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AYANA LAKO DI’A WHISKS YOU AWAY
FOR A LIVELY, LUXURY, TRULY UNIQUE
ADVENTURE ON THE FLORES SEA.
“SAFE JOURNEY” IS A PERFECT NAME for the coziest,
most tradition-hewing yet luxuriously modern craft in the Flores
Sea. AYANA Lako di’a, now less than a year old, is our pick of
vessels for a sailing of a lifetime. The world’s largest custom-built
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come to know and love by independent hospitality brand AYANA.
This age-old art of ship-building starts in Sulawesi, where
the Konjo people use ancient techniques passed down from
generation to generation. Of course, UNESCO has declared South
Sulawesi’s incredible boat-building art as a world’s Intangible
Cultural Heritage. Five minutes aboard AYANA Lako di’a quickly
demonstrates why the techniques are so revered and how they
can be gracefully adapted to sophisticated modern tastes.
One major highlight of the nine-berth AYANA Lako di’a is
the stunning stern-facing master suite, where the bed and the
clawfoot tub take in sweeping panoramic views. But a stay in any
cabin meets all your luxury needs, with private-chef-prepared
meals and professional spa treatments providing on-board perks.
Out to sea aboard this unique, hand-crafted yacht, you’ll be
fully immersed in the natural wonders of the Komodo Islands:
azure waters, lush mountains, waterfalls, and all manner of only-
in-Indonesia fauna including native bats. If the beauty of Menjerite,
Kalong, Kelor, Padar and Rinca Islands isn’t capitivating enough,
wait until you stroll on surreal Pink Beach, and tool up to theotherworldly sandbank in the middle of the ocean that is Taka
Makassar. Sail to lesser-visited spots to see rare aquatic species and
lively coral gardens—and maybe even swim with manta rays!
In this aquatic wonderland, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP yoga and
dolphin-watching also offer thrills. And of course, no trip on AYANA
Lako di’a is complete without a visit to the world’s largest lizard,
the Komodo dragon, whose home in Komodo National Park is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the ‘7 Wonders of Nature.’
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the gorgeous, seaward AYANA Komodo Resort Waecicu Beach is
the launch point for a yacht trip like no other. Bon voyage!—or, as
AYANA likes to say, Safe journey!AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach Labuan Bajo,
Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia 86554
T: (+62) 385 244 1000 E: [email protected]
W: ayanakomodo.com@ayanakomodo / @ayanalakodia