The Komodo Expedition is a 7-night adventure through the pristine wilderness and waters of Indonesia’s Komodo National Park. The experience is capped by a 2-night stay at Amanwana, a luxury tented wilderness hideaway on Moyo Island. Encounter antediluvian creatures unchanged since prehistoric times on a visit to the only two islands in the world where the infamous Komodo dragon can still be found. Cruise through the Nusa Tenggara island chain to dive and snorkel some of the world’s most biologically diverse and widely acclaimed underwater sites. This expedition truly unveils a forgotten Eden, on land and sea.
Luxurious tented accommodation at Amanwana
Amanwana’s 2009 Komodo Expedition will see the introduction of ‘Amanikan’, the 31-metre Phinisi coastal cruiser custom-built for Amanresorts. Amanikan is ideal for private cruises for one or two couples or a family, combining the romance of spice trade sailing vessels with modern amenities and all the comforts befitting Aman.
An expansive master cabin sits at the back of the upper deck offering sweeping 270 degree views from the large private balcony. The second spacious double cabin located below the main deck features the same spectacular views. Both air conditioned cabins are outfitted with king-size beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms with vanities, showers and separate toilets plus a private balcony. A third smaller cabin is also available. Large teak decks feature loungers for relaxing, sunbathing and dining.
The Komodo National Park is a World Heritage Site in which guests are escorted by park rangers to view Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Other wildlife on Rinca and Komodo Islands includes buffalo, deer, monkeys and wild horses. From the colourful reefs of Tatawa Island to the seductive setting and colours of Komodo’s Pink Beach, Amanikan’s island-hopping itinerary will take you to some of the world’s most pristine marine environments.
At sunset on the fifth day, the vessel begins its overnight cruise to the nature reserve of Moyo Island where Amanwana is situated. For two nights, guests will enjoy this unique luxury- tented wilderness hideaway, with wall dives directly offshore, jungle treks to waterfalls and limestone pools, as well as spa treatments and water sports. Guests depart Amanwana by scheduled transfers for the flight back to Bali.
The Amanwana Komodo Expedition
- Ocean Tent (One Couple) US$22,300
- Ocean Tent (Two Couples) US$27,100
- Jungle Tent (One Couple) US$22,100
- Jungle Tent (Two Couples) US$26,700
Validity
- Jun 01 – Oct 30, 2009
Inclusions
- Rates include 5 nights’ accommodation on Amanikan, full crew, 2 nights at Amanwana, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, 2 dives per person per day on board Amanikan, one dive per person per day at Amanwana and rangers fees for Komodo National Park.
- Supplementary costs: Direct flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo on commercial airline at US$200++ per person; air transfer from Amanwana to Bali at US$400++ per person (floatplane) or US$150++ per person on boat/commercial flight from Sumbaw
- Additional dives at US$100++ per person per dive.
- Extension nights at Amanwana: US$800++ (Ocean Tent) and US$700++ (Jungle Tent) per night based on double occupancy and a compulsory board charge of US$125++ per person per day including all meals and non-alcoholic beverages./li>
- Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax.
- Rates and government tax are subject to change without notice.
- All US dollar rates are converted to local currency at time of billing.