Actually, many foreign tourists who visit Indonesia and want to see Komodo dragons, don’t know how to reach them. They had heard a trip to Komodo National Park was an experience like no other. If you are looking for a vacation that is full of adventure and uniqueness, a Komodo trip can be the best option, landing and seeing Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.
Komodo Trip Transportations
Renting a phinisi boat is indeed the only way to reach Komodo National Park. Most tourists start their adventure in Bali. Spend a few days in Bali, and continue the adventure to find the Komodo’s natural habitat. Labuan Bajo is the start of your journey to Komodo National Park. You can use a plane or ferry to get to Labuan Bajo.
Flight schedule from Bali to Labuan Bajo
| Flights | Travel time |
| Indonesia Air Asia | 1 hr 10 min |
| Citilink Indonesia | 1 hr 15 min |
| Wings Airlines | 1 hr 30 min |
| Batik Air | 50 min |
Ferry from Bali (Benoa) to Labuan Bajo
| KM Tilongkabila |
| KM Binaiya |
| KM Awu |
| KM Leuser |
After tourists arrive in Labuan Bajo, you can look for a phinisi boat operator to start your trip to Komodo island. So many trips to Komodo operators allow you to get an unsatisfactory trip. Why? The reason is when you don’t get information about trip packages, facilities, fees that enter, and those that are not included in the package.
Travelers who have traveled to Komodo island recommend that it would be better if they book a Komodo dragon trip from Bali. Why? There is plenty of time to look for a more detailed Komodo package and to be able to compare trusted and experienced operators.
The Komodo vacation budget is indeed not cheap, so you need to make sure the trip runs smoothly and satisfactorily. The Komodo tour package offers cabin sharing facilities, with or without an air conditioner, bathroom sharing, sundeck, indoor and outdoor dining rooms, lounge rooms, 3 meals.
For tourists who want a more private Komodo dragon trip, they can rent a phinisi boat which of course will be more expensive. The facilities will certainly be more luxurious and your vacation will be very comfortable without interference from other guests. Of course, you don’t need to share ship facilities with other people. Another advantage is that you can schedule a Komodo dragon trip as you wish. Tourists can negotiate and determine diving, snorkeling, or fishing spots for a more exciting adventure.
