snorkeling with whale sharks on Sumbawa island
Sumbawa is a little-known island among tourists, located near Lombok and an hour and a half flight from Bali. It attracts mainly surfers due to its excellent waves and lack of the crowds typical of Bali. However, this island is still little known for its amazing natural landscapes and the opportunity to swim next to whale sharks, which makes holidays here interesting and eventful.
Whale sharks are majestic creatures that are critically endangered. They live up to 100-150 years, feeding on plankton, small fish and crustaceans. Sharks are not predators and are safe for people in the water. Imagine being able to swim very close to these huge fish - no scuba gear or deep diving required, just snorkeling on the surface of the water.
Service Provider:
Sumbawa Holiday
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Whale sharks are majestic creatures that are critically endangered. They live up to 100-150 years, feeding on plankton, small fish and crustaceans. Sharks are not predators and are safe for people in the water. Imagine being able to swim very close to these huge fish - no scuba gear or deep diving required, just snorkeling on the surface of the water.
Service Provider:
Sumbawa Holiday
Reviews and Office Location:
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1 DAY
10:30 You will be met at Sultan Kaharuddin Airport in Sumbawa Besar. Then you will go to the village of Labuan Jambu.
11:30 Stop in Plampang for lunch
13:30 Arrival in Labuan Jambu, check-in at the Alffiah Hotel guest house
Free time
DAY 2
04:00 Transfer picks you up from your hotel to the place where you transfer to a motorboat and go to the Whale Shark Point snorkeling site.
06:00 Arrival at the snorkeling spot Whale Shark Point. At the spot you will snorkel with whale sharks that come here in search of plankton. A light snack will be prepared for you on the boat.
08:00 After snorkeling, you will head to Labuan Jambu Hotel for a shower and breakfast.
11:00 Check out from the hotel and transfer to Sumbawa Besar. Approximate travel time is 2 hours.
12:30 Estimated time of arrival at Sumbawa Besar.
DAY 3 (if you booked a tour of 2 days / 1 night + 1 night and transfer)
Depending on your flight time, enjoy an early or late breakfast. After this, you will have free time before departure to the airport. At your appointed time, a driver will be waiting for you at the hotel reception.
10:30 You will be met at Sultan Kaharuddin Airport in Sumbawa Besar. Then you will go to the village of Labuan Jambu.
11:30 Stop in Plampang for lunch
13:30 Arrival in Labuan Jambu, check-in at the Alffiah Hotel guest house
Free time
DAY 2
04:00 Transfer picks you up from your hotel to the place where you transfer to a motorboat and go to the Whale Shark Point snorkeling site.
06:00 Arrival at the snorkeling spot Whale Shark Point. At the spot you will snorkel with whale sharks that come here in search of plankton. A light snack will be prepared for you on the boat.
08:00 After snorkeling, you will head to Labuan Jambu Hotel for a shower and breakfast.
11:00 Check out from the hotel and transfer to Sumbawa Besar. Approximate travel time is 2 hours.
12:30 Estimated time of arrival at Sumbawa Besar.
DAY 3 (if you booked a tour of 2 days / 1 night + 1 night and transfer)
Depending on your flight time, enjoy an early or late breakfast. After this, you will have free time before departure to the airport. At your appointed time, a driver will be waiting for you at the hotel reception.
- transfer according to the program
- snorkeling
- 1 night with breakfast at Alffiah Hotel
- light breakfast on the boat
- licensed English speaking guide
- GoPro rental
- snorkeling equipment
- 1 night with breakfast at Kaloka Hotel (if you booked a 2 days / 1 night + 1 night tour)
- plane tickets
- lunch and dinner
- insurance (a personal travel insurance policy or funds for covering medical expenses in case of need is recommended)
- high protection sunscreen
- easy change of clothes
- swimsuit / swimming trunks / shorts
- headdress
- headlamp
- April – December – the best time to visit;
- January – March – possible to visit, but low chances of encountering whale sharks;
- MOS-Activity.com is not responsible for the presence of whale sharks during snorkeling. Please remember that this is a wild environment, and their appearance is highly unpredictable.
- for a 2 days/1 night tour, after snorkeling you will be transferred to the city of Sumbawa Besar, where the airport is located, then you need to book a hotel and get to the airport yourself.
- one night at the hotel and transfer to the airport on the second day are included in the tour price only for the 2 days / 1 night + 1 night and transfer tour.
- if there are big waves at the spot on the day of snorkeling, then for your safety the company has the right to replace this spot with another spot.
- we do not recommend planning trips to other islands if there are less than two days left before your departure from Bali;
- booking with full payment
- for any physical fitness
- if necessary, we recommend taking tablets for motion sickness
- for children over 6 years old
- we are a booking service and an intermediary between the client and the provider offering services in Indonesia.
- we guarantee uniform public prices and conditions with no hidden markups.
- we carefully select the best providers and continuously work on improving our service.
- Refunds for the service are made with a deduction of 10% of the payment amount if the cancellation is made by the client at least 3 days before the start of the event or if there is an official document from a medical institution.
- Otherwise, a 100% fee for canceling the tour will be charged.
- Refunds will be made at the exchange rate set by Bank Indonesia on the day of payment.
- A full refund is made if the contractor (provider) is unable to provide the service in full.
- The period for consideration of a refund is up to 5 calendar days from the date of application.
- The refund period is up to 14 calendar days from the date of application.