Komodo 8-Stop Day Trip with Sunset Cruise, Speedboat + Wooden Boat
One day in Komodo goes fast. Do not spend it queuing on a crowded boat, or go home without seeing a dragon.
Eight stops and a sunset in one day: a fast AC speedboat through the morning, then a traditional open-deck wooden boat for the slow sail to Kalong Island at dusk.
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Duration
14 hours (05:00 to 19:00)
Stops
8
Boats
AC speedboat + open-deck wooden boat
Group
Maximum 17 guests
Park fees
Paid on the day
Highlights
Komodo dragon guarantee: led by local guides from Komodo, or we refund you
Eight stops plus sunset; most Komodo day trips cover six and end mid-afternoon
Two boats, two paces: fast speedboat by day, open-deck boat with bean bags for sunset
Three snorkel sites, including Manta Point
One guide from Flores stays with the group across both boats
Lunch cooked on board; photos and underwater video free
Komodo dragon guarantee
See a Komodo dragon, or we refund you
In mating season Komodo dragons often hide, and many groups go home without seeing one. Our local guides know where to find them. If you join one of our Komodo trips and do not see a Komodo dragon, we refund you.
The refund terms are confirmed in writing when you book.
Why choose this tour
This is the longest and fullest Komodo day trip we run. The morning is spent on an air-conditioned speedboat to reach the far side of the park quickly: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, the Taka Makassar sandbar, Manjarite and Manta Point.
In the afternoon guests switch at Kelor Island to a traditional wooden open-deck boat with bean bags. The pace slows down for the sail to Kalong Island, where thousands of flying foxes leave the mangroves at sunset.
Lunch is cooked on board, with vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free options on request.
Itinerary
Stops05:00 to 19:00
05:00: pick-up across the Labuan Bajo area
Padar Island: early climb while the staircase is quiet
Pink Beach: swim and snorkel
Komodo Island: ranger-led walk through dragon territory
Taka Makassar: sandbar that appears at low tide
Manjarite: shallow coral garden; lunch cooked on board
Wooden open-deck boat with bean bags for the sunset
English-speaking local guide from Flores
Pick-up and drop-off: hotel, villa, homestay or airport
Lunch cooked on board (dietary options on request)
Snacks, fruit, water, tea and coffee
Snorkelling gear and life jackets in all sizes
Photos and underwater video, shared after the trip
Luggage storage at our office
Not included
Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees, paid in cash on the day (the guide collects them on board and pays at the park counter for the group)
Personal expenses
From IDR 1,800,000 (≈ USD 101)
Starting price per person. It varies with the date, cabin and group size, and we confirm your exact quote on WhatsApp. USD is an approximate conversion; prices are quoted in rupiah. You can pay when you arrive in Labuan Bajo, by credit or debit card.
Locally owned, with a physical office in Labuan Bajo where guests can meet the team
Good to know
A long day: 14 hours from pick-up to drop-off.
The Padar climb has about 870 steps; shaded seating is available at the base.
Non-swimmers are welcome.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
The Komodo National Park fee is paid in cash on the day.
Upgrades and add-ons
Private charterTake the whole boat for your family or group, with the route paced around you.
Cabin upgradeMove up to an ocean-view, Deluxe or Master cabin where the boat has one.
Personal documentationA dedicated drone, GoPro and camera operator for your group.
A day on the Flores mainlandAdd Rangko Cave, Melo village and sunset at Sylvia Hill before or after your sailing.
Honeymoon and anniversary touchesCabin decoration, a private dinner on deck or a cake on board.
Photos are illustrative. The boat is confirmed to you by name before travel.
More photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Which boat will I be on?
You book a boat class and a cabin category. The specific boat is assigned closer to departure and always matches the class booked. We confirm the boat name before you travel.
Can I pay when I arrive in Labuan Bajo?
Yes. You can meet us at our office in Labuan Bajo and pay there before your trip, by credit or debit card, bank transfer or QRIS. You do not have to send money to someone you have never met.
How do I book and pay?
Send your request on WhatsApp or by email to arahpesonaindo@gmail.com. Our team confirms availability and your price in writing. You can pay when you arrive in Labuan Bajo, at our office, by credit card, debit card, bank transfer or QRIS.
Can children and non-swimmers join?
Yes. Children are welcome: tell us their ages so we can prepare life jackets and choose suitable snorkelling spots. Non-swimmers can join with a life jacket, but not in deep water. Our guides snorkel with the group.
Will we see Komodo dragons?
On every trip of ours that visits Komodo National Park, yes, and we guarantee it. Our owner and guides are from Komodo Island and know where the dragons are, including in mating season when they often hide. If you do not see a Komodo dragon, we refund you; the terms are confirmed in writing when you book. Manta rays, turtles, whale sharks and flying foxes are wild and cannot be guaranteed.
Six of Komodo's best stops in one day by air-conditioned speedboat, with the park ticket, ranger fee and crew tips already included. Nothing to pay on the day.
A slower, more comfortable day in Komodo National Park on a luxury open-deck boat: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo dragons on Rinca and sunset with the flying foxes at Kalong.