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, 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, and 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.
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A guide will pick you up at Komodo airport with your flight time, and 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 also you can see the beauty of Labuan Bajo town.
Continuing from Amelia Sea View, its hills offer a breathtaking combination of sea and mountains. From the top of hill, you can enjoy both of sunrise and sunset as it provided 360` panorama of Labuan Bajo and surrounding waters.
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A guide will pick you up at your hotel, we advise you to buy some snacks and soft drinks in advance before your trip begins.
You join a wooden boat to Start at Kelor island. On this island you will do soft trekking for the views and if you have luck you will be swimming with baby sharks and then you will sail to Manjarite bays to do snorkeling.
In the afternoon to the dark you just stay on the boat while you enjoy the sunset and the thousands of flying foxes are getting out from the mangrove to Flores island.
You stay 2 days overnight on the private traditional wooden boat, equipped with the comfort AC cabin, bathroom, dining room, sundeck, communal area/relax area. You will have breakfast, lunch, dinner and a mini pantry (tea coffee and soft drink area) on the boat.
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Morning call at 4.50 am.
You're going to do trekking to the top of Padar Hill to hunt sunrise and enjoy the stunning three different bay views.
Then you sail to one of the pink beaches. 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.
Continue to Komodo Island to see the biggest lizard on earth. To explore the flora and fauna there, there are three different treks: a short trek, a medium trek, and a long trek (regular trek), and you could also do an adventure trek (optional).
Then you sail to Takamakasar Reef. It’s a tiny sand island in the middle of the ocean, which will submerge underwater when the sea level rises. 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).
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Morning tea/coffee and breakfast start at 5.30 to 7.15 am.
We refreshed the body by snorkeling at Kelor Island, which has a sheer drop-off with amazing coral reef scenery and great fish life, table coral, and stone coral covered in beautiful corals, and sometimes you will get strong currents of 1 knot or more.
Then sail to Kanawa Island to enjoy the beach, and you will be swimming with the fish that you give food to, such as bread, bananas, or some snacks.
While you are sailing back to Labuan Bajo, you are having lunch on the boat.
