Indonesia, the largest island nation in the world, encompasses thousands of islands, each with its own culture and compelling natural beauty. Bali is among the most culturally rich and politically stable regions in Indonesia. Visitors enjoy a wide array of intriguing sights from lowland swamps and immense volcanoes to crater lakes and vibrant rainforests, from dramatic waterfalls and meandering rivers to exquisite beaches and terraced rice paddies. Equally varied are the activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy: afternoon teas on plantations, fascinating diving and snorkeling, trekking through jungles,, feeding orangutans, river rafting, surfing, kayaking and more.

While we are in Bali we will be staying at what is known at the Cultural Center of Bali, an area known as Ubud. We will be staying at the Tjampaham Hoter near the center at Ubud and spoil ourselves with the luxeries this Hindu paradise has to offer.

Diving will be aboard the Baruna Adventure, a beautiful, all-inclusive dive boat we have chartered just for us. The boat is well equipped with all the amenities. All of the rooms on board are very nice—some are nicer than others—first-come-first-served. Sign up today and choose your stateroom.

Diving will be some of the best in the world. The area of Komodo, our primary destination, is incredible. The abundance of life, unbelievable reefs and walls make it among the most spetacular in the world.

 

Sample itinerary from a previous trip to Bali, Komodo & Hong Kong:

Apr 24: Depart San Francisco on Cathay Pacific #873 at 12:45 am and arrive in Hong Kong at 6:35 am the next day. Connect to Cathay #785 departing Hong Kong at 10:00 am and arrive in Bali at 2:40 pm.

April 25: Meet on arrival and transferred to Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Overnight with breakfast in the morning.

April 26: Full day to recover from long flight &/or explore Bali. Overnight at Nusa Dua with breakfast in the morning.

April 27–May 3: Transfer to all-inclusive liveaboard Baruna Adventure for seven nights & lots of diving and the highlight tour of Komodo Island. Komodo’s big attraction is the giant lizard also known as the Komodo Dragon, the original and only habitat of this giant prehistoric reptile in the world. Komodo, Rinca and other neighboring islands are now a National Park to protect this prehistoric species. A park ranger will escort you across the island to a viewing to watch the Varanus Komodonsis at a very close range. Dive the world class reefs of Komodo a region of Indonesia that is still being explored by divers and fast becoming the standard of excellence for pristine diving anywhere on the planet.

May 4: Transfer from boat to Tjampuhan in Ubud. Overnight with breakfast included.

May 5: Full day temple and rice field tour of Bali. Over night at the Tjampuhan , breakfast included.

May 6: Half day rafting excursion. Overnight at the Tjampuhan, breakfast included.

May 7: Full day to explore Ubud. Overnight at the Tjampuhan, breakfast included.

May 8: Transfer from the Tjampuhan to airport to depart on Cathay #784 at 4:10 pm and arrive in Hong Kong at 9:00 pm. Transfer to Marco Polo Hotel for overnight, breakfast included.

May 9: Hong Kong City Tour. Overnight at Marco Polo Hotel, breakfast included.

May 10: Free day to explore Hong Kong. Transfer to airport to depart on Cathay #872 at 11:20 pm arriving in San Francisco at 9:15 pm on May 10.

The optional 2 night stop over in Hong Kong can be arranged on your return flight providing an opportunity to see this bustling city and its Chinese heritage.