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Phinisi under sail in Komodo National Park

7 DAYS · KOMODO + FLORES

A Week, and the Island Behind the Park

The full water route, then Flores overland — Kelimutu at dawn, weaving villages, waterfalls nobody photographs. For travellers who would rather arrive somewhere than pass through it.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Covers
Komodo + Flores
Stops
14 in total
Pace
Slow

Day by day

How the Week Runs

Four days on the water, three on Flores. The order can flip if your flights want it to.

A boat sailing between the islands of Komodo National Park

Day 01

Arrive in Labuan Bajo

Fly in from Bali, settle, and spend the evening on the waterfront. The week starts slowly on purpose.

Morning
Fly Bali → Labuan Bajo
Later
Harbour, market, dinner
Night
Labuan Bajo
The three-bay viewpoint on Padar Island

Day 02

Board, and head for Padar

On the water early. Padar before the heat, then south into the park to anchor for the night.

Morning
Padar ridge at first light
Later
Pink Beach and the house reef
Night
Aboard
A Komodo dragon on the trail in Komodo National Park

Day 03

Dragons, then the manta channel

The ranger walk on Rinca, and the drift at Manta Point that most short routes rush.

Morning
Loh Buaya dragon walk
Later
Manta Point, Taka Makassar
Night
Aboard
Snorkelling over the reef at Siaba, Komodo

Day 04

The quiet south

The beaches the day boats never reach, and the afternoon nobody schedules anything into.

Morning
Southern reefs and empty sand
Later
Free
Night
Aboard, back to Labuan Bajo overnight
The trekking track on Rinca Island

Day 05

Overland into Flores

Off the boat and east by road. Rice terraces, hill villages, and a very different Indonesia.

Morning
Drive Labuan Bajo → Ruteng
Later
Spiderweb rice fields, weaving village
Night
Ruteng or Bajawa
Padar Island ridge in the green season

Day 06

Kelimutu before sunrise

A pre-dawn climb to the three crater lakes, then down through hot springs and waterfalls.

Morning
Kelimutu summit at dawn
Later
Hot springs, waterfall stop
Night
Moni or Ende
Pink Beach from the air, Komodo National Park

Day 07

Fly home from Ende

A short morning, then the flight out of Ende rather than doubling back across the island.

Morning
Coast road and last stops
Later
Fly Ende → Bali or Jakarta

What Sits Inside the Price

The overland half has its own line items. Ask for both in writing.

Included

  • Boat, crew and cabins for the water days
  • Private car and driver for the Flores overland leg
  • Rangers, local guides, and the Kelimutu entrance
  • All transfers, including the drop at Ende airport

Not included

  • Flights in to Labuan Bajo and out of Ende
  • Park entry and conservation fees
  • Hotels on Flores and in Labuan Bajo
  • Dives, drone permits, tips

Before you book

Questions About the Week

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Travel dates, group size, and which airport you would rather fly home from. You will get the version of this week that fits, with what it costs.

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