Day 01
Luxury Fastboat Tour of Komodo National Park
- Around 06.00 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the main harbour. Today's trip begins from Labuan Bajo harbour as you sail to the first destination, Padar Island.
- After about 45 minutes, you will dock at Padar Island pier and continue hiking to enjoy the beauty of the natural panorama and sunrise from the top of Padar Hill. Padar Island is one of the tourist icons of Komodo National Park, and its natural beauty and sunrise are always among the best moments for anyone who comes here. You will be invited to trek to the top of the hill on Padar Island accompanied by a ranger. For those who have difficulty trekking higher, you can still enjoy the island's beauty from the first point. The third point is the final spot, the peak of Padar Island, where you can see the expanse of the national park archipelago from above Padar Peak. Here, you will spend time taking photos together and enjoying the views from all spots on Padar Island, so do not miss the best moments in this place. You will spend about 1.5 hours on Padar Island.
- You will then return to the boat and continue sailing towards Komodo Island, specifically Loh Liang, the origin and residence of the Komodo dragon Varanus. Komodo dragons can also be seen on Rinca Island, but Rinca Island cannot be visited at present. Upon arrival at the Komodo Island pier, you will be directed to the information centre for a briefing and trekking explanation before heading out with the rangers to observe the life of the Komodo dragon. For approximately 1.5 hours, you will be invited to trek, see the Komodo dragons directly, and take selfies and photos with them. In this place, you can also shop for Komodo dragon statues and other souvenirs.
- Next, the boat moves to Pink Beach, one of the best islands for snorkelling. The colour of the sand is pink, which has always been the identity of this island. If you are lucky, you may see turtles and many fish here, and you can also enjoy the beach while you are there. The pink colour of the sand comes from original white sand grains mixed with dead red coral reefs called Homotrema rubrum. These pink coral flakes mix with the sand and are carried by the waves, giving almost all of the beach its pink colour. Here, you will enjoy snorkelling and photo activities together. In addition, several local restaurants on the beach provide a variety of local food and souvenirs.
- The boat then continues sailing to the next destination, Taka Makasar Island. Lunch will be provided on the boat while sailing there. Taka Makasar Island is also known as Pulau Sembilan and is very famous for the beauty of its white sand, which appears at low tide. This "number nine" beach has long been a favourite location for snorkelling and taking photos together on the beach. Here, the ocean currents can sometimes be quite strong, so your guide's instructions are very important. For those who are not used to snorkelling in the open sea, it is better to stay and enjoy the beach area.
- The last destination for today's trip is Kanawa Island, a small island located in the waters of Komodo National Park. This island is known for its natural beauty under the sea. Various kinds of coral reefs surround the island, and the white sand with clear sea water adds to its attraction for visitors. On this island, you will be invited to enjoy coral snorkelling activities. The beauty of the coral and marine life is striking and always attracts the attention of tourists, which is why this island remains a favourite snorkelling spot. Long ago, this island had a resort, but it is currently no longer operating. Every guest can still relax and enjoy activities on the beach. Not only is the underwater beauty outstanding, but some hills also reveal the beauty of Kanawa Island from above. It is estimated that you will arrive back at Labuan Bajo port at around 16.00. Upon arrival at the pier, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
- This marks the end of today's program and our time together for this opportunity. Thank you for vacationing with us. We hope this holiday gives you an interesting experience.
