Sumbawa is known for its excellent waves for surfing and beautiful coral reefs, but the island is still not well-known to many tourists which turns this island into a quiet paradise for adventurous tourists. Sumbawa has also a large amount of nice sandy beaches where you can spend the full day relaxing. But the island is not only special because of its reefs, beaches, and waves. The citizens of the island have also a traditional way of living which you have to see. The citizens retained their old rituals which makes the island authentic.

Swimming with Whale Shark at Saleh Bay Sumbawa

In Sumbawa Island, whale sharks can be found in Saleh Bay the area east cost of Moyo Island and west of Tambora Island,  Saleh bay is known by World Aquarium, researcher from Indonesian conservation collaboration with a few countries around the world have experience diving in several spots in the Saleh bay, founds amazing underwater and natural ecosystem biodiversity is gorgeous, Saleh bay is administratively connected to the Flores Sea and separated by Moyo Island in the west coast, The entire of area Saleh Bay is approximately 1,500 km2.

How do you find this whale shark in such a big area?

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How to Get to the Whale Shark Location ?

1. Sumbawa Whale Sharks Trip by Speedboat

• From Sumbawa Town, you will be driven by our Driver/guide to Goa Harbour, and embark by Speed boat it takes 2 hours to the east coast enter to Saleh bay area, and visit the Bagan, where the whale sharks congregate, as our crew already make strong coordination before your trip begin.

2. Labu Jambu Village – Local Boat (Local Name Bego)

• We will pick you up at any any hotel in Sumbawa Besar and start 01.30am driving to Labu Jambu Villages, to the harbour and embark on local boat. You will be heading at Bagan / Spider boat the spot for whale sharks congregate

3. Airport Sumbawa Besar

• As you book our trip 2Day 1Night Whale shark trip, we will pick you up at the airport and arrange everything with us, as you don’t have to worry anything, Where to Sleep / or what to do, you can choose one of our tour 2Day 1Night By speed boat/local boat- as options.

Where is Sumbawa and How to get to Sumbawa?

1. Sumbawa has flights from “Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)” to “Sumbawa Airport (SWQ)” 1 flight a day.
2. Sumbawa also has flights from “Lombok International Airport (LIA)” to “Sumbawa Airport (SWQ)” which can be schedule according to the trip schedule.
3. Can be by overland land public transportation from Lombok Bus station or Lombok International Airport to Sumbawa Besar- about 6 hours in trip length to reach Sumbawa including ferry (ship) cross alas bay towards  town Sumbawa Besar (Meeting point)
4. It could be also with a private transport from Lombok International Airport (LIA) To the port around 1.5 hours to “Kayangan Port” Then get the ticket for the ferry Ship, cross the alas bay around 2 hour then arrive at “Poto Tano Port” We pick you up there based on appointment.
5. Our Service also provides transport from Bali – to Lombok – to Sumbawa, as we are flexible to realize your trip

Best Time to See Whale Shark Sumbawa?

Whale sharks in Sumbawa can be found in the Saleh Bay Area annually for the years. The best time you should visit is between the End of February and until the beginning of November cause visibility of the seawater is super clear when snorkeling and interacting with these massive animals on the planet.

During a full moon, Bagan fishermen do not venture out to sea. The Whale Shark Sumbawa, on the other hand, can only be found if there is a Bagan/ spider boat by local fisherman.

How Much Does It Cost To See Sumbawa Whale Sharks?

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