Labuan Bajo is a fishing town located at the western end of the large island of Flores in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is the capital of the West Manggarai Regency, one of regencies in Flores island. The town is one of the gateway into the charm of Flores, you can reach by direct flight from Malaysia, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and you can do it by Ferry boat. Why should you come to Labuan Bajo because there are some good destinations to visit such as Mirror cave stone, Traditional Village, Puncak Waringin hill, Amelia Sea View, Ranko cave, several waterfalls and Komodo National Park. Komodo national is located in the center of the Indonesia archipelago, between the island of Sumbawa and flores, it’s composed of some major island (Komodo island, Rinca island, Padar island, Gili Motang and Nusakode) and there is some smaller island. Exploring the Komodo national park you will have a good underwater experience with a thousand kinds of fishes such as Manta rays, turtle, shark and the others, still have a chance to relax at some beautiful pink beach with crystal sea water. Take a moment to appreciate the panoramic views of turquoise sea, dry or green rolling hills, blue sky and the colors of the beach. Komodo island is inhabited by a population of flora and fauna especially komodo dragons. This 4 days and 3 nights is the best choice for the Traveler to enjoy the town and sail at Komodo National Park.
Tour Highlight
A guide will pick you up at Komodo airport with your flight time, you will be welcomed by the traditional weaving (sembar).
You start at Gua Batu Cermin, or Mirror Cave Stone. It is actually a tunnel or cave in the dark stone hill of Labuan Bajo, west of Manggarai. The sunshine comes in through a hole in the tunnel and bounces on the stone walls that again reflect small lights to others inside the cave like a mirror. In that cave you will see some fossils of sea life, such as turtles, fish, and hard coral.
Then you will go to Waringin Hill. It is about 50 meters above sea level and one of the best spots to enjoy the sunset in the town. From here, you can also see the beauty of Labuan Bajo town.
Continuing to Amelia Sea View, its hills offer a breathtaking combination of sea and mountains. From the top of the hill, you can enjoy both sunrise and sunset, as it provides a 360° panorama of Labuan Bajo and surrounding waters.
Tour Highlight
A guide/driver will pick you up at the hotel between 5.45 and 6.15 am.
You start to sail to Padar Island to enjoy the panorama from the top, which means you're going to do trekking to enjoy the stunning three different bay views. The view of the blue sea and the surrounding small islands are just mesmerizing. Then you sail to one of the pink beaches (Long Pink Beach Padar or Pink Beach Komodo). This exceptional beach gets its striking color from microscopic animals called foraminifera, which produce a red pigment on the coral reef. You will relax and have fun swimming around this beach.
Komodo Island is the home of the unique and rare biggest lizard on earth, called the Komodo dragon. The ways to explore the flora and fauna there are three different treks: short trek, medium trek, and long trek (regular trek), and you could also do an adventure trek (optional). On the island, you will explore and trek to find them out.
Then you continue to Makassar Reef. It’s a tiny sand island in the middle of the ocean, which will submerge underwater when the sea level rises over it. It’s a good place for relaxing and snorkeling in shallow water. This sand island is located very close to Manta Point. If you are lucky, you will be snorkeling with manta rays (they are 3–4 meters long). After that, you sail back to Labuan Bajo.
Tour Highlight
Breakfast at 6.00 to 8.00 am.
You start at Melo village; it is one of the original areas that holds its charm. A typical village dance will be presented, namely the caci dance. This dance is a typical Manggarai dance, and the people who play it are native men from this village. The dance also has a philosophical value, namely as a form of gratitude to God as the Creator of the universe.
Continue to Rumah Tenun Baku Peduli. This place showcased various tenun from around Flores. When you are arriving, they immediately demonstrated how the tenun was woven and patiently explained the process.
Then you will drive to Rangko cave. It is a large pool of crystal-clear seawater, glowing a bright turquoise color as a result of sunlight coming through the mouth of the cave. After that, back to the hotel.
Tour Highlight
Breakfast starts from 6.00 to 10.00 am.
A guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and do the check-out, and then you go to the gallery shop to look for something that you like from here, such as traditional weaving, a Komodo statue, local coffee, traditional arrack, etc.
Transfer to Komodo Airport
• PICK UP FROM AIRPORT & TRANSFER TO AIR PORT
• PROFESIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• ENTRANCE FEE, TREKKING-SNORKELING TICKET, WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TICKET, RANGER FEE
• PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT FOR DAILY TRIP
• LUNCH BOX
• IKAT WEAVING PHASMINA (SEMBAR FOR WELCOMING)
• MINERAL WATER & SNACK
• SNORKELING GEAR
• TAX & SERVICES
