September 2026,April & May 2027
Join me for an unforgettable luxury adventure in Komodo, Indonesia.
I’ve just spent a week in Komodo and it’s easily become my new favourite place. Beautiful people, incredible nature, abundant marine life and the quiet luxury of wooden sailboats and exclusive barefoot resorts.
I am so excited to share this with you – so please join me for an amazing women’s escape to Komodo.
Visit the stunning Pink Beach and see the pink sand made from crushed red coral, and swim in the clearest blue water you’ve ever seen.
Visit Komodo Island to see the famous Komodo Dragons and climb Padar Mountain for the most incredible views over Pink Beach and coves around the island.
Snorkel at turtle and manta spots and potentially see whale sharks, black tip reef sharks and oh so many fish and magnificent corals.
Watch the bats pour out from caves at sunset like ribbons across the glowing sky.
Spend two nights at my favourite island resort with breakfast and snorkelling gear included (and our farewell dinner, but we don’t want to talk about goodbyes just yet) – we saw turtles, a reef shark and a dugong… and the coral and fish are like swimming in an aquarium.
Domestic flights and transfers are included.
This is such a special experience – I was just there and didn’t want to leave. It’s the most magical place and the time to visit is now, while it is still not overcrowded and really feels like an escape.
This trip is perfect for you if:
You are ready for an adventure and want to treat yourself to a special holiday!
You are travelling solo or with friends.
You want to make new friends, have lots of laughs, relax and enjoy the world.
You’re happy to have everything organised for you so all you have to do is enjoy.
You like the water and snorkelling, and are happy to be on a large sailing boat for three nights.private
Destination: Komodo Indonesia
Duration:
7 Days
Minimum age:
15 years old
Group size
1 to 12
Style
Original
Theme
Women’s Expeditions
Physical rating
3 out 5
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Our first night will be at the Novotel Airport at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar
We will then fly one hour and 15 minutes to Komodo and stay overnight at Sudamala Komodo, a luxury beachfront hotel in Labuan Baja. Rest and relax or take the shuttle into town to explore. We will have our welcome dinner here tonight.
Day 3 – 6 will be onboard our private luxury sailing boat in our rooms which are spacious, with lots of social areas, air conditioning and private bathrooms.
We will then move to Sudamala Seraya, the most amazing resort and stay in our private beachfront bungalows with outdoor bathroom, balcony and a little private stretch of beach with our own sun lounges. It’s heaven. The restaurant and spa is amazing, the sunset drinks are fabulous and the house reef is my new favourite. I love it here and can’t wait to share it with you.
Itinerary for 1 January 2026 to 31
December 2026Trip details may change across seasons. Change season to check before you book.
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Arrive into Hong Kong and check into the Hari Hotel. Explore the city, maybe wander down to Causeway Bay or to the local street markets.
In the evening, meet Evie on the terrace for a cocktail and nibbles.
Otherwise, rest before the start of our adventure tomorrow.
Start the day with a fabulous Welcome Breakfast at the Hari Hong Kong.
Meet your new friends and travel partners who you will already be familiar with from our Facebook group. Get ready to hike around the Peak and enjoy the stunning views over the city and Hong Kong Harbour. Enjoy dumplings at the top before taking the tram back down the mountain and exploring Central with its shops and bars and world’s longest escalator!
Dinner tonight is at the exclusive China Club, so dress up for cocktails on the rooftop before enjoying fine dining and the noodle show!
After dinner we will cruise Victoria Harbour with champagne on a fabulous red sailed Chinese junk.
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hari Hotel.
Depart for the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui and wander down the Avenue of the Stars to Aqua for our bubbly brunch and free flow Veuve champagne overlooking the city. This is an incredible experience with the most delicious food including huge plates of delicious sashimi! Afterwards, wander outside to the terrace for live music and cocktails. If you’re up to it we can stop at a few bars and dimsum on the way home.
After breakfast we will set off to Shenzen and a big shopping day. Handbags, sunglasses and prescription glasses, shoes, clothes and so much more! Bring empty luggage to fill (if there’s anything in particular that you’re after we can make sure it’s there in advance!)
We’ll have a dim sum lunch before heading home with all our goodies, and catch up a few hours later for some local dinner.
After breakfast we will set off for Lantau Island and the cable car pu to see the giant Tien Tan Buddha and Po Lin monastery before retuning to the hotel.
Later today we will set off on a ferry to the beautiful Lamma Island. After walking the waterfront we will have a sunset dinner at the stunning Terracotta Lamma before returning to the city.
Today we have breakfast at the Hari and brunch in the Pink Room at the stunning Madame Fu du Chinois. Explore the gorgeous colonial buildings and even squeeze in a little more shopping before we set off for home.
Komodo Indonesia
September 2026,April & May 2027
This is a women only trip for 18+
This is a very easy trip in terms of fitness – there are some stairs to walk up at the villas but as long as you can move up a few flights you will be fine. In terms of other activities, everything is low impact and easy to manage.
Exclusive, large upper deck with large balcony and large private bathroom, air conditioning, wardrobe and drawers
Large upper deck with balcony and private bathroom
Main deck, double bed – if twin you will be sharing the bed – private bathroom and balcony
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Leigh Vardanega is a Sydney artist who draws inspiration from the coast and bush surrounding her home and her favourite destinations around the world, including beautiful Nusa Lembongan.
Her artworks are semi abstract with colour at the heart of her process. She is drawn to texture and pattern and the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi where one finds beauty in things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.
Above all, Leigh’s art is driven by a desire to evoke joy and inspire an appreciation of adventure, travel and the everyday.
Leigh was named one of Home Beautiful Magazine’s 40 Artists to Watch in 2025. Her artworks are held by collectors throughout Australia, Asia and the US.
The trip runs from Saturday 22 May to Saturday 29 May 2027 however feel free to come a couple of days earlier or stay later.
We nwill meet at wastika Bungalows for our first night while everyone arrives. The following morning we will set off on our morning fast boat to Nusa Lembongan and check into our villas.
I can’t wait!
This is a women only trip for 18+
This is a very easy trip in terms of fitness – there are some stairs to walk up at the villas but as long as you can move up a few flights you will be fine. In terms of other activities, everything is low impact and easy to manage.
Everyone who comes with us must have travel insurance. I recommend Southern Cross Travel Insurance who were excellent when my daughter Emmie was sick in Japan in 2024 – they covered a week’s accomodation, all meals transport, medical and new flights home. You can use any insurance company you like – just make sure you read the PDS and make sure you’re well covered.
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