Island Gems Komodo & Flores

Day 1 : Labuan Bajo

Upon your arrival in Labuan Bajo on Flores Island in Indonesia, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 2 : Labuan Bajo > Komodo National Park > Labuan Bajo

Depart for Padar Island, where upon arrival, walk to reach the highest point and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding area.

Travel to Komodo National Park with your travel expert who will then escort you on a two-hour trek with a local ranger, who intimately knows the island’s terrain. These expert guides will lead you to areas frequented by Komodo dragons, sharing insights into their habits and the coexistence of villagers with these majestic creatures. The Komodo dragon, part of the monitor lizard family Varanidae, is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. Growing up to three metres long and weighing around 70 kg, these apex predators hunt by ambushing prey with a venomous bite. They have serrated teeth and powerful neck muscles to incapacitate prey.

After the trek, you will head to Pink beach, a picturesque haven in the Komodo National Park, with time to discover the splendid underwater world of these rich waters. Continue to Manta Point for more swimming and snorkelling, where if you are lucky, you may see mantas here. Afterwards, cruise back to the mainland.

Day 3 : Labuan Bajo

Today’s adventure begins in Cunca Wulang Canyon, nestled in a tropical rainforest setting and one of Flores’ most striking spots for outdoor activities. Impressive waterfalls cascade into beautiful, fresh water pools and lead into a series of smaller waterfalls and rivers a few kilometres downstream.

On the way back to Labuan Bajo for lunch, a stop will be made in Rumah Tenun to see a weaving process. After lunch visit Batu Cermin Cave, where you can see some coral fossils as well as stalactites and stalagmites. Continue to Rangko Village and board a local boat until you reach Rangko Cave, where you can swim and enjoy the crystal pool, before heading back to your hotel.

Day 4 : Labuan Bajo

Immerse yourself in Flores’ local culture with a traditional fishing experience. From an early age, boys learn to fish using basic equipment, relying on the sea for sustenance. The rich waters host over two thousand tropical fish species, with five per cent endemic to the region. After breakfast, meet the hotel’s boat captain for a speedboat ride to one of Komodo’s beautiful fishing spots. Engage with friendly fishermen, learning about their livelihoods and community roles. Set sail on a traditional boat to a favoured fishing spot, where you will learn traditional techniques. Enjoy lunch on board, before continuing to a village in the National Park, where you can see the daily life of people and take a village walk, before returning to your hotel.

Day 5 : Labuan Bajo

After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time before being transferred to the airport where your journey concludes.