Indonesia — South East Asia — Explore Worldwide 2008/09 online holiday brochure

SOUTH EAST ASIA INDONESIA On foot in Rinca Komodo Dragon/Miguel Cotton Our Pinisi Schooner/Miguel Cotton East Indies Seatrek 16 DAYS HOTELS/SCHOONER A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY Ref ST JFMAMJJASOND JFMA Indonesia represents the largest archipelago in the world and is certainly an exotic destination! We spend 10 days cruising aboard our Schooner, visiting the islands east of Bali, each distinguished by their own culture and environment. Life aboard the Schooner From Sanur we drive to Amed, East Bali where we board our elegant two-masted Pinisi schooner for a romantic sea voyage through the beautiful and untouched isles of Eastern Indonesia. Our capital' will be vast empty lands, crystal clear seas, bright night skies and some of the friendiest people on earth. Our voyage of discovery follows the ancient trade routes between the paradise islands of the Archipelago, sharing the awe that Captain Cook must have felt, confronted with unfathomable seas. Built true to the original Bugis design of Pinisi schooners, the accommodation has been adapted to a high standard and a quality service aboard is offered. Volcanoes, Hikes & Beaches The turbulent geological history of the islands becomes apparent at Sangean, an active volcano towering 2000 meters above the surrounding waters, whilst at Mount Kelimutu we discover three mysteriously coloured crater lakes. On Rinca we hike through hills covered by savanna grass and hope to spot wild boar and horses, monkeys and numerous colourful bird species. Surrounded by warm azure seas the islands play host to thousands of beaches; we chose a few during our sojourn for a spot of beachcombing, pure relaxation or even the odd barbeque! Komodo Dragons & Flying Foxes On the tiny and desolate island of Komodo we mount a Dragon hunt to catch a glimpse of East Indies Seatrek Ref ST B A L I S E A Gili Trawangan BALI Amed Satonda Island Moyo flying Island foxes F L O R E S Sangean Lawa Sabalon Island Darat Reef S E A Riung Archipelago Ropa these magnificent 3 metre-long, 135 kilo lizards. Renowned for both their swimming and running prowess (as fast as a small dog), they are only found on just a few small islands in the archipelago. On Satonda, near the vast lake that dominates the island's centre, we make a trip to the mangrove forests to search for flying foxes. On Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores we visit local villages and admire traditional crafts of boatbuilding, pottery and hand weaving. FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Denpasar(Bali). 2 Arrive Denpasar; drive Sanur Beach. 3 Free at Sanur. 4 Drive Amed; board schooner, sail to nearby Gili isles and Sumbawa. 5 Visit Sultan's Palace and village in Sumbawa Besar; sail to Moyo for swimming/ snorkelling, night sailing to Wera. 6 Visit boatbuilders; sail to visit Sangean volcanic island, night sailing to Rinca. 7 Wildlife trek on Rinca; sail to Sabalon reef for snorkelling, night sailing to Riung. 8 Relaxation, hiking, swimming; sail to Ropa. 9 Visit Kelimutu Volcano; sail to Labuhanbajo. 10 Visit villages where we hope to attend whip-dance; sail to Red beach. 11 Komodo Dragon spotting; climb summit of Lawa Darat (optional). 12 Arrive Satonda; visit to crater lake, search for flying foxes; night sailing to Lembar. 13 Visit pottery and hand weaving village; sail Benoa (Bali); drive Sanur Beach. 14 In Sanur. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Note: Timings are approximate and depend on local conditions, winds and currents. Accommodation & Meals: 4nts hotel, 9nts aboard schooner; 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 9 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Minibus/Schooner/On Foot. Comment: Our schooner is a wooden two-masted sailing/motor vessel. Amenities include 2 berth ensuite cabins, small bar, dining area, canvas sunshade, sun loungers, deck telescope, 2 sea canoes and snorkelling and fishing gear. Wine is served with dinner. Full safety gear is carried, ship's radio, radar etc, plus a small craft with outboard engine. Each cabin is equipped with intercom, towels and binoculars. The days spent on Bali are unescorted. The schooner voyage is not exclusive to Explore and there may be families with children on board. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus boat crew. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. Denpasar Benoa SANUR BEACH Lembar Sumbawa Besar Sultan's Palace LOMBOK km Labuhanbajo Bima Hike to Komodo Donggo Island Rinca villages Hunt for Island FLORES SUMBAWA Dragons' Kelimutu 3 coloured crater lakes INDONESIA I N D I A N 0 200 O C E A N Whip dance, Labuhanbajo 186 For information, inspiration and latest tour availability visit www.explore.co.uk

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