Papiton Allo: Komodo, 2 nights, Labuan Bajo return

Board in Labuan Bajo and sail for Rinca, where rangers lead the walk to find Komodo dragons in their own territory. On to Waelilu, then anchor off Kalong for the evening: at dusk thousands of flying foxes lift off the mangroves and cross the channel overhead. Lunch and dinner on board.

Early start for the climb up Padar, which is worth the dark: the three bays open below you as the light arrives. Down to the Long Beach afterwards, then north to Gili Lawa for the sunset ridge walk. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Taka Makassar first, a curve of sand that appears and disappears with the tide, then Manta Point, where reef mantas come in to feed on the current. April to November is the window, best from June to September, and even then they are wild animals. A last stop at Mawan before turning back for Labuan Bajo. Breakfast and lunch on board.