bigtravelbuzzThe Komodo Islands are one of the greatest treasures Indonesia has to offer. The opening of the airport in 2015 gave a big boost to tourism. Discover the national park on a multi-day Komodo Islands boat tour that includes the following 13 best things to do in Komodo, Flores:
Things to do in Komodo
The combination of Labuan Bajo town and Komodo National Park offers a lot of great activities. Labuan Bajo, Flores, is just an hour flight from Bali, perfect to combine with his 3-week itinerary in Bali. Take a boat tour around the islands in the national park from Labuan Bajo. Read Everything about Komodo Islands: How to Tour Komodo National Park
1. Hike Padar Island
when visiting the national park, padar Island is a must-see. The third largest island in the national park, along with Rinca Island, is home to Komodo dragons.
2. Spot Komodo Dragon
Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Parks in Indonesia are popular with dragons. The world’s largest lizard lives mainly only in Komodo National Park on Rinca Island.
Padar Island has several places where you can hike. To have the 360-degree view of the complete island reach the highest point. We saw many wild deer from one of the observatories.
3. Walk the sandbar
A small white sand island appears out of nowhere. There are many small sandbars around the Komodo Islands. Some even disappear at high tide.
4. Manta rays and snorkeling
Komodo National Park offers year-round snorkeling and manta diving. During the rainy season you can enjoy snorkeling with these impressive animals.
5. Visit Komodo Village
You will be welcomed by the very friendly locals of Komodo Island. Residents make a living by fishing and selling handicrafts to visitors to the national park.
6. Rangko Cave
Rangko Cave is a hidden gem relatively close to Labuan Bajo. The deep blue water in the cave has a lot of salt and floats quickly.
From Labuan Bajo by motorbike he will reach the pier in 1.5 hours and from there take a boat to the caves. Worth a visit!
7. Experience millions of bats in the sky
A sky filled with a million bats that left the mangroves just after sunset. Highlights of things to do in Komodo.
8. Multi-day boat trip at Komodo National Park
Spending more than one night on a boat, waking up in the middle of a national park, enjoying delicious local cuisine and few tourists around is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many companies offer these tours from Labuan Bajo with different kind of comforts.
9. Hike the Pink Beach
Another natural wonder of this national park is its pink beaches. White sand mixes with tiny red corals, giving the beach a pink look.
10. swim with sea turtles
Like manta rays, turtles are not difficult to spot in national parks. Whether you’re diving or snorkeling, you should be able to see them with their heads up everywhere. Please be careful:
Do not touch animals.
11. Dive on world-class reefs
Komodo National Park is the place to dive if you are a diver. Expect millions of fishes of different shapes, colors and sizes.
12. Sunrise on the boat
Watching the sunrise from your bed is the best way to wake up in Komodo. Want to know about Labuan Bajo, Flores? Check out here.
13. Snorkeling at Batu Bolong
There is a small rock with a hole in the middle of the water. Batu Bolong is a 60-meter deep cliff that offers world-class snorkeling and diving.