Full Day Rinca and Padar Komodo Adventure

Full Day Rinca and Padar
Komodo Adventure

Explore the tropical paradise islands of Padar and Rinca on this full-day immersion
into life above and below the waves. Go on the search for the mighty Komodo
dragon and snorkel among tropical fish and vibrant coral gardens.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Wild adventures await in the Komodo National Park! As the home of the mighty Komodo dragon, this is your chance to spot the closest thing to a living dinosaur. These gigantic, scaly creatures grow to a length of three metres and can weigh up to 70 kgs, making them the largest living lizards in the world.

Aside from the Komodo dragon, the islands also boast breathtakingly beautiful landscapes with pristine beaches in many hues and colours. Off land, the surrounding translucent waters are home to one of the world’s richest marine environments where thousands of species of corals and tropical fish flourish. On this tour you will visit two of these enchanting islands: Padar and Rinca.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Full Day Rinca and Padar Komodo Adventure

06:00 - 17:30

Wake early morning in preparation for an exciting day in search of the Komodo dragon. From the hotel, set off to the harbour and board a boat for a three-and-a-half-hour cruise to Padar Island. The unusually shaped island boasts a dreamy landscape with large crescent shaped bays and steep volcanic mountains that stretch out into the sea. The colours will astound you: mountains topped with lush green vegetation; beaches that dazzle in shades of white, rose and black; and turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish. A scenic trek will bring you to the highest point of the island. From here, you can soak up the mesmerising views of the surrounding islands, bays and beaches.

The boat will then take you to the famous Pink Beach. This startling stretch of sand gets its hues from red coral fragments that create a soft pink tint. There is time to relax and enjoy the rare beauty of the beach, or you can delve into the colourful underwater world with a snorkelling session.

Back on board, lunch will be served during the cruise over to Rinca Island. This island is one of the best places to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. A local ranger will escort you on a two-hour walk in search of wild buffalo, deer, pigs, tropical birds and of course the intriguing Komodo dragons. The hike takes you across various types of terrain including steep exposed slopes with far-reaching views and sun-soaked savannahs studded with lontar palms. You will pass by dragons’ nests and reach a permanent waterhole in Waewaso, frequented by these magnificent beasts. All the while, keep your cameras ready for sightings of the large lizards and other animals.

At the end of an exhilarating trek, the boat will cruise back to Labuan Bajo and you will be transferred back to the hotel.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • Boat transfers as outlined in the itinerary.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • Local park ranger fees inside the national park
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • A simple lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
  • Use of life jacket, snorkelling equipment during the tour
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

  • Entrance /Conservation fees for Komodo National Park (to be paid on spot)
  • Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying inside downtown Labuan Bajo, its main beaches and its airport.
  • Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as any cruise and ferry terminal are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. This tour includes driving over uneven paths, surfaces and off-road bumpy roads, unsuitable for pregnant women, people with neck and back problems and those with limited mobility.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • Recommended to bring: change of clothing (2 sets), towel, swim wear and slippers / waterproof sandals.

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