Snorkeling Komodo Island: Padar, Pink Beach & Manta Point

Eleven hours across five snorkeling stops in Komodo National Park

A full-day snorkeling tour from Labuan Bajo visits Padar Island, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar and Kanawa Island by speedboat, with a ranger-led hike to spot Komodo dragons, swimming and snorkeling at multiple reefs, bottled water and snacks, and hotel pickup included. Children from age 3 are welcome. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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

Explore Komodo National Park highlights

• Hike Padar Island viewpoint
• Visit Komodo Island and see dragons
• Relax and swim at Pink Beach
• Snorkel at Manta Point and Taka Makassar
• Relax and snorkel at Kanawa Island

The experience

Eleven hours means you leave early and return late, but the route covers ground most day trips don't touch. The speedboat picks you up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo and heads first to Padar Island, where a hike to the top opens a 360-degree view across the ocean and the three colored beaches below. From there the boat crosses the marine park to Komodo Island itself, where a ranger leads you into the hills to find Komodo dragons in their own habitat: the largest living lizard species, growing up to three meters long.

The snorkeling happens at four separate sites. Pink Beach gets its color from microscopic shells and coral fragments mixed into the sand. You swim and relax here before moving to Manta Point, where rays come to be cleaned by small fish and snorkeling puts you close to them. Taka Makassar is a small sand islet surrounded by clear water and coral, and Kanawa Island rounds out the day with white sand beaches and more reef time. Snorkeling equipment, bottled water and snacks come with the tour.

The boat is the same one for all six stops, so you stay with the same group and guide throughout. A live English-speaking guide is included. The only thing to arrange separately is the Komodo National Park entrance fee, which is not part of the booking.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment for all four reef sites.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• speedboat transport to Padar Island, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar and Kanawa Island.
• ranger-led hike on Komodo Island to see the dragons.
• hotel pickup and return in the Labuan Bajo area.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 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$ 26

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Explorcation Indonesia

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine wildlife, hiking and snorkeling in a single day and don't mind an early start and a full schedule. The eleven-hour duration fits everything into one departure, though it means limited time at each stop. If you prefer a slower pace or want to focus only on snorkeling, a half-day reef tour might suit you better. The Komodo National Park entrance fee is separate and not included in the booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 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.

Can I snorkel at every stop, or only at certain islands?

Snorkeling happens at Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar and Kanawa Island. Padar Island is for the hilltop hike and views. Komodo Island is for the dragon encounter with rangers. All snorkeling equipment is provided.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it all supplied?

Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour. Bottled water and snacks are also provided throughout the day.

What time does the tour start and end, and when is hotel pickup?

The tour runs for eleven hours total. Hotel pickup is included for accommodations in the Labuan Bajo area. Ask your operator for the exact pickup time when you book.