Adelaar Itinerary
Komodo Extended and Whale Sharks (LBJ - DPS) 7N8 days / 7 nights
About Adelaar
- World-class service from a team with over two decades of experience
- An intimate luxury liveaboard with just eight guests on board
- Exciting watersports and inland excursions perfect for non-divers and children
- Dive Indonesia’s top sites in Komodo, Alor and Flores
The beautiful Adelaar liveaboard boasts over a century of rich history, having sailed worldwide before earning her place among Indonesia’s elite liveaboards. With the luxury and comfort of a five star hotel, guests can enjoy every opulence, and with just eight guests on board, Adelaar offers all of this in a truly intimate atmosphere. From the superb dive deck, guests can swim with manta rays in Komodo or dive pristine reefs in Alor. Add in excursions and exhilarating water activities, and guests are assured a world-class liveaboard adventure.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 21
Experience Open Water - Minimum 60 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary diving from Komodo National Park to Bali
- Marvel at the macro critters of Padar
- Dive into the well-known macro-haven, Cannibal Rock
- Meet the mantas of Komodo National Park
- Ranger-guided hike to find komodo dragons on Komodo Island
- Dive into the iconic, active, volcanic island of Sangeang
- Land visit to a waterfall in a small village on Moyo Island
- Night dives included
Day 1 Labuan Bajo
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 transferred to your hotel (on day before departure) or to the harbor where Adelaar is anchored (on the day of departure). As soon as everyone is aboard, we depart the harbor with the destination Sebayur, where we will do 1-2 check dives. We move to Kalong to anchor for the night. At sunset, the skies are filled with fruit bats taking flight to the mainland for their nightly feed.
Day 2 Central Komodo - Padar Island
Today we enter Komodo National Park, which is located in the region known as Wallacea, denoting the overlapping of Australian and Asian biogeographical areas. This overlap ensures an interesting mix of bird species. Our dives will be around Padar Island, which is in the center of the park. Just before sunset, we go ashore and hike across a beautiful crescent bay for a spectacular sunset. Alternately, for those who prefer to be underwater, a night dive is planned. (2 - 3 dives)
Day 3 South Komodo - Nusa Kode
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 photographer’s dream come true. With the towering cliff walls surrounding all sides, the landscape in this remote area is breathtaking. The resident dragon population likes to sun themselves on the beach from time to time. Catch a glimpse of them from the safety of Adelaar’s main deck. (3 day dives, 1 night dive)
Day 4 South Rinca
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. (3 day dives, 1 night dive)
Day 5 North Komodo
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. We stop for the night in Banta Island, just outside the park boundary, and prepare for our last night dive. (3 day dives, 1 night dive)
Day 6 Teluk Saleh
Teluk Saleh Bay, where we will spend time with the surfacing whale sharks. This permanent aggregate of whale sharks has recently been discovered. Conservation International was instrumental in tagging the sharks and educating the local villages on conservation measures to preserve the habitat of these gentle giants. Our onboard team works closely with the local village, who guide us to the spots of recent sightings. Early morning snorkeling and diving session with the sea giants. (2-3 day dives)
Day 7 Moyo
We arrive at Moyo Island early this morning for our final two dives along the fringing reef, near the main village. 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 sail through the night towards Bali. (2 day dives)
Day 8 Serangan, Bali
Arrival in Serangan Harbor, Bali, will be sometime after 9:00 AM.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
10:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
10:00am
Serangan, Bali
Denpasar Airport: DPS
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