vessel specsDestinations & Itineraries
Island Explorer  9N/10D
Cultural program
Sample of South  itinerary
Rinca-Sumba-Flores-Adornara-Lembata-Alor   

Day 1: Arrive airport of Labuhanbajo, Western part of Flores
Buaya to explore Rinca with Park Ranger guides. Afternoon
snorkel or enjoy the beach. Evening cruise to Waingapu.

Day 2: Morning program  includes  snorkeling. Cruise to
Waingapu Harbor. After lunch, visit a traditional Sumbanese
noble village at Prailiu. Cultural program arranged .Cruise to
Southwestern Flores Island at Aimere Bay.

Day 3: Arrive at Aimere Bay.Full day exploration to Bena, a
traditional megalithic  village of the Bajawa ethnic group of
Flores Island..Cruise to Lela Harbor, heading East from Aimere.

Day 4: Arrive Lela harbor and visit Watublapi village,another
descent of the megalithic culture.  Exploration continues to
Sikka village. Cruise to Adonara Island, Eastern Islands of
Flores.

Day 5:Visit beautiful Adonara village and observe their unique
culture and ritualistic traditions. This remote and isolated
area has a long history of tribal conflicts and their belief system
is deeply rooted in Animism.  Afternoon includes  snorkeling.
Cruise to Lembata Island.

Day 6: Morning for snorkeling. Visit Lamalera village of
traditional whale hunters. This coastal village is lined with
traditional rigged sailing vessels built and used especially for
whale hunting expeditions .Cruise to Pantar Island.

Day 7: Exploration day. Snorkel  and explore Pantar Is.
Afternoon village exploration. Pantar Is. is the least  visited
island in this region and inland, one can witness the old
megalithic culture and traditions. Evening cruise to Alor.

Day 8:Snorkeling and village visit at Alor Kecil or Ternate Is
in the afternoon.

Day 9:  a.m. snorkeling. Cruise to Kalabahi port and ride
local transport to Takpala village, home of the Abui ethnic
group. Explore their hill dwellings or witness a ancestral
ceremony.Stay at anchor in Kalabahi.

Day 10: After breakfast, transfer to Kalabahi airport for flight
to Kupang and connect to final destination, Bali.
Inclusions:

  • transfers to /from vessel
  • full board (share cabin)
  • basic shore programs
  • Expedition Leader
  • mask/fins
  • all entrance fees
  • complimentary coffee/tea
Exclusions:
  • Park/port fees $75 USD pp
  • soft drinks/alcohol
  • Crew gratuities       
Dive & Discover
Indonesia
 
 

KM Bidadari Cruises
PT. Citrakarsa Inti Samudra
Jl. Dermaga 1, Pelabuhan Benoa
Denpasar, Bali 80222 Indonesia
ph. 62 361 728 874
www.kmbidadari-cruises.com
Buffalo races
Adonara villagers
Takpala hill village houses
Rates
USD
2009
2010
non-diving
Charter
per night
$3000
$3300
*Charter Fuel Surcharge $200 USD per nt
Fuel Surcharge $25 USD per person per nt