4-Day Sumbawa & Moyo Island Whale Shark Sanctuary
Gentle giants in calm Saleh Bay, emerald jungle waterfalls, and salt crater lakes
Dive into the untouched waters of Saleh Bay to snorkel alongside gentle whale sharks feeding peacefully around traditional fishing platforms (bagan). Cruise to royal Moyo Island to swim in the limestone pools of Mata Jitu Waterfall.
Day-by-Day Itinerary & Daily Flow
Arrival in Sumbawa & Coastal Passage to Labuhan Jambu
45-minute flight from DPS to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ). Visit the 19th-century timber palace of Dalam Loka built without a single iron nail.
Chauffeured transfer along coastal headlands to the fishing village of Labuhan Jambu, the departure base for whale shark platforms.
Dine on fresh seafood under starry skies at your seaside cottage.
Saleh Bay Sunrise Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour
Dawn Whale Shark Swimming in Saleh Bay & Moyo Crossing
Depart the pier at 05:00 aboard a traditional motorized outrigger toward traditional lift-net fishing platforms (bagan). Slip into the calm, glassy bay waters to snorkel alongside gentle whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) feeding on small anchovies.
Share hot coffee and fried bananas with local bagan fishermen while observing second and third whale sharks glide effortlessly beneath the wooden hulls.
Board a private chartered boat across to Moyo Island Nature Reserve, anchoring off Labuan Aji as the sun sets behind Mount Tambora across the Flores Sea.
Saleh Bay Bagan Whale Shark Swim & Moyo Boat Charter
Moyo Island Rainforest Trek & Mata Jitu Waterfall
Venture into Moyo Island’s untouched wilderness reserve by local motorbike ojek or nature trek, arriving at the legendary multi-tiered limestone cascade of Mata Jitu.
Swim in the crystalline emerald limestone pools formed by mineral waterfalls deep inside the forest canopy. Continue downstream to Diwu Mbai pool for rope-swing jumps into deep freshwater.
Snorkel the pristine house reef right off Moyo Island’s jetty, spotting sea turtles and clownfish before dining barefoot on grilled fish with Sumbawa lime sambal.
Moyo Island Mata Jitu Waterfall & Jungle Eco Trek
Kenawa Island Savanna Atoll & Flight Back to Bali
Cruise west across the Alas Strait to the uninhabited miniature coral atoll of Kenawa. Climb its grassy center hill in 10 minutes for a stunning 360-degree panorama of coral shallows and Mount Rinjani.
Snorkel Kenawa’s fringing reef gardens, teeming with vibrant blue sea stars, schools of damselfish, and table corals. Relax on powdery white sandbanks.
Take a brief boat crossing back to Poto Tano harbor, followed by a comfortable private transfer to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) for your return flight to Bali (DPS).
Kenawa Island Snorkeling Safari & Airport Departure
Lombok & Nusa Tenggara
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Royal Avila Boutique Resort
AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach
Katamaran Hotel & Resort Komodo
Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
Field Gear & Packing Essentials
Core expedition essentials verified for tropical island maritime transit, volcanic trails, and remote crossings.
- ✓ Footwear: Broken-in trail runners or reef booties with vulcanized high-traction grip.
- ✓ Waterproof Pack: 20L submersible dry bag for open-sea tender and zodiac boat transfers.
- ✓ Health & Sun: Reef-safe mineral sunscreen, tropical DEET insect repellent, and electrolytes.
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