Full Day Rinca and Padar Komodo Adventure

Full Day Rinca and Padar
Komodo Adventure

Explore the tropical paradise islands of Padar and Rinca on this full-day immersion
into life above and below the waves. Go on the search for the mighty Komodo
dragon and snorkel among tropical fish and vibrant coral gardens.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Wild adventures await in the Komodo National Park! As the home of the mighty Komodo dragon, this is your chance to spot the closest thing to a living dinosaur. These gigantic, scaly creatures grow to a length of three metres and can weigh up to 70 kgs, making them the largest living lizards in the world.

Aside from the Komodo dragon, the islands also boast breathtakingly beautiful landscapes with pristine beaches in many hues and colours. Off land, the surrounding translucent waters are home to one of the world’s richest marine environments where thousands of species of corals and tropical fish flourish. On this tour you will visit two of these enchanting islands: Padar and Rinca.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Full Day Rinca and Padar Komodo Adventure

06:00 - 17:30

Explore the tropical paradise islands of Padar and Komodo on this full-day immersion into life above and below the waves. From the hotel, we set off to the harbour in the early morning to embark on a 3.5-hour cruise to Komodo Island for a scenic trek to the island’s peak. Here, we can soak up magnificent views of surrounding islands, bays and beaches.

Walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Island of Komodo dragon. You might see other wild animals such as deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed macaque and wild boar and also other types of birds (subject to the weather and condition).

Keep your eyes up as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragons on the trees. A local ranger will lead you through this nature reserve. We then cruise to the Pink Beach. This startling stretch of pink sand gets its hues from red coral fragments and this is a stunning spot to relax, or delve into the colourful underwater world with a snorkelling session. Lunch will be served on board as we head to Komodo Island for a two-hour trek in search of the island’s famed Komodo dragons.

Afterwards, we navigate to Labuan Bajo and then return to the hotel.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • Boat transfers as outlined in the itinerary.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • Local park ranger fees inside the national park
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • A simple lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
  • Use of life jacket, snorkelling equipment during the tour
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

  • Entrance /Conservation fees for Komodo National Park (to be paid on spot)
  • Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying inside downtown Labuan Bajo, its main beaches and its airport.
  • Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as any cruise and ferry terminal are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. This tour includes driving over uneven paths, surfaces and off-road bumpy roads, unsuitable for pregnant women, people with neck and back problems and those with limited mobility.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • Recommended to bring: change of clothing (2 sets), towel, swim wear and slippers / waterproof sandals.

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