Take the mystery out of exploring Komodo National Park from the safe and spacious shores of AYANA Komodo Resort at Waecicu Beach. Perched on the edge of paradise, just an hour flight from the magical island of Bali, and 2.5 hours from Jakarta, your dream holiday in Indonesia’s most beautiful UNESCO Heritage marine sanctuary should be at the top of every traveler’s bucket list in 2021.
Designed to highlight picturesque ocean views looking out to Kukusan Island, each one of AYANA’s 13 suites and 192 guest rooms with premium ocean views and private balconies to soak up the stunning seascape. The social hub of the resort is AYANA’s private jetty, home to a chic ocean side restaurant and bar, as well as stylish loungers with umbrellas from where island escapists can jump gleefully into a calm and welcoming ocean.
In addition to 26 island hopping adventures from AYANA’s jetty, the resort is also delighted to offer their very own private island which is easily accessible from one of the resort’s aqua vessels or even via kayak or stand-up paddle for the more adventurous types. AYANA’s private island is a tranquil oasis for day loungers, beginner snorkelers, and barefoot aficionados who just want to feel like they are discovering the undiscovered.
One of the most important trends in luxury travel today is making a contribution to our world at large through sustainability and community efforts. AYANA Komodo makes giving back to the Flores Island community easy as 1-2-3 with its in-house marine biology center, on staff marine biologists and a coral nursery for long term propagation. Every week, interesting talks are given to guests by AYANA’s knowledgeable team, inviting guests to collaborate with experts on how we can all work together to preserve pristine marine environments such as Komodo. Guests can even work alongside team members to help plant new coral buds on the resort’s artificial reef, providing a safe haven for Labuan Bajo’s extensive marine animals.
AYANA Komodo offers the best ocean, trekking, wellness and fine dining activities all in one place. Customized itineraries are a great way to make sure that guests take advantage of everything that this archipelago has to offer. For yoga enthusiasts, there’s no better setting than AYANA’s exclusive yoga deck for morning yoga, set against a magnificent ocean backdrop with Kukusan Island floating gracefully on teal blue waters. For ocean adventurers, AYANA’s private jetty is the launching point for half-day and full-day island hopping cruises aboard 5 new boats including a party boat, speed boat and even a custom luxury cruise , the ultimate floating wedding venue with onboard accommodation for up to 18 guests.
For land lovers, Mesa Bar in AYANA’s main lobby is a relaxing spot to enjoy chill time with premium panoramas overlooking Komodo’s vast Indian Ocean. Choose a healthy salad with farm-to-table goodness or the freshest deep-sea fish and shellfish available, sourced directly from local fishermen across the archipelago. Sundowner time is an especially peaceful golden hour on Labuan Bajo, and UNIQUE is quite possibly the most impressive setting for joyful gatherings with your favorite cocktails and appetizers with views that will linger in your dreams long after you’ve returned home.
If you fancy exploring more of the islands after your adventures on sea and mountain, you can charter a seaplane like Cessna Caravan or Twin Otter, two of the most popular seaplanes in the world. Seeing the resort that you stay in and the mountains that you have hiked from a different angle gives is a breathtaking experience.
APERTUS’ Europe office often receives inquiries about flying to Bali. From Europe, the average flight time to Bali is roughly 14 hours 30 minutes depending on which city you are departing from. The latest business jet such as Gulfstream G650ER or Bombardier Global 7500 are great options, but we would normally recommend more cost sensible aircraft such as Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Global 6000 or Falcon 7X for this trip as a refueling stop will be required either way.
The fuel stop for this route would normally be Nur-Sultan airport UACC in Kazakhstan. While passengers can comfortably stay onboard the aircraft, the fuel stop would take less than 1 hour before continuing en route to Bali. Alternatively, some passengers prefer to stop overnight in Dubai to enjoy the desert for a few days before onward to Bali. Whichever is your preference, APERTUS can assist you with the arrangement bringing you the most enjoyable and comfortable journey.