Snake Adventure
Description
On this special tour we will visit some of the most spectacular dive spots around the Banda Islands.
Diving among the snake island Gunung Api will leave a lasting memory. This small volcanic island is surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs reaching over 4000m in depth. Even though there is less diversity of marine life available compared to Raja Ampat, it none the less presents a unique diving environment. Nowhere else can so many and diverse types of sea snakes, native to this region, be seen. Gunung Api is also the nesting place of large colonies of ocean birds. During calm seas it is possible to explore the island on foot.
Lucipara, a small group of islands is another destination on this trip. Among these sandy islands, with steep and lusciously overgrown cliffs, are interesting caves and grottos to be explored. Fascinating on this dive site are huge gorgonian, giant sponges and whip corals, as well as turtles and different fish, including sharks.
Additional highlights of this trip are the historically rich Banda islands. Originally the birth place of the lucrative nutmeg trade, the islands endured vicious fighting in the past. Today only few remember the bloody wars of the past and the real richness and beauty of these islands is now known to be the life in the ocean.
Guests can expect to experience a diverse and extraordinary under water landscape among the Banda islands. Dive spots like Batu Kapal will impress even the well travelled divers. Unique to this trip is also a dive in the lava stream that erupted in 1988 and is now one of the fasted growing places for table corals. For those who admire the small critters in the ocean, there are many exciting opportunities among the Banda islands.
The final dive site will be in the bay of Ambon, an extraordinary muck diving region. Places like Laha and Air Manis have surprised many divers. Finally, a beautifully overgrown wreckage is awaiting exploration.
This extraordinary tour will only be offered twice a year, during spring and fall.
Schedules
On this special tour we will visit some of the most spectacular dive spots around the Banda Islands.
Diving among the snake island Gunung Api will leave a lasting memory. This small volcanic island is surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs reaching over 4000m in depth. Even though there is less diversity of marine life available compared to Raja Ampat, it none the less presents a unique diving environment. Nowhere else can so many and diverse types of sea snakes, native to this region, be seen. Gunung Api is also the nesting place of large colonies of ocean birds. During calm seas it is possible to explore the island on foot.
Lucipara, a small group of islands is another destination on this trip. Among these sandy islands, with steep and lusciously overgrown cliffs, are interesting caves and grottos to be explored. Fascinating on this dive site are huge gorgonian, giant sponges and whip corals, as well as turtles and different fish, including sharks.
Additional highlights of this trip are the historically rich Banda islands. Originally the birth place of the lucrative nutmeg trade, the islands endured vicious fighting in the past. Today only few remember the bloody wars of the past and the real richness and beauty of these islands is now known to be the life in the ocean.
Guests can expect to experience a diverse and extraordinary under water landscape among the Banda islands. Dive spots like Batu Kapal will impress even the well travelled divers. Unique to this trip is also a dive in the lava stream that erupted in 1988 and is now one of the fasted growing places for table corals. For those who admire the small critters in the ocean, there are many exciting opportunities among the Banda islands.
The final dive site will be in the bay of Ambon, an extraordinary muck diving region. Places like Laha and Air Manis have surprised many divers. Finally, a beautifully overgrown wreckage is awaiting exploration.
This extraordinary tour will only be offered twice a year, during spring and fall.
Schedules
| 2012 | |
| 30.04.2012 - 11.05.2012 | Ambon nach Maumere |
| 07.10.2012 - 18.10.2012 | Maumere nach Ambon |
2013 |
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| 20.05.2013 - 31.05.2013 | Ambon nach Maumere |
| 21.10.2013 - 01.11.2013 | Saumlaki nach Ambon |
Course
von Sorong nach Sorong
Included
Not Included
von Sorong nach Sorong
| Day 1: | Ablegen in Sorong. Kabinen beziehen und wenn möglich, erster Tauchgang. |
| Day 2-10: | 3-4 Tauchgänge täglich. |
| Day 11: | Letzter Tauchtag mit 2 Tauchgängen. |
| Day 12: | Auschecken und Transfer zum Flughafen Sorong. |
Wir behalten uns das Recht vor, das Reiseprogramm oder einzelne vereinbarte Leistungen zu ändern, wenn höhere Gewalt, unvorhersehbare oder nicht abwendbare Umstände es erfordern. |
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Included
| 11 Nächte |
| Kabine mit WC/Dusche und Klimaanlage |
| Vollpension |
| 3-4 Tauchgänge pro Tag mit Luft oder Nitrox |
| ENOS |
Not Included
| Nationalparkgebühr |
| Alkohol und Softdrinks |
| Trinkgeld |
