KOMODO HERPING TRIP – 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Pick-up at Komodo International Airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo, followed by a transfer to Nusantara Harbour. Board your private boat and meet the crew while sailing to Menjerite Bay for snorkeling and swimming. Afterwards, continue to Kalong Island to enjoy the sunset and witness the spectacular sight of flying foxes emerging from the mangrove forest. In the evening, proceed with a night herping session at Gua Kalong, Rinca Island. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2: After breakfast on the boat, disembark at Rinca Island and register at the ranger station to obtain the necessary permits. Enjoy a guided trekking experience with a park ranger and your herping guide, with the opportunity to observe Komodo dragons in their natural habitat (photography only). Rinca Island is the second largest island in Komodo National Park, with approximately 75% of its landscape consisting of open savanna and grassland. Return to the boat and sail to Siaba Island for snorkeling and swimming. In the late afternoon, continue to Padar Island for a night herping session, where you may encounter species such as the green pit viper and blue pit viper. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3: Early morning at 05:00 AM, begin your hike to Padar Island viewpoint (approximately 815 steps, 5 posts, and 850 meters distance). Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise with panoramic views of the three-colored beaches: grey, pink, and white. Descend back to the boat for breakfast while sailing to Komodo Island. Upon arrival, meet the park ranger and take part in another guided trek to observe Komodo dragons. Afterwards, enjoy snorkeling and swimming at Pink Beach before returning to Labuan Bajo Harbour. Transfer to your hotel or airport for your onward flight to Bali or Jakarta.
What to Bring:
- Flashlight Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Towel Change of clothes
- Trekking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Price IDR
Price Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off service in Labuan Bajo
- Private local wooden boat with air-conditioned cabin (semi-phinisi boat) Meals on board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Mineral water
- Snorkeling equipment
- Coffee and tea
- National park permits and entrance fees Ranger fees
- Boat parking fees
- SIMAKSI permit
- English-speaking herping tour guide
Price Excludes:
Return flight tickets
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Gratuities (tipping)
Contact:
PT. Komodo Permata Alam
WhatsApp: +62 812-4643-3606
Website: www.komodoherpingtrip.com
Note: The itinerary is flexible and subject to weather conditions. The boat captain has full authority to adjust or cancel activities for safety reasons.