RASCAL

Meet at Komodo Airport by Rascal staff & transfer to Labuan Bajo Harbour. Start sailing to Gili Lawa Darat approx spend 3 hours. Taking in the rugged hillsides of Komodo National Park along the way. Once we’ve dropped anchor, we can dive near The Passage and the underwater sea mounds of Crystal and Castle Rock, or snorkel, kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) in the beautifully calm waters (Lunch, Dinner & overnight on boat).

After Breakfast, we get stuck into some more adventurous water activities before cruising over to Makassar reef, the famous manta cleaning station, which offers the rare opportunity to snorkel with up to 15 Manta rays. Rascal sets sail again to Komodo Pink Beach ‒ named after the crushed red coral blended with sugar soft sand, a truly unique sight ‒ where we drop anchor for the night. We spend the afternoon in a stunning beach set up with a coolie full of drinks and beach game, taking in the surrounding views. As the sun sets, we visit the mangroves where thousands of bats take flight for their evening feast, before returning to the boat to enjoy dinner on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & overnight on boat).

After Breakfast, a short trip in the tender takes us to Komodo, replete with jagged hills carpeted with savannah and fringed with mangrove. The area is home to the majestic Komodo Dragons and other fascinating wildlife such as monkeys, flying lizards, water buffalo, wild boar, and a vast array of bird life. We depart for Wainilu (Rinca), the other island comprising Komodo National Park, an idyllic spot to paddle board, kayak, dive and snorkel, Guests will be treaded to a breathtaking beach BBQ dinner while the active volcano on Sangeang island smoulders in the distance (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & overnight on boat).

The morning offers another opportunity to see the elusive Komodo Dragons, or enjoy some watersport, before a leisurely lunch and cruise to Sabolon and Sebayur islands. The magnificent reef here is teeming with underwater sea life including turtles, stingrays and sharks. The fishermen amongst us can drop a line and chance their luck at catching wahoo (regarded as a local delicacy) the giant trevally and the fearsome barracuda. Dinner is served on board with a spot of stargazing (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & overnight on boat).

After a final Breakfast, guests enjoy more water activities such as swimming and snorkeling before a short cruise back to Labuan Bajo where we bid a sad farewell. Arrive at Labuan Bajo Harbour and transfer to komodo airport (Breakfast, Lunch).