4-day snorkeling Komodo: Manta rays, dragons, Pink Beach

Swim with manta rays and snorkel three islands in four days

A 4-day private snorkeling tour of Komodo National Park based in Labuan Bajo, with two nights on an air-conditioned cabin boat, English-speaking guide, and visits to Pink Beach, Manta Point, Rinca Island and Padar Island. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, transfers from your hotel or airport, and a trek to see Komodo dragons. Entrance fees to the national park, waterfall and cave are separate, as is your hotel on the final night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Kelor, Rinca and Kalong Islands

• Arrive at Kelor Island
• Enjoy beach and short hike
• Trek on Rinca Island with ranger
• Observe Komodo dragons and wildlife
• Watch flying foxes at Kalong Island sunset
• Relax and swim at Kalong Island
• Overnight on boat

Day 2: Padar, Komodo and Pink Beach

• Trek to Padar Island viewpoint
• Enjoy panoramic views and photography
• Guided trek on Komodo Island
• See Komodo dragons and wildlife
• Snorkel and relax at Pink Beach
• Overnight on boat

Day 3: Taka Makasar, Manta and Kanawa Islands

• Visit Taka Makasar sandbar
• Snorkel and swim at Taka Makasar
• Swim with manta rays at Manta Point
• Snorkel and swim at Siaba Island
• Snorkel and relax at Kanawa Island
• Sail back to Labuan Bajo
• Transfer to hotel in Labuan Bajo

Day 4: Cunca Wulang Waterfall and Rangko Cave

• Trek to Cunca Wulang Waterfall
• Swim and relax at waterfall
• Drive to Rangko Village
• Boat ride to Rangko Cave
• Swim and explore Rangko Cave
• Return to Labuan Bajo
• Drop-off at hotel or airport

The experience

You arrive in Labuan Bajo and get picked up from your hotel or the airport. The boat leaves the next morning for Kelor Island, where a short hike gives you views across the surrounding sea before you head to Rinca Island to trek with a local ranger and spot Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. That evening you anchor at Kalong Island to watch thousands of flying foxes take flight at sunset. Two nights you sleep on the boat in an air-conditioned cabin, with coffee and tea available each morning.

Day two takes you to Padar Island for a moderate trek to a viewpoint overlooking the island's white, pink and black sand beaches, then to Komodo Island itself for another guided walk through the dry forest where you might see wild boar and water buffalo alongside the dragons. Pink Beach comes next (the sand really does have a pink tint from crushed coral), and the snorkeling there is clear and full of reef fish and sea turtles. You spend the second night on the boat.

On day three you snorkel at Taka Makassar, a shallow sandbar with vibrant coral, then head to Manta Point where the water turns deep blue and manta rays glide past with wingspans up to four meters. Siaba Island, known as Turtle Point, offers more snorkeling among sea turtles and coral gardens. Kanawa Island rounds out the afternoon before you sail back to Labuan Bajo in the late afternoon and transfer to a hotel of your choice (not included in the tour price). Day four is a three-hour trek to Cunca Wulang Waterfall through tropical forest, followed by a boat ride through Rangko Village to Rangko Cave, where you swim in a freshwater pool inside the cave. After that, you get dropped at your hotel or the airport.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• two nights in an air-conditioned cabin on the boat.
• snorkeling equipment.
• mineral water and coffee and tea on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to Warsawe Village and Rangko Cave.
• wooden boat in Rangko Village.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off on arrival and departure days.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bintang Komodo Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Labuan Bajo without a car and want snorkeling and wildlife in one trip. The boat is your base for two nights, so you don't need to arrange hotels or transport between islands, and everything except the park entrance fees and your final night's accommodation is settled before you board.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 18 years); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling actually like at Manta Point?

Manta Point has exceptional underwater visibility and manta rays frequent the area, sometimes in groups, gliding through the water with mesmerizing grace. You'll also see colorful fish and coral reefs while snorkeling.

Do I need to book my own hotel for the last night?

Yes, your hotel on the final night is not included in the tour price. You choose from a range of options in Labuan Bajo (luxury resorts, boutique hotels or guesthouses) depending on your budget and preference, roughly $30–50 per night.

Is the Komodo National Park entrance fee included?

No, the national park entrance fee is separate and paid at the time of your tour. The waterfall and cave entrance fees are also not included in the tour price.

What happens if I arrive late or need to leave early?

The boat departs the morning after your arrival, so you need to be in Labuan Bajo the night before. On the final day, the drop-off at your hotel or airport is timed to the tour schedule, so coordinate your flight time with the tour operator if you're catching a late afternoon flight.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included in the tour. You don't need to bring your own or rent it separately.

How many people typically go on this tour?

The minimum booking is two guests, and the tour is private, meaning it's just your group and the guide on the boat.