🐉 Scenario F — Dili as the grand finale

26 Jun → 14 Jul · Temple + train → Bromo volcano (overland) → Bali → Gili → 4D3N Komodo boat → Labuan Bajo → Dili last → fly Dili→Jakarta home. Timor finale + decide-to-extend from Dili. Gold = optional.
18
nights
4D3N
Komodo boat
+1
new country
~CHF 3.8k
all-in est.
Long-haul Train Road Ferry / liveaboard Flight Optional

💰 Budget estimate (1 person, CHF, mid-scenario)

Etihad long-haul (booked, ref 9ISV8G)668
Internal flights (LBJ→Bali, Bali→Dili, Dili→Jakarta)580
Komodo boat 4D3N (private AC + park fees)240
Bromo overland (train+jeep) + fast boats + transport350
Accommodation (~15 nights, boat covers 3)950
Food & drink (~18 days)500
Activities (Borobudur, dives, Melo, misc)250
Visas (Indonesia e-VOA ×2, Timor VOA)100
SIM, insurance, buffer150
Total all-in~CHF 3'790
Per day on the ground (excl. long-haul)~CHF 175
Why this version: Timor is the grand finale and the natural extend point — from Dili you decide: fly home, or fly to Bali and add a week. The cost: ~CHF 80 more than Scenario E, because reaching Dili after the boat needs an LBJ→Bali repositioning flight, and the exit is a 1-stop Dili→Jakarta.

⚠ The exit flight is a self-transfer: Dili→Jakarta via Bali on Sun 12 Jul (Aero Dili 11:45→Bali, Pelita Bali→Jakarta 16:25, ~CHF 290, 2h55 self-transfer — NOT protected). Safe ONLY because you land Jakarta 12 Jul with a 2-day buffer before the 14 Jul home flight. Prefer a longer-layover variant if offered. Never same-day as the long-haul.

🚤 Extend lever (the whole point): at Dili on 12 Jul, instead of flying to Jakarta, fly Dili→Bali and spend 5–7 extra days on the islands, then Bali→Jakarta home — push the Etihad return (free change).

⛵ Book the boat early (sells out): private AC ~CHF 204, depart Sat 4 Jul (Budi Jaya / Anugrah). opentriplabuanbajo.com · komodotripfromlombok.com · Wanua Adventure reviews.