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.
A private driver with a car is the most comfortable and flexible way to explore Flores mainland day trips. Here...
A scooter is the most flexible way to explore Labuan Bajo's mainland day trips. Here is what it costs, what licence...
Labuan Bajo is a small town but transport options matter once you want to explore beyond the harbour. Here is what...
The best time to dive or snorkel in Komodo depends on what you want to see. This guide breaks down conditions,...
Here is a realistic, hour-by-hour guide to what a Komodo day trip involves — the highlights, the early start, and...
From April 2026, Komodo National Park limits daily visitors to 1,000 people. Peak season slots book out months...
A private boat charter lets you set your own itinerary, pace, and group. Here is what to expect, how much it costs,...
Labuan Bajo has several excellent PADI dive centres and conditions that suit beginners. Here are your options,...
Komodo National Park offers some of the world's most diverse diving. Here are the top sites, what each delivers,...
You do not need a dive certificate to have world-class underwater experiences in Komodo. Here are the best sites,...
Komodo National Park is one of the best places in the world to swim with manta rays. Here is where they are, when...
Both islands have Komodo dragons. The difference is how far you travel and what kind of trek you want. Here is...
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Our edited list of where to eat, drink, and wander in Labuan Bajo. Be the first to know when it lands.
