Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday. At 8:00 a.m. Boarding the Kathariana in the bay of Serangan (Turtle Island), Southeast Bali. After settling in on board, we set sail to the island of Nusa Lembongan, off east coast of Bali. Upon arrival around 10 a.m we will stop at the north tip of the island where will explore the local mangrove forests and admire how sea weed is being processed for the export. On our way back to the boat we may visit a cave where people used to live until late last century. Around noon we re-embark for our onward sailing to the south west peninsula of Lombok. An abundant buffet will be served for lunch while sailing to Gili Tangkong, a tiny Bounty Island just off the southwest coast of Lombok. In this reclusive paradise we will spend late afternoon and evening, exploring the beaches, drinking fresh coconut milk and enjoying in splendid isolation a seafood barbecue under a star spangled sky light-years away from the Bali crowds. Night at the anchor off the beach.
Day 2: Sunday. Awoken by the scent of freshly baked croissants in our nostrils, we will enjoy breakfast while moving to Lembar, the harbour of southwest Lombok from here we will start a tour over west-Lombok, visiting one of the traditional Sasak villages where we will admire the local art of hand weaving and plaiting. After our exploration of a local pasar packed with spices, tropical fruits and exotic vegetables we will experience the impenetrability of a tropical rainforest and attend the production of sugar form the sugar palm. Around 1.30 p.m. we will admire distinguish the contours of the Katharina quiet at anchor in beautiful Nara Bay, northwest Lombok. From Nara we will sail to Gili Trawangan, for spending an afternoon of swimming, snorkeling, beach combing or taking a ride in a horse cart, the only means of transportation on wheels at hand. We breathe the peaceful tranquility of this traveler’s paradise. Late afternoon we will sail back to Nara Bay, where an a la carte dinner sprinkled with Rose wine will be served out on the open deck. Quiet night at anchor
Day 3: Monday. For witnessing how the sunrise will spread out her pink fingers over the two majestic volcano’s of Bali and Lombok - Agung and Rinjani - (skies allowing), we start sailing at 4 a.m. headed for northeast Bali. Before long the next colour festival may present itself, when we find ourselves floating over the coral reefs of east Bali surrounded by myriads of curious fish displaying a palette of bright and pastel tinges. Before noon we set sail for our return to Serangan, following the coast line of east Bali Late afternoon when we say farewell to captain and crew of the Katharina we feel as if we just spent at least a week in their highly appreciated company!
Note: Opportunity for optional diving
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic beverage
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Personal Insurances.
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