Secrets of the Spice Islands

Arrival in Bali – Flight to Sumba

Arrive in Bali and step into seamless service with a private jet transfer to Sumba. Settle into your villa at Nihi Sumba, where world-renowned barefoot luxury, cliffside dining, and panoramic ocean views mark the beginning of your Indonesian odyssey.

Begin the morning with a guided trek or horseback ride through rice paddies and villages, arriving at a secluded cliffside spa. After a nourishing breakfast and open-air treatments overlooking the sea, return for an afternoon of swimming, surfing, or relaxation. Close the day with a private dinner in your villa.

Start the day with a visit to the Sumba Foundation, learning how your journey supports local education and healthcare. Midday, head to the beach for a rare equine experience, swimming in the surf with Sumba’s Sandalwood horses. In the afternoon, choose from surfing, biking, or yoga before cocktails at sunset and a curated dinner by the sea.

Enjoy a final breakfast in Sumba before boarding your private jet to Ambon. By afternoon, embark on the Kudanil Explorer, your private expedition yacht, and begin with a dive in Laha Bay before settling into life at sea.

Sail into the Banda Sea and arrive at Pulau Ai, once a centre of the spice trade. Explore nutmeg plantations and colonial forts, then dive volcanic reefs before returning to the yacht for dinner under the stars.

Climb Gunung Api volcano at dawn for panoramic views of the Banda archipelago, or dive among lava-formed reefs. In the afternoon, explore Banda Neira’s forts, mansions, and spice markets before returning to the yacht for cultural dining.

Walk through spice plantations and villages before sailing to Hatta Island, a pristine paradise. Dive or snorkel vibrant reefs and encounter sea turtles before ending with starlit dining on deck.

Arrive at Watubela Island at dawn for a guided hike across plantations, coconut groves, and forest trails. By afternoon, sail to uninhabited Kurkap, where coral reefs and empty beaches invite swimming, snorkeling, and quiet leisure.

Wake to the sight of Kiti Kiti waterfall plunging directly into the sea. Kayak a hidden rainforest lake, then snorkel in coastal caves along the Momon peninsula before returning to the yacht for a quiet evening.

Begin the morning at Namatote, entering the water with whale sharks as they circle beneath traditional fishing platforms. Spend the day cruising past sheer limestone cliffs and pausing at a coastal village for meaningful exchange. As the sun lowers, snorkel vibrant reefs at Sagin before the yacht sets course for Triton Bay.

Spend three days immersed in Triton Bay, one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. From dawn dives with your marine biologist to Zodiac explorations of karst lagoons, every day reveals new wonders. Evenings bring beach aperitifs and quiet reflection under a canopy of stars.

Begin the morning with one last dive, kayak, or Zodiac excursion before returning to the yacht. Afternoon leisure offers space to reflect on days of discovery, followed by a farewell dinner crafted by your private chef as you celebrate the journey with fellow explorers.