From Bali to Komodo: Discover Indonesia’s uncharted beauty

Welcome to Indonesia. Your first stop will be Bali, where a private transfer will greet you at the airport and whisk you off to your hotel. Here, you’ll meet your fellow travelers and guide, before heading out for your first meal together.

This morning, you’re off to Besakih Temple – the ‘Mother Temple of Bali’. Built into the slopes of Mount Agung, this stairway complex is the largest and most sacred Hindu temple in Bali. Admire spectacular views of the rainforest and rice paddies from the highest point of the temple. Then you’ll take a 15km bike ride through the surrounding countryside, cycling through rice terraces and plantations. Enjoy lunch at an organic restaurant, before returning to the hotel, where the rest of the afternoon is all yours.

This morning will see you take a scenic boat ride over to Nusa Penida, an island of unspoilt beaches, craggy cliffs and clear blue waters. Take a few hours to explore its secluded beaches and bays, before enjoying a barbecue lunch of grilled fish, rice and potatoes. After lunch, make your way to Crystal Bay, whose sweeping shores provide the perfect spot for an afternoon swim.

Catch a morning flight over to Labuan Bajo, a fishing town located on the western shore of Flores just across the water from Komodo. On arrival, take the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore at your leisure. In the evening, head out for a light sunset walk up the hill, soaking up the sights of twilight on the island.

This morning, take a speed boat across the water to the UNESCO-status Komodo National Park. Here, you’ll come face to face with the famous Komodo dragons, who dominate these shores with impunity. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the national park, then make your way to Padar Island. Find your bearings with a light trek through the volcanic terrain, then the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax on its unique pink-sand beaches. Feeling active? You can opt for an afternoon of sea-kayaking (this will be at an extra cost), or spend the afternoon snorkeling around the bay.

This morning, you’ll sail from Labuan Bajo to Manta Point, where you’ll spend a few hours snorkeling alongside manta rays. Take a motorboat over to a couple more islands, disembarking into the water to snorkel around. Return to Labuan Bajo for the afternoon, where you’ll have a few hours to unwind, before gathering for a barbecue dinner.

We’ve left this morning free for you to spend as you please. Catch your flight back to Bali at midday, where you’ll enjoy lunch with your group before a restful afternoon. Then, as evening falls, you’ll be whisked away to dinner and cocktails on a vespa culinary safari, winding up in one of the many bars in the area for farewell drinks.

After breakfast at the hotel, it’s over to you to make your own way to your next destination. Looking for further travel inspiration? We think you may like our Bali adventure. Or encounter the charms of Southeast Asia on our whistle-stop tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.