Islandhopping from Bali to the Dragon-Island
17 DAYS OF ACTIVE VACATIONS - BIKING, SNORKELING/DIVING, HIKING & RELAX

1st Day: ARRIVAL IN DENPASAR
Pick up from Airport Denpasar. There will be enough time for a Welcome-Cocktail and the completion of the bikes.

2nd Day: RELAX IN A NICE HOTEL
Enjoy the view of the ocean and to the highest mountain of Bali Mount Agung ( 3142m )

3nd Day: THE ORIGINAL LOMBOK
We will leave Bali early in the morning and take the ferry to Lombok.
The 5-hours long crossing will be very interesting and adventurous. Once we have reached the island Nusa Penidia you can already see Lombok with the impressive Rinjani-massif.
After the landing in Lembar we will have to bike 35 km through the originally Lombok to our hotel with pool at the beach. By sunset we will admire Bali with the volcano Agung as a silhouette in the deep red sunlight.

- Distance: 35 km , alti-metre: 50 , Coating: asphalt , Length: approx. 4 hrs.

4rd Day: DREAMLIKE BAYS
Along a steep coast with snowhite bays, cocos-trees and small fishing-villages we are biking like rollercoaster up and down. We can see the 3 Gili Islands from far lying in the glittering ocean. We will take a boat to the Southsea-dreamlike Island Gili Air which will let us forget the rest of the world for one day.....
Here you can go swimming, snokeling or just relax - just as you wish...the island is providing a real Robinson-feeling and cool drinks will give us the strength for the next adventure days!
- Distance: 25 km , alti-metre: 300 , Coating: asphalt , Length: approx. 2-3 hrs.

5th Day: ALONG THE COAST
We leave the Gilis very reluctant with a boat over the emerald-green water, than we have to biking again. The first flat part along the rice-fields and peanut-plantations is pretty harmless, but it will get more difficult in the second part where we have to absolve 500 alti-metres to the finish of the day near the Tui Kelap Waterfall. Our camp near the Rinjani-National-park have a wonderful view and let us witness a marvellous sunset.
-Distance: 65 km , alti-metre: 700 , Coating: Asphalt , Length: approx. 6 hrs.

6th Day: TUI KELEP WATERFALL
From our Camp we walk by the rain forest to a small water fall ( Sendang Gila Waterfall ) and can take there one "shower ". If the adventure desire is not yet satisfactory, there is still the possibility an enormous water fall to discover. A bath under the shower of the Tiu of Kelep water fall belongs to the most gigantic experiences of the route! On the way back we can go still "to tunnels" and through the fantastically beautiful rice terraces. In our Camp we have the opportunity to swim in the pool and with a wonderful view up to the ocean we can let the day end.
- Route length: Going time approx. 4-5 hours

7th Day: HIGHLANDS OF SEMBALUN
To the breakfast we drive only times a short piece downhill by truthfully authentic villages and observe the life of the native ones. Then a beautiful road follows uphill with rice fields and vegetable growing into the highland of Sembalun. The bamboo garden and the traditional village belong to the highlights of the highland, where the vegetable growing controls the life. We stay overnight in the highland at relatively cool temperatures at the edge of the Rinjani National Park in a simple hotel.
- Distance: 30 km, alti-metre: 1000 (a vehicle can be used), Coating: Asphalt, Length: approx. 6 hrs.

8th Day: BAMBOO-DOWNHILL
We cross the highlands of Sembalun with an impressing mountain-view by bike and make 500 alti-metres in hairpins through jungle up to the pass. As a reward we have a downhill of 25 km through rich green fauna, bamboo-jungle, banana- and tobacco-plantations to the ocean! Our pirate-ship is already lying at anchor and we will take our bunks in the late evening.
- Distance: 35 km , alti-metre: 480 , Coating: asphalt, Length: Approx. 5 hrs.

In this night we will be on target for our next destination for the following 6 days - the island of the dragons. We will reach it partly by our own energy, partly by a Pinisi-Schooner. The nights will be spent in cabins, snokeling/diving is possible at the various riffs throughout the journey.

9th Day: NATURE RESERVE PULAU MOYO
In the morning the ship reaches Labuan Haji on the island Moyo and after a few biking days we enjoy the relaxation purely. We can relax at the beach, walk to a pictorial waterfall, swim in the underlying natural pool and listen to the singing of the exotic birds. Later the boat brings us to Satonda at the north coast Sumbawas. Satonda is a sunk volcano inside is a beautiful salt lake. The native ones often visit the uninhabited island, since you believe that here magic forces at the work are. A fantastic reef, which in-loads to dipping and snorkels, is upstream.

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10th Day: SHIP TRIP ALONG THE VOLCANO TAMBORA
Today we enjoy the prospect during a ship trip on the volcano Tambora and can after heart desire relax and a snorkel trip make.

* The eruption of the Tambora was probably the most enormous explosion in the history of mankind. The summit of the Tambora collapsed in itself, at the same time poured a lava stream and estimated 100 Kubikkilometer magma, ashes and dust was discharged. The estimated explosive yield of the eruption corresponded for instance from 170000 the Hiroschimabomb. Nearly the entire population of island died. Still in the same summer parts of Europe with muddy rain were flooded, why Napoleons come to a hold the army to came. In the year 1816 harvest failures and famines were in Europe the result, in France and England came it to rebellions and in Switzerland the state of emergency were proclaimed.

  

11th Day: DREAM BEACHES AND VILLAGES ON STELTS
The boat brings us to the coast of Sumbawa and we take our course east-way by bike. We take a sideline on a marvellous route along the coast, partly off-road, leading us through lonely villages on stilts with friendly and curious people. From everywhere it shouts …...hello mister, hello mister. The females will "only" get curious looks. Endless beaches, lonely bays and the crystal clear water are inviting for a refreshment. We spend the night the ship in close proximity to Bima.
- Route length: 25 km, alti-metre: 50, surface: partly asphalt, partly stuck sand runway, route duration: approx. 4-6 hr., on this day we have to often transfer the possibility in the ship.

12th Day: THE DRAGON ISLAND COMING SOON
On our last biking day we may once again enjoy the view to the volcano Api. Upon a rest on a hill we may discover the turtle island Banta at the horizon. Again and again bays are inviting us for swimming after short climbs and at the end of the day we have reached our interim destination on our own energy. From now on the wind will be the motor on our way to the Dragon Island. Overnight on ship.
Distance: 30 km if you like, you may also stay on board, alti-metre: up to 100 , Coating: asphalt, partly offroad, Length: approx. 4-6 hrs.

13th Day: THE ISLAND OF THE DRAGONS
After the breakfast sails we at the turtle island Banta past and snorkels at the reef of Pulau Lawadarat. We pass the island Komodo and reach the dragon island Rinca in the evening, where we also stay overnight

14th Day: WELCOME IN THE JURASIC PARK
After the breakfast the Ranger of Komodo National Park accompany us by a easy 2-3 hours walk around the island Rinca. If we have luck, we can see the world-famous monitor lizard. The impressive goanna becomes up to 3 meters long and approximately 140 kg heavy. This king of all goannas lives only on the island Rinca, Komodo and Gili Motang.
After the expanded walking-tour we take course again with the ship on the island Flores. Overnight accommodation in a new hotel.

15th Day: RETURN FLIGHT ON THE ISLAND BALI
Still in the morning we fly again to our starting point on the island Bali, which we reach after approximately 90 minutes. The overnight accommodation is in the hotel Bali Agung***.

   

16th Day: RELAX IN BALI
One day for free order, shopping, surfing, relax on the beach…..

17th Day: BACK TO THE AIRPORT
In the morning we have still to relax and pack, than bus-transfer to Airport Denpasar.
You may even find time to purchase some last souvenirs.

Total kilometres: 245
Total alti-metre: 2680
Length of the tour does not necessarily correspond to time in the saddle!
Suitable for Mountain-bikers
Profile-demand Level II

Dates 2010:

Pirate Ship AL ISRA
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 14.04.-01.05.10 bring service to airport, or prolongation fully booked
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 28.04.-14.05.10 bring service to airport, or prolongation fully booked
Price from airport Denpasar/ Bali: 1.895,- € , USD 2.549,-

Pirate Ship MOANA including AC cabs:
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 01.07.-16.07.10 bring service to airport, or prolongation
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 12.07.-26.07.10 bring service to airport, or prolongation still 4 seats available
Price from airport Denpasar/ Bali: 2.540,- € , USD 3.429,-

Dates 2011:

Pirate Ship AL ISRA
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 01.06.-17.06.11 bring service to airport, or prolongation
Arrival in Denpasar/Bali 13.06.-29.06.11 bring service to airport, or prolongation
Price from airport Denpasar/ Bali: 1.895,- € , USD 2.549,

Rent-Bike for tour: 100,-€ , 130,- USD

Services included:
-Pick up from Airport Denpasar
-Transport luggage
-7 B/B in middle-class till upper-class Hotels of European standard
-1 B/B in simple hotel, bungalow
-7 days on a ship in cabins, all include
-2 night on campground in double-tents/mattresses/sleeping bags
-Entrance in the National-Park
-boattrip to Gili Island
-Ferry-tickets
-Flight-ticket from Labuan Bajo to Denpasar/Bali
-Transfer to Airport Denpasar
all Tours will be performed with a native guide and a English speaking bike guide For additional meals (8x dinner and snacks) there will be extra costs of approx. 40-60 € / 55-80 USD.

There will be always extended options in all price ranges, we can help you find the perfect hotels.

Our 3 best offers for an extension on the island of Bali

After this active adventure holidays days we have to process many impressions, but the exclusive LA JOYA BUNGALOWS are right on the beach as Balangan created. Something away from the bustling Kuta each bungalow has its own lush tropical garden. The architecture of La Joya is in the traditional manner, each bungalow was built with quality materials. The interior design and decoration has been given special attention, it is a combination of modern comfort and the handicrafts of the island.
The restaurant, ideally located, offering you a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, from Uluwatu and Kuta. In the evening, the restaurant presents one of the candles lit, romantic atmosphere. The cuisine is Indonesian-exotic and international. In the Appendix, there are spa & traditional massage, can be done outside biking, golfing or Standspaziergänge swim course and ride waves.

6 overnight / F in the bungalow for 2 persons have been around for 510, - €, including individual days are possible. 1 Ü / F 85, - €, * 100, - € each for 2 people.

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Relaxation at the beach in a quiet seaside resort offers the **** SEGARA VILLAGE Hotel in Sanur. Despite modern renovation, it has retained its typical Balinese flair. The 3 large swimming pools are surrounded by an exotic garden. In Indonesian and international cuisine from the restaurant experienced its the perfect SUNSET. The Sanur Beach offers many water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, canoeing, windsurfing, kite surfing. Restaurants, bars and shops are nearby.

6 overnight / F, double, in the SEGARA VILLAGE Hotel **** for 250, - € / * 270, - € per Person. A number of individual days are possible, 1 BB in double room € 42, -, * 45, - € per Person!

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The *** Hotel BALI AGUNG VILLAGE is built in traditional Balinese style. The standard rooms are newly renovated and equipped with shower / WC. The lush tropical garden, exudes calm and serene atmosphere at this hotel is transmitted to the body and mind. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation is the beautiful swimming pool near the restaurant. Only 5 minutes walk and you reach the famous Seminyak Beach. The hotel services include a daily free transfer to Kuta (3 km), restaurants, bars and shopping venues are nearby

6 overnight / F, double, at *** Hotel BALI AGUNG VILLAGE for 150, - € / * 190, - € / ** 220, - € per Person. A number of individual days are possible, 1 BB in double room € 25, -, * 32, - € per Person!

* High season 01.07. - 31.08.

** Peaksaison 25.12. - 06.01.