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Labuan Bajo, Flores
Komodo 2D1N from Labuan Bajo: The Whole Phinisi, One Night
2 Days 1 NightSmall groups
Komodo 3D2N Liveaboard from Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo, Flores3 Days 2 NightsAsik Original
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Overview
Three days of Komodo island touring from Labuan Bajo
Three days aboard a modern phinisi through Komodo National Park, sleeping inside the park rather than commuting to it. That single difference is what buys you Padar at sunrise with nobody else on the ridge, and the reefs before the day boats arrive from Labuan Bajo.
The route takes in Padar at both golden hour and sunrise, Manta Point, the dragons at Loh Liang on Komodo Island, Pink Beach, the Kalong bat flight at dusk, and quieter snorkel sites at Sebayur, Pengah, Manjarite and Kelor. For anyone weighing up Labuan Bajo diving against snorkelling, everything on this trip works from the surface, and the coral at Pengah is usually the best of the three days.
What is on board
- Cabins with a private bathroom, in tiers you pick below. The price shown is per person.
- All meals, free-flow coffee and tea, snorkel gear, a paddleboard and a canoe.
- A cruise director, an English-speaking guide and an onboard photographer.
How many people sail with you depends on which boat you pick below. The Elbark has nine cabins across three decks; the Ballona has eight and takes up to twenty-five guests. Both are small enough to move on when a site is busy, which is the point of a boat this size in the park. Transfers from your hotel or the airport to the harbour are included at both ends.
Itinerary
1Day 1
Boarding, Manta Point, Padar at sunset, bats at Kalong
Day 1
Boarding, Manta Point, Padar at sunset, bats at Kalong
- 08:30
Hotel or airport pickup and transfer to the harbour. Board the Phinisi, cabin orientation, welcome briefing on the sundeck.
- 10:00
Sail to Sebayur or Siaba for the first snorkel at a gentle reef.
- 12:30
Lunch aboard while cruising to Taka Makasar.
- 13:30
Taka Makasar sandbar for swimming and sunbathing.
- 15:00
Manta Point drift snorkel for oceanic manta rays.
- 16:30
Padar Island visit at golden hour with a viewpoint hike.
- 18:30
Kalong Island, where thousands of flying fox fruit bats take off at sunset.
- 19:30
Dinner aboard, movies or karaoke on the sundeck.
2Day 2
Padar sunrise, Pink Beach, dragons, Pengah
Day 2
Padar sunrise, Pink Beach, dragons, Pengah
- 04:30
Wake call with a quick coffee.
- 05:00-07:30
Padar Island sunrise hike to the famous viewpoint.
- 08:00
Breakfast aboard while sailing to Pink Beach.
- 09:30
Pink Beach swim and snorkel over reef with crushed red coral.
- 11:00
Komodo Island, a ranger guided walk through dragon habitat at Loh Liang.
- 13:00
Lunch aboard while cruising to Pengah Island.
- 14:00
Pengah Island snorkel at a less visited reef.
- 16:00
Free time: paddleboard, canoe, swim, or rest.
- 18:00
Sunset cruise back toward Kalong, dinner aboard.
3Day 3
Kelor hike, Manjarite snorkel, return to Labuan Bajo
Day 3
Kelor hike, Manjarite snorkel, return to Labuan Bajo
- 06:30
Breakfast aboard.
- 07:30
Kelor Island short hike for panoramic views.
- 09:00
Manjarite final snorkel in calm, shallow, colourful water.
- 10:30
Cruise back to Labuan Bajo, packing time and a sundeck breakfast.
- 11:00-12:00
Arrive Labuan Bajo harbour, disembark with transfer to hotel or airport.
Choose your boat and cabin
Pick your space aboard the Elbark Phinisi
Step 1: choose your boat
A modern, custom-built Phinisi launched in 2022. Nine cabins across three decks, sailed through Komodo by our partner crew. You book the trip with Asik, you sleep aboard the Elbark.
Elbark Cruises 9 cabins 3 decks Launched 2022 AC + ensuite in every cabin
Step 2: choose your cabin
Every cabin is private and air conditioned. The price you see is per person.
Misool
Master Suite · 34 m² · sleeps 3
$644
per person
Upper-deck master suite with a private balcony, a two-seat sofa, and a personal jacuzzi. The cabin most couples splurge on, for good reason.
Weh / Mentawai
Premier Cabin · 13.6 m² · sleeps 3
$524
per person
Upper-deck premier cabins. The same bathtub as Misool in a slightly smaller footprint, with big sea-view windows. The pick for honeymooners.
Selayar / Rote
Deluxe Cabin · 9.24 m² · sleeps 2
$468
per person
Main-deck deluxe cabins with panoramic ocean windows, steps from the dining and lounge area. The sweet spot of view and price.
Toraja / Alor
Superior Cabin · 8.75 m² · sleeps 2
$392
per person
Lower-deck superior cabins. Cozy, quiet, and well-priced, with a work desk and a round marine window. A favourite of solo guests in the share-cabin programme.
Banda Neira / Savu
Standard Cabin · 8.75 m² · sleeps 2
$364
per person
The most affordable cabins aboard. The same essentials as the superior tier with a smaller window. Where the value-conscious traveller lands.
Your selection
Lower deck
Banda Neira / Savu
Standard Cabin · 8.75 m² · $364 per person
Guests in this cabin
Banda Neira / Savu × 2 beds$728
Estimated total$728
$364 per person · Standard Cabin
No charge yet. We confirm dates and availability first.
What's included
- Cabin accommodation aboard the Phinisi (your chosen tier)
- Airport or hotel to harbor transfers (city area)
- All activities and excursions per the itinerary
- All meals, Indonesian and Western options
- Free-flow coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, snacks
- Snorkeling gear, paddleboard, canoe
- Cruise director, English-speaking guide, photographer
- Wi-Fi on board where signal reaches
Not included
- Komodo National Park fees, around IDR 650,000 per foreign visitor for a 3D2N and IDR 250,000 for Indonesian citizens
- Drone permit for Komodo National Park, IDR 2,000,000 per drone per day, applied for through the SiOra system. Three days is the stated minimum, so tell us a week ahead and we will file it with your booking.
- Travel and trip-cancellation insurance
- Flights to and from Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Alcoholic drinks (BYO welcome, no corkage)
- Personal expenses and crew tips
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Good to know
I am travelling solo. Do I have to pay for two beds?
Two options: pay the cabin times two to keep it private, or join the share-cabin waitlist for solo guests of the same gender, where you pay just one seat. The waitlist works for most solo guests on our open trips.
Will I get seasick?
The Flores Sea is generally calm in dry season (April to November), the Phinisi is heavy and stable, and we anchor in protected coves overnight. If you are prone to seasickness, bring tablets just in case; we also carry basic remedies.
How fit do I need to be?
Padar at sunrise is a 30 to 45 minute climb on uneven terrain and is the most demanding part. Komodo treks are gentle and snorkeling is optional everywhere. We have taken couples in their 70s and families with kids over 5 on the same trip.
Who operates this trip?
Asik Travel curates and sells this trip end to end and is your booking contact throughout. The vessel is built and operated by our partner shipyard, Elbark Cruises, a modern Phinisi specialist. You book with us; the boat is a partner asset.
Booking and cancellation terms
- A 50% deposit confirms your booking. Full payment is due 14 days before departure.
- Cancel more than 30 days before departure: the 50% deposit is forfeited and nothing further is owed.
- Cancel within 30 days of departure: the full package price is payable, whatever has been paid so far.
- After full payment has been made, no refund is issued.
- Rescheduling is possible up to one month before departure, subject to availability. Inside 30 days it counts as a cancellation.
- Force majeure, such as severe weather or government restrictions: reschedule, or take a full refund less bank fees.
- If the harbourmaster issues a no sailing permit we offer a reschedule, or refund the boat portion only.
- Boarding starts 08:30 and check out is 12:00. Please arrive in Labuan Bajo at least one day before departure.
Full terms are confirmed with your booking. Bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.
The boats that sail this trip
An open trip runs on whichever vessel has your cabin free on the date. Every boat below sails this itinerary. Compare the cabins, then tell us which one you want.
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