Best of Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)

Neptune One · Indonesia · 6 Days / 5 Nights

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Embarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 15 dives in total

About this route

This voyage through Komodo National Park offers an exploration of its world-renowned underwater ecosystems. The trip covers the northern, central, and southern regions of the park, showcasing a wide variety of marine life from tiny critters to large pelagics like manta rays and sharks. In addition to diving, the itinerary includes land excursions for a trek to see Komodo dragons and a hike to the scenic Padar Island viewpoint. Max guests on this trip: 16.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Labuan Bajo

    Labuan Bajo

    Guests arrive and board the vessel in Labuan Bajo. An afternoon check dive is conducted to allow everyone to get comfortable with their equipment and the local water conditions before the main diving adventure begins.

  2. Day 2: North Komodo

    North Komodo

    The day is spent diving in North Komodo, an area known for strong currents that attract abundant marine life. Divers can explore sites like Castle Rock and Crystal Rock, which feature coral-covered seamounts frequented by schooling fish and reef sharks.

    Dive sites: Shotgun, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Gili Lawa Darat

  3. Day 3: Central Komodo

    Central Komodo

    Diving continues in the central part of Komodo, visiting famous sites such as Manta Point and Batu Bolong. This region is celebrated for its high chances of manta ray encounters, exceptionally vibrant coral reefs, and dense schools of fish.

    Dive sites: Tatawa Besar, Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Komodo Bay

  4. Day 4: South Komodo

    South Komodo

    A morning trek provides an opportunity to see the famous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Afterwards, the journey continues with dives in South Komodo at sites like Three Sisters, which offer stunning underwater topography and the potential for discovering macro creatures.

    Dive sites: Three Sisters, Secret Garden, Padar Kecil

    Good to know: trekking to see the Komodo dragons

  5. Day 5: Central Komodo

    Central Komodo

    The day starts with a hike to the iconic viewpoint on Padar Island for breathtaking panoramic views. The trip's final dives are conducted at Siaba Besar and Pengah Kecil, where sloping reefs and coral gardens are home to turtles and a variety of reef fish.

    Dive sites: Siaba Besar, Pengah Kecil

    Good to know: hike to Padar Island viewpoint

  6. Day 6: Labuan Bajo

    Labuan Bajo

    Following an early breakfast, guests will disembark from the vessel. Transfers are arranged to the airport or a local hotel. No diving is scheduled on this day to ensure a safe 24-hour surface interval before flying.

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