodo National Park.

AM: After breakfast, get ready to go snorkeling at Tatawa Besar, one of the best coral gardens in Komodo. You will see many schools of fishes around.

PM: After lunch, snorkeling around Siaba Besar. This underwater hill is home to dozens of sea turtles sitting on the coral gardens. It's an easy snorkel in shallow and pristine clear water. Also a good spot if you want to go paddling. Afterwards, we will cruise to Kanawa Island, a hidden treasure island offering a diverse snorkeling site and a gorgeous beach, perfect to wait for sunset

AM: Last chance of snorkeling/paddling at Bidadari Island before check out.

PM: You will be dropped off at Komodo Airport, and hopefully to see you again in the future!