Your itinerary
Day 1
Bali
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Kappa Senses Ubud, a luxury spa resort tucked away amidst Bali’s rice paddies and lush tropical jungle.
Day 2
Ubud
Today’s fascinating excursion will take you to the rural heartland of Bali, where you’ll find a holy temple located on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru and the stunning, tiered rice terraces at Jatiluwih. Complete your tour with a delicious lunch served by a local family, then return to the hotel to enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Later this evening, join us for an included dinner at your hotel.
Day 3
Ubud
A favorite of expats, Bali’s cultural capital, dropped right in the middle of the island’s lush jungle environment, boasts a plethora of museums and temples, a thriving restaurant scene, and colorful markets. This evening, dine on an indulgent meal of Balinese dishes accompanied by a traditional kecak dance performance.
Day 4
Benoa, Bali
Begin your day by immersing yourself in the life of Bali’s villagers. You’ll partake in traditional activities such as weaving and coconut picking. After taking a break for lunch in the village, transfer to the Benoa to receive a warm welcome from the crew of the Aqua Blu. As you settle into one of just 15 staterooms aboard your luxurious ocean explorer yacht, we’ll set sail to Moyo island to begin our cruise.
Day 5
Moyo Island
Start the day in Moyo, a remote hilly island with a handful of fishing villages. Discover wildlife en route to the spectacular waterfall at the center of the island. Dive and snorkel on the fringing shallow reefs for an unforgettable experience.
Day 6
Saleh Bay, Sumbawa
Arrive at Saleh Bay where you’ll have the chance to encounter friendly whale sharks up close. In the afternoon, kayak in the crater of the extinct Satonda volcano.
Day 7
Komodo Island
Enjoy breakfast with the Sangeang volcano in the backdrop, then arrive at Komodo island to discover the largest population of Komodo dragons up-close. In the afternoon, relax, dive, and snorkel in the beautiful bay of Batu Moncho.
Day 8
Gili Lawalaut
Head out for an early morning kayaking session from Aqua Blu over a shallow coral reef through a current-swept passage. Here, you can view the indigenous Rusa deer roaming the sandy beaches. In the afternoon, arrive at the picturesque Padar Island. Hike up the savannah hill for iconic views.
Day 9
Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Island
After a morning sailing through a spectacular sea passage, arrive in Horseshoe Bay, a dramatic curvature of land that is the remains of an ancient volcano caldera. Visit the favorite haunts of sea eagles and Komodo dragons while aboard Aqua Blu’s tenders or choose to dive or swim instead. In the late afternoon, the iconic Pink Beach awaits.
Day 10
Tatawa
Start the day with a drift snorkel or dive along rainbow reef, which is full of soft and hard coral attracting scores of marine life dancing in the current. Spend the afternoon swimming from the ship and enjoying the calm reefs around Sabulon before viewing your final Komodo sunset of the expedition.
Day 11
Singapore
Disembark the Aqua Blu and transfer to Komodo International Airport for your flight to Singapore Changi Airport. Upon arrival, you will be guided through immigration and escorted to the Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
Day 12
Singapore
Singapore has been a center of global trade for centuries—a position that created the famously multicultural city-state we know today. Explore this heritage on a morning tour through its charismatic Indian, Chinese, and Malay-Muslim districts. After lunch atop Marina Bay Sands, an icon of the Singapore skyline, explore the unmissable Gardens by the Bay.
Day 13
Singapore
Dive into Peranakan culture today with a local collector during a visit that includes a sumptuous lunch in his home.
Day 14
Singapore
It’s time to check out of your hotel and either return home or continue on to your next adventure. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Singapore Changi Airport.