Labuan Bajo Guide
Local tips from people who actually live here.
We get asked the same questions every week. So we wrote it all down. Getting here, getting around, when to go, what to pack, where to eat; everything we know about Labuan Bajo and Komodo in one place.
Getting Here
Flights, airports, transfers and how to arrive without the stress.
Komodo National Park
The dragons, the hikes, the snorkelling. What to know before you go.
Getting Around
Scooters, boats, drivers and how to navigate Labuan Bajo like a local.
Things to Do
From island swims to sunset drinks, here’s what to do with your time.
Where to Eat & Drink
The good spots. Restaurants, cafes, sunset bars and what to order.
Onward Travel
Flores road trips, Komodo to Bali, and where to go next.
None of this means you should not come. It means how you come matters. Labuan Bajo is growing quickly, and Komodo...
The night market is still one of the best-value places to eat in Labuan Bajo and one of the least polished in exactly...
Where you stay in Labuan Bajo changes the feel of the whole trip. Harbour convenience, hill views, quieter edges...
Labuan Bajo now has direct international service, which changes the planning equation considerably. It is still...
Kalong Island is one of the best sunset stops around Labuan Bajo, not because of the sky alone, but because of...
Kelor Island is one of the easiest half-day escapes from Labuan Bajo. Short boat ride, steep little hill, beautiful...
Yes, Labuan Bajo is generally safe. The more useful version is that the real risks here are practical travel risks:...
Three days in Labuan Bajo is enough to do the main thing well, see a little of town, and fit one more smaller outing...
Buy your Indonesian SIM before you need it, not after you are tired, hot, and standing outside a small airport...
Labuan Bajo can be fairly manageable in town and then suddenly not that at all once Komodo enters the picture....
Gili Lawa Darat is one of the best viewpoint experiences in Komodo National Park, but it is not the easy day-trip...
Batu Cermin is an easy land-based outing from Labuan Bajo that is much more interesting than people expect. It...
The Black Book is Coming
Our edited list of where to eat, drink, and wander in Labuan Bajo. Be the first to know when it lands.
