The Backpacking Travel Guide To Komodo Islands, Indonesia

Are you planning a trip to Indonesia and wondering which island to visit? It's understandable, as there are over 15,000 islands in Indonesia. But if you're looking for a unique experience like seeing the Komodo dragons, swimming with manta rays, and sleeping aboard a ship under the stars, there is no better place to go than Komodo Island, near Flores, Indonesia.

I spent more than a month backpacking in Flores alone, and to my surprise, I enjoyed my time most on the cruise around the Komodo National Park. Within this post, you will find all the information you need to plan an amazing and budget-friendly trip to Komodo Island: from getting here to which cruise you should pick and which route is the best.

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Table of Contents

• Komodo Island Itinerary Map
• 6 Best Things to Do in Komodo National Park
  • See the Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island
  • Walk around the Komodo Island
  • Snorkel at Pink Beach
  • Hike the Padar Island in the Morning
  • Swim with Manta Rays at Manta Point
  • Relax at the Kanawa Island
• More Labuan Bajo Activities
• Where to Stay in Labuan Bajo?
• What are things to know before you book tours to the Komodo Island?
• Which Tour/Cruise to Choose for Komodo Island?
  • One Day Speedboat
  • 2 Days, 1 Night Shared Slow Boat
  • 3 Days, 2 Nights Shared Slow Boat
  • 4 Days, 3 Nights Shared Slow Boat from Lombok
• How to Get to Komodo Island?
• Indonesia Travel Video
• When to Visit the Komodo Island?
• How to Get Around Komodo Island?
• Which tourist SIM card is best for Komodo Island?
• What to Pack for Labuan Bajo, Indonesia?
• Further Reading for Indonesia

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Komodo Island Itinerary Map

🌤️ Best time:	April-December
🚘 Get around:	Walk and boat
🕓 Time to spend:	2 days
💰 Cost:	400k-2m IDR

6 Best Things to Do in Komodo National Park

1. See the Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island

Ironically, you are more likely to spot the Komodo dragons on this island than on an island called "Komodo Island". It is also closer to Labuan Bajo than Komodo Island. So, if you have never seen one before and would like to spot one in the wild, Rinca Island is your best bet.