Route Description - Komodo Extended 7Days (Komodo - Bali)
Embark on an eight-day liveaboard safari through Komodo National Park, starting from Labuan Bajo. Dive at Sebayur, then explore Padar Island and Nusa Kode with its stunning underwater photography spots and night dives. Visit South Rinca and South Komodo for manta rays, and trek Komodo Island to see the iconic dragons. Dive at Pink Beach, Manta Point, and the northern boundary of the park, then journey to Banta Island and the unique Sangeang Volcano. Finish with dives at Moyo Island and a scenic waterfall excursion before returning to Bali. Enjoy diverse diving, stunning landscapes, and rare wildlife encounters.
Day 1: Welcome on board! Labuan Bajo & Sebayur (2 dives)
A domestic flight from the island of Bali or Jakarta brings you to the harbor town of Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. You are greeted at the airport by our staff and then transferred to your hotel (day before departure) or to the harbor where Adelaar is anchored (day of departure). As soon as everyone is aboard, we depart the harbor, with destination Sebayur, where we will do 1-2 check dives. Then, we move to Kalong to anchor for the night.
Day 2: Padar Island & Nusa kode (4 dives)
We depart early morning from Padar and travel south to Nusa Kode. There are three dives and a night dive planned for this area, one of which will be the famous "macro temple" of Cannibal Rock, a photographers dream come true. With the towering cliff walls surrounding all sides, the landscape in this remote destination is breath-taking. The resident dragon population likes to sun themselves on the beach from time to time.
Day 3: South Rinca & South Komodo (4 dives)
An early morning departure is planned, as we head to Manta Alley at the extreme southern end of Komodo Island. This area typically has much cooler temperatures, and nutrient rich waters, perfect for Mantas! Once safely back aboard, we travel north for an afternoon dive along the coast of Komodo. A night dive is planned just outside Komodo Bay.
Day 4: Prehistoric day (3 dives)
Dragons! We go ashore at 7:00 AM for a ranger guided hike into the interior of Komodo Island, to look for Komodo dragons. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the only natural habitat of these giant monitor lizards. The area was designated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 1991. A late morning dive is planned at nearby Pink Beach. After lunch we travel to Manta Point to with the hope to dive with Mantas! We move to a quiet bay and prepare for our night dive.
Day 5: North Komodo National Park (4 dives)
We spend the day diving around the northern boundary of the Park off the uninhabited islands of Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat. In late afternoon we say goodbye to Komodo National Park and start our westward journey back towards Bali. Then, we stop for the night in Banta Island, just outside the park boundary, and prepare for our last night dive.
Day 6: Sangeang Volcano (3 dives)
A very early morning departure, with destination Sangeang, a volcano whose most recent eruption was in 2014. Upon our sunrise approach, Sangeang rises majestically from the sea, emitting the occasional puff of smoke. The black sandy bottom of this site makes for spectacular diving. In places, a steady stream of gaseous sulfur, bubbles up from the sand making its way towards the surface.
Day 7: Moyo Island (2 dives)
We arrive at Moyo Island early this morning, for our final two dives along the fringing reef, near the main village. Then, a shore excursion takes you through the local village along a winding path towards a waterfall. Those daring enough can grab the rope, swing out over the falls and drop into the pool below! We finally sail through the night towards Bali.
Day 8: Thanks for joining us!
Arrival in Serangan Harbor, Bali will be sometime after 9:00 AM.
(Itinerary might vary depending on weather and sea conditions)