A Komodo Island tour from Labuan Bajo begins at the harbor in Flores and ends with salt on your skin and a memory card full of dragons. You sail west into Komodo National Park, land on the islands that hold wild Komodo dragons, and snorkel reefs that stay warm through the dry season.Komodo Trekker runs this route weekly as a licensed operator based in Labuan Bajo. Below we lay out the itineraries, our published rates as of November 2026, and the one cost every package leaves out.
How the Trip Runs from Labuan Bajo
You meet your crew at the harbor, clear the national park checkpoint, and sail west. A speedboat reaches the islands in roughly two hours, while a wooden liveaboard travels slower and anchors overnight. A licensed park ranger joins every landing, and he leads the walk on Komodo and Rinca, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The sea runs flattest before noon, and Padar’s viewpoint fills quickly. Therefore, a 6 am start buys you space and shade on the stairs. Meanwhile, the full-day fast boat suits anyone who must fly out the next morning.
Islands on a Standard Komodo Island Tour
A standard trip covers four to six stops, depending on your boat, the tide, and the day. Padar, Pink Beach, Loh Liang, and Manta Point appear on almost every itinerary. Longer trips add Siaba, Kanawa, Kelor, and Kalong.
Padar Island – the ridge viewpoint on every Komodo postcard.
Pink Beach – blush sand and shallow coral, best snorkeled early.
Loh Liang – ranger station, briefing, and the dragon walk.
Manta Point – a cleaning station where manta rays circle.
Kalong – thousands of flying foxes lift off at sunset.
Siaba and Kanawa – sheltered coral gardens with turtles.
In practice, the Komodo tours page maps each stop, so you can match a boat to your islands.
Pick a day trip when you have one free day before your flight, and a liveaboard when you want Padar at sunrise and Kalong at sunset. A day trip returns you to Labuan Bajo by evening, while a liveaboard adds a cabin, meals, and quiet hours on deck.
Format
What it covers
Best for
Full day fast boat
Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo or Rinca, Manta Point
travelers with one spare day
2D1N liveaboard
the day trip route spread over two days
couples on a short break
3D2N liveaboard
full loop with Siaba, Kanawa, and Kalong
first-time visitors who want everything
4D3N adventure
Komodo trekking, snorkeling, and dragons at a slower pace
fit travelers with four days
Above all, compare cabin class before you compare price. However, the 2-day Komodo liveaboard fits a weekend, while the three-day sailing covers the full loop.
Komodo Island Tour from Labuan Bajo Prices and Exclusions
Our published rates start at IDR 1.300.000 per person for a full-day fast boat trip and reach IDR 6.500.000 for the four-day adventure. Liveaboard cabins sit between those two figures and rise with cabin class. The national park entrance fee stays outside every package, and you settle it at the checkpoint.
Package
Published rate
Full Day Komodo by Fast Boat
IDR 1.300.000 / person
2-Day Komodo Liveaboard Adventure
from IDR 2.850.000
Komodo Liveaboard 3D2N – Superior cabin
from IDR 3.500.000 / person
Komodo Liveaboard 3D2N – Deluxe cabin
from IDR 4.650.000 / person
Komodo Liveaboard 3D2N – Master cabin
from IDR 6.850.000 / person
4D3N Komodo Adventure Tour
IDR 6.500.000 / person
We leave the park fee out of the table. The park authority sets that tariff, revises it periodically, and charges per visitor per day. Consequently, a number printed here would mislead you within a season. Ask our team for the current rate when you book, and budget for it as a separate line ([perlu verifikasi]: nominal tarif resmi terbaru).
Check four things before you transfer any money: a registered business entity, guest insurance, life jackets in every size, and a park ranger on the landing. A licensed Labuan Bajo operator runs under a PT registration and answers to Indonesian tourism rules.
Licence – first, ask for the company name and registration, then match the invoice.
Boat – next, request photos of the actual vessel and the cabin you will sleep in.
Safety – then confirm life jackets, a radio, and a first aid kit on board.
Inclusions – finally, get the written list and read what the price leaves out.
Best Time to Book Your Komodo Island Tour
Book between April and November, when the dry season keeps the sea calm and the viewpoints clear. December to March brings rain, rougher crossings, and occasional cancellations. October carries the year’s highest demand, so reserve a cabin two to four weeks ahead if you travel then.Even so, late April and early November bring the same dry weather with smaller crowds on Padar.
Send your dates, group size, and preferred islands to our team on WhatsApp at +62 823-3910-3561. We will reply with the current park tariff, a matching boat, and cabin prices. Alternatively, send a booking request and we will hold your slot.
