Forgotten Islands, Indonesia Diving and Eco Expedition 2017
Sample Flight Itinerary:
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Los Angeles (LAX), Wed, Nov 8, 11:30 PM |
Taipei (TPE), Taiwan Fri, Nov 10, 06:00 AM |
BR016 EVA Airways |
Flight duration 14h:30m |
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Taipei (TPE), Taiwan Fri, Nov 10, 10:00 AM |
Bali(DPS), Indonesia Fri, Nov 10, 03:20 PM |
BR255 EVA Airways |
Flight duration 5h:20m |
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Jakarta(CGA),Indonesia Fri, Nov 24, 02:20 PM |
Taipei (TPE), Taiwan Fri, Nov 24, 08:45 PM |
BR238 EVA Airways |
Flight duration 5h:25m |
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Taipei (TPE), Taiwan Fri, Nov 24, 11:55 PM |
Los Angeles (LAX), Fri, Nov 24, 07:25 PM |
BR015 EVA Airways |
Flight duration 11h:30m |
EXPEDITION ITINERARY
Nov. 08 (Wed): Depart from Los Angeles in the late evening to Bali, Indonesia through Taipei.
Nov. 09 (Thur): Cross international date line
Nov. 10 (Fri): Arrive in Bali, Indonesia mid afternoon, check into hotel and free program for the rest of the day.
Nov. 11 (Sat): Depart from Bali in the morning, and arrive in Maumere, Flores 2 hours later. Board our home for the next 13 days and 12 nights, and set sail for the Forgotten Islands on the first class liveaboard, Arenui.
Nov. 12~22 (Sun~Wed): 32~37 dives on the least dived coral reefs in the most remote region of the Indonesia Archipelagos, Aboriginal tribes and islands visit, dinning in front of an erupting volcano, and enjoy diving life with likeminded adventurers.
Nov. 23 (Thur): Farewell to Arenui in the morning. Depart from Samulaki, Tanimbar to Jakarta through Ambon. Arrive in Jakarta in the afternoon. Check into the hotel and free program for the rest of the day.
Nov. 24 (Fri): Depart Jakarta in the early afternoon, fly back to Los Angeles through Taipei. Arrive LAX at 725pm the same day. Home sweet home.
Expedition Includes:
-One night hotel accommodation, breakfast and round trip airport transfers in Bali.
-One night hotel accommodation, breakfast and round trip airport transfers in Jakarta
-13 days 12 nights full board accommodation in double/twin cabin on the world’s best dive liveaboard ~Arenui
-All meals and soft drinks on board
-32~37 dives in the world's most remote coral reefs with 4~1 DM ratio
-Tanks and weights.
-Tribe villages and islands land excursion.
-All transfers from/to embarkation/disembarkation airport
-Welcome massage
- Administration/port clearance fee $150
- National Parks Entrance Fee $150 (may increase without prior notice)
-Fuel surcharge $100
-Government taxes
-Escort by Ocean Safari professional dive leader/photographer with unparalleled service.
Exclusions:
-International (currently around 800) and domestic (currently around 400) air transportation.
-Onboard telecommunications
-Onboard alcoholic beverages.
-Nitrox
-Laundry service
-Massage other than welcome massage
-Travel and dive insurance.
-Crew Gratuities.
Costs:
Deluxe cabin: $7748 (12 spots)
Master suite: $8348 (4 spots)
Payment:
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE |
AMOUNT |
PAYMENT DUE DATE |
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1st Deposit |
1000 |
Upon Reservation |
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2nd Deposit |
1000 |
Nov. 11, 2016 |
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3rd Deposit |
1500 |
Mar. 11, 2017 |
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Final payment |
balance remaining |
July. 11, 2017 |
* For credit card payment please add 3%
Cancellation Policy:
(Trip insurance is available through Ocean Safari, please ask)
-Before Nov. 11 2016, 1st deposit forfeited, no refund on first deposit.
-After Nov. 11 2016, 1st and 2nd deposit forfeited (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited).
-After Mar. 11 2017, 1st, 2nd and 3rd deposit forfeited (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited).
*After July. 11 2017, no refund (unless replacement can be found then 1st deposit forfeited).
