Jumat, 29 Juli 2011

Rinca Islands Komodo Dragons to Takabonerate Atol and Selayar Islands Sailing Cruises



SAILING EXPEDITION SOUTH SULAWESI-KOMODO-FLORES
If your plans call for a visit to Sulawesi and Komodo and you want to get off the beaten track, book this special cruise program now! The 22 meter Sojourn Tallship Cruises will carry you from Sulawesi or Komodo to the unspoiled island of Selayar and Indonesia’s largest coral atoll of Takabonerate. This special program departs Makassar/Bira, South Sulawesi and Labuhan Bajo, on the island of Flores, weekly with these special departures. If you check air and ship schedules you will find this program is your best connection to or from Komodo and Sulawesi.
In the months of October-April, the prevailing winds switch to coming from the west, and this makes it possible to dive the east coast of Selayar Island. This 75km long island boasts some of the best wall dives and isolated beaches in Indonesia. The comfortable evening departure from Bira, South Sulawesi brings us to our first dive after our overnight sail south.



Once you have made the commitment to visiting the Komodo National Park, you will find that either you re-track your steps back to Bali or continue over the island of Flores to Maumere, from where you can fly “Back to Bali”.
On the other hand, if you plan on traveling North to the Island of Sulawesi, your choices are quite limited but one of them is to travel via our Sojourn Cruises. Our program takes 4 nights and 5 days and visit many of the outer islands for Tanah Jampea, Selayar, Kayuadi and arrive at the harbor of Bira, South Sulawesi where we transfer to the city of Makassar.
Divers can make approximately 3-4 dives over the duration of the trip, but the key objective of this program is transport and a comfortable sailing and beach combing adventure.


Sailing Itinerary:
Day 01 Labuhan Bajo – Rinca Island-Kalong Island

Pick up and transfer services from Labuan Bajo airport, directly transfer to Labuan bajo harbor and sail  wit Sojourn to Rinca island, Upon arrive in Rinca, Trekking to search Komodo Dragons, Wild boars, Timorensis Deer, Wild buffaloes, Wild horses and Birds.
Return to Sojourn boat and sail to Kalong Island to see thousands of Fruit Bats at Kalong island. overnight ( L.D )

Day 02 Kalong Island-Sabolon Island-Taka Bonerate Atol
Wake up by the sunrise, after breakfast sail to Sabolon island for world class snorkeling, spend your time to this unhabitat island, BBQ lunch. Sail by afternoon and enjoy sunset cruises to Taka Bonerate Atoll. ( B.L.D )

Day 03 Takabonerate – Selayar
Takabonerate is the second largest coral atoll in the world. This massive collapsed volcano supports one of the world’s finest coral reef systems and is the breeding ground for many species of sea turtles. Time is allocated for an afternoon stop, for snorkeling or diving. After the evening meal, Sojourn will set sail for an overnight cruise to Selayar Island. Estimated sailing time on this sector is 10 hours. (Note: Crew retains the option to overnight in Takabonerate or Selayar based on weather and passenger interests.) ( B.L.D )

Day 04 Selayar
This morning Sojourn will arrive off the island of Selayar. Time is taken for some island exploration, snorkeling and dives can be made. (One breakfast, one lunch, one dinner)

Day 05 Selayar – Bira (Tanah Beru)

This morning Ratu Rima will depart Selayar Island for Bira South Sulawesi. Mid-day arrival will allow time to settle in at the Anda Bungalows or make a quick connection to Makassar. ( B.L.D )
Rates : Euro 800/person/twin share Min 04 person for guarantee departure.


Rate included:
- Pick up and transfer services in Labuan Bajo and Bira
- Komodo trekking and tours
- Entrance fees
- Komodo and Taka Bonerate Atoll Conservation Fees
- Full board meals
- English speaking cruise director
- Mineral drinking water, tea, coffee and milk
- Snorkeling equipments

Rate excluded:

- Return air tickets ( Denpasar-Lab Bajo/Makassar-Denpasar )
- Transfer from Bira to Makassar
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Tipping for Crews
- Any personal expenses

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