Day 1: Arrival in Bali, Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Bali! We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Seminyak, where there are some nice beaches. The rest of the day is free on your own.
► Recommendations for Early Arrival
Your hotel is only a 10-minute walk from Double Six Beach, one of the liveliest beaches in Bali. Soak in the laid back ambience and enjoy the live music by the sea. There are many exquisite restaurants and bars along the beach. You may enjoy a dinner at Double-Six Rooftop, which provides excellent viewpoints for sunset. Taste delicious food against the backdrop of the vast Indian Ocean. The cost per person is about USD 15.
► Packing Tips
Indonesia is renowned for its rich historical relics, colorful islands and diverse landscapes. Comfortable walking shoes work better when you climb volcanoes and explore Komodo Island, and flip-flops that are easy to clean are necessary for kicking back on the beach. During a snorkeling or other underwater activities, a waterproof phone pouch can keep your phone dry and make it easy for you to take photos underwater. In addition, carry mosquito repellent with you to protect yourself from mosquito bites and even the dengue fever virus.
► Money Exchange
Generally, the most touristy places have the worst exchange rates, so it’s not recommended to exchange money at the airport or around the popular attractions. You could find an Authorized Money Changer to get some Indonesian rupiahs. Kodak Shop-Authorized Money Changer, 150 meters east of your hotel, is a good choice.
► Ride-hailing
Taxis are available in most cities in Indonesia. Through the mobile phone app - Grab or Gojek, you could easily book a taxi ride. If you want to book a ride in Bali, Blue Bird is also convenient with lower price.
Accommodation: Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa (4 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Enjoy a Bali Free Day
Today, you’ll have a whole day to relax on the island. Recline in a deck chair on the beach and sunbathe in the sun, or go surfing and diving to explore the colorful coral reefs and encounter a variety of sea life. Collect some beautiful seashells in the breeze, and have a cup of coffee while reading a book. The local flea market is also worth a visit to take in the lively atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pelangi Bali Hotel & Spa (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Fly from Bali to Flores Island, Transfer to Moni
Today, you’ll take a flight to Ende on Flores Island, with a transit in Labuan Bajo for 2 hours. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to stay overnight at Moni, a small town at the foot of Kelimutu Volcano. Dinner will be arranged at the lodge tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge or similar
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Day 4: Moni: Kelimutu Volcano Exploration; Head to Bajawa
If you’re an early-riser, this would probably be one of the most memorable mornings of your Indonesia holiday. Let’s start the trip early and climb up to the top of Kelimutu Volcano to watch the sunrise. There are 3 adjacent craters of Kelimutu, among which the highest one is 1,639 meters (5,377 ft.). Enjoy the beauty of the 3 respective crater lakes: Tiwu Ata Mbupu (Lake of Old People), Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai (Lake of Young Men and Maidens), and Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched or Enchanted Lake). Witness the coloring game of nature by seeing how the lakes change reddish-brown, green, or blue like a chameleon. After finishing your sightseeing on the volcano, let’s go back to the hotel for breakfast. After that, we’ll continue to move forward to Bajawa. Along the way, we’ll visit Wologai Traditional Village of Ende Lio tribes, and stop at Nangapanda Beach for lunch break with a leisurely walk. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Virgo JJ Hotel, Bajawa, or similar
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Day 5: Luba and Bena Villages - Aimere - Ranamese Lake - Ruteng
★ Dig Deep into Culture and Lifestyle of Ngada PeopleThis morning, we’ll head to Luba and Bena Traditional Villages, where the history can be traced back to the Stone Age. Walk around and visit the traditional houses decorated with buffalo horns and boar’s tusks. With the unique thatch-roofed houses and altars for ceremonies and activities, Luba and Bena have become a signpost of Ngada culture. The ancestors of Ngada people were hunters, and they emigrated from Java and lived an undisturbed life here. It is a real escape for everyone to slow down and feel the breath of history. Appreciate the exquisite handicrafts, taste authentic rural delicacies, and share your stories with the villagers.
We’ll then drive 4 to 5 hours to Ruteng, a picturesque town on Flores. On the way, have a layover at Aimere to taste the popular local drink - Arak. This kind of distilled alcohol is made from the fermented sap of palm trees, coconut, grain or fruit. Arak usually has a distinctive smooth taste with a high alcohol content. After having lunch in Borong, we will visit Ranamese Lake in the cloud forest. Later, we’ll continue to drive through the central part of Flores and you’ll see jungles, active volcanoes and rice fields until we arrive the destination in Ruteng. Dinner will be arranged at a local restaurant and you will be escorted to the hotel thereafter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ara Garden Inn, Ruteng, or similar
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Day 6: Visit Golo Curu Hill & Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields; Transfer to Labuan Bajo
Ruteng has misty mountains, spectacular waterfalls and vast paddy fields. This morning, pay a visit to Golo Curu Hill where you could enjoy a pleasant vista of Ruteng as well as the valleys and rice terraces below. Next, we’ll transfer to the fishing town Labuan Bajo, and pass by Cancar on the way to see the Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields. With its special web-shaped layout, Lingko indicates Manggarai people’s way of land allocation that has existed for thousands of years, showing their wisdom and cultural traditions. Overlook this agricultural wonder, or step into the fields to embrace the green and feel the comfort and tranquility.
► Recommended Activities in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is the starting point to Komodo Island and Rinca Island. You may enjoy the view and watch the sunset on the private beach of your hotel. If you want to explore the small town, you can go to SO Bajo Night Market (Pasar Malam), where you could find the best seafood in Labuan Bajo. Choose some fresh fish, let the vendor grill or fry it for you, and eat like a local by the seaside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Puri Sari Beach Hotel (3 stars) or similar
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Day 7: Cruise to Komodo National Park, Search for Komodo Dragons and Snorkel around Rinca Island
Komodo National Park, which comprises 3 major islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, is home to the world’s only remaining wild Komodo dragons. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. This morning, we will take a cruise to Rinca Island. Upon arrival, the ranger of the national park will take you to enter the habitat of Komodo dragons. As the largest lizard in the world, Komodo dragon can be 3 meters long (10 ft.) and weigh more than 160 kilos (360 lb.). They look greyish-brown, with scaly skin, sharp claws and teeth that can kill the prey easily. You could search for traces of the dragons, and take some photos with them. Later, go back to the cruise ship and continue to sail. There are many snorkeling opportunities around the island. This evening, we’ll dock near an island with lots of mangrove forests where thousands of flying foxes inhabit. Marvel at the shocking scene of numerous bats flying under the setting sun and the orange-red sky dotted with black silhouettes.
★ Special Experience: Stay Overnight on a LiveaboardExperience Komodo’s unique liveaboard and spend a wonderful night on a traditional Indonesian wooden boat, adding fond and romantic memories to your holiday. As it’s getting dark, enjoy your dinner on the deck. The boat is well-equipped with air-conditioning, showers and snorkeling gears. Drinking water, coffee and tea are available as well. Enjoy the starry sky in your cabin, and fall asleep on the serene sea. Watch a sunrise over the horizon the next morning, or catch some sun on the deck.
► Please note that the itinerary for today and the next two days may be adjusted according to the local weather as well as the wind and wave conditions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Monalisa Liveaboard - Komodo National Park
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Day 8: Komodo Archipelago Cruise: Discover Komodo Dragons, See Pink Beach, and Enjoy Snorkeling
Today, we’ll continue the cruise to arrive at Komodo Island. We’ll start another safari to discover Komodo dragons, buffalo and deer. In the daytime, Komodo dragons are usually not active and bask in the sun shortly after sunrise. But, do remember that they are still formidable wild animal and their behaviors are unpredictable, so maintaining a safe distance and taking photos behind them are necessary. After returning to cruise, we will sail to the Pantai Merah, literally the “pink beach”, on the other side of Komodo Island. The red corals in the sea are crushed into tiny particles under the erosion of seawater and gradually mix with the sand, giving the beach a rare pink color. The clear blue water and the pink sand make Pantai Merah look like a dreamy fairyland. Take some stunning photos here and admire the epic sea view. We’ll also have some time for snorkeling to explore more marine creatures underwater. Tonight, we’ll dock at the bay of Rinca and spend another night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Monalisa Liveaboard - Komodo National Park
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Day 9: End of Komodo Cruise, Return to Labuan Bajo
Today is the last day of your Komodo tours. We will get up early to arrive at the view point on Rinca Island to catch the first light of sunrise. Mostly covered with grassland, Rinca Island is home to more than 1,000 Komodo dragons. We’ll spend the last morning to find the Komodo dragons. After lunch on board, you can experience snorkeling in the pure clean sea. Since there are few fishermen fishing around the islands, the unspoiled coral reefs burst with colorful fish, starfish and sea urchins, and you may even encounter manta rays and whale sharks. After that, we will say goodbye to the crew and return to Labuan Bajo. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Puri Sari Beach Hotel (3 stars) or similar
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Day 10: Fly to Lombok Island, Transfer to Senggigi
This morning, after checking out from the hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport for the domestic flight to Lombok Island via Bali. Upon arrival, board our private car to your hotel in Senggigi, a small town where you can relax yourself on the beach.
► Recommendation for Dinner (at your own expense)
Nuf’said Warung is one of the most popular restaurants in Senggigi. Located by the beach, this restaurant offers magnificent sea view, delicious seafood and Indonesian cuisine like satay – traditional grilled meat. Like most Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia abounds with spices that are widely used in the cuisine. Cooked with palm oil or coconut oil, Indonesian food is a blend of various flavors. Gado-gado and grilled mahi mahi are highly recommended.
Average Cost per Person: USD 6
Address: Jl. Raya Mangsit, Senggigi
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Resort Lombok (4 stars) or similar
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Day 11: Lombok Island: Visit Benang Stokel Waterfalls, Sade Village & Banyumulek Village
This morning, we will drive to visit Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfalls located on the hillside of Mount Rinjani. Everyone who loves adventure and nature will definitely be enchanted by the breathtaking waterfalls. After a short trekking from the entrance, you could see Benang Stokel Waterfall carpeted by overgrown green vines, with several shallow pools under. Benang Kelambu Waterfall is a 2-tier waterfall, with freshwater gushing from the cliff, offering a stunning view of the forest and hill.
Afterwards, come into the Sasak life of Sade Village which is renowned for the traditional hand weaving. Visit some workshops and witness how the women dye the yarn with natural materials and make the fabrics by the traditional Sasak loom. Learn the symbolic meanings of different patterns on the textiles and understand the local history and customs. Next, let’s visit Banyumulek Village, the pottery industry center on Lombok Island. The traditional techniques and skills of the handmade pottery has been passed down for generations. The distinctive pottery like plates, bowls, jars, pots, and vases has been a major source of income in the village. The signature pottery of Banyumulek is called Kendi Maling, literally “thief’s kettle”. It’s special for its unique design with a hole in the bottom. After all the visits, you will be sent back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Resort Lombok (4 stars) or similar
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Day 12: Lombok Island: Explore Pink Beach
This morning, we will drive for 2 hours to Tanjung Luar and then take a boat to the Pink Beach of Lombok Island. Also known as Tangsi Beach (Tangsi means barracks in Indonesian), it is said to have been a stopover for Dutch colonizers in the past. Similar to other pink beaches in Indonesia, it is a stretch of untouched white sand blended with crushed coral. Later, sunbake at the nearby Tanjung Cumi (Octopus Cape) and Pulau Pasir (Sand Island), where you could see a lot of cute starfish on the pristine beach. Soak in the intoxicating views and take some pictures. After some leisure time, you will be escorted back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Resort Lombok (4 stars) or similar
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Day 13: Lombok Island: Morning Cycling & Visit Lingsar Temple
After breakfast, the guide will take you to a bike starting point, which is no more than one hour distance from Senggigi beach. Enjoy your cycling along the farm land, villages, temples and mosques. Later, we’ll visit the Lingsar Temple, a 300-year-old temple where Hinduism and Islam coexist harmoniously. The local Sasak people usually meditate and purify themselves in the sacred springs in the temple. Take a stroll around the fish ponds and beautiful gardens, and meet with people of different faiths. After that, we’ll return to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Resort Lombok (4 stars) or similar
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Day 14: Departure from Lombok, Airport See-off
Today, you’ll be transferred to the airport to take your departure flight. Your memorable Bali and Komodo tour package finishes here.
► If you want to extend your holiday to other cities, such as Jakarta where there are lots of well-preserved colonial buildings, and Yogyakarta which houses the country’s most significant cultural heritage - Borobudur Temple, don’t hesitate to tell us and we could customize a private itinerary for you.
Meals: Breakfast
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