Sacred Trails and Secluded Bays

Day 1  Depart the UK

Depart London on an overnight flight to Yogyakarta (typically via KL or Singapore).

Day 2-5  Amanjiwo & Borobudur

On arrival, your chauffeur guide will meet you and drive you in your private car to Amanjiwo, set against an extraordinary backdrop of ancient temples and smoking volcanos.

Borobodur is a magnificent Buddhist temple complex just a short drive from Amanjiwo. Spend a morning exploring the archaeological wonder at sunrise with your guide. Later today, you might also choose to visit Mendut or Pawon, two ancient Hindu temples a few kilometres away.

There is free time to relax at Amanjiwo, but you might be tempted to explore the surrounding area in more depth. You could take a guided tour of nearby Yogyakarta, a royal capital with a Kraton (palace) that functions as a city within a city, much like The Vatican. If you enjoy trekking, you could opt to explore the Menorah Hills, and if you're very fit, you could even take a hike up Mount Merapi, an active volcano that forms part of the dramatic scenery for which Java is famous.

Day 6-9 Capella Ubud

Today, you leave Java and take a short flight over to Bali. On arrival, you'll meet your private guide and driver. Once you've whizzed past the queues with a VIP immigration arrangement, you'll be driven to beautiful Capella Ubud.

Relax and enjoy the wellness experiences at Capella, or spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside. Perhaps you'll go on a downhill cycle ride from a viewpoint near Mt Batur, freewheeling through villages and past paddy fields, or on a trek with a local Brahmin. Then, head into Ubud itself to explore the myriad of markets and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants.

Day 10 & 11 Flores

Depart Bali today on a short flight to Labuan Bajo on Flores. Check in to a beachfront hotel and prepare for your Komodo voyage.

 Day 12-15  Rascal Voyages, Komodo National Park

Board the boat today for a once-in-a-lifetime voyage exploring Komodo National Park and other nearby islands. The itinerary will vary depending on conditions, but a typical 4-day trip might look like this.

Begin with snorkelling and paddleboarding off Sebayor Island. By evening, enjoy panoramic views of Sangeang Volcano from the roof deck with a signature sundowner in hand.

Spend a day off-grid in Sape Bay Sumbawa to immerse yourself in the pink sands, kayak through secluded waters, or dive into vibrant coral reefs. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a private pop-up beach club.

A day in and around Komodo Island is a highlight, of course. It unveils it's legendary dragons alongside water buffalo, Timor deer, and vivid birdlife. Back on the water, there is the chance for close-up encounters with hawksbills and green turtles.

On the last day, the voyage concludes with a starlit pop-up dinner on a secret beach after exploring Taka Makassar's turquoise waters and swimming with manta rays.

Day 16 Fly Home

After disembarking the boat, extend your trip or fly from Labuan Bajo.