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Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo, Flores. Board the phinisi for the first dinner on board.
Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0SeasonApr–Nov
AirportLabuan Bajo
Cabin from£1,430
Boat from£10,310
A week here
A week on a phinisi in Komodo National Park: dragons, the Padar viewpoint, the pink beach, giant mantas and thousands of bats at sunset.
Itinerary
The week, day by day
Tap a day or a point on the map. Indicative route: your skipper adapts it to the wind.
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Kanawa
Kanawa island: a reef right off the beach and the first snorkel.
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Padar
Sunrise at the Padar viewpoint, over three bays of different colours.
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Pink Beach
The pink beach and Manta Point: swimming alongside giant mantas.
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Komodo
Komodo island: a ranger-led walk to see the dragons.
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Kalong
Rinca and, at sunset, thousands of fruit bats leaving Kalong island.
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Labuan Bajo
Back to Labuan Bajo, breakfast and disembark.
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Extras
Make it yours
Services from trusted local suppliers. Ask when you book and we send you a price.
Diving and PADI courses
Try-dives, guided dives or your diving licence during the week.
Guided snorkelling
The best reefs and spots with a local guide.
Local guide ashore
Villages, history and spots no guidebook shows.
Wildlife and whales
Trips with naturalists to see dolphins, whales or turtles.
Chef or host on board
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners cooked on board with local produce.
Provisioning delivered
Arrive to a full fridge: food, drinks and ice.
Airport–marina transfers
We pick you up at the airport and drop you at the boat.
Photographer and drone
A shoot on board and the week filmed from the air.
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel with medical and cancellation cover.
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Book your week
Pick a week to see prices and availability.
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Experiences
See all (12)Experiences in Komodo
Day tripKomodo Speedboat Day Trip: Padar & Pink Beach
Komodo National Park in one day from Labuan Bajo: Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, dragons with a ranger and snorkelling with mantas. By shared speedboat in a small group.
from £385 per person10 h →
DivingKomodo Diving Day Trip: 3 Dives
Dive Komodo National Park with three dives in one day: mantas, reef sharks and current-swept sites full of life. For certified divers, departing from Labuan Bajo.
from £505 per person9 h →
WildlifeKomodo Dragon Trek on Rinca Island
Walk with a park ranger on Rinca Island to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, then end the day watching thousands of flying foxes leave Kalong island. A private boat trip focused on wildlife.
from £1,290 per group7 h →
SailingKomodo Phinisi Cruise: 2 Days 1 Night
Sleep aboard a phinisi, Indonesia’s traditional wooden sailing ship, and explore Komodo National Park at a slower pace: Kalong, Padar at sunrise, Pink Beach and dragons with a ranger.
from £540 per person2 days →
SnorkellingKomodo Snorkelling Tour: Manta Point and Kanawa
A full snorkelling day in Komodo National Park, stopping at Manta Point, Taka Makassar, Siaba and Kanawa Island. Swim near manta rays, turtles and some of the richest coral reefs on Earth.
from £280 per person8 h →
DivingTry Scuba Diving in Komodo (Labuan Bajo)
Breathe underwater for the first time in one of the world’s best dive destinations, with an instructor and two shallow dives in Komodo National Park. No experience or certification needed.
from £385 per person8 h →
DivingPADI Open Water Course in Komodo
Earn your PADI Open Water scuba certification in Labuan Bajo and do your training dives in Komodo National Park. Three to four days with instructor, equipment and boat included.
from £1,425 per person3-4 days →
Boat tripPrivate Speedboat Charter in Komodo
Explore Komodo National Park on a speedboat just for your group, with captain, guide and lunch. Padar, Pink Beach, dragons, Manta Point and Kanawa in one day, on your own schedule.
from £1,010 per group10-12 h →
WildlifeKalong Island Sunset Cruise: Flying Foxes in Komodo
Sail at sunset to the mangroves of Kalong Island and watch thousands of flying foxes leave to feed across the Komodo sky. An unforgettable natural spectacle.
from £155 per person4 h →
HikingCunca Wulang Canyon and Rangko Cave Tour, Flores
Swap the boat for the Flores jungle: swim in the pools of Cunca Wulang canyon and the turquoise water of Rangko Cave. Day trip from Labuan Bajo with a local guide.
from £210 per person7 h →
CultureWae Rebo Village Trek from Labuan Bajo (2 Days)
Hike up to Wae Rebo, a traditional Manggarai village of cone-shaped houses in the mountains of Flores, and sleep there with its people. Two days of living culture, jungle and mountain scenery.
from £870 per person2 days / 1 night →
FishingLabuan Bajo Fishing Trip: Private Half Day
Go fishing on a private boat with a local captain from Labuan Bajo, trolling and jigging in the Flores Sea outside the park’s protected zones. Giant trevally, tuna and snapper at sunset.
from £1,220 per group5 h →
Book with confidence
- Hold your place with a £175 deposit
- Pay the rest in instalments up to 60 days before
- Free date change up to 90 days before
- 24-hour cancellation, full refund
Questions
Before you sail
When is the best time to sail in Indonesia: Komodo?
The season runs from April to November.
How do I get there?
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Your skipper meets you at the marina.
How much is it?
Cabins from £1,430 per person or the whole boat from £10,310 per week.
What is included?
The boat, a licensed skipper, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and insurance. Food, drinks, fuel and marinas come from a shared on-board kitty.
How much is the kitty?
Usually £130–£220 per person per week, depending on meals ashore and motoring.
How do I book?
Choose your week and destination, reserve with a £175 deposit per person and pay the balance 60 days before.