Day 1
8:30 a.m. Meeting at Café Batu Jimbar, Sanur, (south Bali). From here we go by minibus or small coach to Amed, (north-east Bali), passing beautiful rice terraces and steep valleys rarely frequented on regular Bali tours. After boarding Katharina and settling in, we set sail to Gili Trawangan*, northwest Lombok. Arriving at approx. 2.30 p.m. we will take a swim and snorkel or take a ride with a local horse chart, sensing the unique atmosphere of this famous traveler’s paradise. Late afternoon we will sail to Nara Bay at mainland Lombok where an a la carte dinner sprinkled with Rose wine will be served out on the open deck. Quiet night at anchor.

 

Day 2
Having enjoyed our abundant breakfast prepared by Katharina’s Chef we will make a full day tour over Lombok. Today’s program will comprise tropical rainforest, attending production of palm sugar, visiting a local pasar and two original Sasak villages where we will be welcomed by the local ‘brass band’ and admire the local art of hand weaving and pottery. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant

Around 3.30 p.m. we will re-embark Katharina in the small harbour of Lembar, southwest Lombok, from where we will sail to the islet of Gili Tangkong, 45 min. off the coast.

In this reclusive paradise we will spend the rest of the afternoon and evening, exploring the beaches, drinking fresh coconut milk and enjoying in splendid isolation a seafood barbecue light years away from the Bali crowds. The night will be spent at anchor.

 

Day 3
Early birds may enjoy the sun rising over hazy mountains surrounding the Katharina. When skies are clear, a view of both the Agung volcano on Bali and the Rinjani volcano on Lombok will present itself. Some on board will be woken up by the smell of freshly baked croissants, take a quick breakfast and go out for snorkeling over the reefs of Gili Nanggu, the adjacent island. Here local fish beg for the leftovers of our gorgeous breakfast. The fish well fed, we set sail heading for the island of Nusa Lembongan, off the east coast of Bali. Arrival at approx. 2.30 p.m. when the island is just about to be deserted by the crowds every day invading from Bali. After enjoying the Mediterranean atmosphere of the place or having sipped afternoon tea at one of the local restaurants, it will only take a few hours before we will enter the island of Serangan (turtle island) connected with the mainland of Bali. Here we will say farewell to the crew and have our individual transfer back to our Bali villa or hotel.

 

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