🌺Lombok to Komodo Expedition Retreat: Peaks, Whale Sharks & Diving

A nature-driven island retreat where volcanic landscapes, whale sharks and Komodo’s wild waters create a full-immersion journey through Indonesia.

This retreat blends mindful mountain days in Lombok with slow travel at sea and meaningful encounters with Indonesia’s marine world. You move through valleys, ridges and coastal villages before transitioning into a three-day wooden-boat crossing toward Komodo. Days unfold with whale shark in-water sessions, island moments, sunrise viewpoints and manta encounters — all held in a simple, grounded rhythm that honours both nature and local culture.

Programme

Day 1 — 12 August 2026
Arrival in Lombok
Guests settle into North Lombok throughout the day.
Evening welcome dinner and retreat briefing.

Day 2 — 13 August 2026
Lombok Cultural & Nature Immersion
A gentle introduction to Lombok’s traditions and landscapes.
You explore a Sasak village, visit small waterfalls, pause at coastal viewpoints and stop at a local market or craft space.
Transport: private car
Walking: under 1 hour
Difficulty: Light

Day 3 — 14 August 2026
Volcano Ridge Experience — Pergasingan Hill or Similar
A scenic ridge hike in Sembalun overlooking Mount Rinjani.
This morning retreat practice takes you up gentle slopes for valley and ridge views.
3–5 hours round trip, 300–400 m elevation gain
Difficulty: Moderate

Day 4 — 15 August 2026
Highlands & Valley Retreat Day
A softer mountain day designed to prepare body and mind for the ocean journey ahead.
You visit viewpoints, walk through Sembalun Valley and enjoy a relaxed lunch with mountain scenery.
Walking: 2–3 hours
Difficulty: Light to Moderate
Evening transfer toward the harbour.

Days 5–7 — 16 to 18 August 2026

3-Day Wooden Boat Sea Retreat: Lombok → Komodo

The group boards a simple shared wooden boat on Saturday, 16 August.

Life at sea becomes the heart of the retreat: slow sailing, open-sky nights, quiet mornings, island stops and time in the water.

During these three days you experience:
• coastal sailing past Lombok and Sumbawa
• swims and snorkelling at small islands
• potential whale shark encounters in Saleh Bay
• sunsets and sleep on open-deck mattresses

Whale Shark Practice
Saleh Bay is known for early-morning whale shark presence. When conditions align, you enter the water calmly, staying at the surface while these gentle sharks move around the fishing platforms. This moment is always respectful, seasonal and never guaranteed — part of what makes it special.

Day 8 — 19 August 2026
Komodo National Park Experience
Arrival in Labuan Bajo and transition to your Komodo retreat operator.

A typical day includes a sunrise walk on Padar, a guided trek with Komodo dragons and time in the marine shallows around Pink Beach.
Difficulty: Light to Moderate

Day 9 — 20 August 2026
Reef & Manta Day — Diving or Snorkelling
Your final retreat day focuses on Komodo’s underwater world.
Certified divers explore manta cleaning stations and deeper reef lines.
Non-divers follow a calm snorkelling route with coral gardens, turtles and shallow lagoons.

Typical sites include:
• Manta Point
• Taka Makassar
• Kanawa or similar island

Retreat ends in Labuan Bajo the evening of 20 August 2026.

Retreat Design

A curated, fixed-flow retreat connecting volcanoes, valleys, wooden-boat sea travel and marine exploration. The pacing eases transitions across islands and keeps the experience grounded and smooth with trusted local partners.

Notes

Third-party travel insurance recommended.
Minor adjustments may occur based on weather or operational conditions.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final and non-refundable.