Day 1 — flight Bali→Sumbawa (40–50 min), hotel; Day 2 — a night-time start, 5:30–6:00 snorkelling with whale s…
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Sumbawa — whale sharks (by land + sea)
Day 1 — Bali→Lombok (speedboat), a drive, the ferry to Sumbawa, Labuan Jambu village; Day 2 — 6:00 snorkelling with whale sharks, the way back via Lombok; Day 3 — back to Bali.
Day-by-day itinerary
OPTION: travelling from Bali to Sumbawa by land and sea
Transfer from your hotel in Bali to Padang Bai harbour
8:30
we take a speedboat to Lombok
At Lombok’s harbour (on the west side) we switch to a car and drive 3 hours to Kayangan harbour in the east of Lombok
A 2-hour crossing to Sumbawa, arriving at Poto Tano harbour.
12:00
(13:00) drive from Poto Tano harbour to Sumbawa Besar.
13:00
lunch on the way.
15:00
arrival in Sumbawa Besar, preparing the snorkelling gear.
16:00
on to Labuan Jambu village.
18:00
arrival in Labuan Jambu, hotel check-in, rest.
19:00
dinner, rest
Day 2
3:00 a.m.
we set off for the whale shark site.
05:00 a.m.
, arrival at the whale shark spot / bagan (we watch the local bagan fishermen haul in their nets, and then the whale sharks appear).
06:00
, snorkelling with whale sharks.
07:00
, a coffee break and a light breakfast
08:00
return to Labuan Jambu village.
09:30
back at the village/hotel in Labuan Jambu. Breakfast, check-out.
11:00
, back to Sumbawa Besar.
13:00
, arrival in Sumbawa Besar, lunch.
What’s included in the price
- A private car from your hotel in Bali to the harbour
- A hotel in Labuan Jambu village, 1 night
- A hotel in Senggigi, Lombok, 1 night
- Return speedboat tickets from Bali to Lombok
- Return ferry tickets from Lombok to Sumbawa
- A traditional boat to the bagan
- Entrance tickets (at the whale shark spot)
- 4 lunches during the trip (local food)
- A light breakfast (on the boat / at the whale shark spot)
- Drinking water
- Underwater GoPro video as a bonus
- Professional guide
- Snorkelling gear
- Tea and coffee
What’s not included
- Personal expenses
FAQ
What language will the guide speak?
Each tour card shows its format: “With a guide” means a Russian-speaking guide, “With a driver” means an English-speaking driver-guide, and “Private” means an itinerary just for you. Tours are led in English by our driver-guides; please mention any language preferences in your request.
What if it rains?
Tropical rain on the islands doesn’t last long. If the weather makes a route unsafe (sea, volcano, flight), we move it to another day or refund your deposit.
Can I reschedule or cancel a tour?
Yes. Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before the start. Flights and yachts have stricter terms: they are paid in advance, and we’ll give you the deadlines when we confirm.
How do I pay?
Prices are shown in the destination’s currency; you pay in US dollars or euros.
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