About this trip
Three days sailing through Komodo National Park aboard a traditional phinisi, sharing the boat with a small group of 8 to 12 other travellers rather than chartering the whole thing yourself.
You'll cover the big sights — Padar Island, Pink Beach and Komodo Island itself — with meals cooked onboard and snorkelling gear provided, all run by a crew who handle the logistics so you can focus on being on the water.
It suits solo travellers, couples or small groups who want the comfort of a proper sailing trip without paying for a private boat.
What you'll do
- Sail Komodo National Park aboard a traditional phinisi vessel
- Hike up to the Padar Island viewpoint
- Snorkel and swim at Pink Beach
- Trek Komodo Island in search of the dragons
- Share the voyage with a small group of 8 to 12 fellow travellers
- Shared, open-tour format — you'll be sailing with other travellers you haven't met before, not a private group
- Easy-paced, 3 days and 2 nights, with meals and snorkelling gear included
Worth it if you're flexible with schedules and want excellent guides, food, and wildlife access. Think twice if you need predictability or have medical concerns.
- Guides are genuinely excellent photographers who capture moments both above and underwater consistently.
- Food quality and quantity exceeded expectations across all reviews; meals were described as fantastic.
- Schedule communication is poor; itinerary changes happen on arrival with no advance notice.
- Boat downgrades happen due to fuel costs but refunds are issued; regular boats are actually fine.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Labuan Bajo · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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