Day 1: Arrive and settle in
Most flights into Komodo Airport land in the late morning or afternoon. The airport is about ten minutes by car from the harbour and the main street, so you can be at your hotel soon after you collect your bags. Check in, have a late lunch and take a slow walk along the waterfront to get a feel for the town and see the boats moored in the bay.
Use the rest of the afternoon to confirm your boat trip for the next morning. If you booked with Arah Pesona, this is a good time to drop by the office, meet the team and ask any last questions about the pickup time and what to bring. End the day with dinner on the main street, where seafood restaurants and small cafes line the road down to the pier.
Day 2, option A: Komodo day trip by speedboat
A day trip is the simplest way to see the park. The speedboat leaves the harbour around six in the morning and covers the classic route: the viewpoint on Padar Island, the walk with a ranger to see Komodo dragons, Pink Beach for swimming, Manta Point for snorkeling, and a sandbank such as Taka Makassar. Lunch is served on board between stops.
You are back in Labuan Bajo by late afternoon with time for a shower before dinner. Day trips with Arah Pesona start from IDR 1,500,000 per person and include the boat, guide, lunch, snorkeling gear and hotel pickup. Park fees are listed separately in your quote so you know the full amount before you travel.
Day 2, option B: 2D1N sailing trip
If you would rather slow down, a two-day, one-night sailing trip replaces the day trip. The boat leaves in the morning, visits the same islands at a gentler pace and anchors overnight in a calm bay. You eat dinner on deck, watch the stars and wake up to a quiet sunrise before the day boats arrive at Padar.
Sailing trips start from IDR 3,500,000 per person with meals, cabin, guide and all stops included. Cabins range from shared rooms to private cabins with air conditioning, so the price depends on the boat and the cabin you choose. You return to the harbour on the afternoon of day two, which still leaves the evening free in town.
Day 3: Overland Flores and sunset
Western Flores is worth a day of its own. A car and driver can take you to Batu Cermin cave on the edge of town, then on to Rangko cave, where a short boat ride leads to a pool of clear water inside the rock. Further along the road are Cunca Wulang waterfall and the Melo traditional village, where the Manggarai community welcomes visitors with the caci dance.
Ask your driver to finish the day at a sunset point. Sylvia Hill sits just outside town and looks west over the bay and the islands. Love Hill, closer to the harbour, is an easy walk and popular at the end of the day. Either one gives you a last view of the water before dinner and your flight the next morning.
Where to stay and how to get around
Hotels in Labuan Bajo sit in three main areas. The town centre near the harbour is handy for early boat departures and restaurants. The hills above town have guesthouses and resorts with views of the bay. Further out, along the coast road, are larger resorts with their own beaches, usually fifteen to twenty minutes by car from the pier.
Getting around is simple. Hotel pickup for boat trips is normally included, and ride-hailing apps and local drivers cover short hops around town. For the overland day you book a car with a driver for the whole day. Many guests also rent a scooter, since the main road is short and most places are close to each other.
Booking your three days with Arah Pesona
Arah Pesona Trip is a locally owned operator with a real office in Labuan Bajo. The owner, Akbar, was born on Komodo Island and the guides grew up around the park. The company holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google from 596 reviews, and it runs both day trips and sailing trips, so you can put the whole itinerary together with one team.
Booking is done by WhatsApp or by email to arahpesonaindo@gmail.com. On eligible trips you can pay on arrival at the office, and cards, bank transfer, Wise and QRIS are accepted. If you prefer to pay online in advance, secure payment is available through Xendit. Your quote states the trip price and the park fees in writing.
Komodo Island Tour from Labuan Bajo
