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Off the beaten track luxury expedition cruise

Indonesia West-to-East, in comfort and style

Yangon (Myanmar) to Cairns - 31 fabulous days - 21 fascinating destinations - 9th Nov-8th Dec 2017

Join Beth and Bob Malcolm on this fabulous, off-the-beaten track expedition cruise across Indonesia from West to East, aboard the 5-star L'Austral luxury boutique ship. Operated by Panont Line, the only French cruise line, L'Austral has an electric propulsion system and efficient green equipment. The French- and English-speaking crew create an intimate and unique French ambience. The company specialises in secluded unique destinations - mostly discovering nature and cultures. Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, including open bar and expedition excursions.

All staterooms and suites have oceanviews, 125 with balcony, 24 hour room service, Mini-bar, TV, iPod player, refrigerator, personal safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, French toiletries. Individual air-conditioning, good wardrobe space, narrow balconies, well-insulated, 220V, 2 lifts, sun deck, heated pool, library, panoramic lounges. Full range of Spa Facilities, massage & treatments, fitness room with sea views. Entertainment show lounge/lecture theatre cabaret-style entertainment.

Highlights

• Krakatoa - 1883 cataclysmic volcanic eruption site
• Sumatran Orangutans - Belawan, rare habitat
• Komodo Dragons - ancient order of rare monitor lizards
• Sunrise over Mount Bromo & the ‘Sea of Sand’
• Pink Beach - one of only 7 on the planet
• Banda Aceh - 167,000 killed by the 2004 tsunami
• Banda Neira - most historically significant spice island
• Sumatra’s largest matrilineal society - Padang
• War dances and ritual stone jumping of Pulau Nias
• World renowned wood carving skills - Agats
• Bull racing - Madura
• Traditional village visits & cultural performances
• History & cultural tour - Benkutu
• Active volcanoes - Many distinctive cultures
• Indonesia’s longest bridge - Madura
• Tip of Cape York - Australia’s most northerly point

Your Hosts - Bob & Beth Malcolm Beth & Bob Malcolm, directors of Travel Masters, are consummate travellers with personal experience of exotic destinations in all corners of the globe. Beth & Bob will be hosting the Travel Masters participants on this fabulous expedition cruise.