DestinationsThe Komodo Expedition is a 7-night adventure through the pristine wilderness and waters of Indonesia’s Komodo National Park. The experience is capped by a 2-night stay at Amanwana, a luxury tented wilderness hideaway on Moyo Island. Encounter antediluvian creatures unchanged since prehistoric times on a visit to the only two islands in the world where the infamous Komodo dragon can still be found. Cruise through the Nusa Tenggara island chain to dive and snorkel some of the world’s most biologically diverse and widely acclaimed underwater sites. This expedition truly unveils a forgotten Eden, on land and sea.
Amanwana tented accommodation
The Komodo National Park is a World Heritage Site in which guests are escorted by park rangers to view Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Other wildlife on Rinca and Komodo Islands includes buffalo, deer, monkeys and wild horses. From the colourful reefs of Tatawa Island to the seductive setting and colours of Komodo’s Pink Beach, Amanikan’s island-hopping itinerary will take you to some of the world’s most pristine marine environments.
Itinerary
Day 01 / Sail from Labuan Bajo to Sabolan Island in Komodo National Park for diving and snorkelling. Cruise on to Sabayor Island for sunset and overnight anchorage.
Day 02 / Dive or snorkel Sabayor Kecil wall. After lunch, snorkel or dive Tatawa Island’s colourful reefs. Late afternoon cruise south to Loh Buaya off Rinca Island for overnight anchorage.
Day 03 / Early morning three-hour trek on Rinca Island to view Komodo dragons and other wildlife. Lunch aboard Amanikan while cruising to Komodo Island. On arrival, stroll ‘Pink Beach’ and snorkel or dive its reefs.
Day 04 / Hike on Komodo Island accompanied by park ranger to spot Komodo dragons and other wildlife. Bargain with locals for traditional handicrafts. Lunch aboard Amanikan while cruising the Komodo Straits to the northern Gili Islands for exceptional diving and snorkelling or a stroll on deserted beaches.
Day 05 / Dive Crystal or Castle Rock, world class dive sites. Cruise around the north point of Komodo Island to the pristine reefs of Batu Moncho Bay. After lunch, Amanikan will begin its overnight cruise back to Moyo. Enjoy amazing views of the sun setting behind the twin peaks of Sangeang Volcano.
Day 06 / Early morning arrival at Amanwana. Guests can choose to hike to jungle pools, dive Amanwana’s house reef or enjoy other watersports on offer, sunbathe by the fresh water dipping pool or simply relax.
Day 07 / Day and night at Amanwana.
The Komodo National Park is a World Heritage Site in which guests are escorted by park rangers to view Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Other wildlife on Rinca and Komodo Islands includes buffalo, deer, monkeys and wild horses. From the colourful reefs of Tatawa Island to the seductive setting and colours of Komodo’s Pink Beach, Amanikan’s island-hopping itinerary will take you to some of the world’s most pristine marine environments.
The Amanwana Komodo Expedition
Prices
- USD $22,300 - 1 Ocean Tent / 1 Cabin (One couple)
- USD $27,100 - 2 Ocean Tents / 2 Cabins (Two couples)
- USD $30,450 - 3 Ocean Tents / 3 Cabins (Three couples)
- USD $22,100 - 1 Jungle Tent / 1 Cabin (One couple)
- USD $26,700 - 2 Jungle Tents / 2 Cabins (Two couples)
- USD $29,850 - 3 Jungle Tents / 3 Cabins (Three couples)
Validity
- Apr 01-30, 2011
Quiet opulence of Amanwana tent
Inclusions
- Rates include 5 nights’ accommodation on board Amanikan, full crew, 2 nights in Amanwana, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, 2 dives per person per day on board Amanikan, one dive per person per day at Amanwana and rangers’ fees for Komodo National Park.
- Additional dives at USD $100++ per person per dive.
- Extension nights at Amanwana: US$800++ (Ocean Tent) and US$700++ (Jungle Tent) per night based on double occupancy and a compulsory board charge of USD $125++ per person per day including all meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Supplementary costs: Direct flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo on commercial airline at USD $200++ per person; air transfer from Amanwana to Bali at USD $400++ per person (floatplane) or USD $150++ per person on boat/commercial flight from Sumbawa.
- Additional dives at USD $100++ per person per dive.
- Extension nights at Amanwana: USD $800++ (Ocean Tent) and USD $700++ (Jungle Tent) per night based on double occupancy and a compulsory board charge of USD $125++ per person per day including all meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax.
- Rates and government tax are subject to change without notice.
- All US dollar rates are converted to local currency at time of billing.
Amanikan at sea
Sun-Deck Amanikan
Transfer from Bali to Labuan Bajo
Merpati Airline’s flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo departs from Denpasar every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:20am and takes approximately 90 minutes. Flight schedules are subject to change.
Transfer from Amanwana to Bali
A leisure cruise takes guests from Moyo Island to Sumbawa. Kura Kura’s twin engine Cessna 402B departs from Sumbawa every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:30pm. The flight time to Bali is approximately 55 minutes. Flight schedules are subject to change.
Interior of Amanikan ensuite cabin