Snorkeling Komodo Island from Labuan Bajo: Luxury wooden boat

Wooden boat, four islands, Pink Beach snorkeling and a trek to high viewpoints

A full-day snorkeling tour from Labuan Bajo to Komodo Island aboard a luxury wooden boat, with guided treks on Padar and Rinca Islands, snorkeling at Pink Beach, and sunset at Kalong Island. The boat departs early and returns in the evening. Breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear and a professional guide are included. Park entrance fees for foreign travelers are paid on site at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Padar Island2h
2. Pink Beach1h 30m · entry included
3. Rinca Island1h 30m · entry included
4. Kalong Island2h · entry included

Explore Komodo Islands by luxury boat

• Trek and explore Padar Island
• Snorkel at Pink Beach
• Explore Rinca Island wildlife
• Enjoy sunset at Kalong Island

The experience

The day starts before dawn in Labuan Bajo and runs thirteen hours total. You board a wooden boat and head out to Padar Island first, where you trek to viewpoints overlooking the straits and neighboring islands. The walk is the main physical effort of the day. The guide leads and the pace is set by the group. From there the boat moves to Pink Beach, where you enter the water with snorkeling gear provided and explore the reef in shallow to moderate depth. The water is warm and the coral is active. The guide stays in the water with you.

After snorkeling, the boat anchors at Rinca Island for a guided walk through dry forest to spot Komodo dragons in their habitat. This is a shorter, easier walk than Padar. You return to the boat for lunch, a buffet served on deck, and then cruise to Kalong Island to watch the sunset before the return journey to Labuan Bajo. Continental breakfast, snacks, mineral water and fruit juice are provided throughout the day.

The boat is air-conditioned below deck if you need to rest between stops. A professional guide speaks English and travels with the group the entire day. Children from age three are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Safety jackets are provided and worn during water entry. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Continental breakfast, mineral water, snacks and fruit juice throughout the day.
• buffet lunch served on the boat.
• snorkeling gear and safety jackets.
• air-conditioned boat.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• all transportation by boat between islands.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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$ 47

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amaka Tours Travel

Is this one for you?The day runs thirteen hours with an early start and a full itinerary of four islands, so it suits travelers with a flexible schedule and stamina for a long day on the water. The main physical effort is the trek on Padar Island. The snorkeling is in shallow water and the other walks are shorter and easier, so it works for mixed fitness levels as long as you are comfortable with early mornings and full sun exposure.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Pink Beach like for snorkeling?

Pink Beach is a shallow reef site with vibrant coral and fish. You snorkel from the boat's anchorage in warm water with the guide present in the water alongside you.

How much walking is involved on Padar Island?

Padar Island has the main trek of the day to reach viewpoints overlooking the straits. It is the most strenuous part, though the guide sets the pace for the group.

What happens if I want to skip snorkeling or one of the island stops?

The itinerary includes all four islands and Pink Beach snorkeling as part of the full-day route. You can stay on the boat at any stop, but the schedule does not change.

Are the Komodo National Park entrance tickets included in the price?

Park entrance fees for foreign travelers are paid on site when you arrive, not included in the tour price. The guide will direct you to the payment point.

What time does the boat leave Labuan Bajo and return?

The boat departs early in the morning and returns in the evening after sunset at Kalong Island. The full day is thirteen hours from pickup to return.

Is a guide included, and what language does the guide speak?

A professional guide is included for the entire day and speaks English. The guide leads the treks, stays with you during snorkeling, and provides information at each stop.