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Join us on our maiden circumnavigation of Sulawesi and visit one of the world’s great islands. The 11th largest on earth, Sulawesi’s cultural diversity has been shaped by a stunning mix of religious and maritime traditions, colonial influences, and natural environments. Its vibrant marine parks offer world- class snorkelling and its rainforests are home to rare species of primates and birds. Your ship, the brand new Coral Adventurer, is the world’s most advanced tropical expedition ship. Your voyage starts with charter flights from and to Darwin, Australia. Guided by our experienced Australian expedition staff, you are assured of a unique voyage of the senses. Sulawesi circle Online www.coralexpeditions.com Email [email protected] Freecall 1800 079 545 Overseas +61 7 4040 9999 INDONESIA Tanjung Karang Tolitoli Balabalangan Bunaken Makassar Tana Beru Parepare Balikpapan Lembeh Gorontalo Togean Islands Banggai Kendari Wakatobi Bau-bau Samarinda Saronde CORAL ADVENTURER DATE DEPARTS 12 March 2020 Makassar FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE Bridge Deck Suite $29,990 n/a Bridge Deck Stateroom $21,990 n/a Explorer Deck $19,990 $29,985 Promenade Deck $17,990 $26,985 Coral Deck $16,990 $25,485 Itinerary 20 nights makassar/makassar DAY 1: MAKASSAR Explore the historic city of Makassar. DAY 2: PAREPARE View traditional Bugis houses at the Sao Mari Museum. DAY 3: BALABALAGAN Relax at these idyllic islands, and enjoy snorkelling and diving. DAY 4: BALIKPAPAN See Sun Bears and Orangutans at conservation centres. DAY 5: TANJUNG KARANG Snorkel, dive, or spot dolphins at Tanjung Karang. DAY 6 & 7: SAMARINDA Encounter the ancient Dayak culture, and visit the Grand Mosque and Citra Niaga markets DAY 8: TOLITOLI Experience Sulawesi culture with a stop at Tolitoli. DAY 9: SARONDE ISLAND Expedition stops at remote islands. DAY 10: BUNAKEN The gem of the Coral Triangle, Bunaken is renowned for its diving and snorkelling. DAY 11: LEMBEH Underwater wonders provide excellent snorkelling and diving. DAY 12: GORONTALO Enjoy traditional village performances and cultural displays DAY 13 & 14: TOGEAN ISLANDS Encounter the Bajau people - the sea gypsies - and enjoy water activities in this natural paradise. DAY 15: BANGGAI Dive and snorkel and see the famed Banggai Cardinal Fish. DAY 16: KENDARI Visit the Moramo waterfall and Bokori Island. DAY 17: WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK Visit the Wangi Wangi islands for cultural experiences DAY 18: WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK Visit the traditional sea gypsy village at Kaledupa Island. DAY 19: BAU-BAU Tour Buton Island, and see the markets, traditional ikat weaving, Buton fortress and Kraton (palace). DAY 20: TANA BERU See the incredible construction of Phinisi boats on the beach. DAY 21: MAKASSAR Returning to Makassar, disembark to meet your charter flight. SEAFARING KINGDOMS Guests arrive in Darwin one day prior to departure. Expedition includes 1 night accommodation, welcome function, and coach transfers to meet your charter flight.* Prices are per person, and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Limited sole use occupancy available. *Charter flights available at additional cost, approximately $850 pp one way. This is a remote area expedition subject to last minute itinerary changes. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS > Dive and snorkel at Bunaken and Wakatobi, regarded as some of the best dive sites in the world > Visit the Dayak people, ancient headhunters, and be invited into their Longhouse in Samarinda. > Experience close encounters with the critically endangered Orangutan and Sun Bear of Borneo. > See the traditional hand-construction of Phinisi boats at Tana Beru Book with the adjoining 14 Night cruise to receive a discount of 10%.

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Page 1: Sulawesi circle - Coral Expeditions · 2020. 1. 7. · Lembeh Gorontalo Togean Islands Banggai Kendari Wakatobi Bau-bau Samarinda Saronde CORAL ADVENTURER DATE DEPARTS 12 March 2020

Join us on our maiden circumnavigation of Sulawesi and visit one of the world’s great islands. The 11th largest on earth, Sulawesi’s cultural diversity has been shaped by a stunning mix of religious and maritime traditions, colonial influences, and natural environments. Its vibrant marine parks offer world-class snorkelling and its rainforests are home to rare species of primates and birds.

Your ship, the brand new Coral Adventurer, is the world’s most advanced tropical expedition ship. Your voyage starts with charter flights from and to Darwin, Australia. Guided by our experienced Australian expedition staff, you are assured of a unique voyage of the senses.

Sulawesi circle

Online www.coralexpeditions.com

Email [email protected]

Freecall 1800 079 545

Overseas +61 7 4040 9999

INDONESIA

Tanjung Karang

Tolitoli

Balabalangan

Bunaken

MakassarTana Beru

Parepare

Balikpapan

LembehGorontalo

Togean Islands

Banggai

Kendari

WakatobiBau-bau

Samarinda

Saronde

CORAL ADVENTURER

DATE DEPARTS

12 March 2020 Makassar

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE

CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE

Bridge Deck Suite $29,990 n/a

Bridge Deck Stateroom $21,990 n/a

Explorer Deck $19,990 $29,985

Promenade Deck $17,990 $26,985

Coral Deck $16,990 $25,485

Itinerary 20 nights makassar/makassar

DAY 1: MAKASSAR

Explore the historic city of Makassar.

DAY 2: PAREPARE

View traditional Bugis houses at the Sao Mari Museum.

DAY 3: BALABALAGAN

Relax at these idyllic islands, and enjoy snorkelling and diving.

DAY 4: BALIKPAPAN

See Sun Bears and Orangutans at conservation centres.

DAY 5: TANJUNG KARANG

Snorkel, dive, or spot dolphins at Tanjung Karang.

DAY 6 & 7: SAMARINDA

Encounter the ancient Dayak culture, and visit the Grand Mosque and Citra Niaga markets

DAY 8: TOLITOLI

Experience Sulawesi culture with a stop at Tolitoli.

DAY 9: SARONDE ISLAND

Expedition stops at remote islands.

DAY 10: BUNAKEN

The gem of the Coral Triangle, Bunaken is renowned for its diving and snorkelling.

DAY 11: LEMBEH

Underwater wonders provide excellent snorkelling and diving.

DAY 12: GORONTALO

Enjoy traditional village performances and cultural displays

DAY 13 & 14: TOGEAN ISLANDS

Encounter the Bajau people - the sea gypsies - and enjoy water activities in this natural paradise.

DAY 15: BANGGAI

Dive and snorkel and see the famed Banggai Cardinal Fish.

DAY 16: KENDARI

Visit the Moramo waterfall and Bokori Island.

DAY 17: WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK

Visit the Wangi Wangi islands for cultural experiences

DAY 18: WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK

Visit the traditional sea gypsy village at Kaledupa Island.

DAY 19: BAU-BAU

Tour Buton Island, and see the markets, traditional ikat weaving, Buton fortress and Kraton (palace).

DAY 20: TANA BERU

See the incredible construction of Phinisi boats on the beach.

DAY 21: MAKASSAR

Returning to Makassar, disembark to meet your charter flight.

SEAFARING KINGDOMS

Guests arrive in Darwin one day prior to departure. Expedition includes 1 night accommodation, welcome function, and coach transfers to meet your charter flight.*

Prices are per person, and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Limited sole

use occupancy available. *Charter flights available at additional cost,

approximately $850 pp one way.

This is a remote area expedition subject to last minute itinerary changes.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

> Dive and snorkel at Bunaken and Wakatobi, regarded as some of the best dive sites in the world

> Visit the Dayak people, ancient headhunters, and be invited into their Longhouse in Samarinda.

> Experience close encounters with the critically endangered Orangutan and Sun Bear of Borneo.

> See the traditional hand-construction of Phinisi boats at Tana Beru

Book with the adjoining 14 Night cruise to receive a discount of 10%.

Page 2: Sulawesi circle - Coral Expeditions · 2020. 1. 7. · Lembeh Gorontalo Togean Islands Banggai Kendari Wakatobi Bau-bau Samarinda Saronde CORAL ADVENTURER DATE DEPARTS 12 March 2020

Sulawesi to australia

Online www.coralexpeditions.com

Email [email protected]

Freecall 1800 079 545

Overseas +61 7 4040 9999

Darwin

INDONESIA

Taka Bonerate

Selayar Island

KomodoIsland Kupang

Lamalera

Sogori

Alor

SULAWESI

Ende

MakassarTana Beru

Palopo

CORAL ADVENTURER

DATE DEPARTS

27 February 2020 Darwin

1 April 2020 Makassar

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE

CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE

Bridge Deck Suite $20,990 n/a

Bridge Deck Stateroom $14,990 n/a

Explorer Deck $13,990 $20,985

Promenade Deck $12,790 $19,185

Coral Deck $11,990 $17,985

IN THE WAKE OF THE

MAKASSANS

Itinerary 14 nights darwin/ makassar

DAY 1: DARWIN

Embark Coral Adventurer in Darwin

DAY 2 : AT SEA

DAY 3: KUPANG

Visit historical sites and experience local cultural performances, including that of the traditional musical instrument ‘sasando’.

DAY 4: PULAU ALOR

Visit traditional markets and villages, and see the famous hand-woven ikat textiles.

DAY 5: LAMALERA

One of the last traditional whaling villages, Lamalera’s economy is supported by their hunting practices. Experience their traditional culture and view the incredible hand-crafts.

DAY 6: ENDE, FLORES

Visit the iconic tri-coloured lakes at Kelimutu National Park.

DAY 7 & 8: KOMODO ISLAND & RINCA ISLAND

Enjoy a nature walk on Rinca island and observe Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat. Explore Komodo Island, and visit the villagers who live among the dragons. Snorkel in the afternoon.

DAY 9: TAKA BONERATE NATIONAL PARK

Takabonerate is the third largest atoll in the world. Visit villages, and join conservation activities of tree planting and coral regeneration.

DAY 10: SELAYAR ISLAND

These picturesque islands provide a backdrop for cultural visits and snorkelling.

DAY 11: PULAU SOGORI

Shipwrecks off this island make for expedition style diving.

DAY 12: TORAJALAND

Landing at Palopo, we journey inland to experience the ancient Torajan ‘way of the ancestors’. Their ritual ceremonies, funeral rites, and Tongkonan houses have made them famous.

DAY 13: TORAJALAND

After an off-ship overnight stay, continue on in Toraja Land.

DAY 14: TANA BERU

See the incredible construction of Phinisi boats on the beach.

DAY 15: MAKASSAR

Arrive in Makassar and disembark. Charter flight available*.

REVERSE ITINERARY: MAKASSAR TO DARWIN

From the 16th century, and possibly even earlier, Makassan fishermen began to venture down from their homeland in Sulawesi to the shores of Arnhem Land. Tracing the path of these intrepid seafarers, Coral Adventurer will traverse the Indonesian archipelago, encountering timeless cultures and unique wildlife.

These two identical voyages are made seamless with charter flights available between Makassar and Darwin.

Prices are per person, and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Limited sole

use occupancy available. *Charter flights available at additional cost of

approximately $850 pp one way.

This is a remote area expedition subject to last minute itinerary changes.

Makassar to Darwin: Guests arrive in Darwin one day prior to departure. Expedition includes 1 night accommodation, welcome function, and coach transfers to meet your charter flight.*

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

> Snorkel, dive, or kayak the turquoise waters of Taka Bonerate National Park.

> Visit the iconic tri-coloured lakes at Kelimutu National Park

> Visit Komodo Island to see the prehistoric Komodo Dragon, the largest lizard in the world.

> Witness the ancient ceremonies of the Toraja people on an included one night overland expedition.

Book with the adjoining 20 Night cruise to receive a discount of 10%.