Komodo · Labuan Bajo

Planning a Komodo island trip

A Komodo island trip can mean a 12-hour speedboat day tour or an 11-night phinisi crossing from Bali. The right format depends on how much time you have, your budget, and whether you want the journey to be part of the trip. Here's the simple version.

Pick your format

One day Komodo trip

10-12 hours, 4-5 stops, USD 60-120/person. Padar, dragons, Pink Beach, Manta Point.

3-night share trip phinisi

Sleep on the boat, mix with other travelers, USD 350-700/person.

Private charter

Whole boat for your group. Custom route. From USD 800/day.

Bali to Komodo sailing

3-4 night phinisi crossing — Lombok, Moyo, Satonda, Komodo. Read the guide.

When to go

Dry season runs April through November — calmer seas, better diving visibility, more reliable boat days. Peak crowds in July-August. December to March is wet season but also manta peak season — choppier water, fewer people, and rays at Manta Point. May, June, September and October are the sweet spots.