Beside Komodo Island, Labuan Bajo has a hidden gem in Rangko Village, called Gua Rangko or Rangko Cave. Located on Gusung Island, this limestone cave offers crystal clear blue water, perfect for you to swim inside the cave.
What Is So Special About Rangko Cave?
From the outside of the cave, it looked just like a regular small mouth-opening cave. To go inside, you’ll need to go down the steps, but be very careful on the rocks near the edge of the pond because they can be slippery. Once you are inside, you will see that on the ceiling of this cave is fully covered by the stalactites and stalagmites. The pond water is so blue and clear. It will be so peaceful to swim in there, and it is effortless for you to float in the salty water. The water there is filled with ocean water, which comes in through the small holes in between the rocks.
In December 2020, Weird Genius, an Indonesian DJ group, had a small concert in Rangko Cave, promoting the Wonderful Indonesia campaign by Kemenparekraf and Music Matters. Click here to see the full video.
How To Get There?
Rangko Cave is accessible by land, 45 mins to 1 hour of driving a car or riding a scooter to Rangko Village from Labuan Bajo town. Once you arrive at Rangko Village, you can rent a small boat from the local people to go to the jetty of Rangko Cave.
It will cost you around Rp.200,000 – Rp.250,000/boat/5pax return trip. When you have arrived at the island, there is a ticket booth for the entrance ticket, which costs Rp 50,000/person for foreigners and Rp 20,000/person for Indonesians.
Rangko Cave can be reached by boat from Labuan Bajo harbor also. If you don’t want to create a hassle in planning your trip to Komodo, we have many luxury boats for you to enjoy.
We have MALCA VOYAGES boat with a capacity of 21 people, very suitable for you who want to explore the Islands with your family, friends, or loved ones. MALCA VOYAGES boat is primarily designed to meet your happiness requirement.
All charter packages include full board meals and non-alcoholic drinks, the crew on the boat, also excursions to remote beaches and reefs for snorkeling or trekking. The cabins are placed precisely in a perfect place to enjoy the view while resting.
You may contact us on our WhatsApp or visit the Komodo Luxury website or our Instagram to see our customers’ stories with us.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Rangko Cave?
Rangko Cave is a limestone cave that only gets hit by sunlight once a day, best time to visit is from 2 PM until 3 PM as the sun will perfectly hit the water to the cave from its door. You can see. The time window for your photo session will not be too long as the cave will get dark after that.
Where To Stay?
There are no hotels or homestays nearby Rangko Village. Thus, you will need to stay in a hotel in Labuan Bajo and take a one-day trip by land to get to Rangko Cave.
Or, we have MALCA VOYAGES for you to stay on the boat with our spacious cabins, luxury facilities, and professional crews on the boat. We will bring you to explore more unique places in Komodo.
What to Do and Travel Tips in Rangko Cave.
Calm Your Soul
Prepare your swimsuit so you can swim in the crystal clear water pond in Rangko Cave. Float yourself while seeing the natural art of arrangement of the stalactites and stalagmites on the cave ceiling with a calm ambiance.
Capture Some Cool Photos
Bring your camera to get some pictures while in the cave. It will become a pleasant memory for your trip with your family, friends, or loved ones.
Go To Mini Taka Makassar (Pasir Timbul Sand Bar)
If you want something more to see near Gua Rangko, there’s a tiny sandbar named Pasir Timbul that can be reached by small boat in just 5 minutes! At low tide, the sandbar is a crescent shape, while at high tide, it’s only a neat little disc of sand. This spot is easy to combine with the Gua Rangko Cave, and it’s great for drone photography and videography.
Always Protect Your Skin
Wear your reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin from the sunlight as the sun can be too hot. For the most protection during a short photo session at Pasir Timbul Sand Bar, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.
Are You Ready to Visit Gua Rangko?
Gua Rangko can be your additional trip destination while you are in Komodo. It offers a unique ambiance, you can swim in the crystal clear pond and admire the amazing natural interior of the cave. There are a lot of other places that you can explore other than Komodo National Park in Labuan Bajo Flores. We can’t wait to show you all of the majestic views in Komodo.
Should you have any inquiries about the tour destinations, the boat facilities, or check the boat availability, you may contact us through our WhatsApp or visit our Komodo Luxury website and Instagram to see our customer’s experiences with MALCA VOYAGES.
The boat offers exciting voyages with all comfortable facilities with spacious open-air areas. The rooms are equipped with ocean views, a jacuzzi, an outdoor bathtub, sun deck, a rooftop chill-out area, and all parts of the boat which are designed perfectly to discover the amazing islands in Komodo National Park.
We are available all year round, contact us through our WhatsApp and we will be delighted to craft a tour package based on your requests. See you soon!
