Snorkeling in Komodo National Park: 6 stops from Labuan Bajo

Six island stops and four snorkeling sites in a single day on a shared speedboat.

A full-day snorkeling tour from Labuan Bajo departing at 5:30am, traveling by shared speedboat to six destinations in Komodo National Park including Pink Beach and Manta Point. You hike Padar Island at sunrise, trek Komodo Island to see Komodo dragons with a ranger, snorkel at four separate sites to see manta rays and reef fish, and return to your hotel by late afternoon. Entrance fees for Padar and Komodo Island are paid separately in cash (IDR 500,000 per person). All other sites, snorkeling gear, guide, lunch and transfers are included. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Padar Island2h
2. Komodo National Park2h
3. Pink Beach2h

Explore Komodo National Park highlights

• Pickup from hotel at 5:30am
• Transfer to Labuan Bajo Pier
• Board luxury fast boat to Padar Island
• Hike to Padar Island summit
• Boat to Komodo Island
• Trek to see Komodo dragons
• Boat to Pink Beach
• Swim, snorkel, or relax at Pink Beach
• Lunch provided
• Boat to Manta Point
• Snorkel to see manta rays
• Boat to Taka Makassar
• Snorkel and enjoy white sand beach
• Boat to Kanawa Island
• Snorkel and enjoy white sand beach
• Return to Labuan Bajo
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The day starts before dawn with hotel pickup at 5:30am and a one-hour speedboat crossing to Padar Island. You hike to the summit to see the landscape and coastline spread below, then boat to Komodo Island where a professional guide and local ranger lead you on a trek to spot Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. The pace is steady but not rushed: the guide sets the rhythm and explains what you're seeing.

After Komodo, you snorkel at Pink Beach, a white and pink sand beach where the water is shallow and calm. Lunch is provided here. The day then moves through three more snorkeling stops: Manta Point (where manta rays are sighted), Taka Makassar, and Kanawa Island, each with its own reef and marine life. At each site, your guide enters the water with you and points out what to look for. Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel and life jacket) is supplied. You bring only your swimsuit and towel.

The boat returns to Labuan Bajo in late afternoon, and you're dropped at your hotel. The whole day runs about 11 and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. The speedboat is shared with other travelers, and the guide speaks English. Unlimited mineral water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Labuan Bajo.
• shared speedboat to all six destinations.
• professional English-speaking guide and local ranger on Komodo Island.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket).
• lunch box.
• unlimited mineral water.
• entrance fees for Taka Makassar, Manta Point and Kanawa Island.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (14 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 28

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Flores Fantastic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this shared speedboat if you want to pack six stops (Padar hike, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach, Manta Point, and two more islands) into one day rather than splitting the experience across multiple days.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the Komodo dragons like when you encounter them on the trek?

Komodo dragons are ancient lizards found nowhere else on Earth. On Komodo Island, the ranger guides you to see them in their natural habitat, and the trek gives you time to observe them at a safe distance with explanation from the guide about their behavior and size.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided: mask, fins, snorkel and life jacket. You don't need to bring any gear, only your swimsuit and a towel.

What is Pink Beach actually like to snorkel in?

Pink Beach is a shallow, calm snorkeling site with white and pink sand. It's a good place for beginners or anyone who prefers gentler water, and lunch is served there so you can rest between snorkeling stops.

Are the entrance fees to Padar and Komodo Island included in the price?

Entrance fees for Padar Island and Komodo Island are paid separately in cash on the day of the tour: IDR 500,000 per person total, which includes government tax, snorkeling fees and the ranger service on Komodo Island. All other sites, the boat, guide, snorkeling gear and lunch are included in the tour price.