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About Komodo National Park

Must See

Three major islands
Komodo
Rinca
Padar
Komodo dragon

How to reach

Komodo is Indonesian archipelago, between Sumbawa and Flores islands.

To  reach Komodo, you first need to reach Labuan Bajo by either plane or boat, and from there to Komodo Island by boat. Any trip to Komodo will start and finish in Labuan Bajo as this is the main transportation hub for the whole province and almost all the tourists fly in and out via Labuan Bajo airport  and  hence another name given to it is Komodo airport!

 

There are many ways to reach Komodo from Labuan Bajo 

1. Join an organized tour

2. Charter a local boat

3. Take a boat ride which takes around 2 hours to get from Labuan Bajo to Komodo Island

Prices for a charter boat for 2 days can vary a lot,  but with good bargaining you should pay about 4218840 Indonesian Rupiah including food and beverage on the boat, load of beer, sodas, and water. 

Tips

  • You can buy souvenirs that are way too over-priced so, be prepared to haggle a lot
  • Pack the right clothes as exploring Komodo Island will involve a lot of trekking. So pack cotton-based clothes that absorb sweat and  a comfortable pair of shoes or mountain sandals and a swimsuit 
  • The weather may be very hot, so do pack your sun shades, sun screen lotion 
  • Do wear a hat when trekking in the open
  • If you are inclined to take photographs, do bring your telephoto lenses, underwater camera, or even macro lenses for the wildlife
  • Always good to travel in groups as the costs will be shared
  • Komodo Islands and its nearby small islands do not have ATM machines, always have enough Indonesian currency on you
  • Remember, to be safe, avoid sudden movements while being around a komodo
  • If  by chance you get chased by a komodo, do not run straight, run in a zigzag pattern and try to get shelter at one of the staged houses in the park and remember do not climb up a tree

Visit Time

Sunday:       open 24 hours
Monday:       open 24 hours
Tuesday:      open 24 hours
Wednesday: open 24 hours
Thursday:     open 24 hours
Friday:          open 24 hours
Saturday:      open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Foreigner Tarif:
Entrance Ticket National Park (working days) 150,000 rp  per person 
Entrance Ticket National Park (sundays and national holidays) 255,000 rp  per person
Entrance Ticket Padar: 150,000 rp per person
Tourism Tax Rinca: 100,000 rp per person
Tourism Tax Komodo 100,000 rp per person
Retribution for recreation and sports 100,000 rp  per person
Ranger fee Rinca 80,000 rp  per group up to 5 people
Wildlife observation fee Rinca: 10,000 rp per person
Ranger fee Komodo 80,000 rp per group up to 5 people
Hiking fee Rinca: 5,000 rp per person
Hiking fee Komodo 5,000 rp  per person
Wildlife observation fee Komodo 10,000 rp  per person
Canoeing fee 25,000 rp  per person
Diving fee 50,000 rp  per person
Snorkeling fee 50,000 rp per person
Kanawa Island fee: 100,000 rp  per person
Boat Parking fee Rinca: 100,000 rp per boat
Boat Parking fee Kanawa: 100,000 rp per boat

All above tickets are valid for 1 day only
Fees are payable directly to the National Park authorities. No children discount.

Indonesian Citizens
Entrance Ticket Komodo National Park 7.500 rp per person 

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Time you can spend

5 to 6 hours

 

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Weather

Moderate Rain 27.87°C

 

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