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Liveaboard, hotel or just one day? How to choose your Komodo trip

There are several ways to explore Komodo: sleeping on a boat, staying in a hotel, a day trip, or sailing on to Lombok. Here is how they differ.

01Liveaboard: sleeping on the boat

On a liveaboard trip you spend the nights on a traditional Indonesian boat such as a pinisi. The boat anchors near the islands, so you can enjoy sunset at Kalong Island, a sky full of stars, and a calm morning at Padar before the crowds arrive.

It suits sea lovers who want to enjoy the journey, not just tick off photo spots.

02Staying in a hotel in Labuan Bajo

On the 3-day, 2-night hotel programme you sleep comfortably on land and explore the national park by boat during the day. It is a good fit if you get seasick, travel with children, or want to enjoy Labuan Bajo town in the evening.

03Day trips and cruise ship stopovers

If you are short on time, the 1-day speedboat tour already covers Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and snorkelling spots. We also run a special programme for cruise ship passengers stopping at Komodo: Loh Liang and Pink Beach, timed around the ship’s schedule.

04Sailing on to Lombok

If your trip continues to Lombok or Bali, consider the 4-day, 3-night voyage from Labuan Bajo to Lombok. After Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo and Manta Point, the boat sails past Sumbawa and arrives in Lombok, so you do not have to return to Labuan Bajo.

05Still unsure?

Start with the number of days you have, then think about comfort: would you rather sleep on a boat or on land? Message us on WhatsApp or by email and we will help you choose the programme that suits you best.

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