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Spend a private day from Labuan Bajo exploring Padar's viewpoint, the pink sands of Komodo, and manta-rich waters. This boat-focused shore excursion combines short hikes, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing timed to your ship's schedule.
Spend a private day from Labuan Bajo exploring Padar's viewpoint, the pink sands of Komodo, and manta-rich waters. This boat-focused shore excursion combines short hikes, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing timed to your ship's schedule.
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Operated by taxiGo DMC · Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara
Dawn leaves a silver ribbon on the Flores Sea as a private boat slips away from Labuan Bajo's port, the town shrinking into green-backed hills. The first stop is Padar Island: a short but steep climb of roughly 30–40 minutes to a jagged volcanic ridge, where wind and sun shape the view into three distinct bays. The ocean below dares you with its color—turquoise near reefs, darker where channels run deep.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for travelers with basic fitness: able to manage short steep hikes and board small boats several times.
No—many stops are shore-based; however basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling and shallow water activities.
Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed; Komodo dragons are regularly seen at Komodo Island and mantas often appear around Manta Point depending on currents.
Expect one main hike to Padar's viewpoint (30–40 minutes, uneven trail) plus short walks on beaches and boardings that require stepping on and off boats.
Inclusions vary—confirm whether park entrance fees are covered; tours are timed to cruise schedules, so punctual returns to port are required.
Komodo National Park was established in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon and marine habitat; it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
The park enforces visitor rules and permits to limit pressure on reefs and dragons—use reef-safe products and follow guides to reduce impact.
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