WHALE SHARK TOUR – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Swim with giants in the open sea! An unforgettable adventure from Lombok to Sumbawa, where you'll snorkel alongside the majestic whale sharks in their natural habitat.
Tour Type: 2-Day / 1-Night Expedition
Day 1 – Travel to Sumbawa Island
07:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up in Lombok
- Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta, or Senaru
- Drive to East Lombok's Kayangan Port (+-3 hrs)
10:00 AM – Arrive at Kayangan Port
- Board the slow ferry to Poto Tano Port, Sumbawa
- Ferry time: +-2 hours
12:00 PM – Cross the sea to Sumbawa Island
- Enjoy scenic sea views aboard the ferry
05:00 PM – Drive across Sumbawa to Labuhan Jambu
- Long scenic ride (+-5 hours) to the east coast
10:00 PM – Arrive at Labuhan Jambu Port Area
- Check in at local hotel
- Dinner & rest for the early morning adventure
Day 2 – Swim with Whale Sharks
04:30 AM – Meet in Hotel Lobby
- Light breakfast
05:00 AM – Boat departs to Whale Shark Site
- Travel by Bagan fishing vessel with local guides
07:00 AM – Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
- Swim beside gentle giants in the open ocean
- Underwater documentation with GoPro camera included!
09:00 AM – Return to Port & Hotel
- Short boat ride back to shore
- Arrive at hotel +-11:00 AM
What's Included
- Private taxis
- Pick up hotel till drop of sumbawa island, jambu port
- The trip includes lunch, dinner, mineral water/juice
- Ticket slow ferry
- Swim equipment
- Bagan vessel free
- Documentation by go pro camera, under water
- Ticket whale shark
- Hotel in sumbawa per night, including breakfast
- Coffe, tea and snack
- Parcking area
- Insurance
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
Why You'll Love This Tour
This once-in-a-lifetime adventure combines ocean wildlife, scenic travel, and authentic cultural discovery across two islands. Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, explore remote coasts, and experience the raw natural beauty of Lombok & Sumbawa like never before.
Whale Shark Tour FAQs
How long is the whale shark tour?
2 days and 1 night. Day 1 is the journey from Lombok to Sumbawa with a hotel night in Labuhan Jambu; day 2 is the early-morning swim with whale sharks.
When do we swim with the whale sharks?
Day 2 at 07:00 from a Bagan fishing vessel with local guides. Snorkeling gear is provided and underwater GoPro documentation is included.
What happens on day 1?
07:00 hotel pick-up, 3-hour drive to Kayangan Port, 2-hour slow ferry to Poto Tano in Sumbawa, then a 5-hour scenic drive to Labuhan Jambu for hotel check-in and dinner.
What is included?
Private taxis and transfers, ferry ticket, swim equipment, Bagan vessel, whale shark ticket, GoPro documentation, hotel with breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, juice, coffee, tea, snacks, parking and insurance. Only personal expenses and alcoholic drinks are excluded.
Where do you pick up?
Hotels in Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta or Senaru.
