Discover Komodo in Rinca Island

Duration: 2 Days

Overview

Rinca Island is one of the three largest islands that comprise the UNESCO-recognized Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Apart from the largest and most famous three, Rinca, Padar, and Komodo, there are 26 more islands that complete this National Park. What makes this illustrious archipelago unique and mesmerizing to visitors, is its world-famous animal — the Komodo dragon.

The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world and an indigenous species to this group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Although not all the islands within the Komodo National Park are home to this creature, the mighty Komodo dragon reigns as king on Rinca Island.

Rinca Island in Indonesia is small, occupying only 123 square miles of dense forest that gives way to grassy fields, a few scattered watering holes, several very small beaches, and one tiny fishing village. Apart from being the best place to spot Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, Rinca Island rewards its dauntless visitors with panoramic views and an overall one-of-a-kind experience.

Highlights

Sail to Rinca island for live aboard direct trekking to see the Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and also some kinds of birds in their pure environment.
Sail to Manta Point for snorkeling and if lucky you may see the manta
Kalong island to see the thousands of bats in their nest
Cruise to Kelor island for snorkeling and swimming on beach
Bidadari island for snorkeling before we back to Labuan Bajo

Itinerary

DAY 1 : DENPASAR- LABUAN BAJO - RINCA ISLAND - MANTA POINT - KALONG ISLAND (L/D)

Our purpose today is to see the Komodo Dragon. This largest living lizard on earth lives on 3 islands Rinca, Padar & Komodo and some parts of West Flores. Its length can go up to 3 meters with weight of up to 90 kilo.

Morning flight to Labuan Bajo, on arrival at Komodo Airport you will be welcomed by our guide then direct transfer to the harbor to get local boat to Rinca island. On arrival direct trekking to see the Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and also some kinds of birds in their pure environment. Lunch on boat while the boat cruising to Manta Point. Then you can snorkeling and swimming at Manta Point, if you are lucky you may see Manta ray, afterwards sail to Kalong island to see thousands of bat fly out from their nest in late afternoon

Dinner and overnight on boat.

DAY 2 : KALONG ISLAND - KELOR - BIDADARI ISLAND - LABUAN BAJO (B/L)

Breakfast on boat, sail to Kelor island for snorkeling and continue sail to Bidadari island for another best snorkeling spot and swimming on beach. Lunch on boat while the boat returning to Labuan Bajo. On arrival direct transfer to Komodo airport to catch your afternoon flight to Denpasar.