11 Days 10 Nights
Komodo Island Tour
Experience an unforgettable Komodo Island tour on a luxurious phinisi for 11 days and 10 nights. This well-planned itinerary includes trekking Rinca Island to see Komodo dragons, hiking Padar Island for beautiful views, and snorkeling or diving at Manta Point, Sebayur, Sabolon, and Tatawa Besar. You’ll also visit Gili Lawa Darat and Labuan Bajo. Enjoy adventure and relaxation with spacious cabins, gourmet dining, and exceptional service.
Day 1: From Labuan Bajo to Gili Lawa Darat
Upon arrival at Komodo Airport, our crew will pick you up and take you to our luxurious boat. The boat sails to the first destination, Gili Lawa Laut, where guests have lunch and relax. The boat anchors in a secluded bay surrounded by beautiful scenery, with several of Indonesia’s most exciting dive sites nearby. It’s a great place to dive or snorkel and encounter unique marine life in crystal-clear water. In the afternoon, we hike to a spectacular viewpoint to see our boat anchored in the bay.
Day 2: Explore Mt. Sangeang Island
Sangeang is an active volcano in Komodo National Park. A volcanic black sand background and good visibility make this reef ideal for viewing anemones and soft corals. Dive at Hot Rock Reef to see sulfur bubbles rising from a natural underwater vent on an active volcano.
Day 3: Enjoy Gili Banta
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Gili Banta is perfect for walking on white sand or enjoying water activities. Gili Banta has shallow water with vibrant coral reefs, making it ideal for shallow and drift diving, with the possibility of swimming with manta rays.
Day 4: From Gili Banta to Gili Lawa Laut
The next morning, we sail to the northernmost part of Komodo National Park. In this area, you’ll be able to swim with schools of fish of different species, including trevally, groupers, sweetlips, barracudas, and white-tip reef sharks. After lunch, we’ll hike to a spectacular viewpoint where we can see our boat anchored.
Day 5: Explore Taka Makassar & Padar Island
This morning we’ll keep an eye on the tides to ensure we visit Taka Makassar at the perfect time to swim and drift alongside the mantas. It’s quite common to see around 10 mantas following each other in the current as they search for food.
Day 6: South Rinca
You will sail in the morning to South Rinca, one of the best dive sites in the area. Explore the colorful corals of Indonesia while swimming with nudibranchs, turtles, sea snakes, and frogfish. Following lunch, a tender will take you to see the Komodo Dragon, which is the largest living lizard in the world.
Day 7: Manta Point
Manta Point is the place where we will swim with the mantas. Here is the place we will swim with the mantas. It is typical to see “manta trains,” which are a group of mantas swimming together using the current for food and to be cleaned by little fish.
Day 8: Komodo Island & Tatawa Besar
Komodo Island welcomes us with its long, white sandy beaches and pristine waters. During our morning trek, we’ll have the opportunity to encounter the famous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Next, we’ll explore Tatawa Besar, a perfect spot for snorkeling and diving amidst vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. This island also offers the chance to relax on the beach or take a gentle hike to appreciate its natural beauty.
Day 9: Sebayur Island
Sebayur Island is the best place to explore the underwater beauty of Komodo National Park. Enjoy snorkeling and diving among vibrant coral reefs, reef sharks, and manta rays. Relax on beautiful beaches or hike scenic trails with wonderful seascape views.
Day 10: Sablon Island
After anchoring at Sabolon Island, we will enjoy watersports for the rest of the afternoon, followed by a sunset cocktail. Explore the island’s beautiful coral reefs and enjoy a relaxing beach day before ending with a sunset view.
Day 11: Bidadari Island to Labuan Bajo
The early morning sail will take you to Bidadari Island, where you will be able to enjoy your last swim and watersports before being taken back to the port by tender, where a personal car will transfer you to Labuan Bajo Airport.
Please remember:
This tour packages itinerary is only an example.
Every trip is unique, and the specific daily plans will be customized to meet your preferences as well as to adapt to the weather and sea conditions. Our tour specialist will assist you in planning the day-to-day details onboard.
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