Sisters Planning Komodo Trip: Must-Read Tips Before You Go

Komodo – an underrated gem of an island in Indonesia 🏝️! Here, you can discover the enchanting 💕 pink beaches, encounter the legendary Komodo dragons 🐉, marvel at a breathtaking landscape of one sea and four bays, and dive into a snorkeler’s paradise 🤿…

✈️ Travel Guide
– Bali to Komodo: 1.5 hours
– Lombok to Komodo: 1 hour
– Jakarta to Komodo: 2.5 hours
– Surabaya to Komodo: 1.5 hours

🌇 Must-Visit Attractions
🏞️ Komodo National Park: Home to the rare and majestic Komodo dragons, this park is a must-see for nature enthusiasts.
🏝️ Padar Island: With its stunning views of one sea and four bays, and a mix of pink, white, and black sand beaches, Padar Island offers a truly unique experience.

💗 Pink Beach: The beach, composed of white sand and red coral powder, transforms into a dreamy pink under the sun, creating a surreal and romantic atmosphere.
🌙 Crescent Beach: Also known as Tail Dragging Shoal, this crescent-shaped beach boasts crystal-clear waters that sparkle like a glass sea.
🦇 Kalong Island: At dusk, witness a magical spectacle of bats flying against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset.

🐟 Manta Point: A diver’s haven, where you have the chance to see manta rays in large numbers if luck is on your side.

🏨 Accommodation
🔹 Luxury
– Labuan Bajo Luxury Collection Spa Resort
– Plataran Komodo Beach Resort
– Ayana Komodo Resort
🔸 Budget
– Porto Komodo Hotel
– Merlin Komodo Labuan Bajo
– Palazzo Kagum Hotel
🔺 Liveaboard: For a more immersive experience, explore Komodo by boat, enjoying both land and sea attractions.

🐊 Land attractions (pink beach, tail-dragging beach, Komodo dragons, etc.)
🐟 Sea scenery (multiple snorkeling spots, manta rays, sea turtles, etc.)
🦇 Deck experience (bat sunset, tourist parties, deck diving, etc.)

🦞 Cuisine: Indulge in fresh seafood, Indonesian fried rice, satay, durian, gado-gado, and grilled lobster.

🔹 3-Day Komodo Tour 🔹
Day 1: Airport pickup in Komodo – Check-in at the hotel
Day 2: Full-day boat trip (Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Dragons – Crescent Bay – Kanawa Island)
Day 3: Half-day sunset tour (Kelor Island – Menjerite Bridge Snorkeling – Rinca Island – Sunset Bats)

🔸 7-Day Komodo + Bali Island Hopping Tour 🔸
Day 1: Arrival in Bali
Day 2: Explore Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the thrilling Jungle Swing
Day 3: Visit Uluwatu Cliff, drive along the most beautiful coastal road, and relax at Melasti and Jimbaran Beaches
Day 4: Take a day trip to Nusa Penida
Day 5: Fly from Bali to Komodo
Day 6: Full-day boat trip in Komodo (Climb Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo National Park – Snorkeling at Crescent Bay – Kanawa Island)
Day 7: Fly back from Komodo to Bali