World-class nature, culture, and snorkeling in Bali and Komodo

Experience Bali's lush rice fields, deep gorges, and spiritual magic from two delicious, small village hotels before heading further east to explore dragons, beaches, and world-class snorkeling in Komodo National Park. Starting with three days exploring from your own boat with a crew and then from a nice, small bungalow resort.

Rice fields, authentic village life, and a unique, small hotel in the highlands of Bali

The journey begins in the village of Kayupuitis in the highlands of Bali - it is one of the island's most beautifully situated and charming hotels.

Sanak Retreat is the place where you get down in gear, hang on the edge of the pool and scout out the rice fields, go for walks through villages, and bathe in waterfalls. And all in all, just soak up some of the ambiance and atmosphere that prevails in this small serene corner of Bali.

Stay at the small hotel with a magical view just outside Ubud

The next stop is Ubud and the beautiful Villa Kalisat. The city is among Bali's most famous and visited, but the small hotel is an experience that few have missed. The location in a village just outside Ubud is liberating in itself.

The entrance from the street and thus also everyday life, Villa Kalisat shares in more than one way with a local family for several generations. The family is co-owners of the hotel, and for several of them, it is also their workplace. And then there is the view and the atmosphere - both hard to describe in words.

Private mini-cruise to Komodo dragons, manta rays, and beautiful beaches

After a week surrounded by rice fields, temples, deep valleys, rushing rivers, and lots of Balinese spirituality, we change the scene. A short flight brings you to Labuan Bajo on Floes just east of Bali. The coming week is all about sand, sea, marine life and the giant komodo dragons.

First with a 3-day boat trip around Komodo National Park on a private schooner with a crew. In addition to meeting the big ones, you can look forward to snorkeling at some of Asia's most beautiful coral reefs, landing on deserted islands and beautiful beaches and dropping anchor, and swimming whenever you want. Turtles and devil rays are among the marine life you often have the opportunity to encounter. 

Beach holiday at a small eco-resort with superb house reef

After the cruise, you end up on a small paradise island on the periphery of the national park. The Seraya has a 200-meter private beach and a spectacular house reef, which is regularly frequented by turtles and reef sharks, right in front of the door.

The atmosphere is unpretentious, the meals are occasionally eaten around the long table, and the staff is more about being happy and welcoming than following a manual. Just the way we love it.