KOMODO ISLAND

Komodo Tour Discover The Dinosaur-Eque Komodo Dragons

Embarking on a Komodo tour is a privilege – the journey to the remote islands is far but the discovery makes the voyage worth it. Komodo is the common term used for a primarily volcanic chain of islands in the South East of Indonesia. In fact, this is more accurately made up of three main islands: Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island that together with a few other islets form over 2,000 square kilometers of protected national parkland.

Dragons and diving are the two main reasons people decide to charter a yacht as one of the most ideal ways to experience the best Komodo tour. One of the principal attractions is the infamous Komodo dragon, the biggest reptile on earth which can reach weights of up to 70 kilograms and grow up to 3 meters in length.

Whether you enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling, exploring the nautical delights of the region is a must. Coral gardens, plankton rich waters and rushing currents attract many species of fish, from the smallest to the biggest : multicolored fishes, giant pelagics, sharks, turtles, and manta rays while hundreds of varieties of coral thrive providing homes for an impressive array of macro life. Journeying on a Komodo tour is a way to experience the rich and diverse marine wildlife Flores has in abundance.

Komodo Island charter season is from April to Sept.
Sailing Komodo Island $4.700 / Nights

Sample Itineraries

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS ITINERARY 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS ITINERARY

Day 1. Sebayur Kecil - Gili Lawa Darat

Our team will pick you up from the airport or your hotel and take you to MAGIA II where the Cruise Director will welcome you on board and take a tour of the boat while the chef prepares a gourmet lunch. Then, we will set sail to Sebayur Kecil where you will spend the afternoon relaxing on pristine white sand beaches, cooling off in the vivid turquoise ocean or exploring coral reefs full of marine life. Heading North, discover Gili Lawa Darat’s long stretches of deserted beaches where you can snorkel or dive amongst pristine coral gardens.

Day 2. Manta Point - Pink Beach - Padar Island

Following a gourmet breakfast, head off snorkeling or diving before a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take your pick between paddling, kayaking or relaxing on board. Then take the tender to visit a secret bay and embark on a short trek on foot which ends in a blaze of color at sunset. Overnight sail to Wayag.

Day 3. Rinca - Labuan Bajo

In the morning, make your way to Rinca Island for an encounter the the legendary Komodo dragons. From Loh Buaya ranger station, trek across the bushes of the park to the top of Rinca and spot monkeys, snakes, baby dragons & adult ones alike. Back on board, it is time for farewells while we are sailing back to Labuan Bajo. You are transferred to the Airport or your hotel according to your travel plans.

Day 1. Labuan Bajo - Sebayor Kecil - Gili Lawa Darat

Our staff meet you at the airport at Labuan Bajo and accompany you to the harbour to board your vessel. The Cruise Director welcomes everyone aboard and gives you a safety brieffing while the chef prepares a delicious meal. After lunch, we set sail towards Sabayor Kecil where you will spend the afternoon relaxing on pristine white sand beaches, cooling off in the vivid turquoise ocean or exploring coral reefs full of marine life. Later, an easy 20-minute trek will lead you up the peak of Gili Lawa Darat. Here, you can experience exquisite sunset views offering the first of many pictural moments.

Day 2. Gili Lawa Darat - Komodo Bay - Pulau Kalong

Today we visit Gili Lawa Darat’s long stretches of deserted beaches where you can embark on a spectacular snorkeling adventure among pristine coral gardens. Some of the best dive sites in Komodo National Park including Castle and Crystal Rock, Shotgun, The Passage and Lighthouse are in this area. Alternatively, enjoy any of the other water sports onboard. In the afternoon continue to Komodo Bay where dependent on sea conditions, you disembark for an exhilarating drift snorkel. The current carries you effortlessly across the reef giving new meaning to ‘going with the flow’.

Day 3. Makassar Reef & Bay

Makasar Reef is one of the underwater highlights of any trip to Komodo, hit this spot in the right season and it is a paradise thronging with magnificent manta rays. A two kilometre long channel has been worn into the cratered ocean floor creating a lunar landscape and the perfect site for a gentle drift dive or snorkel. Even when the manta rays are not here, there is a guaranteed turnout of darting schools humpback parrot fish, bamboo sharks and an array of exciting macro life. In the afternoon, explore Makasar Bay on paddle boards, kayaks or snorkeling.

Day 4. Pink Beach

Pink Beach is an iconic spot in Komodo and one of the wonders of the world. Its unusual pink sand is formed by a kind of microscopic red coral that after being grinded, mixes with the white sand and gives this pink color. Spend the daya round the bay for watersport. At sunset, the staff will set up a BBQ on the beach. Lay back and watch the glittering heavens come alive. After dinner, you might like to go night diving. This is truly world-class scuba experience, full of unusual and colorful marine life including, basket stars, bobtail squid and Spanish dancers and nudibranchs.

Day 5. Rinca Island / Padar Island

Today is your opportunity for an encounter with the legendary Komodo dragons. Likewise, you can spot wild boar, water buffalos, deer and monkeys while being safely accompanied by a park ranger who will give you some fun facts about the islands wildest residents. Back on board, relax as we cruise towards the magnificent, Jurassic-looking Padar Island. Under the water is just as thrilling as the mountainous crevices of the islands. Later, we set sail for a short cruise to Bat Island, locally known as Pulau Kalong. Get ready for a sunset with a difference where thousands of fruit bats take to the skies to hunt, impressive!

Day 6. Labuan Bajo

We arrive back in Labuan Bajo harbor in the morning and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Final farewells and departure for the airport.