Route Description - Alor-Maumere-Komodo 11 Days / 10 Nights
We begin our journey discovering pristine coral reefs around Alor & Pantar Strait where fantastic macro life, stunning coral reefs and schooling fish provide amazing diving far from the crowds, you may even have the chance to spot pilot Whales or Dolphins during surface intervals. Heading towards Maumere, surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, we begin our journey discovering the outer pristine coral reefs and walls. Komodo National Park is one of the most iconic diving destinations in Indonesia, famed for its unique blend of adrenaline pumping current fueled dives, stunning coral reefs, beautiful scenery and of course the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon.
Sample Itinerary
Note: All schedules are subjected to changes according to weather, sea, diving, & local conditions.
Day 1. (0-2 dives) 1-3pm.
Our staff will meet you in Mali Airport or local hotel and transfer you to Blue Manta at Kalabahi Port. Depending on arrival time, we do local check dive plus night dive.
Day 2-3. (3-4 dives x2 days)
Alor & Pantar Strait (Islands of Kepa, Pura, Ternate, & Buaya between Pantar & Alor); nutrient-rich adventurous currents and a diversity of dive site formations, make for an abundance of coral and fish, both big and small. We may visit local village and substitute for a dive. Sail to Maumere.
Day 4. (3 dives) Maumere:
Nearby Pulau Babi and Pulau Besar. Sail to Komodo.
Day 5. (4 dives) South Komodo:
Manta Alley to fly with mantas, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley at Nusa Kode.
Day 6. (3-4 dives) South Komodo, Padar Island:
One of our favourite regions in the park with some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 Sisters and Pillarsteen. Plus, visit to Pink Beach.
Day 7.(4 dives) North Komodo:
Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, & Shot Gun at Gili Lawa Laut. Pinnacles, drift dives full of action with hunting fish: jacks & sharks!
Day 8.(4 dives) North Komodo:
Tatawa Besar & Kecil, Siaba Kecil, & Wainilu. Tons of Anthias, Napoleon wrasse, sharks, & excellent night dive.
Day 9. (4 dives) North Komodo:
Batu Balong & Mantas on the Moon (Makassar Reef).
Day 10. (2 dives) North Komodo:
Siaba Bay plus Mawan or Pengah. This followed by a walk on the wide side in search of Komodo Dragons, and trekking on one of the local Islands. Then we sail towards Labuan Bajo, where you spend last night on Blue Manta in Bajo Port. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relaxation, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
Day 11. (0 dives) 5am-12pm:
Check out after light breakfast & farewells, we transfer to local hotel or airport in time for check-in & flight. Take your pre-booked flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali or Jakarta.
Diving days: 10 days (28 dives)