Day 1 -- Early morning arrival by air from Denpasar in Bima. Transfer to the Katharina to settle in and enjoy a first lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore the beautiful villages of the Donggo highlands. Evening departure to the Komodo archipelago.
Day 2 -- Rinca island, the second biggest in the Komodo archipelago, is also the richest in terms of fauna: we will go hiking and looking for the famous `dragons' in spectacular scenery of savannah and emerald coves. Around noon sail to the so-called `red beach', a famous reef with a huge variety of live coral en beautiful fish. We will anchor near Komodo island.
Day 3 -- In the morning we proceed to Gili Lawa Darat or Sabalon, some of the smaller islets of the Komodo Archipelago, where we will swim, snorkel and have a barbecue on one of the desert beaches. Night sailing to Riung, north of Flores.
Day 4 -- In the morning arrival in Riung, a small archipelago consisting of 17 islets 10 miles north of Flores. Snorkeling, relaxing, beach-combing. In the afternoon proceed to Ropa.
Day 5 -- Early morning arrival in Ropa, at the north coast of Flores from where we go by bus to the Kelimutu volcano, famous for its three coloured lakes. Experience the `unheimisch' atmosphere surrounding this exquisite natural phenomenon. Upon returning on board of the Katharina onward sailing to Maumere.
Day 6 -- Arrival in Maumere, east-Flores. After breakfast tour to a weaving village where we can admire the famous an intricate ikat weaving. Before noon departure to Pulau Palo‰, an island north of Flores.
Day 7 -- Early morning arrival at Pulau Palo‰. Visit of the local village. We will experience the real traditional village life of Flores and walk at leisure through the village. We may drink some Sopi (local liquor with the villagers and discuss their way of life. After lunch we will hoist the sails for the next traject from Palo‰ to Sangean. When the wind allows, the crew of the Katharina will show their skills in traditional Pinisi-sailing, a.o. by using the two side-rudders alternatingly.
Day 8 -- In the morning arrival at Sangean, an active volcano towering 2000 meter above the surrounding waters. We will pay a visit to the tiny settlement on the island, do a short hike on the foothills of the volcano and swim in crystal-clear waters Around noon proceed to the west.
Day 9 -- Early morning arrival in Satonda, the top of an extinct volcano. We will visit the crater-lake in the centre of the island. Huge colonies of flying foxes may be seen after a short walk. After a short sailing we will arrive at Moyo Island, a nature reserve covered with monsoon forests. We will hike to an exquisite three-tiered waterfall. Opportunity for swim and snorkeling. Farewell barbecue.and a farewell barbecue at the beach. Night sail to Lombok.
Day 10 -- Morning arrival at the Gili`s, small islets west of Lombok and famous for leisure tourism. Last snorkeling, swimming and optional diving. Before noon transfer to the `Mabua' fast ferry for return sail to Bali.