This nine-day journey blends sea kayaking, snorkeling, island exploration, and life on board to showcase the best of Komodo National Park. We start in Labuan Bajo, board a comfortable expedition liveaboard, and navigate a tapestry of islands where coral reefs, sheltered bays, and volcanic terrain meet. Each day we paddle varied coastlines, discover marine life beneath the surface, and take short guided walks ashore, including an encounter with Komodo dragons. Evenings are spent anchored in quiet waters with meals and rest on board.
Arrival in Labuan Bajo. Our group hotel offers an airport to hotel transfer, about a five minute drive. Room check in is from 3 pm. The rest of the day is at your own leisure until a group dinner with your kayak guide at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Meruorah Komodo Labuan Bajo
Breakfast is included at the hotel, with free time until a midday transfer to the liveaboard. After boarding, we meet the crew, complete safety briefings, and begin our journey south with an introductory paddle and snorkel or dive if time allows. We end the day anchored near Kalong Island, watching bats at sunset before a welcome dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master liveaboard
We sail early to Rinca Island and transfer ashore by dinghy at Loh Buaya for a ranger-led walk to observe Komodo dragons. After returning to the liveaboard for a swim and refreshments, we kayak through the mangrove channels of Loh Buaya Bay. If conditions allow, we continue sailing to Padar Island for our overnight anchorage.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master liveaboard
We start early with an optional sunrise hike on Padar Island, followed by breakfast and time to swim or snorkel. We kayak along the western shores of Rinca Bay and Padar Island, with chances to spot turtles along the way. After lunch, we snorkel or dive at Secret Garden, known for its soft corals and abundant reef fish, then return to the liveaboard and sail toward Komodo Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master Liveaboard
We start with a second ranger-led walk on Komodo Island, then kayak south past Komodo Village and its stilt houses, with time to explore ashore. In the afternoon, we snorkel or dive at Makassar Reef, a manta ray cleaning station, before anchoring off central Komodo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master Liveaboard
We kayak around Siaba Besar Island, with time to snorkel or dive at Turtle City, a shallow reef known for its coral gardens and frequent sightings of green and hawksbill turtles. In the afternoon, we sail northwest and moor at Gili Lawa Laut, overlooking Crystal Beach and its famously clear waters.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master Liveaboard
We start the day with an optional sunrise hike on Gili Lawa’s main viewpoint, conditions permitting. The rest of the day is spent exploring around Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut by kayak, snorkel, or dive, with time on varied reefs and coral gardens. We anchor for the night at Sebayur Kecil.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master Liveaboard
We spend our final full day exploring Sebayur Kecil Island, with time for kayaking, swimming, and short walks across the island. In the evening, we enjoy a beach barbecue under the stars before returning on board for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Indo Master Liveaboard
We return to Labuan Bajo in the morning, disembark the liveaboard, and conclude the trip.
Meals: Breakfast
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The best thing about kayaking in Komodo National Park is that it rewards steady effort rather than peak performance.
This trip is suited to travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable spending several hours a day paddling at a relaxed pace. Some kayaking experience is required. Snorkeling and short walks ashore are optional, and there is time each day to rest on board. As long as you’re generally active and enjoy being on the water, you’ll be well prepared for this adventure.
The liveaboard is fully equipped for scuba diving, with a divemaster, rental gear, and two dive tenders on board. Divers must hold PADI Advanced Open Water certification, have at least 50 logged dives, and carry dive-specific insurance, as conditions around Komodo can include strong currents.
Diving is optional and available at an additional cost, please let us know before booking if it’s something you’d wish to do.
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Group sizes and pricing
Komodo liveaboard can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A single occupancy cabin is not available on this Komodo liveaboard adventure due to limited availability on the liveaboard.
The starting point of your Komodo liveaboard adventure is Labuan Bajo. To get there, most people fly into Labuan Bajo Komodo Airport (LBJ). From there, you can use a shuttle service, private pickups, or take a taxi to the hotel in Labuan Bajo.
You will meet your guide and your team for a group dinner in a local restaurant on Day 1.
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