E X P LO R I N G I N D O N E S I A BY S E A : BA L I , R A JA A M PAT, A N D PA P UA N E W G U I N E A
• Search for Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, and go snorkeling in Raja Ampat. • See ancient rock art in West Papua, and meet traditional artisans in Ubud and Flores. • Explore the stilt villages of remote Asmat and visit historic sites in the Spice Islands.
DAYS 8–11 I MALUKU ARCHIPELAGO/ RAJA AMPAT/WEST PAPUA Sail into the Maluku Archipelago, also known as the the Spice Islands. A traditional war canoe escorts us to Banda Neira, once the hub of the Dutch East India Company, for a visit to its 17th-century fortress. Spend two days snorkeling and diving amid the incredible marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat, and glide in Zodiacs and kayaks around these karst islands. On West Papua, examine ancient rock art, see World War II bunkers, and witness a traditional stick dance. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D
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DAYS 1–7 I U.S./BALI, INDONESIA/KOMODO/ FLORES Fly overnight to Bali and experience the rich culture of Ubud. Continue east to the islands of Satonda and Sumbawa to snorkel and learn about local customs. Search for Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park. Then meet rural ikat weavers on the island of Flores and enjoy a traditional dance. Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali (or similar); National Geographic Orion through Day 19 Meals: 5B, 5L, 6D
DAYS 12–21 I ASMAT/PAPUA NEW GUINEA/ SOLOMON ISLANDS/BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA In the remote Asmat region, home to indigenous hunter-gatherers, attend a fascinating welcome ceremony and visit stilt villages. Sail through the Torres Strait and the Gulf of Papua, stopping to snorkel and explore islands we encounter. Learn the dramatic history of Papua New Guinea’s Samarai Island, then cross the Solomon Sea to Honiara. Visit World War II sites in the Solomon Islands before flying to Brisbane for your flight home the next day. Brisbane Marriott (or similar) Meals: 10B, 9L, 8D
Above: The green tufts of Raja Ampat’s islets cluster in an iridescent sea.
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2 1 D AY S F R O M $ 1 9,1 0 0
Expedition Cruise
Light or Moderate
A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.
David Doubilet and Jen Hayes Underwater Photographers Underwater photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes are married partners who work together as a team to produce National Geographic stories from equatorial coral reefs to beneath the polar ice. They have photographed and explored the ocean depths from Greenland to Indonesia and from Scotland to Antarctica. David has produced more than 70 stories for National Geographic magazine.
INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Dates: This expedition is offered in October and November. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional cost per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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