Diving: Tours & activities in Bali (2)

I’d wanted to visit Papua for a long time specifically for birdwatching, and this trip is definitely something I’ll remember for a long time. You should understand right away that this is nothing like a typical tour. You’re actually out in the wild here, waking up early, walking through the forest, listening to every sound around you and constantly waiting to spot something. What impressed me the most was finally seeing birds of paradise in real life. I’d seen photos and videos so many times before, but it’s a completely different feeling when you’re actually standing somewhere deep in the forests of Papua watching all of this with your own eyes. I also really enjoyed the night safari, that was a very unusual experience. And I especially liked spending a few days in the village itself, seeing how people live in such a remote part of Indonesia. Trips like this really make you look at everyday life a little differently afterwards.

It was such an amazing evening! The yacht itself is absolutely beautiful, especially when you step out onto the open deck, with the ocean all around you, music playing, and the sun slowly disappearing below the horizon. Everything was so beautiful that, at one point, I stopped taking pictures and just enjoyed the moment. The dinner was delicious, and the entertainment was fantastic, especially the fire show and the dancers. But what I'll remember most is the atmosphere. The warm sea breeze, the evening ocean, the lights along the coastline, the music, and everyone simply having a great time. We danced, laughed, took lots of photos, and before we knew it, the evening was over. I honestly didn't expect a dinner cruise to be this memorable. I'd love to do it again.

We've been to Bali several times already and felt like we'd seen almost everything the island has to offer. We'd been thinking about visiting Komodo for a long time. At first, we planned to fly to Flores on our own, but then we discovered these multi-day boat trips between the islands. It sounded much more unusual and exciting, so we decided to give it a try. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Spending several days at sea, waking up surrounded by islands, sailing from one place to another—you really do feel a bit like a sailor. I got a little seasick on the first day, but my body adjusted surprisingly quickly, and after that I was able to enjoy every moment of the trip. My favorite places were the Pink Beach and Taka Makassar. The pink sand looks even more beautiful in real life than in photos, and the water there is absolutely incredible. We took so many amazing pictures that it's now impossible to choose which ones to post. The whole trip was unbelievably photogenic, with stunning islands, turquoise water, beautiful sunsets, and breathtaking views every single day.

I went on this trip with my daughter and we chose this option with accommodation in Kuta. What we really liked was that we didn’t have to stick to one fixed program and could choose different activities depending on what we wanted. My daughter really wanted to see Bali, and since I don’t ride a scooter, having transfers included was honestly a huge plus for us. In the end we visited waterfalls, rice terraces and even went to Nusa Penida. Everything was easy, we were picked up everywhere and brought back, so there was no need to think about transport or figuring things out on our own. Especially when traveling with a child, that kind of comfort makes a big difference. We absolutely loved Bali, and now my daughter is already asking when we’re coming back again.