Komodo and Rinca Sailing Cruises with SMY. Matahariku

FLORES KOMODO RINCA ISLANDS SAILING CRUISES

Next Cruise Schedule :
11-16-April 2011 6 days 5 nights: Price 800 Euro/Person/twin share
17-23-April 2011 7 days 6 nights: Price 900 Euro/person/twin share
18-25 April 2011 8 Days 7 Nights: Price 950 Euro/person/twin share

Single Supplement : Euro 150/person ( Extra if you like to use the cabin for your self )

Sailing Itinerary :
Day 1; Welcome onboard and get familiar with the Matahariku
We will go on your new home for the next days and check you in into your cabin, all depending on the arrival time at the airport Labuanbajo .( normally around afternoon )
Labuan-bajo capital of flores , yet still with the quaint feeling of a fishing village and gateway into komodo national park . Departure around 14.30 into the national park to sebayor island. We will stay overnight and spent the day with relaxing or snorkelling .

Day 2; Komodo dragon
We will leave early morning towards one of the main jumping point for a trip to Komodo, the Island Rinca, where we will be taken, for a two and a half hour guided track, to see the legendary prehistoric lizard, Komodo dragon .
Afternoon sail to overnight stay at Pantai Merah or so called “pink beach” with the possibility for snorkeling . Also this beach is very nice to have just a sunbath on the red sand which gave the beach its name.

Day 3; KAMPUNG KOMODO
Visit “Kampung Komodo”, the only village in Komodo Island, we visit and socialize with the local community.
We can buy souvenirs from the locals with affordable prices .

Afternoon VISIT to BAT ISLAND.
A small island with mangrove forest, it features beautiful panorama and amazing view when thousands of flying fox (bat ) come out from their nests at sunset

Day 4; Mantas
Enjoy the beautiful early morning sail towards Gili Lawa Darat. On the way we pass Batu Balong and the island of tatawa to see the beautiful rocks .
At Gili Lawa Darat ,if we are lucky we will see big schools of mantas just by snorkeling. And have the opportunity walk up on the hill and enjoy the fabulous few /make some pictures with a beautiful sunset .

Day 5; Enjoy the day
In the morning after a good nice sleep we will try to snorkeling with the Mantas again coz this is the change of a ‘livetime’ .
After this we set sail for Gilli Lawa Laut and enjoy the day with relaxing/snorkeling/walk on the beach.
A romantic barbecue dinner will be served on the beach

Day 6 ; Misa
We will visit a traditional village where the locals found there ways to survive , and see how they make ikan asin ( dryed salty fish ) .
Here the local population are seldom visited by tourists and not yet reach by the ‘Modern’ world . Afternoon sail to KANAWA ISLAND (starfish island) where we will see thousands of starfish .

Day 7 ; Labuan-Bajo
The last day before departure we visit the cave named
Goa-Batu-Cermin and see the traditional dance of Labuan-Bajo called Tarian-Caci .
If we still have some time left we also have a walk through the city of Labuan-Bajo.

Day 8; Departure day
After breakfast, leave Matahariku Sailing boat and transfer to Labuan Bajo airport for your flight to next destination.
End of Services.

Rate included:
- Pick up and transfer services from Labuan Bajo
- Full board meals
- English, German or Dutch English Speaking Guide
- Refreshment ( Soda, Mineral Water, Coffee, Tea and Milk )
- Entrance Fees
- Komodo Conservation Fees
- Ranger Fees
- Snorkeling Equipments
- Fresh Fruits and Juices

Rate excluded:
- Return air tickets Denpasar-Labuan Bajo-Denpasar Euro 200/person
- Porters
- Airport taxes
- Tipping for the boat crews
- Alcoolic drinks
- Extra charge for diving : Euro 120/person 03 dives min 02 person participant
- Any personal expenses