4D3N Sumbawa Whale Sharks & Moyo Island by Flight (from Lombok, Bali or Labuan Bajo)

Highlights

• Return flights included: reach Sumbawa in hours, not a long day by road and ferry
• Swim with whale sharks from a traditional canoe in Saleh Bay
• Mata Jitu waterfall on Moyo Island, where Princess Diana once swam
• Snorkel two of Moyo's best reefs: Raja Sua, Poto Jarum or Sandropole
• Whale shark guarantee: IDR 1,000,000 refund per person if none are seen

Why choose this tour

Other whale shark trips from Lombok travel for many hours by road and boat. This trip flies guests straight to Sumbawa, so they arrive rested on day one and have two full days for the sea.

On day two guests head out at first light to Saleh Bay, where whale sharks gather near the traditional fishing platforms. They swim alongside from a small canoe with the guide, and the moment is filmed by drone. Day three is spent on Moyo Island: the turquoise pools of Mata Jitu waterfall and snorkelling at two of the island's reefs, chosen according to the weather.

There are three versions. From Lombok, guests fly to Sumbawa and back to Lombok. From Bali, they fly Bali to Sumbawa and can return to Bali, Jakarta, Labuan Bajo or Lombok. From Labuan Bajo, they fly via a transit to Sumbawa and can return to Labuan Bajo, Bali, Lombok or Jakarta.

Itinerary

1. Day 1Fly to Sumbawa

   • Flight from Lombok, Bali or Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa
   • Transfer and hotel check-in; free evening

2. Day 2Whale sharks

   • Early departure to Saleh Bay; bread breakfast on the boat
   • Swim with whale sharks from a traditional canoe; drone documentation
   • Snorkelling; return to the hotel

3. Day 3Moyo Island

   • Mata Jitu waterfall
   • Snorkelling at two of Raja Sua, Poto Jarum and Sandropole, depending on weather
   • Lunch included; return to the hotel

4. Day 4Fly home

   • Transfer to the airport
   • Flight back to the chosen destination

Cabins and options

• Departing from Lombok
• Departing from Bali
• Departing from Labuan Bajo

Choose the option you prefer. We confirm it in writing before you pay, and we never downgrade a confirmed cabin.

Why book with us

• The fast route to Sumbawa: flights instead of a long overland journey
• Whale shark sighting guarantee with a refund
• Three departure cities, flexible return
• Locally owned, with a physical office in Labuan Bajo where guests can meet the team

Good to know

• Flight times depend on the tickets available and may change; we confirm them before travel.
• Whale sharks are wild animals; if none are seen, guests receive IDR 1,000,000 per person back.
• The Moyo Island day runs as a shared trip on Saturdays and as a private boat on other days, with the same itinerary.
• Moyo snorkel spots are chosen on the day according to weather and sea conditions.

Upgrades and add-ons

• Private charterTake the whole boat for your family or group, with the route paced around you.
• Cabin upgradeMove up to an ocean-view, Deluxe or Master cabin where the boat has one.
• Personal documentationA dedicated drone, GoPro and camera operator for your group.
• A day on the Flores mainlandAdd Rangko Cave, Melo village and sunset at Sylvia Hill before or after your sailing.
• Honeymoon and anniversary touchesCabin decoration, a private dinner on deck or a cake on board.