Tribes, volcanoes and Komodo dragons
Discover spectacular volcanoes, swim in hot springs and meet traditional tribes and their distinctive customs on the 21-day round trip to the Sunda Islands, a pristine part of Indonesiaconsisting of more than 500 different islands, seven of which you will explore. Snorkel among thousands of colorful fish, watch a sea turtle or manta ray float elegantly past you in the clear water, and then rest on a beautiful white sand beach under swaying palm trees. Step aboard for a two-day boat trip to the Komodo Archipelago where you will search for its most famous resident and also the largest reptile in the world; the colossal Komodo dragon. Traverse landscapes of vast rice terraces, ancient temples and immerse yourself in traditional Balinese culture full of dancing and religious ceremonies. The friendly locals welcome you warmly. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops roundtrip Little Sunda Islands:
- Climb the mythical Kelimutu volcano on Flores and admire the three crater lakes that regularly change color as the mineral content of the water changes
- Snorkel at impressive sites such as Tujuhbelas National Park, Pulau Moyo Nature Reserve or at beautiful Pink Beach
- In Tujuhbelas National Park, off the coast of Ontoloe Island, large numbers of flying dogs live in the mangrove forests that, with luck, you can see hundreds of them flying out at once
- In Ruteng, visit the Maggarai tribe, learn about traditional customs and, during the summer months, have a chance to attend a Catholic wedding, a unique experience
- In addition to spotting the dinosaur-related Komodo monitor lizard, there is plenty to experience on the Komodo archipelago; for example, after a brisk walk to the ridge, Padar Island offers you a breathtaking view of three photogenic bays
- Stop en route to Sumbawa Besar at salt pans where locals extract salt from seawater
- Visit the three amazing coral islands Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno
