July is Manta Ray Season — Peak manta encounters at Mawan, Cauldron, and Karang Makassar.
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Peak manta encounters at Mawan, Cauldron, and Karang Makassar.
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3D2N Akassa Liveaboard Komodo Trip – Komodo Island Adventure
From $23.00 / person
3D2N Komodo Phinisi Tour - Paddle-board & Floating Pool!
From $306.00 / person
Komodo Day Trip: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo & Manta Point
From $145.00 / person
Komodo Diving Liveaboard
From $500.00 / person
Komodo Luxury 3D2N - Spacious Deck & Outdoor Bathtub
Price on request
Komodo Sailing Trip 3D2N (Open Trip / Liveaboard)
From $242.00 / person
Manta Point Snorkeling Day Trip
From $77.00 / person
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Getting to Komodo
From the major hubs.
From jakarta · flight
~3.5-4 hours connecting · 10-15 daily via Bali or direct
Rp 1.2M – Rp 2.8M
From bali · flight
~1.5 hours direct · 10-15 daily
Rp 700k – Rp 1.6M
From surabaya · flight
~2-3 hours direct or connecting · 3-5 daily
Rp 900k – Rp 2.0M
Practical Information
- Visa
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once)
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Labuan Bajo has ATMs; bring cash for boat tips and remote-island stops.
- Power Plug
- Type C/F, 220V/50Hz
- SIM / Data
- Telkomsel at LBJ airport. Coverage is reliable in Labuan Bajo and Rinca but drops on smaller park islands.
- Local Transport
- Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) from Bali (1.5 hrs). Liveaboards depart from Marina Komodo. Day-trip speedboats and slow boats both run year-round.
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia + Manggarai dialect
- Tipping
- Not expected; tip dive crew and boat captains per trip
- Emergency Numbers
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771
Quick Facts — Komodo
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kanawa island
- Area (island)
- 32 hasumber
- Distance from Labuan Bajo
- 15 kmsumber
- Travel Time (dari lbj speedboat)
- ~20–30 menit (speedboat)
- Coordinates
- -8.4924, 119.7570
komodo island
- Area (island)
- 291 km²sumber
- Travel Time (dari lbj speedboat)
- ~1–1,5 jam (speedboat)
- Transport (akses)
- kapal-only dari LBJ
komodo national park
- Area
- 1.733 km²sumber
- Area (unesco property)
- 219.322 hasumber
- Distance from Labuan Bajo (by sea)
- 35–50 kmsumber
- Setting
- antara Sumbawa & Flores, Lesser Sunda
- Region
- Kab. Manggarai Barat, NTT
- Location
- east nusa tenggarasumber
- Entry Fee (tiket masuk asing)
- Rp650.000
- Entry Fee (tiket masuk lokal)
- Rp300.000
- Transport (akses)
- kapal dari LBJ: open deck / speedboat / regular boat / phinisi
long pink beach
- Coordinates
- -8.6560, 119.5593
- Setting
- area Pulau Padar
Cara ke Komodo
- Dari Kapal-Surabaya-Labuan-Bajo
- ~30 jam
- Dari Kapal-Surabaya-Labuan-Bajo
- ~38 jam
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Manta Ray Season in Komodo 2026: Month-by-Month Guide
> **At a glance** > - Best time: April to June and September to November offer the calmest seas and best diving visibility. The dry season means clear skies for island hopping and reliable manta ray encounters.
Trekking Komodo Lewat Kampung: Jalur yang Dibangun Warga buat Desanya
Selain Loh Liang, ada jalur trekking komodo lewat Kampung Komodo yang dibangun warga: tiga trek 1-2 km, ketemu komodo di Galong Ora, plus mampir lihat ukir patung.
The Komodo Village Trek: The Trail a Local Family Built for Its Village
Most Komodo treks start at Loh Liang. There is another way in — straight through Komodo Village, on a trail a local family quietly built. Here is the story, the route, and what you will see.
Kampung Adat Todo: Rumah Adat Tertua dan Pusat Kerajaan Manggarai
Kampung Adat Todo di Manggarai, Flores, menyimpan Niang Todo, rumah adat tertua sekaligus bekas pusat kerajaan Manggarai. Kenali sejarah rumah gendang yang sakral, dan cara ke sana.
Todo Traditional Village: Manggarai's Oldest House & Royal Heart
Todo traditional village in Manggarai, Flores, holds Niang Todo — the oldest Manggarai house and former seat of the Manggarai kingdom. Its history, the sacred drum house, and how to visit.
Kapal Laut Surabaya ke Labuan Bajo: Pilihan Kapal, Tarif, dan Lama Perjalanan
Naik kapal laut Surabaya ke Labuan Bajo: pilihan KM Dharma Rucitra, Niki Sejahtera, dan Swarna Bahtera, perkiraan tarif dan kelas, lama perjalanan, dan cara pesan tiket.
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Things to know before you visit Komodo
When is the best time to visit Komodo?
April to June and September to November offer the calmest seas and best diving visibility. The dry season means clear skies for island hopping and reliable manta ray encounters.
How long should I plan to stay in Komodo?
3-5 days ideal — 1 day Labuan Bajo arrival, 2-3 days liveaboard or day-trip island hopping in the park, optional 1 day Wae Rebo overland.
How do I get to Komodo?
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) from Bali (1.5 hours), Jakarta, or Surabaya. Most visitors connect through Bali — it is the quickest and most scenic gateway to the park.
What are the must-do experiences in Komodo?
Three signature experiences in Komodo:
• Komodo dragon trekking on Rinca Island
• Snorkeling the pink-sand shores of Pink Beach
• Manta ray diving at Manta Point
Where should I stay in Komodo?
Labuan Bajo town for boutique hotels with sunset views over the marina; liveaboards (1-3 nights) for serious divers; overnight stays inside the national park are not permitted. Range: Labuan Bajo hotel Rp 600K, luxury phinisi liveaboard Rp 5M+ per person per night.
What food and dishes are worth trying in Komodo?
Fresh-caught seafood is the headline — grilled snapper, sambal matah, ikan kuah asam (sour-broth fish). Try Mediterraneo or Bajo Bakery for sunset, Warung Lokal Indah for budget Indonesian. Sample local arak (palm spirit) responsibly.
What should I prepare before traveling to Komodo?
Before traveling to Komodo: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once). Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Labuan Bajo has ATMs; bring cash for boat tips and remote-island stops. Plug: Type C/F, 220V/50Hz. SIM: Telkomsel at LBJ airport. Coverage is reliable in Labuan Bajo and Rinca but drops on smaller park islands.. Tipping: Not expected; tip dive crew and boat captains per trip. Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771
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