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Komodo Island Day Trip from Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo, Flores1 Day (06:30 to 17:00)Asik Original
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Overview
The Komodo island tour from Labuan Bajo, in one day
This is the Komodo day trip we send our friends on: a shared speedboat leaving Labuan Bajo harbour at seven, six of the most photographed places in Indonesia, and a guide who knows the captains. You are back in town by sunset.
The route covers Padar Island for the three-bay viewpoint, Pink Beach where crushed red coral tints the sand, a ranger-led walk through dragon territory on Komodo Island, the Taka Makasar sandbar, Manta Point for a drift snorkel, and Turtle Bay to finish. Roughly seven hours of that day is spent off the boat.
What makes this one worth booking
- A ranger-guided dragon walk on Komodo Island itself, not a distant viewpoint.
- Manta Point at the right hour, with the peak months running April to November.
- Hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo included, so the 06:30 start is somebody else's problem.
Asik curates the schedule and handles the pickup; the boat and certified guide are run by a long-standing local partner whose safety standards we have checked ourselves. If you would rather see the park without the day boats, the 3D2N liveaboard reaches the same trails before they arrive.
Itinerary
1Day 1
Speedboat day trip to 6 top Komodo spots
Day 1
Speedboat day trip to 6 top Komodo spots
- 06:30
Hotel pickup in central Labuan Bajo, transfer to the harbour, safety briefing and life jackets.
- 07:00
Depart for Padar Island, about a 75 minute speedboat ride. Coffee and tea available on board.
- 08:15-09:45
Padar Island summit hike (30 to 45 minutes) to the three bay viewpoint over white, black, and pink sand beaches.
- 10:00-11:00
Pink Beach snorkeling, where the sand is tinted pink by crushed red coral.
- 11:20-12:30
Komodo Island, a park ranger led trek through dragon territory (about 2.5 km, around 1.5 hours).
- 12:30-13:00
Lunch at the ranger station (Indonesian rice, grilled fish or chicken, vegetables, fruit; vegetarian available).
- 13:30-14:15
Taka Makasar sandbar for swimming and photography.
- 14:25-15:00
Manta Point drift snorkel (peak April to November).
- 15:20-16:15
Turtle Bay snorkel, a sheltered coral garden with green sea turtles.
- 16:15-17:00
Return speedboat to the harbour and hotel drop-off.
What's included
- Return hotel pickup and drop-off in Labuan Bajo (city area)
- Speedboat transfers between all six destinations
- Sanitized snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket)
- Lunch, mineral water, coffee, tea, soda, fresh fruit and snacks
- Clean towel
- English-speaking guide (max 1:10 ratio)
- Medical insurance cover
Not included
- Komodo National Park fees, collected on the day, about IDR 400,000 per foreign visitor and IDR 200,000 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.
- Breakfast before departure
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for the speedboat crew
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Good to know
What time does the day trip start and finish?
Hotel pickup at 06:30, departure around 07:00, and return between 16:15 and 17:00 depending on sea conditions. Plenty of time to clean up before a sunset dinner in town.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No. Life jackets are provided at every stop, and Pink Beach, Taka Makasar, and Turtle Bay all have calm, shallow water. The guide stays close at Manta Point, and non-swimmers can stay on the boat there.
How much is the Komodo Park entrance fee?
As of late 2024, foreign visitors pay around IDR 400,000 per person total (entrance plus ranger fees) and Indonesian nationals around IDR 200,000, paid in cash at the park. Rates can change by regulation; we send you the current figure before your trip.
Will I actually see manta rays?
Manta Point is one of the world's most reliable manta cleaning stations, but it is weather and season dependent. April through November is best, when roughly 80 percent of trips see them. Our guides know exactly where to drop in.
Is the Padar hike difficult?
It is the most demanding part of the day: about 30 to 45 minutes each way on rocky, uneven terrain with some steep sections. Reasonably fit people in their 60s do it regularly. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water, and start early.
Who operates this trip?
Asik Travel curates and runs the experience end to end. On the water we work with a trusted long-standing local partner whose speedboats and certified guides we stand behind. You book with us and we are the ones you message all day.
Booking and cancellation terms
- Cancel 30 days or more before the dive or excursion date: full refund.
- Cancel 15 days or more before: a 20% fee is charged.
- Cancel 14 days or less before: no refund.
- A no show for any reason, including flight delays or illness, means the payment is lost.
- If we cancel for any reason, you receive a 100% refund.
- Trips run as scheduled in rain or cloud. Only the harbourmaster's call stops a departure, and weather alone is not grounds to cancel.
Full terms are confirmed with your booking. Bank transfer fees are paid by the sender.
The boats that sail this trip
Which boat you sail on depends on the size of your group. Every boat below runs this trip. Compare them, then tell us how many of you there are.
Red Whale II
The big speedboat, up to twenty guests on three 250 HP engines.
up to 20 guests
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Red Whale I
Thirteen guests, two 250 HP engines, and an eight-metre mattress sundeck.
up to 13 guests
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Red Whale III
The small one, seven guests, for a group that wants the boat to itself.
up to 7 guests
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