Fly to beautiful Bali, and settle into the 5-Star Sofitel Nusa Dua, where we will gather in the evening for a welcome dinner and introductory eclipse lecture from Bob Berman.

First, we will visit the impressive temple of Ulun Danu Beratan. Beratan Lake is a shallow lake with the high caldera about 1,231 meters above sea level. It is home to the Ulun Danu Temple and is an incredibly scenic place with panoramic views of the mountains, including Mount Lesung. 

Next we'll continue on to see the beautiful rice terrace in Jatiluwih. 

In the afternoon we will enjoy the sunset at the famous sea temple Tanah Lot.

Tanah Lot is a rock formation just off Bali’s west coast that is home to the ancient Hindu pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot, a popular cultural icon.

The temple is particularly well known for its unique setting just off the shoreline and its beautiful sunset backdrops. The ancient Hindu shrine perched atop of the rocky outcrop is a true Bali icon not to be missed.

 Today you will experience the spiritual sights of Bali in depth. The day begins with a visit to a Balinese family compound at the Yayasan Widya Guna Foundation. Here, you will work on creating an offering called a canang sari, which is an everyday offering in made by Balinese Hindus. This offering will be brought to the temple to ask permission from the gods to enter. You will also adorn simple Balinese dress, which includes a sarong, before proceeding to the temple. At Gunung Kawi you will see the beautiful rice fields and the carved façade dating back to the 11th century – part of the tombs of kings that commemorate the Udayana Kingdom.  

Next, we drive to the Tegalalang rice terraces, just north of Ubud, which at 600 m above sea level, are arguably one of the most picturesque landscapes you will see in Bali. 

Next, we'll visit The Ubud Art Market, the most popular tourist market in Ubud.

Before dinner we'll visit the sacred Ubud Monkey Forest in the center of town, a sanctuary for hundreds of long-tailed monkeys. Vendors sell peanuts to feed them, but we recommend against doing this, as they can get quite rambunctious. Be sure to secure any loose belongings, such as sunglasses, hats, and necklaces!

In the evening we'll partake of a rijstaffel dinner including a private kecak dance at Tanah Gajah Ubud.

After a beautiful, low altitude flight from Bali, we'll arrive in the early afternoon to Maumere, located on the island of Flores. We'll be met at the airport, taken directly to the boat and head off on our nautical journey. 

Spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with your new home and fellow travelers. Relax in the tropical sunshine, enjoying the breeze on your face as we make our way east. 

At sunset, we will enjoy cocktails on the deck as the sun sinks slowly into the west.

Distance 123nM (20 hours at 6 knots)

Just after dawn, we will arrive at the small island of Batang, where we will have the morning to enjoy our first snorkel of the trip along the colourful coral reefs. 

The island has a small settlement on the northern side, so where we can visit and meet some of the local people. 

Mid-afternoon we will head east once more in the direction of Wetar, arriving the following morning.

Distance 118nM (20 hours at 6 knots)

Waking up offshore along the coast of Wetar, we will go ashore and visit a local village and their school, where we will have a chance to meet the locals and be witness to a special cultural performance in our honor. 

Later that morning we will go snorkeling on a nearby island in front of the village with good corals and lots of big fish. 

Early afternoon, we will set off to Romang Island, enjoying sunset drinks and dinner on board.

Distance 90nM (15 hours at 6 knots)

This morning, we'll wake off the coast of the beautiful island of Romang, already within the eclipse zone. We will head ashore to meet the local people and catch a glimpse into their daily lives, as well as visit the school where we can donate books and school supplies. 

The afternoon can be spent snorkeling and visiting a second local village (optional), where we can again visit the school and meet the kids there. 

We continue our travels, heading to a small island, near Maupora island, 

for more great snorkeling and a 

relaxing beach day. 

Next, we'll make our way to our eclipse viewing spot, located on a small, white-sand island just offshore. Here, guests. can scout out the perfect spot to set up their camera equipment for 

tomorrow's big event.

Others can choose to relax with more swimming or snorkeling, or perhaps enjoy a good book on deck. 

Distance 14nM (2.5 hours at 6 knots)

After breakfast we will organize into groups for the commencement of the eclipse 04:24 UT. Those who have set upon the island will be transferred to the beach,

while those who want to stay on the boat can relax and wait for the festivities to begin, maybe even go snorkeling or exploring on the spectacular coral reefs.

Prior to the start of the partial eclipse, guests will be provided with viewing glass which will give guests a safe and sharp view of the partial eclipse. Our team will signal to guests when it is safe to remove the viewing glass and enjoy with the naked eye the incredible spectacle of the total solar eclipse.

This evening we will be having a large communal BBQ party on the beach with both boats. After the party, we will head off back in the direction of Weter for a long crossing back across to Wetar Island to start the return leg of our journey. Distance 83nM 

(14 hours at 6 knots)