Komodo Tour From Bali – Chasing Dragons
- Active Adventure
- Off The Beaten Path
Overview
Day 1 - 2: Bali - Rinca Island - Kalong Island - Padar Island - Komodo Island
- Arrive in Bali. Boat transfer to Rinca Island. Observe the Komodo dragons on the island.
- Continue to Kalong Island – home to thousands of fruit bats.
- Visit Padar Island for its beautiful landscape and views from the top of the hills.
- Cruise to Komodo Island to see more of the giant Komodo dragons and relax on Pink Beach.
Day 3 - 5: Labuan Bajo - Bali
- Return to Labuan Bajo. Enjoy the stunning beach.
- Head back to Bali for your departure flight.
Customizable itinerary
Prepare to be captivated by the raw, untamed beauty of Indonesia on this extraordinary 5-day Komodo tour from Bali.
Venture into the domain of the legendary Komodo dragon, the world’s most giant lizard, as you explore the islands of Rinca, Kalong, Padar, and Komodo itself. Witness these prehistoric creatures in their natural habitat, an experience that will leave you in awe of the power and grace of these remarkable beings. But the wonders of this region extend far beyond the iconic Komodo dragons. Gaze in wonder at the serene landscapes of Padar Island, discover the vibrant colony of fruit bats that call Kalong Island home, and indulge in the tranquility of Pink Beach, a natural wonder that derives its hue from the crushed coral that lines its shores.
This itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure that will ignite your senses and leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
A warm greeting awaits at Bali International Airport; your private guide and driver will meet you in the arrivals lounge and drive to Labuan Bajo harbor. The trip will start by cruising to Rinca Island for approximately 2 hours, lunch will be served on board.
Upon arriving at Rinca Island, observe the Komodo dragons on this island in their natural environment and other wild animals such as deer, horses, birds, wild buffaloes. In the afternoon, we will continue cruising to Pulau Koaba, which is also known as Kalong Island (Fruit Bat Island), a low-lying circular island measuring 500m across and appearing to comprise a core of taller trees surrounded by dense mangrove. At dusk, the sight of thousands of bats leaving their roost and heading for their feeding grounds is a magnificent spectacle.
If the weather permits, we can take an evening cruise to Padar island.
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In the early morning, we will trek to Padar Island to see the beautiful panoramic when the sun rising. Famous for its magnificent landscaping with its clear sky, beaches, and nearby attractions from the top of the hills.
Back to the boat for breakfast, then continue to cruise to Komodo Island. Upon arrival in Komodo island, walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard “Komodo Dragon”, scientifically described in 1912 as Varanus Komodoensis, which can be up to 3m long and weight about 150kg. The total number of these lizards is estimated at 3500 – 5000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar and Rinca Island.
We will return to the boat afterward and head to Pink Beach for an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and white sandy beaches. Pantai Merah (Pink Beach) is considered one of the best spots for observing underwater life and corals.
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Breakfast on board. We will cruise back to Labuan Bajo then transfer to your hotel for a beach stay.
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Day at your leisure to enjoy the resort facilities or self-explore the beautiful surrounding.
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Enjoy your morning breakfast and day at your leisure until you are picked up to transfer back to the airport. Services on this trip will end when you have checked in for your domestic flight to Denpasar, Bali.
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Useful Information
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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suit your requirements.
What’s Included?
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private Vehicles and Drivers
- Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
What’s Not Included?
- Your International Flights to and from Bali
- Indonesia entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
- Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Any bank fees or charges at your end
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
Free service. No credit card required
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Thailand – beautiful country, fantastic sites, friendly people, a profound experience!
We went to Thailand; Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and northern Thailand, specifically. We were in a group of 4, three seniors and a niece in her 20s, also one of us was wheelchair bound.
Ms. Elly Do worked hard and imaginatively to help us design the perfect vacation. We would highly recommend Asia Pioneer Travels. Our itinerary met all our needs and our guides were totally reliable. Our group of 4 was able to split up to meet our different interests and abilities and reunite seamlessly. This, again, was due to the diligence of Ms. Elly Do.
We would especially like to reach out and thank Mr. Bigz who helped us out (twice!) in circumstances beyond Asia Pioneer’s control. It was wonderful to have backup in a faraway place!
Pros: We wanted to see the temples (wats), learn about Thai culture and history (particularly the hillside village tribes), and scenic views. We worked with Ms. Do – she was very responsive to our many emails to tailor our itinerary until it was just right! Our guides and drivers were always on time. Asia Pioneer used local guides who spoke English and were knowledgeable. Ms. Kanoon guided us every day while we were in Bangkok and also visited Ayutthaya. We also went out with her every night for dinner. She took us to the airport for our flight to Chiang Mai, which was perfectly smooth and without stress for us.
Mr. Poly was our local guide in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. He also met us at the airport and from there, we were in good hands. Mr. Poly spoke good English, was very personable. He related the history of the different hillside villages we visited. He was always on time. All our drivers were very competent and our rides were in beautiful vans with ample room, AC (wonderful!) and coolers of cold water.
To sum up: Asia Pioneer Travels worked with us, so to speak, from appetizers to entrees to dessert! We always had friendly and reliable guides, drivers, and transportation. The price we were quoted was the price we paid. There were no hidden fees. We had flexibility on our tours.
Cons: Asia Pioneer told us there were no handicapped rooms left in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. We found them online and booked our hotels ourselves. Often in Bangkok, we had dinners that were quite disappointing. Our guide will no doubt in the future know better dining options – it is a learning curve and she tried hard.
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Next, the more details we shared with Ms. Do, the better Asia Pioneer Travels could customize our trip and recommend options.
Handicapped accessibility: It is difficult to find any information concerning wheelchair accessibility online in Thailand. The information we read was often incorrect or conflicting in nature. The following is what we found in person…
Wheelchairs are not allowed inside many of the temples. Many boutiques or smaller hotels do not have accessible rooms. We did find wonderful rooms at the TK Palace and Bonovoy Marriott Hotel in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. Although they were extremely nice, none had grab bars by the toilets or in the showers. Sidewalks are often rough or absent outside the main tourist areas. It was challenging or impossible to participate in some activities…the hillside villages and the elephant sanctuary were extremely hard on both myself and the wheelchair! It must be mentioned, however, that the guides wanted to be helpful but probably didn’t have experience with travelers with disabilities. This was just my personal opinion.
Finally: We drank bottled water and reused the bottles at safe refilling stops. Only use ice cubes with holes as they indicate manufactured with purified water. Always be polite, never loud or upset, be respectful. The Thai people we interacted with were kind and helpful. We will review our hotels separately elsewhere.
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