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Komodo Dragon Tours in Flores

Take a private boat tour, enjoy incredible snorkelling, spot Manta’s, visit the Pink Beach, enjoy the panorama at Padar, and meet the Komodo Dragons. A unique adventure for fair & transparent tariffs:

Flores Komodo Tour Prices
3D/2N Tour
Included: pick-up/drop-ff in Labuan Bajo, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol & soft drinks, voluntary tips
Total Group Price
All Year
2 persons 13.00 mln IDR
3 persons 16.15 mln IDR
4 persons 18.85 mln IDR
Prices for 2D1N and 4D3N Komodo Tours or Flores Overland Tours?
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Pandemic has devastated Indonesian tourism
We can't wait to see you again!

For almost two years the tourism sector in Indonesia has been annihilated as a result of global lockdowns. Our guides, cooks and staff looked for jobs in other sectors but there was barely work to do. Instead they sold their possessions, burned their little savings, and lived from donations.

Your visit to Indonesia brings a lot of joy to our lifes again. Not only because of the economic perspectives, but mostly because we can finally do what we love most: Show you our jungles and cultures and create lifetime memories with our guests!

Read Covid-19 Devastates Indonesians in Tourism & How to Help. Whenever you visit Indonesia, please take notice that your tips will have more meaning than they have ever had. It is not only a symbolic sign of appreciation, it will make a real and big difference to many lifes.

Terima kasih

Komodo and Padar Island Tours

Komodo – Rinca – Padar Island – Pink Beach – Manta Point – Taka Makassar – Kelor

Note: You find the default itineraries on the tab Komodo Tours above the image slider. Because the tours are private, the itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to your wishes and flight schedule.

With our private Komodo tours we explore the islands around Flores, snorkel at beautiful underwater sites, and stay overnight on the boat.

Komodo Boat Tour Local Guides

The tours have a length of 2, 3 or 4 days. All the tours include a standard boat with AC/cabins/Western shower/Western toilet, authentic Indonesian meals, and pick-up/drop-off in Labuan Bajo.

Reading Tips:
  • The Ultimate Guide to Flores & Komodo
  • 7 Unbelievable Facts about Komodo dragons

The most popular tour is the 3D2N Komodo Tour and includes treks around Padar, Rinca, Kelor & Komodo, snorkelling at the best spots such as Kelor, Menjerete, Manta Point & Sebayur, and relaxing at picturesque beaches such as Pink Beach & Taka Makassar.

Flores Overland Tours

Kelimutu – Wae Rebo – Bajawa – Moni – Maumere – Ende

Note: You find the default itineraries on the tab Overland Tours above the image slider. Because the tours are private, the itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to your wishes and flight schedule. The overland tours that are easily combined with Komodo tours are highlighted.

For off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts, we also offer private tours to some of Flores’ most breath taking sites, including the Kelimutu Lakes and the traditional village Wae Rebo.

Wae Rebo Flores Overland Tour

We offer 2 and 3 day tours to Kelimutu or Wae Rebo, and 4 and 5 day tours that also include other highlights such as the villages Ruteng, Bajawa and Moni where you see rain forests, waterfalls, rice fields, traditional villages and picturesque beaches, as you are greeted by the friendly locals.

Experienced, Certified, Local Guides

Travellers should experience the beauty of Flores in a comfortable and worry-free manner. Therefore, only experienced, English speaking guides with a terrific track record of satisfied clients can join our network.

Our team in Flores consists of experienced guides, born and raised around Labuan Bajo. They are experts in the local fauna and flora and follow strict safety- and environmental rules to minimise the human footprint to the local environment.


Lukas

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Standard Boat with AC Cabins

Note: The boat quality can make or break your tour. Because usually (not always!) a cheap tour comes at the cost of the boat quality, we advice you to be diligent in your tour choices. Even if you book your Komodo Tour with another tour operator, feel still free to ask us for free advice on the boat quality, so that we can make sure you’ll leave Flores with a smile on your face:-)

While the tour itineraries are relatively comparable across tour operators, the quality of the boats can differ noticably. The boats can range from simple open-deck boats to speedboats, Standard AC Boats with cabins or luxury Phinisi boats.

We only use Standard boats with AC cabins that have Western facilities. Our boats have private cabins with AC and fan, a dining & relaxing area on the deck, Western showers (not a local Mandi), Western toilets (not local squat toilets), and fresh water for the shower and tab.

KM Putri Tunggal
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KM PUTRI TUNGGAL

2-6 people
2 Cabins
AC & Fan

KM NK JAYA
Look Inside!
KL NK JAYA

2-8 people
3 Cabins
AC & Fan

KM Hasri Jaya
Look Inside!
KLM HASRI JAYA

2-6 people
3 Cabins
AC & Fan

Blue Eyes
Look Inside!
BLUE EYES

6-12 people
6 Cabins
AC & Fan

KM DA-RA
Look Inside!
KL DA-RA

6-12 people
3 Cabins
AC & Fan

KM MANSUR
KL MANSUR

2-4 people
2 Cabins
AC & Fan

 

Above are pictures of the most frequently used boats by us. Depending on your group size and boat availability we will book one of these – or other comparable – boats.

Prepare for your Komodo Tour

For a good preparation of your Komodo Tour or Flores Overland Tour, we recommend reading The Ultimate Guide to Flores & Komodo

How to get to Labuan Bajo?

The gateway to Flores is Bali. There are frequent flights from Denpassar (Bali) to Labuan Bajo and it takes ± 1 hour. You can book both your international flight to Bali as well as domestic flights Labuan Bajo via Skyscanner. Since recently, there are also direct flights to Labuan Bajo from Makassar, Sulawesi! Consider booking a window seat to enjoy the beautiful view when approaching Flores.

An adventurous way to get to Labuan Bajo from Gili island is by boat, and the standard boat tour takes 4 Days. We only recommend this option for low budget travellers that have plenty of time, because the facilities onboard are very basic. Most travellers prefer to fly from Gili to Labuan Bajo via Denpassar (there are no direct flights).

Where to stay in Labuan Bajo?

The recommended accommodation in the top segment (especially for families or for a peaceful stay) is Villa Domanik. While on a walking distance from the city centre, this peaceful resort is far from the city buzz and is located on a hill facing mountains and the sea.

Recommended accommodations in the mid-budget segment are Seaesta Komodo Hostel & Hotel and Wae Molas Hotel, while in the low-budget segment we recommend Ciao Hostel.

Also Good to Know

Payment Process

A small online pre-payment is required to confirm your booking request. The outstanding amount is usually paid in cash upon arrival. Alternatively - and only if you wish - the outstanding balance can be transferred in advance to our guide's Indonesian bank account.

In case you wish to pay the outstanding balance in advance, we recommend using TransferWise .

This is an increasingly popular payment platform among Western travellers for payments to non-Western countries, because international transfers via bank or PayPal usually use unfavourable currency exchange rates on top of the commissions. Create a Transferwise account now - the confirmation process takes a few days - and ask for bank details.

Travel Insurance

We advice you to visit Indonesia with a good travel insurance. In case you do not have one yet, you may want to consider the international travel insurance World Nomads that many backpackers use.

For frequently asked questions about our Flores Tours, please see our FAQ section to the right.

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Donation Program

HELP DENA GET TO COLLEGE

Our current donation program is for Dena, who has just finished secondary school and dreams of continuing his education and become a police officer.

Deda lives in North Sumatra in the small village Bukit Lawang. Because of the modest local salaries, his family is not able to pay the significant college enrollment fee of ± € 8000.

Would you like to help Dena? In the booking form below, you have the option to make a donation with your booking. Your entire donation will be spent on the cause.

Donation Program at Local Guides

Komodo Tour Itineraries

2D1N Komodo Island Tour

DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
Included: pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.

Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.

Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.

DAY 2: Padar Island – Pink Beach - Kanawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
Included: drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!

Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.

Finally, we visit Kanawa island, where we can swim, snorkel or relax on the picturesque, white beach. Then it is time to sail back to Labuan Bajo, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

3D2N Komodo Island Tour

DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
Included: pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.

Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.

Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.

We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.

DAY 2: Padar Island – Komodo Island – Pink Beach (B L D)
Included: private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!

Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.

In the afternoon we sail to Komodo island, and a ranger accompanies us on a trek to spot the famous Komodo dragons. They are a bit bigger here than they are in Rinca island.

We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.

DAY 3: Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Sebayur Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
Included: drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: alcohol and soft drinks
Note: The itinerary for this last day will be adjusted to your flight schedule. Here is the default itinerary in case you will spend the night in Labuan Bajo.

Our first stop is at the picturesque white beach at Taka Makassar, where you can relax or swim. The next destination - Manta Point - is nearby, and here you meet the giant Manta while snorkelling!

We continue to Sebayur island, where you can enjoy for the last time the beautiful underwater scene. Then it is time to sail back to Labuan Bajo, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

4D3N Komodo Island Tour

DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
Included: pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.

Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.

Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.

DAY 2: Padar Island – Komodo Island – Pink Beach (B L D)
Included: private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks

Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!

Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.

In the afternoon we sail to Komodo island, and a ranger accompanies us on a trek to spot the famous Komodo dragons. They are a bit bigger here than they are in Rinca island.

We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.

DAY 3: Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Gili Lawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
Included: private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: alcohol and soft drinks

Our first stop is at the picturesque white beach at Taka Makassar, where you can relax or swim. The next destination - Manta Point - is nearby, and here you meet the giant Manta while snorkelling!

The next destination is Gili Lawa Island, where we will have trek to a hill top and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

DAY 4: Siaba Island – Kanawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
Included: drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water
excluded: alcohol and soft drinks
Note: The itinerary for this last day will be adjusted to your flight schedule. Here is the default itinerary in case you will spend the night in Labuan Bajo (recommended).

After breakfast we head to Siaba island. Having one of the best snorkelling sites in the area, you may spot turtles here.

We continue to Kanawa island, where we can swim, snorkel or relax on the picturesque, white beach.

If time allows, we visit after lunch another snorkelling site Bidari, before sailing back to Labuan Bajo. Drop off at your hotel or the airport.

What’s included?

Included: Private local boat (AC Cabin boat), English speaking guide, Meals, Snorkeling equipments, Ranger, mineral water, transfer from/to Labuan Bajo/Airport
Excluded: Entrance fees, soft drinks/ alcoholic drinks, hotel, tips, flight ticket, travel/health insurance

What to bring?

Long pants, long sleeves, swimming suits, towel, insect repellent (40% DEET), sun lotion, trekking/walking shoes, portable flash flight, rain coat, small backpack

Recommended Accommodations

Recommended accommodations (excluded) are Ciao Hostel ($), Wae Molas Hotel ($$), Seaesta Komodo Hostel & Hotel ($$) and Villa Domanik ($$$).

Terms & Conditions
  • Bookings requests are confirmed via our booking form. A deposit is required.
  • 100% refund of deposit for cancellations 2 months before tour start.
  • 50% refund of deposit for cancellations 1 month before tour start.
  • No refund of deposit for cancellations within a month before tour start.
  • Rescheduling dates can be done at no costs, subject to availability of new dates.
  • We take no responsibility for flight delays/cancellations. However, under such conditions, we will re-optimize the itinerary to minimise the impact on your tour.
  • We are always open for wishes to change the itinerary.
  • Safety always comes on the first place and is never jeopardised. If the captain judges that the weather/sea conditions are too poor to visit specific sites, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

As a final note, we just want you to leave Flores with beautiful memories and will always try to find reasonable solutions with our hearts specific to the situation.

Flores Overland Tours

2D1N Kelimutu Tour

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Ende Ende or Maumere
Reverse itinerary is also possible. Just mention it in the booking form.
DAY 1: ENDE AIRPORT > WOLOGAI - WATERFALL > MONI
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ecolodge, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

Pick-up is upon arrival at Ende aiport. Transfer to the traditional Lionese village Wologai, where we will walk through as we learn about the customs and traditions of the local life. We continue to Moni, and underway we make a stop to swim or relax at the waterfalls. Finally, we check-in to our hotel in Moni.

DAY 2: MONI – KELIMUTU LAKE – MONI > ENDE/MAUMERE
Included: car, driver, guide, entrance ticket to Kelimutu crater, mineral water
Excluded: meals

We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes. Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu lake.

We drive back to the hotel for breakfast, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we will drive to Maumere and make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and Waring traditional village.

2D1N Wae Rebo Tour

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Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
This tour is ideal for combining with a Komodo Tour!
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – DENGE – WAE REBO
Included: car, driver, guide, short hike, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, bottled water
Excluded: meals

Pick-up early in the morning at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am), and private transfer to Denge village (±5 hours). Here we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.

DAY 2: WAE REBO – DENGE – SPIDER WEB RICE FIELD – LEMBOR – LABUAN BAJO
Included: car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara village (± 2.5 hours) to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we visit other rice fields in Lembor before we arrive in Labuan Bajo.

3D2N Wae Rebo Tour

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Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
This tour is ideal for combining with a Komodo Tour!
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – TODO – DENGE
Included: car, driver, guide, short hike, homestay in Denge, entrance tickets, bottled water
Excluded: meals

Pick-up at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am). We drive through Melo village where we’ll see a beautiful panorama of Labuan Bajo, and then continue to Lembor to see the rice terrace fields. Finally, we drive 3 hours to Denge village where we’ll stay overnight at a local homestay.

DAY 2: DENGE – WAE REBO
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

After breakfast we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.

DAY 3: WAE REBO – DENGE – SPIDER WEB RICE FIELD – LEMBOR – LABUAN BAJO
Included: car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water
excluded: meals

After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara village (± 2.5 hours) to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we visit other rice fields in Lembor before we arrive in Labuan Bajo.

4D3N Flores Overland Tour

start finish
Labuan Bajo Ende or Maumere
Reverse itinerary is also possible. Just mention it in the booking form.
This tour is ideal for combining with a Komodo Tour!

DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – RUTENG
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ruteng, entrance tickets, bottled water
Excluded: meals

Pickup at your hotel in Labuan Bajo around 8 am (or at the airport as long as you land before 9 am). As we drive towards Ruteng, we make stops at Melo village for a panorama of Labuan Bajo, at Lembor to see a large rice terrace and at Cara Village to see the beautiful Spire Web Rice Terrace Field. In Ruteng we stop at Ruteng Pu’u to visit the traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe, before we check-in at our hotel.

DAY 2: RUTENG - BAJAWA
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Bajawa, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

After breakfast we continue the tour with the first top at Tepo Rakot, where we can enjoy a panorama of the rice terrace. Next we visit the Rana Mese Lake in the rain forest, and then visit Aimere village and learn about the process of making palm wine. The next village Bena is located in the slope of Mount Inerie and is the traditional village of Bajawa people. In the afternoon, we will relax in the Hot Spring at So’a. Then we check-in at the hotel in Bajawa.

DAY 3: BAJAWA - MONI
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Moni, entrance tickets, mineral water
excluded: meals

We continue the journey after breakfast and drive to the hot spring where we can swim and relax. The next stop is at Nanga Penda, where walk along the Blue Stone Beach [picture] and where we have lunch. We continue towards Ende and stop at the Museum of Bung Karno and visit the traditional villages in Saga [picture] and Wolo Gai [picture]. Finally, we arrive in Moni where we stay overnight in a hotel.

DAY 4: MONI – KELIMUTU – MAUMERE
Included: car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals, accommodation

We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes.

Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu lake. We drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check-out, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we will drive to Maumere and make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and Waring traditional village.

5D4N Flores Overland Tour

start finish
Labuan Bajo Ende or Maumere
Reverse itinerary is also possible. Just mention it in the booking form.
Easy to combine with Komodo Tour!

DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – DENGE – WAE REBO
Included: car, driver, guide, short hike, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, bottled water
Excluded: meals

Pick-up early in the morning at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am), and private transfer to Denge village (±5 hours). Here we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.

DAY 2: WAE REBO – RUTENG
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ruteng, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara Village to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we continue to Ruteng Town and stay overnight in a hotel.

DAY 3: RUTENG - BAJAWA
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Bajawa, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

After breakfast we continue the tour with the first top at Tepo Rakot, where we can enjoy a panorama of the rice terrace. Next we visit the Rana Mese Lake in the rain forest, and then visit Aimere village and learn about the process of making palm wine. The next village Bena is located in the slope of Mount Inerie and is the traditional village of Bajawa people. In the afternoon, we will relax in the Hot Spring at So’a. Then we check-in at the hotel in Bajawa.

DAY 4: BAJAWA - MONI
Included: car, driver, guide, accommodation in Moni, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals

We continue the journey after breakfast and drive to the hot spring where we can swim and relax. The next stop is at Nanga Penda, where walk along the Blue Stone Beach and where we have lunch. We continue towards Ende and stop at the Museum of Bung Karno and visit the traditional villages in Saga and Wolo Gai. Finally, we arrive in Moni where we stay overnight in a hotel.

DAY 5: MONI – KELIMUTU – ENDE/MAUMERE
Included: car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water
Excluded: meals, accommodation

We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes.

Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu crater lake. We drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check-out, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and/or Waring traditional village.

What’s included?

Included: Private local boat (AC Cabin boat), English speaking guide, Meals, Snorkeling equipments, Ranger, mineral water, transfer from/to Labuan Bajo/Airport
Excluded: Entrance fees, soft drinks/ alcoholic drinks, hotel, tips, flight ticket, travel/health insurance

What to bring?

Long pants, long sleeves, swimming suits, towel, insect repellent (40% DEET), sun lotion, trekking/walking shoes, portable flash flight, rain coat, small backpack

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We are a community of local guides in Indonesia with a passion for the outdoors and our environment. We fight for our rainforests, we support our local communities, and we provide ecotours for local prices to promote responsible travel.

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BEST TRIP EVER!
BEST TRIP EVER!

This tour was an amazing surprise. Everything was well organised. We booked with the help of local guides and had Nur has guide. The klokok is really nice and peaceful. You sleep in the jungle with these amazing sounds of the animals and the nature. In october there were not so many people so it ...

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Onvergetelijke Ervaring
Onvergetelijke Ervaring

Boeken ging heel gemakkelijk. Aanbetaling per paypal. Rest contant er plekke (begin dus tijdig met het pinnen van de max. hoeveelheden die je mag). Communicatie was prima. Alle vragen werden snel en duidelijk beantwoord. Bij aankomst wordt je opgehaald door iemand van Local Guides en bij vertrek ook weer weggebracht (handig!). De boot (One Piece) ...

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Amazing Experience
Amazing Experience

We had a 2N/3D houseboattour and this was the absolute highlight of our holiday in Indonesia! The pick up from the airport was as perfectly organised as the rest of our trip from our friendly manager Nur. The whole crew and our guide Johannes solicitous accomponied us, that we felt absolutely relaxed on that trip. ...

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Best Tour with Local Guides
Best Tour with Local Guides

We had very high expectations of our Tanjung Puting tour, and it still exceeded our expectations! While cruising along the river sekonyer using klotok, we saw many bekantan and birds. The first feeding place there were some orangutans in tanjung harapan station, and then we set out again down the river and staying near the ...

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Incredible Family Trip
Incredible Family Trip

Our family (two adults and two teenagers) did a 3D2N tour in January 2018. We were delighted with our experience. Our individual needs and interests (one keen birdwatcher, allergy to peanuts) were accommodated seamlessly. Our guide Faisal provided additional resources about the birds of the rainforest and was constantly diligent in spotting and helping to ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find the day-to-day itineraries?

Click on the tab Komodo Tour or Overland Tour above the image slider on this page to see the day-to-day itineraries for the Komodo- and Flores Overland Tours, respectively.

What is included in the Komodo Tour?

Included: transfer service to/from harbour, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling gear, meals, mineral water

excluded: entrance fee to Komodo National park, alcohol & soft drinks, voluntary tips

What is the entrance fee to Komodo National Park?

According to the default itineraries for the 2D, 3D and 4D Komodo Tours, each passenger needs an entrance ticket for 2 days. The reason the entrance fees are excluded from the tour price is that sometimes we need to change the itinerary due to weather conditions and we do not want to overcharge you unnecessarily beforehand.

The extra price for the entrance fees in the default itinerary for both the 3D2N Komodo Tour and the 4D3N Komodo Tour are 700.000 IDR per person for the entire tour in 2020.

What are the safety measures on board?

Safety is the number one priority with the livaboard Komodo Tours.

We tailor the tour itinerary to the weather/sea conditions. In case these conditions at some sites are too wild according to the captain, we visit the site on a different time/day or skip it and visit other sites instead.

There are life jackets on board for all passengers.

There is radio communication on board.

Is the Komodo tour safe for children?

The Komodo Tour should not be done with 0-3 years old children.

Bigger children usually love the tour! However, kids sometimes are more sensitive to the heat, so we advice to always book a boat with AC (we only use standard boats with AC cabins)

Does the crew speak English?

We only work with English speaking, licensed guides that will join you throughout the tour. The cook and captain on board speak little English.

Are the tours shared or private?

All our tours are private. Therefore, the itinerary is not set in stone, and we happily accommodate requests that deviate from our default itinerary.

When does the tour start/end?

Because of the private nature of our tours, we will start the tour whenever you arrive in Labuan Bajo or whenever you wish to be picked up from your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, as long as it is before noon.

The tour end is also flexible. The tour usually ends early in the afternoon, but we can stretch it in case you have a late flight or accommodate an early flight departure.

The start/end times are different for the Flores Overland Tours. For each tour, the start/end time is written in the corresponding day-to-day itineraries.

What's the best period to visit?

The weather is usually best and the sea is most calm from the beginning of May to the end of October.

Between November and March - and especially in December and January - the weather can sometimes be in bad conditions. We have a zero-risk policy and therefore the itinerary may be adjusted based on the weather.

However, these winter months are the best period for seeing large groups of Manta Rays. The emphasis is on "large groups", as individual Manta Rays can usually be seen throughout the year.

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