Reno Nismara
18 Sep 2019 - 5 min read
With Rikas Harsa
Labuan Bajo keeps on evolving. What was once a village has now developed into a city due to a growing number of visitors. The variety of excitements offered, such as outdoor activities with the beauty of Flores in the background, propels Labuan Bajo to become a desired destination.
Flores’ geographical conditions make most of the area reachable only by sea transportation, and this further boosts the charm of Labuan Bajo. As a port city, many people treat Labuan Bajo as the departing point to hop the islands of Flores — Komodo and its surroundings — in one day.
Traveloka invites Rikas Harsa, the host of Trans TV program My Trip My Adventure, to explore Labuan Bajo and its surroundings and present its undeniable beauty to you.
The expansive green savanna, the white sandy beach, clear blue ocean, and colorful coral reefs illustrate the astounding beauty of Flores islands. Added to its charm is the fauna, especially the legendary Komodo dragon. Exclusively for you, Rikas Harsa immerses into the island hopping experience and discover the mesmerizing marine ecosystem in these following islands.
Location: 1 hour by speedboat from Labuan Bajo Port
Activities: diving, snorkeling, trekking, boating, fishing.
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Location: 2 hours by speedboat from Labuan Bajo Port
Activities: diving, snorkeling, boating, trekking.
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Location: 2,5 hours with a speedboat from Labuan Bajo Port
Activities: diving, snorkeling, trekking, boating, fishing
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Location: 2,5 hours by speedboat from Labuan Bajo Port
Activities: diving, snorkeling
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Apart from being the gate to the wonderful islands, Labuan Bajo is also surrounded by numerous natural attractions, some are adrenaline pumping, some offer a tranquil experience. Rikas visited them one by one for a wholesome experience.
Location: 45 minutes by speedboat from Labuan Bajo Port
Activities: diving, snorkeling, trekking
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Location: Wesawe Village, Sub-district Mbeliling, District West Manggarai (35 minutes with car from Labuan Bajo Port)
Activities: cliff-jumping, trekking
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Location: Wae Rebo Village, Sub-district West Satar Mese, District Manggarai
Activities: hiking, homestay
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With a hostel concept, this accommodation is suitable for those who want to explore Labuan Bajo in group.
Jl. Soekarno Hatta, Labuan Bajo, Sub-district Komodo, District West Manggarai
This first 5-star hotel in Labuan Bajo is surrounded with ocean view and stunning hills.
Jl. Pantai Pede KM 5, Sub-district Komodo, District West Manggarai
Recently opened, this resort quickly gains attention for its modern design and direct ocean view from the room.
Waecicu Beach, Sub-district Komodo, District West Manggarai
The resort offers serenity by its remote location from the busy city and also the villa facing the beach.
Waecicu Beach, Sub-district Komodo, District West Manggarai
Those who want to travel the sea for several days can spend nights on boat in a live-on-board experience.
Kampung Ujung Wooden Pier, Ikan Kerapu Street, Labuan Bajo
Although the flight service is limited, but Labuan Bajo can be reached by plane through Komodo Airport - the name is taken from Labuan Bajo status as the departing point to Komodo National Park. Garuda Indonesia and Batik Air are two airlines with direct flight from Jakarta, while from Bali, you can take NAM Air and Wings Air.
Traveling from Labuan Bajo to islands in Flores must use sea transportation, departing from Labuan Bajo Port. For island hopping day tour, you can rent a boat on location or pre-book it online. If you wish to explore the ocean longer, the live-on-board experience can be an option and spend the nights on the boat.