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Day 1 - Bima, Sumbawa
Flight from Bali to Bima. Arrival in Bima, East Sumbawa, and transfer from the airport to the harbor. Embarkation on board the Ombak Putih. After lunch you visit a village in the hills outside Bima where you'll witness a demonstration of local dances and martial arts. During sunset the boat will sail to Komodo National Park. |
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Day 2 - Komodo National Park
Arrival in Komodo National Park to watch the feared Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Skilled rangers will safely guide us to see these huge predators that can reach a length of more than three meters and can weigh up to 150 kg.
During lunch the boat sails to a nearby beach for snorkeling and sunbathing. At night sailing to Waikelo, Sumba. |
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Day 3 - Sumba
Arrival in Waikelo. You will start a very interesting tour through the western part of Sumba. You shall make a full day excursion to several traditional villages, where ancient cultures still play an important part in daily life. Take a look at their ancient old graves and impressive tomb stones. See women weaving their
well-known ikats or traditional garments that can be bought at reasonable prices. While you enjoy a special candle light dinner under the stars, the boat sets sail to Flores. |
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Day 4 - Labuhanbajo, West Flores
Arrival in Labuhanbajo, a charming small fisherman village at the western tip of Flores. By mini-bus we go to a nearby village, where the local people demonstrate ancient dances and the famous whip fighting of the Manggarai people, the caci.
In the afternoon, we snorkel and swim at one of the many secluded beaches in the area. In the evening the crew will prepare a romantic BBQ at the beach. |
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Day 5 - Bonerate
Arrival in Bonerate. Today you will enjoy a beautiful beach and its unspoiled underwater world (Kalao). You can also visit a small fishermen village where villagers still make their traditional boats. Sailing to Selayar. |
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Day 6 - Selayar
Arrival at Selayar, that used to be one of the trade centers of East Indies Company (VOC). You will visit many historical sights and a sacred stone where people make offerings to the god of the sea. The biggest Dongson drum in Indonesia is on display at small museum. The local jail and the governors house both date back to the VOC times and are absolutely worth a visit as well.
Sailing to Bira, South Sulawesi, the home of the traditional Buginese schooners. |
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Day 7 - Bira, South Sulawesi
Arrival in Bira. The land of the Buginees, the famous sailors and boat builders of Indonesia. You will visit shipyards on the beach where they still build pinisi's according ancient old traditions and techniques. In the afternoon sailing to Makassar. |
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Day 8 - Makassar, South Sulawesi
Arrival at an island just of the coast of Makassar. In the morning you will have time for a last refreshing swim or sunbathing. After lunch on board you will be transfered to the airport of Makassar. |
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