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For those who crave adventure and remote places, who cravecultural immersion and like being in the outdoors, who love aphysical challenge but also cherish quiet times of relaxation, then our Kayaking Komodo expeditions are for you.We will be visiting the remote province of Nusa Tengarra and theislands of Flores, Komodo and Rinca.

You will be escorted aroundthe Komodo National Park by one of our well trained kayaking guideswho not only will give you pointers on how to kayak but also informyou on what you are experiencing on the trip.Our objective is to visit the home of the mighty Komodo Dragon.

We will be visiting uninhabited islands,snorkeling in crystal clear water above pristine coral. We will visit caves and islands packed with flying fox as well as remote communities that live off the sea. Our nights will be spent beneaththe stars on some unihabited island.The Kayaks used are double Komodo Sea Kayaks considered one ofthe best double kayaks in the world.

Day 1: Arrive in Bali and transfer to hotel.
Free time to relax.

Day 2: Fly Bali to Labuan Bajo. Arrive at Komodo Labuan Bajo airport (B).
You will be met at the airport by one of our team members and taken to Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge. This afternoon you will meet with your Guide and then head off for a tour to the Mirror Stone Caves and if possible witness the famous Manggaraines traditional fighting dance (Caci Dance). Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3: Labuan Bajo – Kanawa Island (B)
Today we start paddling. But before we start our Guide will go through some safety issues and we will do a short practice paddle to ensure the kayaks are set up for individual needs. After lunchwe set out for our first destination, Kanawa Island approximately 2 hrs from the eco-lodge. Kanawa has small guest houses to accommodate us and a great walk up to the hill top for views over the park we will be paddling around. It is also home to some great coral reefs and fish populations so a spot of snorkeling is encouraged.

Day 4: Kanawa - Mangyatan Island (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will start SW towards Mangyatan. There the waters are pristine and we will have ample opportunity to swim and snorkel as we will be only paddling to the next island across. Overnight in tents.

Day 5: Mangyatan Island to Tatawa Island (B,L,D)
Today we paddle from Mangyatan Island to Tatawa Island for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing. We will set up camp here and have a chance to explore Tatawa’s peaks. There is simply no better place for a sunset than our campsite, with the sun falling behind the mountains of Komodo Island itself. Overnight on the beach in a tent.

Day 6: Tatawa – Tengah Besar (B,L,D)
We will track Tatawa’s western coast for a while and then if the current is with us, shoot off its tail towards the uninhabited Tengah Besar, a small island really in the middle of nowhere, awesome. If time permits we may use the support boat to go to a small and as yet undocumented reef off the coast of Rinca. We believe it to be the best Beach Reef on the planet with acres of unbroken soft and hard coral and thousands of fish. Tent on the beach back at Tengah Besar.

Day 7: Tengah Besar – Wainilu Island. (B, L, D)
While a relatively short day with very little paddling, you probably deserve a small break. There is a relatively long stretch of sea to cross made more difficult if the current isn’t with us so we may leave at any time of the day depending on the tide.

Day 8: Wainilu Island – Nusapimpe. (B, L, D)
Early morning we will rise and paddle to the Rinca Rangers Office to look for Komodo Dragons. Rinca (pronounced Rin – cha) is the best place in the park to see the Dragons as their numbers and density are quite large there. We will be shown around the park by a trained Ranger who will explain the eco-system, the Dragon’s habits, the life of other inhabitants on the island such as the Macaque, Buffalo, Deer, Tree snakes etc.

After a drink at the Ranger’s Café we will start paddling north towards Nusapimpe off the coast of Rinca. Lunch, snorkeling and relaxing will be followed by a sunset paddle to a small mangrove island (Kaaba) inhabited by bats. This is a great sight with thousands of bats flying into the night sky for their evening meal. We will return to Nusapimpe to do the same.

Day 9: Nusapimpe - Labuan Bajo (B)
We head back to “civilization” with a 2.5 hr haul to the Eco Lodge. We will paddle along the Flores coast and observe village life from the water. Once back at the hotel we will clean up have lunch and relax. This is a great time to swim in the pool or get a massage – Tonight you will have your final dinner with your Kayaking Guides at the hotel or a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Labuan Bajo – Bali (B)
We will have a bit of free time before we fly back to Bali today. We can have a swim at the Eco Lodge pool, go into town and walk around the harbour or just relax on the sprawling veranda overlooking the sea. You will be met at Bali airport by the hotel and taken there. You can either stay the night at the hotel or fly out to your next destination later that evening. Either way you will have a room available to yourselves.

Day 11: Head home.

Expedition Dates

This expedition is open between March and December for group sizes 2 - 10. If there are 2 or more of you, you can tell us when you want to go.

We also have the following scheduled trips:

1 May 09 - 10 May 09
12 May 09 - 22 May 09
23 May 09 - 2 Jun 09
3 Jun 09 - 13 Jun 09
15 Jun 09 - 25 Jun 09
1 Jul 09 - 11 Jul 09
12 Jul 09 - 22 Jul 09
23 Jul 09 - 2 Aug 09
3 Aug 09 - 13 Aug 09
14 Aug 09 - 24 Aug 09
26 Aug 09 - 5 Sep 09
6 Sep 09 - 16 Sep 09
18 Sep 09 - 28 Sep 09
1 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 09
12 Oct 09 - 22 Oct 09
23 Oct 09 - 2 Nov 09
3 Nov 09 - 13 Nov 09
14 Nov 09 - 24 Nov 09
26 Nov 09 - 6 Dec 09
7 Dec 09 - 17 Dec 09

INCLUSIONS

- Kayak use with all safety gear including vest, paddle etc
- Accommodation in Bali- Accommodation in Labuan Bajo
- All domestic flights
- National park fees
- Professional guide throughout expedition
- Tour to Mirror Caves
- Airport transfers
- Ranger and local guide fees
- All meals on expedition
- Eco toilet and toilet tent
- Transfers to and from accommodation in Flores (Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge)

EXCLUSIONS

- Airport taxes
- Snorkel and flippers (these can be hired in town or through the hotel)
- Camera fees within Komodo National Park
- Visa to Indonesia
- Personal expenses
- Extra meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Tips to guides and other staff (optional)