Full Day itinerary · Labuan Bajo

Six Komodo destinations, connected from morning to late afternoon.

Check-in runs from 07:30–08:00 WITA, departure is around 08:00, and the boat returns at approximately 17:00. Stop order is not guaranteed.

Padar Island on the One-Day Komodo route

KEY ANSWER One route, two ways to travel.

One-Day Komodo is a six-destination itinerary for Open Trip and Private Signature Full Day. Private Sunset Half Day follows a Kelor, Manjarite, and Kalong itinerary and is not covered on this page.

Read the day’s rhythm first

Check-in runs from 07:30–08:00 WITA at Labuan Bajo Harbour. The boat departs at 08:00 and is planned to return around 17:00. A normal day is about 9 hours, with a 9–11 hour operating buffer for weather and currents.

07.30–08.00 WITA · check-in & boardingComplete departure preparations before the boat leaves at 08:00.
6 destinations · land and water activitiesPadar, Pink Beach, Komodo/Rinca, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Kanawa.
Around 17:00 WITA · return to the harbourArrival may shift within the 9–11 hour buffer as operating conditions change.

Pink Beach on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

Taka Makassar on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

A time-by-time plan from harbour to return

The table shows the main operating plan. It is a guide to the flow, not a promise that every departure follows the identical order.

One-Day Komodo itinerary from 08:00 to 17:00 WITA
Time	Duration	Activity / destination
08.00	—	Boarding is complete and the boat departs from Labuan Bajo Harbour.
08.00–09.30	1h 30m	Cruising to Padar Island.
09.30–10.15	45m	Padar Island · trek to the viewpoint.
10.15–10.45	30m	Cruising to Pink Beach.
10.45–11.30	45m	Pink Beach · snorkelling and relaxation.
11.30–12.00	30m	Cruising to Komodo Island or Rinca.
12.00–13.00	1h	Komodo/Rinca · ranger-led trek and lunch.
13.00–13.30	30m	Cruising to Taka Makassar.
13.30–14.00	30m	Taka Makassar · photographs and light snorkelling.
14.00–14.30	30m	Cruising to Manta Point.
14.30–15.15	45m	Manta Point · snorkelling; manta encounters are not guaranteed.
15.15–15.45	30m	Cruising to Kanawa Island.
15.45–16.15	30m	Kanawa Island · a final snorkel and relaxation.
16.15–17.00	45m	Cruising back to Labuan Bajo Harbour.
17.00	—	Arrive at the harbour and finish the journey.

6 DESTINATIONS Every stop has its own time and role.

The card time is the activity duration at each location. The cruising window before every stop keeps the day readable as a journey, not just a list of places.

Padar Island on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

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01 · Cruising 08:00–09:30 · 1 hour 30 minutes

Padar Island

09.30–10.15 · 45 minutes

Trek to the viewpoint and take in the panorama.

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02 · Cruising 10:15–10:45 · 30 minutes

Pink Beach

10.45–11.30 · 45 minutes

Snorkel and relax on the pink sand.

Komodo / Rinca on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

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03 · Cruising 11:30–12:00 · 30 minutes

Komodo / Rinca

12.00–13.00 · 1 hour

Trek with a ranger through Komodo habitat, then have lunch.

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04 · Cruising 13:00–13:30 · 30 minutes

Taka Makassar

13.30–14.00 · 30 minutes

Photograph the sandbar and enjoy light snorkelling.

Manta Point on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

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05 · Cruising 14:00–14:30 · 30 minutes

Manta Point

14.30–15.15 · 45 minutes

Snorkel in the manta area; wildlife encounters are not guaranteed.

Kanawa Island on the One-Day Komodo itinerary

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06 · Cruising 15:15–15:45 · 30 minutes

Kanawa Island

15.45–16.15 · 30 minutes

A final snorkel and time to relax before returning.

Main route 01–06

After Kanawa: cruising back runs from 16:15–17:00 WITA, about 45 minutes.

WHEN CONDITIONS CHANGE Keep the day full without forcing the route.

Order may change

The time plan helps you read the flow, but it is not an absolute promise. The captain assesses navigation safety on the day.

A stop may be skipped

Taka Makassar or Kanawa may be skipped when navigation conditions and safety considerations do not support a visit.

Time can be redirected

If a stop is skipped, time is usually added to Manta Point or Pink Beach when conditions allow.

HOW TO BOOK The same route, two ways to share the journey.

Choose a service after you understand the itinerary. Rates and transaction terms stay on each service page so the decision remains clear.

Open Trip

Per-person seats and a shared journey on this Full Day route.

Private Signature Full Day

One KM Alexandria for one group, using the same six-destination route.

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KM Alexandria

Operational speedboat · up to 17 guests

ROUTE GALLERY From summit and beach to habitat and open sea.

Six visuals provide context for the route. Light, tide, weather, and wildlife encounters can differ on every journey.

destinations in the
main plan

Komodo / Rinca on the One-Day Komodo route

Taka Makassar on the One-Day Komodo route

Kanawa Island on the One-Day Komodo route

THE DAY RHYTHM Depart, explore, then return.

07.30–08.00 WITA

Check-in & boarding

Arrive at Labuan Bajo Harbour and complete preparations before the 08:00 departure.

08.00–16.15 WITA

Cruising & six stops

Land and water activities move from Padar to Kanawa according to the operating plan.

16.15–17.00 WITA

Return to Labuan Bajo

A final 45-minute cruise; arrival time follows sea conditions and the operating buffer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Open Trip and Private Charter?

Open Trip is sold per person on available dates. Private Charter reserves one boat for one group at a per-boat rate.

Are all six destinations visited in the same order?

No. The standard route includes six destinations, but order or access may change with weather, currents, park slots, and the captain’s decision.

Are Komodo National Park tickets included?

No. Park tickets are paid separately so the amount follows official rates and guest categories on the travel date.

Are manta or Komodo encounters guaranteed?

No. Wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed and activities follow park rules and official direction.

Six Komodo destinations, connected from morning to late afternoon.