To cruise the archipelago, we use
traditional local boats where divers can sleep in shared cabins or on the deck with mattresses.
Not exact matches
The Paraw is a
traditional Filipino fishing
boat, used by the
locals long before the island became a tourist destination.
Consider timing your trip to coincide with the Hari Raya Puasa celebrations that mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, during which you can watch the colourful jukong
boat races and join the
locals for a
traditional march through the kampong villages to share celebratory open feasts.
Cross the Krabi River with a
local guide by
traditional long - tail
boat, visiting caves and mangroves.
Not a problem, as
local charter
boats known as dhonis (
traditional all - purpose vessels powered by a diesel engine) can be hired with ease from the ferry counter at each resort and can take visitors to island communities close to resort islands.
-- For daily trips around Gili islands and Kuta we use
traditional wooden
boats which are perfectly adapted to the
local navigation and transport divers and snorkelers on board.
The Strait between Bali and Lombok is replete with fish, which the
local traditional fishermen fish using simple fishing tackle with a small outrigger (traditionally a wooden
boat - Prahu or Sampan - with a triangular sail) and you can certainly choose to try this option to more absorb
local customs.
From the moment you step foot on the
boat, you are greeted with kind, smiling
locals dressed in colorful and
traditional Mayan clothes.
Our staff will be more than happy to help you arrange additional services like ground and
boat transportation with experienced drivers in quality vehicles and
boats; catering service so you can get a taste of
traditional Guatemalan cuisine prepared by an amazing
local mayan cook; professional neuro - lumbar massages, with reflexology and acupressure therapy; and guided tours with English - speaking professional guides, that can show you the wonders of Lake Atitlan.
The next day we spot wild dolphins cruising on a
traditional boat before visiting a
local family and learning about true Balinese life.
Here, you can enjoy a cocktail at the marina as you admire the
boats, spend the day shopping and pick up some bargains, wander through the
traditional whitewashed streets or sample some delicious dishes at the
local restaurants.
In Puerto Quetzal, one of the world's newest cruise destinations, there's lots to see and do, from a visit to a
local coffee plantation to a
boat trip across the Atitlán Lake to see life in a
traditional Mayan village.
Materials were sourced locally and all furnishings created with
traditional skills: huge marble baths carved from single blocks of Romblon marble and wooden baths crafted using
traditional boat - building techniques;
local wood and rattan sourced from sustainable supplies; cushions made from tribal fabrics, woven by craftspeople from Mindanao in the South; and intricate wooden chests carved by indigenous Palawan woodcarvers.
The relatively calm offshore waters at Amed can be accessed via the black sand beach or by hiring a
local fisherman to take you out in a
traditional boat.
Great for experiencing the daily lives of the
local population, the northern end of Mui Ne Bay is home to a
traditional fishing village which also offers a picturesque view of the coastline lined with swaying palm trees and colourful fishing
boats moored on the water.
You could also take a sunset cruise on a gulet, one of the
traditional local sailing
boats, sipping cocktails and listening to music.
There are however horse drawn carts that can be chartered cheaply and as well as
local traditional fishing
boats that offer a novel and relaxing way to drift around the beaches and bays.
• Gourmet restaurant Alfred Keller, offering fresh
local slow food and an impressive collections of handpicked wines • Dine Around option in 9 restaurants • Romantic & exclusive Spa Area • Tailor - made excursions with private transfers, luxury speed
boats or
traditional sailing yacht.
Airport pickup (up to 2 days before tour) 17 Nights accommodation All transport included Tanah Lot & Tamun Ayun Surf lesson in Canggu Tegenungan Waterfall visit Ubud Monkey forest Balinese Cooking class Rice terraces
Local Markets Gili Trawangan Island hopping the Gili's Snorkelling (reef & shipwrecks) Bike tour of Gili Trawangan Kuta Lombok
Traditional Sasak Village Benang Kelampu Waterfalls Mawun Beach, Lancing «Secret» Beach Selong Belanak Beach Moyo & Satonda Islands 3D / 2N Live - aboard
boat trip Snorkelling with Manta Rays Komodo Island & Dragons Pink Beach Padar Island View Point Kanawa Island Snorkelling Sunset in Labuan Bajo Loads of help with onward travel Support the whole time you are in S.E. Asia
Cruising down the river in a
traditional «long tail»
boat, you can take in all sorts of sights from the shimmering temples to the
local neighborhoods and stilt houses.
At night, after a memorable
boat and snorkeling trip to the island of Salango, you enjoy a
traditional Ecuadorian dinner at a
local family home restaurant.
Take
local boats to Thoi Son Island to see a coconut product manufacturer, taste some
local fruit and honey and meet
traditional musicians.
An island with
traditional villages, where the
local population makes its living with building
boats and (pearl) fishing.