Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure

Komodo Dragons and Coral Reefs of the Alor Archipelago ABOARD THE KATHARINA

Step aboard a 12-passenger classic Indonesian schooner and sail among the pristine islands of the spectacular Pacific Ring of Fire. From the pink sands of Komodo National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, make your way to the Alor Archipelago, an undisturbed realm of endless beaches and mountainous landscapes. Awake to volcanic peaks jutting dramatically from the sea, seek out the famed Komodo dragon in the wild, explore ancient villages and their traditional crafts, and snorkel every day in kaleidoscopic underwater seascapes. DAYS 1-2 BALI TO KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Fly from Bali to Flores Island. Witness a traditional dance performance in the small village of Melo

before embarking the Katharina . Sail to Komodo National Park, consisting of three main islands: Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. DAYS 3-4 KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards in the world, can get up to 10 feet long and weigh as much as 200 pounds.The dragons are extremely

in Larankuta.Watch the fishermen of Buaya set traditional bamboo traps, and drift over carpets of pink anemones off Pura Island. On Ternate Island, stroll the streets of an ancient Muslim village, and see song and dance on Alor. Disembark on Day 12 and fly to Bali. Some departures are in reverse order.

rare and are only found in the wild on five islands, all within southeastern Indonesia. You’ll seek out the dragons with park rangers who know their habitats well. You may also see Timor deer, wild pigs, buffalo, long-tailed monkeys, fruit bats, and a variety of sea birds. Each day, cool off in the turquoise waters with a swim, snorkel, or kayak.

INDONESIA

Tanjung Bunga

Lembata

Labuan Bajo

Pantar Is. Ternate Is.

Riung

Bali

Komodo Is.

Alor Is.

Maumere

a

Lamaler

Rinca

Bali airport

Larantuka

100 mi

100 km

DATES Jun 26-Jul 7, 2020 Jul 9-20    Reverse Itinerary Jul 3-14, 2021

DAYS 5-12 INDONESIAN ISLANDS A n extinct volcano greets you in Maumere, where you’ll witness ancient techniques of spinning, dyeing, and weaving in a small village. Dive into the colorful coral gardens of the Bunga Peninsula, and see textile-making

TRIP COST From $7,795 Price is per person

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