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Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island is famous for the unique fauna which roam the Komodo National Park. It's most famous inhabitant is the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, which takes its name from the island. This tour will take us on a 2 hour trek of the island. The highlight of this trip is seeing the Komodo Dragons. These relatives of the dinosaurs are the biggest reptiles on the earth, reaching lengths of over 3 meters (10 feet) and can weigh over 125kg (275lbs). After a short briefing at the rangers' station, start we start our trek through Tamarind Woods, a forest of tamarind and palm trees. Our guide will show us around and provide some insight into the life of this unique reptile. Keep an eye open for these dappled giants as we approach Banunggulung, a former Komodo feeding ground. we continue on our trek ending up at the Ranger's station, where we will have a little time to browse for souvenirs from the local villagers before returning to your yacht via the tender boat.

Notes IMPORTANT NOTES: For safety and security reasons, all guests who are going ashore are required to book excursion onboard. This is due to limited number of rangers in the National park and on the island. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Do not wear or carry any RED items on Komodo Island. Terrain on Komodo is rough and uneven. It is not be suitable for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. People with wounds or menstruating are recommended to stay onboard the ship. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Not all of the land adventures shown will be offered on all voyages and departure times are subject to change. Final pricing and departures times will be published onboard. Do not attempt to feed the dragons.

Duration 2 hours

Our dive site at Pink Beach is called Pantai Merah by local people. The naming describes the place well: it has red colored sand. This Komodo diving site is part of Komodo Island's shoreline. It is probably the most well-known Komodo dive site as you have to pass this dive site when you want to see the fiery dragons from the park station Generally, the dive site is a good place with clear water. Pink Beach is between 5 and 30m deep with visibility between 8 and 25m. Sometimes it sees occasional current of 0-1 knot, with rather stronger current flows in the area between Punya Island and Komodo Island. The current represents the transition between the temperate water in the south and the tropical water of the north Marine life is rich here with the schooling fish, fusiliers, as the dominant species. When you go deeper, you find pelagic such as snapper, trevallies, and sweetlips. At around 25m, the coral outcrops drops rather slightly. Around the corals, we can find reef fish like cardinal, butterfly, damselfish, grouper, angel, batfish, anthias, wrasse, surgeon, parrot, box, trigger, porcupine, and puffer. Flounder, Moray, Gobies, Frogfish, Eels and Leaf fish are permanent bottom dwellers at this Komodo diving site. Octopus, shrimp and crabs are easily visible. Snakes and turtles are rarely visible here as well as the rays and sharks " but sometimes you can meet white tip shark.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Not all of the land adventures shown will be offered on all voyages and departure times are subject to change. Final pricing and departures times will be published onboard.

Duration 3 hours

Larantuka is a quaint little seaport in a beautiful setting on the east end of Flores Island. The people of Flores are very outgoing and friendly. Our tour will give us an overview of the local area. Larantuka is one of the more secluded areas in east part of Indonesia. However, history records that this is the first place visited by European traders. Like much of the region, Larantuka has a strong a colonial Portuguese influence. On our tour bus we depart Larantuka port and drive to Mudakeputu Village. Here we can see the process of making hand weaving and we will be entertained with a traditional dance performance. Our next stop is at the local traditional market where we can see the sale of local produce such as fresh agricultural produce and arts and crafts. You might find an interesting souvenir here. Larantuka was a Portugese colony for more than 300 years and the Catholic influence is still strong. We will visit the most historical church in Larantuka, the Tuan Ma Church. Tuan Ma means Mother Mary. We can explore and learn the church history before return to Larantuka Port.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Not all of the land adventures shown will be offered on all voyages and departure times are subject to change. Final pricing and departures times will be published onboard.

Duration 3 hours 30 minutes