• 5 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)
• 2 Dinner (D)

• Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

• Sanur: Sit back, relax and get a good bird’s eye view of the sea as we zip through the skies towards Labuan Bajo.
• Kelor Island: We’ll take a short hike up the hill on Kelor Island. Get ready to capture the incredible panoramic view of the stunning scenery of Flores Island, Rinca Island and many other small islands. Cameras at the ready!
• Manjarite Island: Craving some R&R? This picturesque island is perfect for chilling, snorkelling, swimming and even those Insta photo dumps!
• Kalong Island: Watch the sun set over the sprawling mangrove forest of Kalong Island. Keep an eye out for bats that have made this island their home.
• Padar Island: Ready for some dark trekking? We’ll head to Padar Island for a short trek up the island’s tallest hill. Keep your cameras at the ready because these panoramic sunrise views will completely blow you away! Think: turquoise waters, green hills, blue bays and lots of tiny islands, all with a golden sunrise tint. Spectacular is an understatement.
• Komodo Island: Get ready for a 90-min trek with a local park ranger as we check out all the views & wildlife here. Think: wild horses, buffaloes, pigs and the one and only – Komodo dragons! You’ll also learn about their life on the islands and pass by waterholes to see some hunting action.
• Pink Beach: A beach with pink sand and clear blue water? You gotta see it to believe it! Enjoy a swim or a snorkel in the clear blue water. And ofc – Get. Those. Photos. In.
• Manta Point: This spot is famous for its high-rate of manta ray spottings. So, put on your snorkelling gear, get exploring and keep your eyes peeled!
• Taka Makassar: Check out this incredibly tiny yet incredibly beautiful desert island in the middle of the ocean.
• Kanawa Island: Another day, another blue bay. Check out the crystal clear waters of Kanawa and chill around with your crew at the beach.

Climb a short, steep trail to hike to Kelor Island’s ridge, where a sweeping amphitheater of sea and islands unfolds below. From the crest, take in panoramic views of Flores and Rinca, with jade-green slopes diving into cobalt straits—an ideal perch for wide-angle photos.

The savanna-cloaked hills here reflect the dry climate of the Lesser Sunda Islands, creating sharp contrasts of tawny ridgelines and turquoise water. Linger at the summit to pause for photos and reflection before wandering back to the beach for a cooling swim.

Slip into calm, gin-clear water to snorkel over vibrant coral gardens in the sheltered bay of Manjarite. Shallow reefs and a gentle sandy bottom make this an inviting spot to drift among darting damselfish, butterflyfish, and shimmering schools in the crystal-clear shallows of Manjarite.

Protected from stronger currents, this cove is ideal for relaxed exploration and colorful close-ups. Float above coral bommies, scan for curious reef life, and soak in the tranquil island mood with time to swim, float, and simply watch the sunlight ripple over the seabed.

Gather on deck at dusk to watch thousands of bats take flight from the mangroves of Kalong Island. As the sun sinks, silhouettes stream overhead in an unbroken ribbon, a living cloud spiraling toward the night sky—sunset over the mangroves of Kalong Island is pure theatre.

These fruit bats, or flying foxes, roost by day and commute after dark to feed across Flores. The scene blends tidal hush with wing-beat murmurs, offering a rare chance to witness a daily wildlife migration and pause for photos and reflection.

Lace up for a pre-dawn ascent to hike to the Padar Island viewpoint, where rippling ridgelines glow gold and bays curve like commas below. As daylight spills across the headlands, admire sunrise over tri-colored bays—a famous panorama that rewards the early start.

Padar’s serrated topography, shaped by wind and sea, frames coves of pale, pink, and darker sands. With the first light gilding slopes and sea, the island’s sculptural drama takes center stage—an elemental scene best met in quiet awe.

Join a ranger-guided trek across Komodo Island’s savanna and monsoon woodland to encounter the world’s largest lizard. From a safe distance, meet Komodo dragons near forest paths and waterholes while learning how these apex reptiles hunt, thrive, and defend territory.

Established to protect the species, this UNESCO-protected habitat also shelters deer, wild boar, and birdlife. Rangers share conservation insights and fieldcraft, ensuring both safety and depth of understanding as you walk through one of Indonesia’s most storied wild landscapes.

Wade into a cove of blush-pink sand created by tiny red foraminifera blending with pale coral grains. Here, you can swim and snorkel in crystalline water, watching light dance over coral heads and schooling reef fish just beyond the shoreline at Pink Beach.

The gentle gradient and clear visibility make this an easy, photogenic stop. Between swims, sink toes into rose-tinted sand and frame those color contrasts—turquoise water, green headlands, and a subtle rosy strand curving into the bay.

Float above cleaning stations at Manta Point and, with luck, swim with manta rays as they glide in formation. Guides brief you on respectful spacing and calm movements so these gentle giants feel unbothered as they circle gracefully through the blue.

Nutrient-rich currents funnel plankton here, drawing reef mantas that flap like underwater birds. Conditions can vary, but when visibility aligns, the scene delivers unhurried, balletic encounters and a model for respectful wildlife interaction in a protected marine park.

Step ashore on the Taka Makassar sandbar, a pale arc brushed onto the sea by tides. Wade into the turquoise lagoon for a gentle snorkel over seagrass patches and scattered corals, or simply stroll the shell-dusted rim surrounded by horizon in every direction.

Shaped by currents and coral fragments, this tiny islet appears and narrows with the tide. Its minimalism is the charm: bright shallows, soft ripple lines, and a true desert-island feel that invites quiet, barefoot wandering.

Unwind on powdery sands before finning out to snorkel the house reef at Kanawa Island. In clear, shallow water, watch parrotfish nibble coral, spot sea stars on the sand, and follow colorful wrasse along the reef edge—an inviting blend of beach time and easy exploration.

The reef’s gentle slope and generally calm conditions suit both first-timers and confident snorkelers. Between dips, stretch out under island shade and soak in the island calm—a restorative pause framed by glassy seas and low, grassy hills.

Contiki

Experience life at sea as you cruise Komodo National Park aboard a comfortable local houseboat, gliding between rugged islets and glassy turquoise channels. Swim straight from the stern ladder, bask on the upper deck, and savor evenings as the sky turns ember-red before you sleep at anchor beneath starry skies.

This island-studded realm is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park, where the Indonesian Throughflow feeds thriving reefs and abundant marine life. Your floating base unlocks quiet coves by day and a deep hush at night—an intimate window onto this protected seascape.