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VOLCANOES & DRAGONS 2002
Cruise schedule Lesser Sunda Islands (Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo)  

Departure dates indicated with * or either special charters or fully booked already

BALI - KOMODO - BALI (B-7)  7 DAYS  EXPLORATION CRUISE EAST OF BALI                                          US$1.150/person

Bali, west Lombok, Satonda, Komodo, Bima, east Lombok, Gili Nanggu (Lombok), Bali

For those that want it all, we offer a combination of adventure, culture, beaches and fauna, including the Jurassic dragons in Komodo .

Embarkation is at Benoa harbor, Bali. The ship will leave around 9:00. After lunch you visit the traditional Bali Aga village of Tenganan (East Bali). At night, you will cross the famous “Wallace Line” on your way to Lombok.  The next day you can join a land excursion to a traditional Sasak  village, and weaving village as well as  other highlights around West-Lombok. The ship then sails to the little known island of Satonda with its mysterious crater lake and beautiful coral gardens. The next day you will encounter the fierce Komodo dragons. A refreshing swim and some spectacular snorkeling are planned for the afternoon. In the evening our crew will prepare a romantic beach barbecue under the stars. In Bima you will visit the local market, the Sultan palace and a traditional village where the inhabitants will demonstrate some dances and rituals followed by a ride by local horse cart around town. On our way back to Bali we will visit east Lombok with a visit to a traditional pottery village, elementary school and a small village where the villagers will enthusiastically perform some local dances . Your last day aboard the Ombak Putih starts with a relaxing morning on a deserted beach at Gili Nanggu (just off the coast of south Lombok). We will leave around lunch time for the four hour sail to Bali.

Note: 
All our B-7 departures can also be booked as 5 days cruises from Bali via Komodo 
to Bima with disembarkation in Bima   US$ 840/person
or as a 6 days cruises from Bali via Komodo to East Lombok with disembarkation in East Lombok
 US$ 1.005/person

 PLEASE NOTE:

Inclusive; full board, AC cabins with private shower and toilet, soft drinks, tea and coffee, towels, excursions, laundry service, use of snorkeling, water-ski equipment and sea canoes, European cruise director, transfers to or from the ship in Bima, and gifts..

Exclusive; airfares, alcoholic beverages, crew gratuities, and transfers  from and/or to the ship in Bali.

Itineraries; are subject to change without notice due to sea and weather conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors beyond the company’s control.

Day to day program Bali – Komodo - Bali (Lesser Sunda Islands)  

Day 1    Embarkation in Benoa, Bali around 09:00. Departure for Padangbai, East Bali. After lunch there will be an excursion to a traditional Bali Aga village. See beautiful rice terraces and panoramas. Of course you can also stay aboard and explore the fine reef near Padangbai. You will be served a special welcome dinner at sunset when the ship sets sail for Lombok.

Day 2   Arrival at Lombok island. You will make a half day tour in North Lombok to a traditional village  followed by hike through beautiful rice fields. The scenery on the slope of Mt. Rinjani is breathtaking…. During lunch sailing to Lawang island for snorkeling and swimming. During a special candle light dinner under stars the boat sails to Satonda island.

Day 3   Arrival at Satonda island. See the mysterious crater lake and relax on the white sandy beach. The coral garden here is teeming with colorful fish. Try some water skiing or sea anoeing, it is real fun! In the early afternoon departure for Komodo National Park.

Day 4   The highlight of this trip to the Lesser Sunda Islands may well be our visit to Komodo National Park. Early morning hike to watch the infamous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Two rangers will guide us to see these feared predators that can reach a length of more than three meters and can weigh up to 150kg. Over lunch we will sail to one of the beautiful surrounding islands where you can explore the rich reef or bask in the sun. At night the crew will prepare a BBQ at the beach. Late night departure for Bima.

Day 5   From the bustling capital of East Sumbawa, Bima, you can join a full day trip to the local colorful market, the old sultan palace (now a museum) and a traditional weaving village. Witness the daily activities of traditional Sumbawanese village life. At night sailing to west Sumbawa.

Day 6   Arrival in East Lombok. You will visit a pottery village and a weaving village followed by a visit to Loangkali where villagers will perform some traditional dances. Lunch will be a traditional Sasak meal. If time permits, you will swim and snorkel at a nearby island. In the late afternoon the Ombak Putih starts sailing to South Lombok.

Day 7   In the morning a last stop at a small island, off the south west coast of Lombok. A last morning in paradise… At noon the Ombak Putih  will set sail to Bali. Arrival in Benoa at around 17.00. Disembarkation.

Ombak Putih reserves the right to change above itinerary at all times due to weather and sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors.