To The Land of Dragons

BALI - KOMODO | SEASON: APRIL - SEPTEMBER

10 NIGHTS | 322 NM (597 KM)

Time stands still on this dramatic landscape, where primeval reptiles and underwater wonders await. A blend of exploration and relaxation make for the perfect getaway.

Itinerary Synopsis

From Bali to Flores, this 10-night voyage takes you to the one-of-a-kind islands above Lombok and Sumbawa before immersing you in the stunning Komodo National Park.

This charter is tailored to guests of all ages who want a laid-back vacation with elements of adventure amid breathtaking scenery.

Itinerary Route

Bali to Komodo private yacht charter map

Daily Activities

Day

Serangan - Kramat

121 NM (225 KM) | ~ 17.5 HOURS

Depart midday, cruising up Bali’s eastern coastline and across the Lombok Strait with views of Bali’s Mount Agung and Lombok’s Mount Rinjani volcanoes. Cruise overnight to Kramat Island.

Orange sunset by a cliffside temple in Serangan

Day

Kramat - Satonda

43 NM (80 KM) | ~ 6.5 HOURS

Wake to Kramat Island’s gorgeous white sand beaches and clear water, ideal for water sports, snorkeling and check dives. Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the beach while savoring the surrounding tropical environs.

Sea mussle laying on a pristine white beach with a fishing boat anchored on pristine waters in the background

Beach covered by tree shade with a broken tree branch being soaked by seawater

Day

Satonda - Sangeang

76 NM (141 KM) | ~ 11 HOURS

Enjoy the waters around Satonda Island, where it’s possible to see pygmy seahorses. Hike to Satonda’s saltwater lake with views of Mount Tambora. Watch thousands of flying foxes take to the skies to hunt at sunset. Cruise overnight to Sangeang.

Aerial view on the whole island of Satonda, with green hills and a salt lake located in the middle of the island

Yacht charter client kayaking across pristine waters of the Satonda salt lake

Female yacht charter client kayaking in Satonda's salt lake

Day

Sangeang -

ANCHOR IN SANGEANG | ~

Watch local shipwrights handcraft traditional boats using simple tools and ancient techniques. Dive or snorkel to see nudibranchs and frogfish at ‘Hot Rock Reef’, where fissure vents emit sulphur bubbles.

Traditional wooden Indonesian phinisi being built on a beach, with two white ships anchored in the background

Sunset at the shore of Sangeang with a tree branch covering the sun and a ship anchored in the background

Volcanic mountain of Sangeang seen from the distance at sunset, with ocean in foreground

Volcanic mountain of Sangeang at day, covered in clouds and green trees

Volcanic mountain erupting smoke at daytime, surrounded by green trees

Day

Sangeang - Gili Banta

25 NM (46 KM) | ~ 2.5 HOURS

At Gili Banta, the last island we pass before entering Komodo National Park, divers and snorkelers will see hard corals, hawksbill turtles and schooling fish. Water sports are possible in this sheltered bay.

View from a hill on Gili Banta on the waters surrounding it

Small ship cruising through crystal clear turquoise waters near Gili Banta's shore

Marine life surrounded by white sand sea bottom near Gili Banta

Day

Gili Banta - Gili Lawa Darat

20 NM (37 KM) | ~ 3 HOURS

Welcome to Komodo! Snorkel or dive Gili Lawa Darat, one of Indonesia's top underwater destinations, where you will encounter trevally, groupers, sweetlips, barracudas, and white tip reef sharks. Hike inland to a spectacular viewpoint that takes in the beautiful turquoise bay and surrounding islands.

View on Gili Lawa's green hills seen from the ocean

School of coral reef fish swimming near coral in the waters near Gili Lawa

Day

Gili Lawa Darat - Makassar Reef

4 NM (8 KM) | ~ 0.5 HOURS

Swim with manta rays at Makassar Reef, take a tender ride to the Golden Passage between two islands or kayak around the area's pristine bays.

Aerial view on Gili Lawa's strait with four ships anchored or cruising near the island's shore

Pristine waters with a green hill island in the distance

Manta ray seen from down below swimming near small fish

Pastel yellow skies illuminating the waters near Komodo National Park

Day

Makassar Reef - Padar

7 NM (13 KM) | ~ 1 HOUR

Take a brisk morning hike for the most epic view of the Park, and enjoy Padar’s smooth bay with wakeboarding and kayaking. Divers can check out the nearby Three Sisters underwater playground. In the afternoon, walk to Pink Beach where foraminifera microorganisms give the beach its rosy color.

View on Padar's green hills at sunset with two boats approaching the shore

Aerial view on Padar Island with tens of ships cruising towards, anchored at or leaving its shore

Day

Padar - Rinca

10 NM (18 KM) | ~ 1.5 HOURS

Anchor in the bay where the Park’s most active dragons can be viewed sun-soaking on the beach. Take a tender to the island for a guided walk to see the dragons up close in their natural environment.

Two Komodo dragons roaming in Komodo National Park

Tall palm trees growing in Rinca Ranger Station in Komodo National Park

View from a hill in Rinca on distant islands of Komodo National Park

Day

Rinca - Bidadari

13 NM (24 KM) | ~ 2 HOURS

Revel in one last dive or snorkel near Gili Lawa Laut in the morning. Cruise to Bidadari Island for a relaxed beach BBQ on a white sand beach to commemorate your amazing Komodo adventures.

Aerial view on small hilly islands in Indonesia surrounded by blue waters

Two traditional Indonesian fishing boats anchored at an untouched white sand beach among green islands

View from the shallow waters on distant mountainouse islands

Day

Bidadari - Labuan Bajo

3 NM (5 KM) | ~ 0.5 HOURS

Enjoy a last dip in the water before the tender takes you to the harbor for disembarkation and airport transfer.

Busy harbor at Labuan Bajo, wi th ships leaving, arriving, and anchoring at the pier

Entrance of the Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo

Customizing your itinerary

This sample itinerary is intended to provide an example of a leisurely sail from Bali to Komodo. To discuss crafting the ultimate private yacht charter around your individual preferences, please enquire below or email us at: info@indoyachts.com.

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