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18 Night Explore Our Indonesia and Land Tour

From Brisbane to Bali

National Geographic Orion

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 3947151
  • Departs: Mon, Sep 23, 2024
  • Returns: Thu, Oct 10, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Sep 22, 2024
    Day
    1
    Brisbane, Australia
    • Brisbane, Australia
    Arrive in Brisbane and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow travelers this evening at a welcome reception. (D)
    Monday - Sep 23, 2024
    Day
    2
    Brisbane, Australia
    • Brisbane, Australia
    • Air Travel
    • Honiara, Solomon Islands

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Monday - Sep 23, 2024
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Honiara, Solomon Islands
    This morning, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight to Honiara. A former U.S. supply depot and a strategic WWII battleground, we will tour around the outskirts of the city to see sites well known from the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942-43. See the shores of Red Beach and the vital airbase at Henderson Field. Visit the hills above Honiara where some of the fiercest battles took places. This afternoon, embark the National Geographic Orion. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 24, 2024
    Day
    3
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Wednesday - Sep 25, 2024
    Day
    4
    • Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea
    Our first morning is at sea as we steam towards the southern tip of Papua New Guinea-spend time on deck with onboard team of naturalists, listen to the many presentations that will set the stage for our upcoming adventures, or enjoy one of the many onboard amenities our beautiful ship has to offer. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Sep 26, 2024
    Day
    5
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Heading up the coast we transit the shallow, island-strewn Torres Strait, which separates Australia from New Guinea, to leave the Gulf of Papua. We'll explore the coast and scattered islands looking for that perfect place to spend some time on a deserted beach or snorkeling through a reef bursting with color and life. We then sail through the Aru and Arafura Seas as we travel to the Asmat region. During the last ice age, when sea levels were over 100 meters lower than they are today, this was a land bridge between Australia and New Guinea. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Sep 27, 2024
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Saturday - Sep 28, 2024
    Day
    7
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Sunday - Sep 29, 2024
    Day
    8
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Monday - Sep 30, 2024
    Day
    9
    • Asmat District, Indonesia
    Arrive in the enchanting Asmat region, which spreads across mud flats and mangrove forests, with raised wooden boardwalks linking one village to the next. Elaborately painted "warriors" escort us to one of the stilt villages on shore, where we'll attend a fascinating welcome ceremony. Our subsequent exploration will be dictated by the tides, as we venture to neighboring villages by Zodiac and encounter the ancient culture of the Asmat people, who are renowned for their woodcarving. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 1, 2024
    Day
    10
    • Asmat District, Indonesia
    Wednesday - Oct 2, 2024
    Day
    11
    • Cruising the McClure Gulf
    • Kokas, Indonesia
    Soaring mountains, pristine rainforest, and dozens of the most ancient, primal tribes on the planet can be found on this amazing section of Indonesia. Use Zodiacs to get up close to 20,000-year-old rock art near the fishing village of Kokas. Explore the fascinating skull caves and rock art of the Macassan culture. See the remains of the secret underground Japanese bunkers built here during World War II. Witness the traditional gaba-gaba, or stick dance, and learn about the myriad cultures that have passed through this region. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Oct 3, 2024
    Day
    12
    • Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    Snorkel and dive one of the richest and most intricate marine regions in the world. Explore the steep coral walls and drop offs that are brimming with amazing life-colorful corals, giant clams, and literally hundreds of different fish species. Above sea level, the experiences are just as amazing, with lush islands, towering limestone pinnacles jutting out of the water, and hidden white-sand coves to discover by Zodiac or kayak. On Gam Island birders may join a pre-dawn nature walk to try to catch a glimpse of the ethereal red bird-of-paradise. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Oct 4, 2024
    Day
    13
    • Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    Saturday - Oct 5, 2024
    Day
    14
    • Bandanaira, Indonesia
    Sail into the Moluccas archipelago, also known as Maluku or the Spice Islands. In the heart of the Moluccas lay the Banda Islands, where a kora kora, or traditional war canoe, escorts us to the enchanted isle of Banda Neira, which was once the center of the Spice Island trade and a hub of the Dutch East India Company. Stroll past Dutch architecture and visit Fort Belgica, built to protect the profitable spice trade. Next to Banda Neira, the near perfect conical volcano of Banda Api will be visible, quietly steaming away, and the crystal-clear waters provide us with some great swimming and snorkeling. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Oct 6, 2024
    Day
    15
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Monday - Oct 7, 2024
    Day
    16
    • Maumere, Indonesia
    • Bus Travel
    • Watublapi, Indonesia
    • Bus Travel
    • Maumere, Indonesia
    Flores was once an important Portuguese trading center for sandalwood. Known for producing some of the finest ikat weaving in the world, we'll meet the people of this arid island when we travel inland from Maumere to the weaving village of Watublapi. Whereas many other local weaving communities switched to industrially spun yarn and chemical dyes for the sake of saving time and money, the weavers of Watublapi still use the traditional, handspun yarn made out of local cotton, as well as local natural dyes. We'll also see a cultural dance presentation. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 8, 2024
    Day
    17
    Komodo Island, Indonesia
    • Komodo Island, Indonesia
    Explore Komodo National Park, home to the world's largest living lizard-the Komodo dragon. Learn about the conservation of these prehistoric giants from park rangers, who will join us on a hike to spot the lizards in their natural habitat. Then, enjoy an afternoon of swimming, snorkeling, or beachcombing at "Pink Beach", named for the coral fragments that lend their color to the sand. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 9, 2024
    Day
    18
    • Satonda Island, Indonesia
    • Sumbawa, Indonesia
    Our first stop is the uninhabited Indonesian island of Satonda-a small circular island that is an ancient volcanic cone. Spend the morning snorkeling or diving the vibrant reefs or hike inland to the island's sacred lake. This afternoon, visit the island of Sumbawa, where villagers welcome us with a lively cultural display. Witness a traditional wedding ceremony and a local boxing match. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Oct 10, 2024
    Day
    19
    Bali
    • Bali
    This morning, we arrive in Denpasar on the lush island of Bali, one of the world's greatest cultural treasures. Following disembarkation get a taste of this paradise, where life and art are interwoven. After lunch, transfer to the airport. (B,L)


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