Hand-picked boat trips, liveaboards and diving from Labuan Bajo — plus honest advice on when to go, where to stay and how to see the real Komodo dragons in the wild.
Padar, dragons, Pink Beach and mantas in one long day. From about $90.
See day tripsSleep on a phinisi, climb Padar at sunrise and reach the quiet bays. 2–4 days.
See liveaboardsYour own yacht, your own pace — great value for families and groups.
See private boatsWorld-class drift dives, try-scuba days and manta snorkeling.
See diving tripsKomodo National Park protects a scatter of volcanic islands between Sumbawa and Flores in eastern Indonesia — the only place on the planet where the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, lives in the wild.
Above water, savanna hills plunge into turquoise bays and pink-sand beaches. Below it, some of the richest coral reefs in the Coral Triangle teem with manta rays, turtles and more than 1,000 species of fish. Whether you have one day or a week, we help you choose the right boat trip and book it in minutes.
Top-rated experiences from Labuan Bajo, bookable on GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in USD — tap any tour for live availability.
Speedboat day trip The most-booked Komodo day trip: a fast boat hits Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point and more in one long, unforgettable day, with lunch and snorkel gear included.
Best for: first-timers who want every highlight in a single day
Speedboat day trip A classic speedboat loop with a strong wildlife focus — ranger-led dragon walk, Padar summit, Pink Beach photos and snorkeling with manta rays and reef fish. Pickup, lunch box and drinks included.
Best for: wildlife lovers and photographers
Speedboat day trip One of the best-reviewed shared speedboat trips, with an English-speaking guide, lunch box, snacks and snorkel gear. A slightly shorter day that still covers the big four: Padar, dragons, Pink Beach and mantas.
Best for: travellers who want great value and a top-rated crew
Liveaboard (2D1N) The most popular overnight trip. Sleeping on the boat lets you climb Padar at sunrise — before the day-trip crowds — then swim at Pink Beach and snorkel at Manta Point. All meals included.
Best for: budget travellers who want the sunrise experience
Private sunset cruise A short, easy evening trip to Kalong Island, where huge fruit bats pour out of the mangroves at dusk. Perfect for your arrival day or the evening before a long boat trip.
Best for: arrival day, families and short stays
Cultural overland trip Trade the sea for the misty Flores highlands: trek to UNESCO-awarded Wae Rebo village and sleep in a traditional cone-shaped house. All meals and transport included.
Best for: culture seekers with a spare two days
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From dragon islands to sandbars and flying-fox sunsets — here is what to put on your list.
Dragon islands Home of the Komodo dragon
The park’s namesake island and the best place on Earth to see wild Komodo dragons, on ranger-led walks from Loh Liang — plus a fishing village, cockatoos and the famous Long Pink Beach.
Dragon islands Dragons, buffalo and wild savanna
Rugged Rinca is the closest dragon island to Labuan Bajo. Its Loh Buaya ranger station and elevated boardwalks make it easy to see dragons, water buffalo, deer and macaques on a shorter boat ride.
Islands & beaches The most famous view in Indonesia
Climb the staircase to Padar’s ridge for the iconic view over three crescent bays of white, black and pink sand — the postcard shot of Komodo National Park, best at sunrise.
Islands & beaches Rose-tinted sand and coral gardens
Komodo’s pink beaches owe their colour to crushed red coral. Swim, sunbathe and snorkel over healthy reef just metres from the shore — one of only a handful of pink beaches in the world.
Reefs & sea Swim with giant manta rays
At Manta Point (Karang Makassar) reef manta rays glide over a shallow rubble bank to feed and be cleaned. Snorkel or dive with these gentle giants — one of Komodo’s most unforgettable experiences.
Reefs & sea The great flying-fox sunset
Every evening, tens of thousands of giant fruit bats rise from Kalong Island’s mangroves and stream across the sunset sky — a spectacular natural show watched from the deck of your boat.
All Komodo trips start in Labuan Bajo. Choose a beach resort on Waecicu, a harbour-view hotel in town or a castaway island bungalow.
📍 Waecicu Beach A large beachfront resort on Waecicu Beach with infinity pools, a spa, several restaurants and its own sunset bar on a jetty — plus private boat trips into the park.
Good for: families, honeymoons, full-service luxury
📍 Marina & harbourfront A striking modern resort at the marina with a huge infinity pool facing the harbour sunset — walking distance to the boats and the town’s restaurants.
Good for: harbour views and easy boat departures
📍 Labuan Bajo town A stylish, top-rated boutique hotel by the sea in town, with an infinity pool, spa and rooftop views — 15 minutes’ walk to the harbour.
Good for: best value for style
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