Bajau "Sea Nomads" & Banggai Archipelago Ultimate 13D/12N

DAY 1

• Kendari: Embark on the Bugis and sail to Saponda Island.

• Saponda: Snorkel on nearby reefs and swim in crystal clear water. Followed by the first sunset drinks.

DAY 2

• Padea Atoll: Exploration with visits to Bajau villages–rarely frequented by foreigners. Followed by snorkeling and swimming on remote beaches and a short night at sea.

DAY 3

• Sombori Islands a.k.a. ‘Little Raja Ampat’: Exploration of the many bays and coves and a visit to a Bajau village. Followed by an afternoon of zodiac exploration, beach combing and snorkeling on the uninhabited eastern islands.

DAY 4

• ‘Secret Island’: Morning stop on a tiny island with white sand beaches and turquoise waters.

• Tadinang Islands: Exploration and visits to its villages and secluded beaches.

DAY 5 & 6: Morowali National Park

• Exploration of a 2,250 square kilometer of untouched rainforest, placid lakes, and raging rivers.

• Early visit to the town of Kolonodale for a visit to the local market to stock up on fresh produce followed by a visit to the bay with its isolated villages and secluded islands.

• On a second day, a trip upriver to two quiet and serene lakes surrounded by tall mountains using Wana tribe’s unique motorized longboats, followed by a trip to a forest settlement of the jungle-dwelling Wana tribe and a late afternoon sailing to Banggai Archipelago.

DAY 7: Banggai Archipelago

• First Stop: Snorkeling and kayaking  at an isolated and submerged atoll followed by a short midday sail.

• Sago Islands: Get up close and personal with the local Bajau people who engage in octopus fishing. Experience their techniques and way of life. Sunset on an isolated beach.

DAY 8: Banggai Archipelago

• Burung Island: Visit a local village, Masibuk

• Blue” mangroves: Snorkel inside a fantastic lagoon where mangrove trees grow in crystal clear waters with unique “blue” mangroves with spectacular reefs growing within the trees. Juvenile fish can be seen in all their kaleidoscopic colors.

• Afternoon: Explore rarely visited nearby islands where we indulge in the spirit of adventure that defines our slow cruises.

DAY 9: Banggai Archipelago

• Bokan Islands: Snorkeling session followed by a visit to another Bajau village to experience their daily lives. 

• Afternoon: Explore various coastal areas where we can see the endemic Banggai cardinal fish as well as a stingless jellyfish lake.

DAY 10:  Banggai Archipelago

• Toropot Village: A village mostly built on the sea, used as a trading place by fishermen from surrounding villages. Connect with the villagers and enjoy some snorkeling, swimming, and short hikes. Followed by a BBQ at the beach. 

DAY 11: Banggai Archipelago

• Poposi Island: Zodiac raid in a large bay where conservation is taking place mainly to protect the populations of Banggai cardinal fish and their mangrove habitat. 

DAY 12: Banggai Archipelago

• Tompotika Marine Conservation: Tour of the area with which our foundation is associated, followed by a hike from one village to the next, passing through clove plantations. Later, we’ll enjoy some fantastic snorkeling on the area’s best reefs followed by a final crossing to Luwuk. 

DAY 13

• Luwuk: Early visit to the town market and lunch onboard. Transfer to the airport.