Sea Kayaking trip
Kayaking the Komodo Islands
Welcome to Indonesia
Kayaks & dragons
Outdoor Adventure
Local Experiences
wildlife watching
Snorkeling
About the Trip
For the next 5 days, Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will become your home. Your kayak, propelled by you, the wind and the currents, will glide through the pristine waters of the Komodo Islands, to secluded beaches and coves, through secret mangroves and islands that have been ignored by the rest of the world.
But of course, most people come to see the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. Will we get to see it?
ABOUT KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
Komodo National Park is in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. These islands are of volcanic origin and about 4,000 people live on them. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1991.
The national park was founded on March 6, 1980, with the aim of protecting the Komodo dragon. On November 11, 2011, Komodo National Park was declared one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
fully supported Sea Kayaking trip
While sea kayaking itself is relatively safe, the fact that we will be in the remote, well away from other people and potentially help, we have ensured that our Komodo Kayaking trip is as safe as it can be. You will be accompanied by a trained sea kayaking guide as well as a large 17 meter support vessel that is permanently crewed by 5 of our team. If the weather and seas begin to get dangerous we will seek refuge either on a nearby beach or on the support vessel.
Curated by Silvia PIsci
Project Manager WideOyster Creative
Silvia Pisci is a travel designer and Communication expert with a strong focus on regenerative tourism. Currently based in The Netherlands, Silvia works as Product Manager at Earthtones and Project Manager at WideOyster. She is also an Ambassador of the Transformational Travel Council.
INDONESIA
Indonesia is made up of 17,508 islands, of which about 6,000 are inhabited. These islands are scattered on both sides of the terrestrial equator. The five largest islands are Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan (the Indonesian part of Borneo), New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea) and Celebes.
At 1,904,569 km², Indonesia is the 15th largest country in the world in terms of land area.9 . At 4884 m a.s.l., Puncak Jaya in Papua is the highest and largest mountain in Indonesia, while Lake Toba in Sumatra is the largest lake in the country, with an area of 1145 km². The country’s largest rivers are found in Kalimantan and include the Mahakam and Barito Rivers, which are used as communication and transportation routes between the island’s populations.
Indonesia’s seismic and volcanic activity is among the highest in the world.
Indonesia’s location on the edges of the Pacific, Eurasian and Indo-Australian tectonic plates makes it a place with numerous volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. Indonesia has at least 150 active volcanoes
➊ Welcome to Komodo
Labuan Bajo – Menjerite – Pungu Island
This morning is the start of your Komodo Kayaking adventure. After a safety briefing at Puri Sari beach with your Guide, we’ll begin things with a relatively easy paddle to a local pearl farm. From there, it’s on to Menjerite, famous for its crystal clear water, colourful coral reefs, and majestic views. We’ll overnight on Pungu Island, where we’ll camp in Safari style tents on its white, sandy beaches.
➋ bat island
Pungu Island – Gado – Rinca Village – Kaaba – Toro Buaya
After waking, and an optional early morning swim, you will board the support boat for breakfast before starting our first paddle to Gado – with its wonderful mangroves and some amazing snorkelling, we’ve a special spot with giant table corals, plenty of fish and fingers crossed, turtles, who hopefully swim by to say hello. We’ll then kayak to Rinca Village School. To end our day, we’ll take in the sunset at Kaaba, a small mangrove island which is inhabited by bats. This is a wonderful sight enjoyed from our top deck – watching thousands of bats flying into the night sky in search of their evening meal. Overnight on board our boat at Toro Buaya
➌ lovely snorkel and kayak
Toro Buaya – Padar – Kalong Island
We’ll weight anchor early, with our support boat ferrying us to Padar Island where we’ll warm things up with a picturesque walk. Journeying on to Pink Beach, we’ll take time both in and on the water with a lovely snorkel and kayak.
Tonight, we’re again aboard the boat, moored off Kalong Island.
➍ spying on dragons
Kalong Island – Komodo – Manta Point – Sebayur Kecil
This morning, our boat ferries us to one of the highlights of the trip, Komodo Island. It’s here that we’ll cautiously spy these impressive beasts in their natural environment. We’ll then again ride our support boat to Manta Point. One of the highlights of this trip is snorkelling at Manta Point, and hopefully, these gracious animals will delight us with their presence. After lunch, you will then start paddling towards Sebayur Kecil for your last beach camp of the expedition. Sebayur Kecil has a beautiful beach with some great coral reefs and fish population so a spot of snorkelling in the late afternoon or early the next morning is certainly encouraged. Overnight in Safari style tents.
➎ Komodo national park
Sebayur Kecil – Kanawa – Gua Rangko – Seraya – Labuan Bajo
After enjoying your last breakfast out in the beautiful Komodo National Park and maybe a swim or snorkel just off the beach you will then make your way paddling through the mangroves towards Kanawa for one last snorkel and swim before you hit the last open stretch of kayaking. It will be then time to say goodbye to the crew before you arrive back at the Puri Sari Beach Hotel by mid afternoon (option to return on the support boat if you prefer).
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