The Komodo Island are one of Indonesia’s greatest treasures. Flores, a group of 29 small and large white-sanded islands, includes Komodo National Park. It is home to the world-famous Komodo Dragon, countless manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and small sharks, as well as world-class snorkeling and diving sites with millions of fish, beautiful hiking trails, and pink beaches.
A single or multi-day boat tour from Labuan Bajo is available to explore the stunning Komodo Island. A small port town on Flores’ western coast. Depending on the weather, your route will take you to the most beautiful spots in the national park. You can expect to see these things in the stunning archipelago.
Meet Komodo Dragons
The Komodo Dragon, the world’s largest lizard, can only be found in Komodo National Park. To see the Komodo dragons, you must hire a trained Ranger. He keeps a safe distance from you and guides you through the park.
The Komodo dragon can grow up to 2.5 meters, weigh over 85 kilograms and start biting from it is very dangerous. Always stay behind the ranger; his responsibility is to keep you safe.
Meet The People Of The Komodo Island
Inside Komodo Village, you can see how the locals of the surrounding Komodo National Park live. Most people make a living by fishing, while others create and sell handicrafts to visitors. The local guides give a well-spoken English-guided tour and make it possible for you to interact with the residents.
Viewpoints of Padar
Padar is one of the three larger volcanic islands in Komodo National Park. The top viewpoint on Padar Island is a 20-minute walk away. From here, you have a breathtaking view of the entire bay. It is the habitat of the Komodo dragon and has a large deer population.
Swim Alongside Manta Rays
Manta Rays are widely available in Komodo National Park. They can be seen all year snorkeling or diving. During the rainy season, however, the water is colder, and there is glowing plankton, which the Mantas feed on. Hundreds of Manta Rays congregate at Manta Point during this time. The rainy season, which lasts from December to March, is the best time to see Manta Rays on Komodo Island.
Dive Into The World-Class Reefs.
Divers and snorkelers will be very happy at Komodo National Park. The reefs of the Komodo National Park are world-class for snorkeling and diving, with over a thousand different species of fish and 230 different types of coral. The most popular reefs are Penga Kecil and Karang Makassar. Small reef sharks, turtles, many fish and sea stars of various colors and sizes, dolphins, and even whale sharks can be expected.
Pink Sands Beach
Around Komodo National Park, there are many such pink beaches. The beach appears pink due to the white sand and small red coral. The unique color of this sand makes it an unmissable destination.
A Million Flying Bats
The sky over the Komodo Islands turns black shortly after sunset, with a million bats leaving the mangrove forest on Kalong Island. This is a must-see attraction on your archipelago boat tour. Truly magical and undoubtedly the highlight of your trip.
