Labuan Bajo & Komodo Park: Dragons & Pink Beach Tour

Island-hop through Komodo National Park and stand in front of the world's largest lizards

A three-day guided tour of Komodo National Park departing from Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, with speedboat transport, snorkeling equipment, park entrance fees and an English-speaking guide included. Day one covers Mirror Rock Cave and sunset from Sylvia Hill; day two takes you by speedboat to Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island to see the dragons, Taka Makassar sandbar, Manta Point and Kanawa Island; day three offers free time before airport transfer. Hotel accommodation is optional at checkout across eight properties ranging from budget to five-star.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Labuan Bajo Sunset Tour

• Arrive at Komodo International Airport
• Lunch at Mari Makan Resto
• Tour Goa Batu Cermin with guide
• Visit Sylvia Hill for sunset view
• Dinner at Kelan Resto
• Check in hotel

Day 2 — Explore Islands and Komodo Dragons

• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel by speed boat to Padar Island
• Visit Pink Beach
• Explore Komodo Island and see Komodo dragons
• Visit Taka Makassar island
• Snorkel or observe manta rays at Manta Point
• Visit Kanawa Island
• Dinner at Taman Laut Seafood Resto
• Overnight at hotel

Day 3 — Free Time and Departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Free time program
• Transfer to airport or extend journey

The Experience

What makes this trip work is the speedboat—it's what gets you to five separate islands in a single day without the logistics falling apart. You leave Labuan Bajo on day one to explore Mirror Rock Cave, where sunlight reflects off the cave walls like a mirror (the cave sits 75 meters above sea level, raised by earthquake activity from its original position on the seafloor). That afternoon you drive ten minutes to Sylvia Hill for the sunset, watching anchored tourist boats and small islands silhouetted against the sky. Dinner and overnight accommodation follow in town.

Day two is the full island run. After breakfast, the speedboat takes you to Padar Island first—the third-largest in the national park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you won't find Komodo dragons (the food chain is broken there) but you will find monitor lizards, geckos and green snakes, plus snorkeling around several small islands nearby. Next is Pink Beach on Padar's north side, where the sand is actually white mixed with dead red coral, giving it that pink tint. Then comes Komodo Island itself, where around 1,300 Komodo dragons live and breed; the island is also home to Sepang wood, which locals use as medicine and dye. You'll also stop at Taka Makassar, a sandbar smaller than a football field that appears and disappears with the tide, and Manta Point, where manta rays up to seven meters wide gather in shallow, clear water. The day ends at Kanawa Island, a small spot with white sand and coral reefs.

Day three gives you free time in Labuan Bajo before transfer to the airport, or the option to extend your stay. The tour includes snorkeling tools, speedboat transport, all park entrance tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle for land portions, and a guide who speaks English. Hotel stays are optional at eight different properties—ranging from the Local Collection (budget three-star) to Ayana Resort or Inaya/Meruorah Bay (both five-star)—and you choose your accommodation tier when you book.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• speedboat transport between islands.
• entrance fees to Komodo National Park.
• air-conditioned vehicle for land portions.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel accommodation (your choice of eight properties from budget to five-star, selected at checkout).
• breakfast, lunch and dinner on days one and two.
• airport pickup on arrival and transfer on day three.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by TRIPEDIA

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting multiple islands in one day by speedboat with a guide leading the routing; choose a higher-tier hotel if you want comfort between full days on the water, or budget accommodation if you're spending most time on islands and in caves.

Top questions

What are Komodo dragons and where do I see them on this tour?

Komodo dragons are the world's largest living lizards, found naturally only in Komodo National Park. On day two, the speedboat takes you to Komodo Island, their primary habitat, where around 1,300 of them live and breed. You'll explore the island with your guide to spot them in their natural environment.

Can I snorkel on this tour, and what's included?

Yes—snorkeling is built into day two at multiple stops. Snorkeling tools are provided as part of the tour. You'll snorkel around Padar Island's nearby smaller islands, at Pink Beach, at Taka Makassar sandbar and at Kanawa Island, which has clear water and coral reefs.

What is Pink Beach and why is the sand pink?

Pink Beach sits on the north side of Padar Island and is one of Komodo National Park's most visited spots. The sand appears pink because it's a mixture of white sand grains and fragments of dead red coral, creating a soft, distinctive color you won't find on ordinary beaches.

How many islands do I visit, and what's the schedule for day two?

Day two covers five islands by speedboat: Padar Island (with nearby smaller islands for snorkeling), Pink Beach, Komodo Island (to see the dragons), Taka Makassar sandbar, Manta Point (where manta rays gather), and Kanawa Island. Breakfast happens at your hotel before departure, and the speedboat handles all transport between stops.

What happens on day one, and is there a sunset viewing?

Day one starts with arrival at Komodo International Airport, where your guide meets you. After lunch, you explore Mirror Rock Cave with your guide—a 75-meter-high cave where sunlight reflects off the rocks like a mirror. In the late afternoon, you drive to Sylvia Hill (about ten minutes from town) to watch the sunset over the islands and anchored boats. Dinner and hotel check-in follow.

Do I need to choose a hotel when I book, and what are my options?

Yes—hotel accommodation is optional at checkout, and you select one of eight properties: Local Collection (three-star budget), Escape Bajo (two-star), Sylvia Resort Komodo (three-star ocean view), La Prima Hotel (four-star, choice of hill or sea view), La Cecile Hotel (three-star), or Inaya/Meruorah Bay and Ayana Resort (both five-star). The price varies by property tier.