Komodo & The Rinca Trails

📍 Labuan Bajo Airport – Standard / First Class Hotel (3 km): 10 minutes Labuan Bajo Airport – Superior Hotel by boat (subject to weather condition and availability) (4 km): 30 minutes

Take a morning flight to Labuan Bajo, a city at the tip of Flores Island. Meet with the local guide and receive a private transfer to the hotel for check-in.  the guests to the hotel for check-in.

Recommended flights (Not included and quoted separately– Tariffs and schedule subject to change without prior notice): Garuda Indonesia from Denpasar (Bali) to Labuan Bajo GA7036, departing at 12:50 and arriving at 14:00 or by Citilink Indonesia from Denpasar (Bali) to Labuan Bajo QG 634, departing at 11:35 and arriving at 12:50

The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
 
Dinner will be served at the hotel in the evening.

Overnight in Labuan Bajo.
 

Inclusions:

🍗 Dinner

Awake early in the morning for a full day boat trip in legendary Komodo National Park

The park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, and also became a protected marine habitat for other species as part of the Coral Triangle, containing some of the richest marine biodiversity on earth. Komodo National Park has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site -and rightfully so. Truly, there is nowhere in the world quite like it.

Boat-Trip Version 1 (default): Rinca – Komodo – Pink Beach

It’s time to live out those travel dreams on a full-day excursion through Komodo National Park with visits to the dragons of Rinca and Komodo Island and a snorkelling excursion to the world-famous Pink Beach.

Pick-up time (approximately):

Standard & First Class Hotel (by car): 05:00

Superior Hotel (by boat): 05:30

Drop-Off time (approximately):

18:00*

Notes:

This is a long day on a basic local boat.

*Cruising times give guidance only as this can be influenced by local weather and ocean conditions such as winds, currents and tides - the order of visits can be modified on site by the captain depending on the cruising conditions on the day of the cruise. The hiking time and / or snorkeling may be shortened depending on these cruising conditions.

Board a local motorized boat to Rinca, a small island near Komodo. The island is famous for its population of Komodo dragons as well as wild pigs, buffalos and birds. Go ashore and see these magnificent lizards in their natural environment.

Continue to Komodo Island while enjoying lunch on the boat. On the island, take a trek to Banunggulung, a river bed where dragons used to be fed fresh goats. The trek goes through spectacular scenery and many unusual plants and animals can be seen along the way.  Before leaving Komodo, take a swim or go snorkelling at Pink Beach. This pristine cove has incredibly clear water and an abundance of coral and sea life that some say make it among the best places in the world for snorkelling.

Return to Labuan Bajo by boat and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or the hotel before settling down for the evening.

Boat-Trip Version 2 (price deduction applies): Rinca – Kanawa Island – Bidadari Island

This is a shorter and more comfortable version to experience Komodo National Park. The visit to see dragons is made on Rinca Island. There’s an opportunity to go snorkeling at the beautiful Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island

Pick-up time (approximately):

Standard & First Class Hotel (by car): 07:00

Superior Hotel (by boat): 07:30

Drop-Off time (approximately):

18:00*

Notes:

This excursion is arranged on a basic local boat.

*Cruising times give guidance only as this can be influenced by local weather and ocean conditions such as winds, currents and tides - the order of visits can be modified on site by the captain depending on the cruising conditions on the day of the cruise. The hiking time and / or snorkeling may be shortened depending on these cruising conditions.

Board a private local boat and depart to Rinca Island. Arrive in Loh Buaya Bay and register at Komodo National Park Office. Smaller than Komodo, and mostly covered with savanna, it is easy to observe the dragons and other animals such as wild deer, water buffaloes, monkeys, boars and horses on a short, 1½ trek under the guidance of a local park ranger.

Afterwards, return to the boat and, while cruising to Kanawa Island, enjoy a simple but filling lunch. Upon arrival at Kanawa Island set the snorkeling gear and get ready for an incredible snorkeling adventure at one of the island’s beautiful reefs.

Continue to nearby island of Bidadari for another snorkeling opportunity which offer wider reef and marine life.

In the afternoon return to the boat and cruise back to Labuan Bajo.

Boat-Trip Version 3 (surcharge applies): Rinca – Padar – Komodo – Kanawa Island

This speedboat excursion allows one to maximise the use of time in Komodo National Park, visiting many points of interest and viewpoints within the park in the relatively short amount of time.

Pick-up time (approximately):

Standard & First Class Hotel (by car): 06:45

Superior Hotel (by boat): 07:00

Drop-Off time (approximately):

18:00*

Notes:

This excursion is arranged with a speed boat and allows for a greater coverage and more comfort.

*Cruising times give guidance only as this can be influenced by local weather and ocean conditions such as winds, currents and tides - the order of visits can be modified on site by the captain depending on the cruising conditions on the day of the cruise. The hiking time and / or snorkeling may be shortened depending on these cruising conditions.

Board a private local boat and depart to Rinca Island. Arrive in Loh Buaya Bay and register at Komodo National Park Office. Smaller than Komodo, and mostly covered with savanna, it is easy to observe the dragons and other animals such as wild deer, water buffaloes, monkeys, boars and horses on a short, one-and-a-half-hours trek under the guidance of a local park ranger.

Continue by boat to Padar Island. After a short trek, witness one of the area’s most spectacular panoramic viewpoints from atop one of the island’s tallest hills. For those looking to come home with photos to make all their friends jealous, this is one of the best opportunities to be had, as there are virtually unrivalled views of the surrounding ocean, islands, bays and hills. 

From Padar Island, continue to Komodo Island, arriving at the pier of Loh Liang. Komodo Island is the largest and most famous of all islands in Komodo National Park and covers 390 square-kilometres. It also has the largest community of Komodo dragons and many other animals such as wild horses, buffaloes and pigs. Set off for a 1½ hour trek under the guidance of a local park ranger who will explain all about the dragon’s and life on the islands. Pass by waterholes where animals drink and dragons watch their prey while enjoying endless views over the park.

Lunch will be served upon arrival back at the boat or, alternatively, prior to visiting Komodo Island. After returning to the boat, cruise further towards the island of Kanawa for snorkeling. Enjoy your time on the beautiful white sandy beach or in the water observing the colorful underwater world -there is a dazzling array of tropical fish and coral species here.

In the late afternoon cruise back to Labuan Bajo.

Overnight in Labuan Bajo.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Standard / First Class Hotel – Labuan Bajo Airport (3 km): 10 minutes Superior Hotel - Labuan Bajo Airport by car (4 km): 30 minutes

Enjoy the morning at leisure.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Bali.

Distance and journey time:
Standard / First Class Hotel – Labuan Bajo Airport (3 km): 10 minutes
Superior Hotel - Labuan Bajo Airport by car (4 km): 30 minutes

Recommended flights (Not included and quoted separately– Tariffs and schedule subject to change without prior notice): Garuda Indonesia from Labuan Bajo to Denpasar (Bali) GA7027, departing at 16:00 and arriving at 17:30, Citilink Indonesia from Labuan Bajo to Denpasar (Bali) QG 635, departing at 13:20 and arriving at 14:35.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast