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Saleh Bay, Sumbawa
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Saleh Bay
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1 DaySmall groups
Whale sharks in Saleh Bay, empty surf at Lakey Peak, and an island most travelers skip.
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The sights worth building a day around. Open any one for a full guide.
waterfallA multi-tier mainland waterfall near Sempe village, named the 'talking water' by locals.
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surfAn A-frame reef break near Hu'u offering both lefts and rights over shallow coral.
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waterfallTiered limestone pools on Moyo Island, the spot Princess Diana made famous in 1993.
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islandA forested island off Sumbawa Besar with waterfalls, reefs, and a famous luxury hideaway.
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islandA tiny uninhabited island off Poto Tano with a 15-minute hike to a 360-degree hilltop.
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snorkel siteSnorkel beside feeding whale sharks at the fishermen's bagan platforms in Saleh Bay.
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