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.
Kelimutu is a volcano near Ende with three crater lakes that change colour — from turquoise to green to deep black...
The classic Flores overland journey takes you east from Labuan Bajo through rice terraces, traditional villages,...
Flying is the fastest way from Labuan Bajo to Lombok. The overland route through Sumbawa is for travellers with...
Labuan Bajo has a small but growing cafe scene, good Flores coffee, and enough Wi-Fi options for digital nomads...
Eating well in Labuan Bajo does not require spending much. Warungs, night market stalls, and local dishes keep...
Labuan Bajo sits at the heart of Manggarai country. Here is an introduction to the local culture, traditional food,...
After a day on the water, Labuan Bajo has good options for sundowners, seafood, night markets, and evening strolls....
Wae Rebo is a remote traditional village in the Flores highlands, a 4–5 hour drive and 2–3 hour trek from Labuan...
Rangko Cave is an underground lake reached by a short boat ride from Rangko Village, about 20 km from Labuan Bajo....
Cunca Wulang is a hidden limestone canyon with swimming holes and cliff jumps, about an hour from Labuan Bajo....
There is more to do around Labuan Bajo than boat trips. Waterfalls, caves, hilltop viewpoints, and weaving villages...
Four nights in Labuan Bajo is the sweet spot for most first-time visitors. Here is a day-by-day itinerary that...
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.
