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Komodo Dragons
Encounter the
world's largest lizards, the Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodoensis), considered
the last of their kind remaining in the world today. Its ancestors roamed the
earth up to about half a million years ago. Nowadays the dragons estimated at
5,000 - 7,000 inhabited the islands of Komodo, Rinca and other tiny surrounding
islands, and on the westernmost part of Flores Island in Indonesia.
Spend an
adventurous nights on the boat. In the morning or afternoon you can snorkelling
or diving around Komodo, some of the best in the world, especially for seeing
soft corals. Some of the beaches nearby have beautiful pink sand, tinted by
fragments of red coral mixed in with other shell and coral fragments.
KOMODO DRAGON
Known as "ORA" by
the local people and tagged ‘Komodo Dragon’ by western, is actually a giant
monitor lizard. Growing up to 3 to 4 meters in length, its ancestors roamed the
earth up to about half a million years ago. Komodo feed on other animals: goat,
deer, water buffalo and even their own dead.
Although Komodo are
considered harmless and it is advisable to keep them at the distance, today the
ORA is a protected species. They inhabit the Komodo Island and other nearby
island of Rinca & Padar.
KOMODO ISLAND
Komodo is a small
hilly of 280 square km, located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The
island is famous for its giant lizards, considered the last of their kind
remaining in the world today, the Komodo Dragon. It is surrounded by some the
most tempestuous waters in Indonesia that provides a good snorkeling and diving.
Komodo Island is
now a nature reserve, home to a number of rare bird species, deer and weld pigs,
which are prey to the lizards as well. The only human population on the island
is at the fishing village called Kampung Komodo, in a bay on the east coast, who
supplements their income breeding goats which are used to feed the lizard.
There is a water
hole called Banugulung which attracts Komodo as well as a little ‘grandstand’
overlooks the river bed where the dragons gathered. You might also see dragons
on some of the walks and few lazy examples around the tourist camp loking for
food.
RINCA ISLAND
Another island
inhabit by the Komodo Dragon is Rinca Island. Even there are now feeding places
on the island and spotting the monitor is more a matter of luck and your guide
knowledge, but there are much other abundant species: several monkey colonies,
wild water buffalos, deer, horses, pigs, bush turkeys and eagles.
KOMODO DRAGON
ADVENTURE I
Duration: 03
DAYS / 02 NIGHTS
Start & Finish:
LABUAN BAJO AIRPORT
DAY 01: LABUAN
BAJO ARIVAL – KOMODO ISLAND
Upon your arrival
at Labuan Bajo Airport, our local guide welcomes. A short drive to Labuan Bajo
harbor in 10 minutes then embark on a fisherman wooden vessel which have been
modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist, equipped by Radio
Navigation, Electricity, Toilet, One big cabin which has 6-8 beds, Life jackets
and Mattress. The sailing journey to Komodo Island is hours with lunch served
onboard. Visit the fisherman village of Kampung Komodo and observe local people
daily lifes. Retrun to the boat for dinner and overnight (L,D).
DAY 02: KOMODO
ISLAND - PINK BEACH - RINCA ISLAND - KENAWA ISLAND
After breakfast we
sail to Loh Liang station and take an hour trekking to Banugulung, former
feeding ground to see Komodo in the wild. During our way to Banugulung you will
see other wildlifes such as wild pigs, deers and various colourful birds. Return
to our boat for a journey to famous 'Pink Beach' that offers a beautiful marine
lifes of cirals and colorful fish. Soend some time for snorkeling while our
guide prepare meal for lunch. Next to Loh Buaya of Rinca Island and afternoon
trekking on the savanah is agreat opprotunity to meet Komodo in wild. At some
places we could see wild horse and water-buffalos which are all the Komodo's
preys (B,L,D).
The Loh Buaya bay
at Rinca island is also an ideal place to spend the night onboat. As an
alternative, we could proceed our sea-journey to reach Kenawa island in one hour
journey. Reach Kenawa Island in the evening and check in at simple accommodation
available on the island. Dinner at Kenawa (good tome for beers!).
DAY 03: KENAWA
ISLAND - LABUAN BAJO - DEPARTURE
Morning after
breakfast we leave Kenawa island to Labuan Bajo . Visit traditional market of
Labuan Bajo and onward to Batu Cermin Cave - an ancient cave with marines lifes
fossil can be found in site the cave before drive to airport for your flight to
Denpasar by GT AIR departure at 12.30 (B).
KOMODO DRAGON
ADVENTURE II
Duration: 04
DAYS / 03 NIGHTS
Start & Finish:
LABUAN BAJO AIRPORT
DAY 01: LABUAN
BAJO ARIVAL – KOMODO ISLAND
Upon your arrival
at Labuan bajo Airport, our local guide welcomes. A short drive to Labuan Bajo
harbor in 10 minutes then embark on a fisherman wooden vessel which have been
modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist, equipped by Radio
Navigation, Electricity, Toilet, One big cabin which has 6-8 beds, Life jackets
and Mattress. The sailing journey to Komodo Island is hours with lunch served
onboard. Visit the fisherman village of Kampung Komodo and observe local people
daily lifes. Retrun to the boat for dinner and overnight (L,D).
DAY 02: KOMODO
ISLAND – PINK BEACH RINCA ISLAND - KENAWA ISLAND
After breakfast we
sail to Loh Liang station and take an hour trekking to Banugulung, former
feeding ground to see Komodo in the wild. During our way to Banugulung you will
see other wildlifes such as wild pigs, deers and various colourful birds. Return
to our boat for a journey to famous 'Pink Beach' that offers a beautiful marine
lifes of cirals and colorful fish. Soend some time for snorkeling while our
guide prepare meal for lunch. Next to Loh Buaya of Rinca Island and afternoon
trekking on the savanah is agreat opprotunity to meet Komodo in wild. At some
places we could see wild horse and water-buffalos which are all the Komodo's
preys (B,L,D).
The Loh Buaya bay at
Rinca island is also an ideal place to spend the night onboat. As an
alternative, we could proceed our sea-journey to reach Kenawa island in one hour
journey. Reach Kenawa Island in the evening and check in at simple accommodation
available on the island. Dinner at Kenawa (good tome for beers!)
DAY 03: KENAWA
ISLAND - LABUAN BAJO
Morning is free, you
could relax or take your snorkeling gears to enjoy the beautiful marine lifes
around Kenawa Island. At the appropriate time we leave Kenawa island for
Bidadari Island for snorkeling. After lunch we sail back to Labuan Bajo for
overnight at simple but comfortable accommodation of New Bajo Beach Hotel.
DAY 04: LABUAN
BAJO DEPARTURE
Morning after
breakfast we leave the hotel to visit traditional market of Labuan Bajo and
onward to Batu Cermin Cave - an ancient cave with marines lifes fossil can be
found in site the cave. Drive to airport for your flight to Denpasar by GT AIR
departure at 12.30.
INCLUDED:
* Airport
transfers.
* Private land
transportation by air-conditioned car/bus
* Private sea
transportation for Komodo & Rinca Island by a wooden vessel.
* Accommodations as
per the itinerary.
* Meals as per the
itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
* Tours & Services
as per the itinerary.
* Permits and
Donations.
* English speaking
guide.
EXCLUDED:
Flights, Travel
insurance, Extra meals, Alcoholic beverages and mini bar at Hotel, Laundry and
other personal expenses, Optional Tours, Tips and Any expenses due to flight
delay or cancellation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Good and comfortable
trekking shoes, Comfortable cloths and T - Shirt, Sandals/slippers, Warm cloth,
Rain coats, Day pack, Flash light, Binocular, Camera, Personal medicine and
first aid kit and other personal things.
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you
upon receipt of final payment.
All itineraries
are subject to change without prior notice.
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