Private Komodo Speedboat Tour: Padar Island & Pink Beach

Set your own stops across Komodo's islands and reefs

A private speedboat tour through Komodo National Park for up to 10 travelers, departing from your hotel with a local English-speaking guide. You visit Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point and your choice of a final island stop: snorkeling gear, tropical fruit, snacks and lunch are included. The itinerary is flexible: skip a stop and swap it for another site within the park, or add a sunset or sunrise session at Padar Island for extra hours of exploration.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Padar Island1h 30m
2. Pink Beach1h 30m
3. Komodo National Park2h

Explore Komodo National Park islands

• Hike Padar Island for views
• Relax and snorkel at Pink Beach
• Visit Komodo Island for wildlife
• Snorkel at Taka Makasar Island
• Snorkel with manta rays at Manta Point
• Choose leisure stop at Siaba, Bidadari, or Kanawa Island

The experience

Padar Island opens the day with a hike up rugged hills that rewards you with panoramic views across three bays, each ringed with turquoise water and pale sand. The trail passes through habitat where deer, wild boars and native birds move through the landscape. Pink Beach follows: a stretch of rose-tinted sand where you can snorkel above vibrant coral reefs or float in the shallows while the light shifts across the water. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and towels. A local guide leads the day in English and adjusts timing at each stop to match what you want to do.

Manta Point is the centerpiece for many travelers: a snorkeling site where manta rays glide through clear water alongside tropical fish and coral gardens. Taka Makasar Island, a small sandbar fringed with white sand, offers another snorkeling option. The day wraps at one of three final stops: Siaba Island (known for turtles), Bidadari Island (secluded coves and reefs) or Kanawa Island (white sand and hiking trails). You choose which one fits the afternoon, or request a different site within the park waters if something else appeals to you.

The boat holds up to 10 people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. The full day runs 10.5 hours with travel time built in. Tropical fruit, snacks and lunch are aboard. A toilet is on the boat. If you want to extend the day, optional add-ons (a sunset or sunrise session at Padar Island with an extra 3–4 hours of exploration), are available for an additional fee and arranged after you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• tropical fruit, snacks and lunch.
• a local guide who speaks English.
• a toilet on board.
• water dispenser for refilling personal bottles.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to18h before

AgesUp to age 80

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sundazed - Komodo

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English and adjusts the pace and stops to suit your group's interests within the day, so travelers who want to set their own rhythm and skip or swap destinations will find the flexibility built in. The boat holds up to 10, which keeps the group small enough to move easily between sites without the logistics of a larger tour.

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Top questions

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 is Padar Island like when we hike it?

Padar Island has rugged hiking trails that climb through forest where deer and wild boars live. The summit opens onto panoramic views of three separate bays, each with turquoise water and pristine beaches below. The hike is the main draw for most visitors.

Can we snorkel at Manta Point, and what will we see there?

Manta Point is a snorkeling site where manta rays move through clear water alongside vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish. The rays are the main attraction. You enter the water and observe them gliding below, sometimes close enough for an intimate view of their movements.

What happens if we want to skip one of the stops and go somewhere else instead?

The itinerary is flexible by design. You can skip any stop and swap it for another site within Komodo National Park waters. The guide and boat will adjust the route to match your preference on the day.

What's included in the boat, and what do we need to bring?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, towels, tropical fruit, snacks and lunch are all included. A toilet is on board. You should bring sunscreen, a personal water bottle (the boat has a water dispenser), and any personal items you need. The operator asks that you mention allergies or dietary preferences when you book.

Can we add a sunset or sunrise session at Padar Island to the tour?

Yes. A sunset or sunrise add-on at Padar Island extends the day by 3–4 hours and includes extra exploration time. These are optional and cost additional. The operator contacts you after booking to arrange them if you're interested.

How many people can fit on the boat, and do we need to be very fit?

The boat accommodates up to 10 guests. The operator recommends moderate physical fitness to participate comfortably in the activities: hiking at Padar Island and snorkeling are the main physical components. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnant travelers.