Freedive with Whale Sharks in Sumbawa
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Price: IDR 9.000.000
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Snorkeling and freediving with whale sharks is a memorable lifetime experience. Whale sharks can be found in some parts of Indonesia, including Saleh Bay in Sumbawa. These awe-inspiring creatures, known as the gentle giants of the ocean, gracefully glide through the water, captivating everyone lucky enough to witness their presence.
Known as the largest living fish, the whale shark can be over 18 meters long. Despite their enormous size, whale sharks are harmless to humans and are a popular attraction for divers and tourists who are eager to experience the thrill of swimming alongside these incredible creatures. The warm tropical waters provide the ideal habitat for whale sharks in Indonesia, making it the perfect destination for those seeking an extraordinary adventure.
We invite you to join our 4-day freediving trip to the islands: Sumbawa, Moyo, and Satonda!
DATES FOR 2025
March 23-26
April 23-26
May 26-29
June 24-27
July 24-27
August 23-26
September 20-23
October 20-23
November 19-22
Unlike many standard shared snorkeling tours which are started from Labuan Jambu Village located in Sumbawa and conducted by slow traditional wooden boats, we will stay for 3 days on the amazing unexplored Moyo Island in the cozy bungalows and explore a lot of different places by the private speedboat.
Our team explored a lot of dive sites in the area, chose the best of them, and developed a truly unique program special for freedivers. So, diving with whale sharks will be just one of many unforgettable activities.
During this trip, you will
- Experience swimming with Whale Sharks in Saleh Bay
- Swim in the crater of Satonda Volcano
- Explore colorful dive sites around Moyo and Satonda islands
- Enjoy lonely beaches and untouched tiny islands
- Visit the unique amazing waterfall and explore the nature of Moyo Island
- Spend a wonderful time with like-minded ocean lovers
- Stay in cozy beachfront rooms on Moyo Island
We are happy to welcome experienced freedivers as well as snorkelers.
No freediving experience is needed to participate in the trip!
There is no freediving training during the trip. It is fun diving, adventure, and exploration only. If you want to learn freediving or gain more experience, we invite you to join us in Nusa Penida for courses or training before the trip. If you have not tried it before you may learn all the basics and build up a solid foundation in our basic freediving course. If you are already a certified freediver you can join us for training and coaching, or take advanced courses.
The trip will be guided by our experienced local freediving instructor, who loves Indonesia, knows a lot about the social, cultural, and traditional aspects of this amazing country. So, this trip will be a journey into Indonesian culture and the local’s everyday life as well. You will definitely enjoy adventures and diving in Sumbawa and Moyo islands with us!
Included in the trip
- Freediving and snorkeling guided by professional freediving instructors
- Rental of freediving equipment
- Private boat rental
- All transfers, except flights
- Accommodation in bungalows on Moyo Island. 3 nights
- Meals 3 times a day
Excluded / additional costs
- Flights Denpasar – Sumbawa Besar – Denpasar
- Extra luggage (by default luggage is not included in Wings Air flights)
- Extra snacks and drinks
- Travel Insurance
Trip Schedule
Day 1
Morning flight from Bali to Sumbawa Besar
Transfer from the airport to the harbor
Speedboat to Moyo island
Check-in to the hotel
Freediving around Moyo island. Exploring the underwater world, playing and taking photos
Day 2
Early morning wake up (3 am) and boat trip to Saleh Bay
Dive with whale sharks at sunrise
Returning back to Moyo island
Breakfast on Tanjung Pasir, chilling and diving in the real-world aquarium
Lunch and rest
Trip to the waterfall in the jungles on Moyo island
Day 3
Breakfast
Boat trip to Satonda island
Trekking on the top
Freediving on the coral reef and inside the crater of Satonda Volcano
Return to Moyo
Lunch on Sanggalo Beach, Sanggalo Waterfall
Freediving on dive sites around Moyo island
Day 4
Early morning breakfast
Check out from the hotel
Transfer to Sumbawa Besar
Flight back to Bali
Booking and Payment
To book Sumbawa Trip we ask you to pay a deposit of IDR 4.000.000. This deposit is non-refundable unless the trip will be canceled from our side. The remaining payment can be made via PayPal, Wise, card, or in cash (USD or IDR using the exchange rate on the day of payment).
Full payment is due 14 days before the start of the trip.
Cancellations and Refund
For cancellations by customers, a cancellation fee of IDR 4.000.000 applies. For cancellations 14 days before the start of the trip, we will refund payments above this amount.
To run the trip a minimum number of bookings of 6 customers will be necessary.
Up to 14 days in advance of the start date Freedive Nusa will be able to cancel the trip. In this case, a full refund of all payments will be given to customers. With your booking you agree, that Freedive Nusa will not be held liable for any other travel arrangements made by customers, including but not limited to flights and transportation bookings, reservations for accommodation, etc.
Itinerary changes
Itineraries and daily programs are subject to change due to weather and sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations, and other factors. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned. Program changes may take place during the trip to take advantage of local cultural events, to adapt to weather conditions, or in response to other factors. Only if the duration of the trip or event is adversely affected shall Freedive Nusa refund the difference between the agreed tour price and the services actually provided.
Please, understand this is wild nature and nobody can promise you to see whale sharks but the chance is very high. Our crew and instructors always do their best to find them but we definitely can’t guarantee that.
Prices
| Trip | Duration | Price |
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Freediving Trip to Sumbawa
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4 days
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IDR 9.000.000
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Yes, of course. Simply contact us and we will discuss all the details. You can choose your own dates and the schedule can be completely tailored for your needs and wishes.
Yes, all accommodation during the trip is included. Flights are not included. We will provide you with information about our flights. You can buy tickets on the same flight or we can buy it for you. So, we can travel from Bali and spend time on the road together.
No, you don't need to be a freediver but this experience will be definitely beneficial. If you don't have an experience we highly recommend to come to Nusa Penida before the trip and take the basic course with us. It will give you much more freedom, confidence, and enjoyment. If your timing not allow you to come earlier, during the trip we can teach you some basics of freediving but it won't be a proper complete course.
