Day & Short Trips
Out at Dawn, Back by Evening
The standard way to see Rinca. One crossing, one ranger-led trek, one or two stops on the way home — and you sleep in Labuan Bajo.
Book a Day TripA Realistic Schedule
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01
06:00–07:00 · Pickup
Hotel pickup or harbour meeting point, depending on whether the trip is private or shared.
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02
07:30 · Crossing
30–45 minutes by speedboat, or 1.5–2 hours on a wooden boat.
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03
08:30–11:00 · The trek
Register at Loh Buaya, take the short or medium loop with a licensed ranger.
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04
11:30–14:00 · Second stop
A snorkel site or beach, with lunch served aboard.
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05
15:00–16:30 · Return
Back into Labuan Bajo harbour by late afternoon.
Shared or Private
Departure time
- Shared
- Fixed
- Private charter
- Yours
Cost
- Shared
- From USD 90 pp
- Private charter
- From USD 800 per boat
Ranger group
- Shared
- Shared with others
- Private charter
- Your group only
Second stop
- Shared
- Operator decides
- Private charter
- You decide
From four or five people a private charter often costs little more per head, and buys the early departure that actually matters.
Included and Not
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Usually included
Boat, crew, guide, lunch aboard and snorkel gear on most operators.
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Usually separate
Park entrance of USD 40-50 for foreign visitors.
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Never included
Flights, hotels ashore, travel insurance and tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take the First Boat Out
Komodo Luxury will book the departure that reaches Loh Buaya first, not the one that leaves last.