Sumbawa Whale Shark Tour: 2 Days, 1 Night Saleh Bay

Sumbawa Whale Shark Tour: 2 days and 1 night, snorkeling or swimming in Saleh Bay. See and interact with whale sharks, the world’s largest fish. Tours drive to Sumbawa Island, east of Lombok. Sails by ferry for around 2 hours

The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a slow-moving, fish-eating carpet shark and the largest fish species. The largest individual was 18.8 m (61.7 ft) long. There are 129 species of Whale sharks in Saleh Bay, Sumbawa

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What are the expectations for the Sumbawa whale shark tour?

Swimming close to whale sharks
Snorkel alongside the whale sharks
approach the whale sharks slowly and calmly
Make a picture of swimming or snorkeling with whale shark
Sail safe with boat to place whale shark
Getting new experience on holiday

Overview: Whale Shark Sumbawa 2-Day and 1-Night Tour

Cross from Lombok by ferry to Sumbawa Island
Drive along the beach and stop to see beautiful views.
Snorkeling with Whale Shark
Enjoy lying down on the beach

Tips for snorkeling

Find a mask that fits well.
Use a mask defogger.
Get excess water out of your mask.
Use full-foot fins to preserve energy.
Take deep breaths to relax.
Bite down on the mouthpiece to keep the snorkel from moving.
Reef shoes: Coral and occasional sharp rocks.
Don’t touch whale sharks.
Check currents; they can be sneaky between islands.

Getting in & out safely from the boat! (whale shark Tour)

How to stay steady:

Put fins on in the water, not on the boat.
Hold the side of the boat & sliding in
Use the ladder or engine side (ask the captain).

Back to the boat safely:

Remove fins in the water.
Hand them to the crew.
Climb slowly using both hands.

Itinerary: Whale Shark 2-Day and 1-Night Tour

Day 1: Hotel–Kayangan Port– Pototano Port, Sumbawa–Labuhan Jambu Transit hotel, Stay overnight

08:00-10:30: Pick up at hotel. Drive to Kayangan Port
10:30-12:30 Take the ferry to Sumbawa Island
12.30-13:30 Drive to Sumbawa Besar
13:30-14:30 Stop at Sumbawa Besar for Lunch
14:30-18:30 Drive to Labuhan Jambu Beach and check in to the transit hotel.
19:00-03:00 AM. Dinner and Overnight at Transit Hotel

Day 2: Labuhan Jambu port – Saleh Bay – Snorkeling – Transit hotel – Back to Lombok

03:00-03:30 AM Wake up and transfer to Labuhan Jambu Port.
04.00-04:30 AM Sail by motorboat to Saleh Bay
05:30-09:00 AM Arrive at Teluk saleh, snorkeling with whale sharks
09:00-10:00 AM Back to Labuhan Jambu Port
10:00-11:00 AM: Breakfast at Hotel Transit and shower
12.00-14:00 Check out and drive back to Lombok
14:00-15:30 Stop Lunch at Sumbawa Besar
15:30-16:30 Drive from Sumbawa besar to Pototano Port
16:30-18:30 Take the ferry from Pototano Port to Lombok
18.30-19.00 Arrive at Kayangan Port
19:00-21:30 Drive from Kayangan Port to the hotel
21.30 Arrive at the hotel in Lombok and end the program.

How to book: Whale Shark Sumbawa 2-Day and 1-Night Tour

You can email or WhatsApp us to check the available dates at +62 818365070
You will receive a confirmation by WhatsApp or email for your booking.
Secure your tour booking by sending 30% of the total into our PayPal or bank account.
You need to pay the balance in cash upon arrival.
Inform us of your hotel name in Lombok for the pickup time.