Shared trips to Komodo Island are a popular, more affordable way to experience Komodo National Park, especially for solo travelers or small groups. These trips, typically 2 days and 1 night or 3 days and 2 nights, involve joining other travelers on a liveaboard boat.
General Information on Shared Trips Komodo Island
- Departure Point: All shared Komodo tours depart from Labuan Bajo, the gateway to the National Park, with free pick-up service from local hotels or the airport usually included.
- Boat Types: Options range from standard/budget wooden boats to deluxe and luxury Phinisi vessels, all usually with air-conditioned cabins.
- Capacity: Boats typically accommodate 12 to 20 people, offering a social atmosphere.
- Schedule: Multi-day shared trips often have fixed departure days, commonly on Mondays and Fridays.
- Booking: It is highly recommended to book these trips in advance, especially during the peak season (April to November).
Primary goals of shared trips Komodo island.
- Affordability: A key goal for many travelers is to explore the national park at a lower cost than a private charter by sharing expenses.
- Social Experience: Shared trips are an excellent way for solo travelers, couples, or small groups to meet like-minded people from around the world and share the adventure, often leading to new friendships.
- Efficiency and Immersion: Liveaboard shared trips (2D1N or 3D2N) aim to provide an efficient way to visit multiple remote destinations that are only accessible by boat, allowing for a more immersive experience and a digital detox away from Wi-Fi and daily routines.
- Convenience: For travelers with limited time, shared trips, especially those using speedboats, aim to cover the main highlights in a condensed, well-organized itinerary.
Shared trips to Komodo Island we offer to you:
A one-day speedboat tour, typically from Labuan Bajo, offers a packed adventure through Komodo National Park, hitting iconic spots like Padar Island for panoramic views, Pink Beach for its unique sand, Manta Point for swimming with manta rays, and Komodo Island to see dragons, plus relaxing on sandbanks (Taka Makassar)
2. Shared trip 2-day 1 night ( 2D1N )
All shared trips depart from Labuan Bajo, Flores. You will spend one night living on board the boat. Options usually include shared cabins (sleeping up to 4 people) or private cabins for two, all typically with air conditioning.
3. Shared trip 3-day, 2-nigh (3D2N) to Komodo Island
The primary goals of a 3-day, 2-night (3D2N) Komodo trip are to experience the national park’s legendary wildlife encounters, see its iconic landscapes, and enjoy an immersive liveaboard boat experience. The trip starts from Labuan Bajo and returns to Labuan Bajo.
4. Sailing trip from Flores to Lombok Island 4D3N
The trip serves as an adventurous mode of transportation between two major Indonesian hubs: Flores and Lombok (with free transfers to Mataram, Senggigi, or the Gili Islands). This eliminates the need to book separate flights and transfers, making logistics simple and cost-effective.
How to get to Komodo island?
Getting to Komodo Island is only available by boat from Labuan Bajo. There are two options to get to Labuan Bajo, by flight and by Slow Ferry. To get to Komodo island you should come to Labuan Bajo first.
Where to stay in Labuan Bajo?
There are lots of hotels and guest houses in Labuan Bajo. You can find a basic hotel to a 4-star hotel in Labuan Bajo. Booking in advance is the best due Labuan Bajo is always busy.
Can we get close to the Komodo dragons?
Komodo Dragon is a wild animal that can be aggressive and dangerous. Keeping a safe distance between 3-5 meters is recommended.
What is the best time to visit Komodo Island?
April to June is the perfect time to visit Komodo National Park. The island is green with comfortable temps. The weather is cold and fresh at night. July to August is the high season and hot season.
July to September. This month is Komodo mating season.
September to December is the end of the dry season.