Liveaboard
Wake up already at the next island. The only way to reach Padar and Rinca outside the day-boat window.
Itineraries
Three Days, Four Islands
The shortest route that does not feel rushed: Rinca and Kalong on day one, Padar and Pink Beach on day two, a manta stop on the way home.
Book This RouteDay by Day
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Day 1 · Rinca & Kalong
Depart Labuan Bajo, register at Loh Buaya and take the ranger-led trek. Anchor at Kalong for the flying foxes at dusk.
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Day 2 · Padar & Pink Beach
Pre-dawn climb to the Padar ridge, then snorkelling at Pink Beach and a Komodo Island stop.
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Day 3 · Manta & Return
Manta Point or Batu Bolong at first light, then the run back to Labuan Bajo by early afternoon.
Format
Liveaboard or Land-Based
The same three days run very differently depending on where you sleep.
Land-based
Hotel in Labuan Bajo each night. More comfort ashore, but two long crossings a day and later arrivals.
Cost
Shared open trips are the cheapest entry. A private charter is priced per boat, so it scales with group size.
When to book
Dry-season weekends go first. In the wet season, keep a spare day for a postponed crossing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three Days, Properly Sequenced
Komodo Luxury run this route regularly and will tell you which nights on the boat are worth paying for.