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Traveling to Comodo Island

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - How to reach Comodo of Dragon? From Lombok or the Gilis, you can get a 3/4 day boat trip costing around 250 000 rupiahs which isn't much (13000 to the £ when I was there) and they'll take you in a wooden boat of about 15m in length to Flores stopping off at numerous reefs to scuba as well as Komodo and Rinca where the dragons live. The reef off Komodo is spectacularly colourful and the fish is abundant but be wary of the current. I would also suggest you take your own snorkel gear though they are supplied and quality can be dubious.

Excellent fun though check the boat and make sure you have agreement on the food and water as they will skimp if you do not keep an eye out and you will become very familiar with noodles and rice. The fee also includes travel back to Lombok via the ferry and buses. It is worth looking around Flores as there is Kelimuti, the 3 coloured volcanic lakes.

Source : fixtures4all.com/comodo-island.html

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How to reach Komodo Island

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Komodo the last dragon on earth, wildlife, marine life, white sandy beach, sea cruise, snorkeling & diving, trekking.

ACCESS/ENTRY POINT:

* BIMA (on Sumbawa Island). Bima is accesible by one hour flight from BALI.

* LABUAN BAJO (on Flores Island), accesible by flight from Bali.

DURATION: 3 - 4 Days. 
BEST SEASON: April - November (dry season, the sea is normally calm during this time of year).
GROUP SIZE: Min: 02 Person / Max: 10 Persons.
DEPENDENCIES:

Sea weather during the peak of rain season especially between January - February is dangerous to sail to Komodo Island.

This is one of the highlights of Indonesia travel tour. Encounter the world's largest lizards, the Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodoensis), considered the last of their kind remaining in the world today. Its ancestors roamed the earth up to about half a million years ago. Nowadays the dragons estimated at 5,000 - 7,000 inhabited the islands of Komodo, Rinca and other tiny surrounding islands, and on the westernmost part of Flores Island in Indonesia.

To reach the islands we will board on a fisherman wooden boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist, equipped by Radio Navigation, Electricity, Toilet, One big cabin which has 6-8 beds, Life jackets and Mattress. and cruising to Komodo and Rinca Islands, the home of the Last Dragons on Earth, belong to Komodo National Park system designed to protect and preserve the endangered Komodo Dragon.

Along with the national park's rangers we will silently explore the islands on foot for the encounters with the dragons. The dragons are large, ferocious predators that are fully capable of killing and eating a human being and capable of running as fast as a dog! But don't worry, the rangers are experiences and know well how to deal with dragons which can reach a length of 3 meters (about 10 feet).

Besides the dragons, you can also experience Indonesia wildlife tour on Rinca Island by trekking through the island to observe the other wild animals such as deer, horses, birds etc, in their wild life.

We will spend an adventurous nights on the boat. In the morning or afternoon you can snorkeling and diving around Komodo, some of the best in the world, especially for seeing soft corals. Some of the beaches nearby have beautiful pink sand, tinted by fragments of red coral mixed in with other shell and coral fragments. This is a complete set of adventure in Indonesia.

To reach the islands, firstly you just need to take an about 2 hours from Bali and landing at both Bima or Labuan Bajo Airstrips where you can take the boat to reach the islands of the dragons. Complicated? No. You will find all of these are well arranged in our tour packages.

◊ 3 DAYS KOMODO DRAGON ADVENTURE (VIA BIMA)
◊ 4 DAYS KOMODO DRAGON ADVENTURE (VIA BIMA)
◊ 3 DAYS KOMODO DRAGON ADVENTURE (VIA LABUAN BAJO)
◊ 4 DAYS KOMODO DRAGON ADVENTURE (VIA LABUAN BAJO)

3 DAYS KOMODO TOUR (VIA BIMA) Grade: Easy Start/End: Bima Airport

DAY 01: BALI - BIMA (SUMBAWA ISLAND) - KOMODO ISLAND

On arrival in Bima met and transferred to Sape Harbor and cruise to Komodo island on a wooden vessel, a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, and toilet, one big cabin that has-6 - 12beds, life jacket and mattress. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation on the boat (L,D).

DAY 02: KOMODO ISLAND - SAPE - BIMA

Boarding down the boat and proceed trekking to meet and observe the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Swim and snorkeling at the white sandy beach and coral life at the island nearby. Back to Sape and drive to Bima. Overnight at hotel in Bima (B,L,D).

DAY 03: BIMA - BALI

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Bali or to next destination (B).

4 DAYS KOMODO TOUR (VIA BIMA) Grade: Easy Start/End: Bima Airport

DAY 01: BALI - BIMA (SUMBAWA ISLAND) - KOMODO ISLAND

On arrival in Bima met and transferred to Sape Harbor and cruise to Komodo island on a wooden vessel, a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, and toilet, one big cabin that has-6 - 12beds, life jacket and mattress. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Boarding down the boat and proceed trekking to meet and observe the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Overnight on boat (B,L,D)

DAY 02: KOMODO ISLAND - RINCA ISLAND

Second visit to Komodo Island. Proceed cruise to Rinca another island inhabited by the Komodo. Trekking on the island to observe the Komodo dragons and other wildlife such as deer, horses, bird etc. in their wild life. Return to the boat for overnight (B,L,D).

DAY 03: RINCA - BIMA

Swim or snorkel on clean and white sandy beach. Boating back to Sape and proceed drive to bima. Overnight at a small hotel in Bima (B,L,D).

DAY 04: BIMA - BALI

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Bali or to next destination (B).

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3 DAYS KOMODO TOUR (VIA LABUAN BAJO) Grade: Easy Start/End: Labuan Bajo Airport

DAY 01: BALI - LABUAN BAJO (FLORES ISLAND)

On arrival in Labuan Bajo by flight from Bali, met and transferred to a small hotel for your accommodation (L,D).

DAY 02: LABUAN BAJO - KOMODO DAY TRIP - LABUAN BAJO

Boarding down the boat and proceed trekking to meet and observe the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Swim and snorkeling at the white sandy beach and coral life at the island nearby. Cruise back to Labuan Bajo. Overnight at hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 03: LABUAN BAJ0 - BALI

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Bali or to next destination (B).

4 DAYS KOMODO TOUR (VIA LABUAN BAJO) Grade: Easy Start/End: Labuan Bajo Airport

DAY 01: BALI - LABUAN BAJO (FLORES ISLAND) - RINCA ISLAND

On arrival in Labuan Bajo by flight from Bali, met and transferred to harbor and board on a wooden boat to cruise to Rinca Island. Afternoon arrive at Rinca Island. Accommodation on boat (L,D)

DAY 02: RINCA ISLAND - KOMODO ISLAND

Trekking on the Rinca island to observe the Komodo dragons and other wildlife such as deer, horses, bird etc. in their wild life. Return to the boat and proceed to Komodo Island. Afternoon beach activities at Pink Beach known as the best underwater corals. Return to the boat for overinght (B,L,D).

DAY 03: KOMODO - LABUANBAJO

Boarding down the boat and proceed trekking to meet and observe the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Boating back to Labuan Bajo. Overnight at a hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 03: LABUAN BAJ0 - BALI

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Bali or to next destination (B).

Souce : http://www.indonesiatravelinfo.com/Komodo.htm

KOMODO DRAGON EXPEDITION

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Rates Contact Address Main page

01 Denpasar - Bima - Komodo ( LD )
Upon arrival at Salahudin airport in Bima, direct transfer by minivan around 45 kms to Sape seaport. Board the boat crossing the Sape strait around 7 hours to reach Komodo island passing barren and strange island such as an expedition to unknown place. Lunch and dinner on board.
02 Komodo - Bima ( BLD )

After breakfast walk around 2 kms to Banugulung where the giant lizards usually gather. You will be guarded also by rangers of the national park. From a distance some times can see wild deers, snakes, geckos, and other small animals. Return to the boat for breakfast, and enjoy the time for swimming or just admire the scenery, before returning to Bima. Lunch will be served on board. Around 4.00 pm arrived back in Bima. Dinner and overnight at Lambitu hotel or similar in Bima.
03 Bima - Denpasar ( B )
After breakfast at hotel, check out hotel and depart for city tour visiting the market of Bima, king palace which is changed into a museum. Then direct transfer to airport for your flight to Denpasar.
2 Persons 3-5 Persons Single Supplement
US$ 395.00 US$ 350.00 US$ 85.00

Rates are per person based on TWN sharing room, not commissionbale and valid until 31 October 2009. Inclusion: Tours and transfers with English speaking tour guide, air conditioned minivan, meals as indicated with B for breakfast, L for lunch, D for dinner. Boat of simple cabin, only one cabin with some beds which is not private cabin. Also not available soft drinks or beer on board. Toilet is available but simple, and small accommodation is basic completed with hot/cold running water, split air-condition, TV with parabola antenna, small frizzier, private bath.. Exclusion: Tipping and any personal expenses, air fares and airport taxes. Current return air fares Denpasar - Bima - Denpasar is US$ 165.00

Other choice of visiting Komodo island


Komodo Island is a small island of 280 square Km, Komodo island is located between the island of Sumbawa and Flores. Komodo island is almost all full and barren except for palm trees and some wood but it is famous for its giant lizards which are considered the last of their kind remaining in the world today. To many modern naturalist, East Nusa Tenggara is so particularly interesting because of this unique species, called the Komodo Dragon, Komodo Lizard called 'Ora" by the local people. Komodo Dragon (Varanus Komodoensis) is actually a giant monitor lizard species. Komodo Lizard growing up to 3 to 4 meters in length its ancestors roamed the earth up to about half a million years ago. Komodo live on carrions of goats, deers, and even the carcasses of its own kind. The only human population on the island is at the fishing village called Komodo too who supplement their income breeding goats which are used to feed the lizards. The Komodo is protected by law and though they are considered harmless, it is advisable to keep them at a distance. Komodo is now a nature reserve being part of a national park. It is home to a number of rare bird species, deer, and wild pigs, which are prey to the lizards as well. To see Komodo lizards in the day time, baits have to be set in the hinterland where local guides are necessary. The sea surrounding Komodo island offers visitors of sea life, crystal clear water, and white sandy beaches. The best time to visit Komodo island is between March and June, and between October and December. Komodo island is accessible from the sea only. Fly to Labuan Bajo or Bima than continued by boat to Komodo island. Labuan Bajo is a little town inhabited by fisherman, lies at the extreme western part of Flores. The town serves as a jumping off points for the trip to Komodo island. From Labuan Bajo to Komodo island will be taken around 3-4 hours by boat and from Bima to Komodo island will be taken around 4-6 hours by boat. From Denpasar to Bima and return, there is daily flight serving this sector while from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo and return the flight is seldom to fly and some time cancel without prior notice. We strongly recommend you to visit Komodo island via Bima. For overnight in Komodo, we suggest to overnight on boat for safety reason than overnight on ranger house in Komodo island.

Source : http://www.balitouring.com/tour/komodo/komodo/index.html

The Legend of Komodo Dragon

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - By: Paul Edmundus, In a travel brochure of East Nusa Tenggara Timur Province or East Lesser Sunda Islands where Komodo is located that we published recently, I wrote that if there are 8 World Wonders on our earth, the eighth must be Komodo, one of the great wild life areas in the world, a National park, 59,000 hectares that occupied more than 3000 Komodo Dragons or Varanus Komodoensis or the giant lizards which are considered the last of their kind remaining in the world today and the largest on earth. I can understand if you will NOT believe this as many of my listeners when I told this story most of them interrupted me with questions:" is that really Paul?, is that true Paul, wow…….".


The locals name this animal: "Ora" or Grand Pa or Grand Ma, as they believe that it was changed or formed from human and they are the grand children and always appeal not to attack them. These giant lizards are growing 3-4 meters in length, 1 meter high (when stands), 150-300 kg weight, can run swiftly, dig holes, swim, dive and the young dragons can climb trees. I saw this myself in 1975 when the first time I visited Komodo island, unfortunately I had no camera YET to take pictures. I and my group accompanied by 5 police man who brought their guns, ready to shoot, we picked up them in Labuanbajo - Flores, no rangers, no tickets, no camera fee. Why did the young dragons climb? Because I hung a bait, a dead goat on the tree to enable the dragons to smell from far distance and come close to the tree on the beach where I and my colleagues have made a very good camouflage for our Italian journalists and tourists of 21 persons can make pictures. But about 10 years ago the local Authority has forbidden visitors to feed the dragon in order to live naturally.

The National park consists of 3 main islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar and other small islands surroundings. Komodo Dragons are carnivore; they can kill goats, deer, horse, buffalo and wild boars. Komodo dragons are NOT only live in the above islands, but also in Flores Island, they are scattered from the west part to the central of Flores about 200 km away to the east. Since 1975 I have visited this island and witnessed the activity of the dragons for more than 300 times and I have no boring at all.

Are they dangerous? The answer is YES and NO. No for the locals, but their goats and roosters some times gone. There was sadly story about a Swisstzerland tourist who disappeared on this island in 1974. There was a big rescue, 4 days police, armies, locals have searched the whole island, but unfortunately no sign that he was still there a live. They found his camera 8 km away from the spot that he should be with his tour group and his tour Guide, no sign that he was attacked, no blood, no evident, nothing. Finally, the local authority and his Swisstzerland family concluded that he lost in Komodo Island.

What you have to do if you wish to visit Komodo island to see the dragons?

1. Never, never and never walk in the jungle without a Ranger or more.
2. Always follow the instruction from the Rangers and your Tour Guide.
3. DO not wear red shirt, red hat or red pants. Red is the color of blood.
4. Ladies who are in "period" do not visit the island, the dragon has very sharp smell and will run after you.

How to get there?

There are 4 ways to reach Komodo island.

1. By fly from BALI to Labuanbajo-Flores. There are 4 flights in a week (1, 3,4,5). Then cruise to Komodo 3 hours.
2. By fly from BALI to Bima on Sumbawa island. There are daily flights. Drive to Sape harbor for 1 hour then cruise to Komodo 4-5 hours.
3. By fly to Maumere on Flores island, have an overland to experience the people, culture, nature and wild life and as the high light is the Three Colored Lakes Kelimutu. Then reach Labuan Bajo, cruise to Komodo.
4. By cruise from BALI which will take 5-7 days program, combine air, land and sea.

In May 2004 a lady wrote me in 4 days to question all information to visit Komodo, which I guessed she just want to find out information, probably she would like to visit by her own. I gave all the answers because she came to the right person. I have been very patient to answer all her needs. Here are the questions:

* How many kilometers is it from Bima to Komodo island?
* How many kilometers is it from Komodo to Rinca island?
* How many kilometers is it from Rinca island to Bima?
* How many kilometers from Sape to Bima?
* What are the road condition?
* Are there any other ports that I could sail to islands from or is Sape is the only one?
* Are there gate to the island? Is there a time to open and close the park?
* What are the sea condition? Are there water somewhat rough?
* Would I want to bring sea sickness pill? Or are they mostly calm?
* How many km is it from the Flores airport to the Labuanbajo port?
* How long and how much distance from Labuanbajo port to Rinca? Are there differences in the sea conditions and currents?

Source : http://www.floressatours.com/komodo-dragon/komodo.html

KOMODO TOUR PACKAGE WITH LOMBOK TOUR GUIDE

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Komodo is a small island of 280 square km, located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Barren except for palm trees, Komodo island is famous for its prehistoric giant lizard which are considered the last of their kind remaining in the world today. The Varanus Komodoensis can grow to a length of three meters and live on carrions of goats, deer and even the car cases of its own kind.

KOMODO ADVENTURE PACKAGE

4DAYS/3NIGHTS

Day 01 ARRIVAL BIMA

Upon arrival in Bima transfer to Hotel and lunch. Bima is a Moslem dominated culture but you still can find the pre-Moslem civilization in the area. Visit Wawo - the village where people built rice granaries in a village like compound outside their settlements. Proceed afterwards to Raba to see the typical Bima weaving. To end the day’s program visit Bima Museum and take Ben Hur - local name for Horse carts.

Day 02 BIMA - SAPE - KOMODO

Early in the morning transfer to Sape harbor to take boat to Komodo Island. It takes about 6 to 7 hrs to reach Komodo. Lunch on board. Afternoon arrive in Komodo.

Day 03 KOMODO - SAPE - BIMA

In the morning follow the trail to reach Banunggulung the former feeding ground to watch the Komodo Dragons. It is about two km for one-way walking. There is Komodo Nature Park Museum, take your chance to have a look. Then take boat to return to Bima. En route stop at Pantai Merah - Pink colored sand beach.

Day 04 BIMA - NEXT DESTINATION

5DAYS/4NIGTS PACKAGE

Day 01: Arrival Bima

Upon arrive at Salahuddin airport Bima , meeting service then proceed, to Sape harbor by boat cross to Komodo island, lunch will be provided on boat, dinner and over night on boat.

Day 02: Komodo – Rinca

Morning leaving boat for Komodo excursion, return on boat swimming at red beach then sail to Rinca island lunch, dinner and over night on boat.

Day 03: Rinca – Bima

Morning leaving boat for Komodo excursion, hunting camera with monkeys, deer, buffalo, horses return on boat and sail to Sape harbor lunch on boat, late afternoon arrive in Sape then drive to Bima, dinner and over night at Lambitu hotel.

Day 04: Bima – City Tours

Morning take a short city tour visiting Museum, traditional hand weaving, and morning market.Lunch at local restaurant.

Day 05:Bima – Airport

After breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure till time to drop off to the Airport.

Source : http://www.lomboktourguide.com/komodo-tour-package.htm

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Komodo Diving Holidays

Pulau Komodo (ComodoIsland) - Komodo National Park Tourist Information

Sandwiched between Flores and Sumbawa, the hilly and desolate Komodo National Park is made up of the islands of Rinca, Padar and Komodo.

Padar Island, Komodo National Park



The only village is Kampung Komodo, a tiny fishing village. Half an hour walk north of here is Loh Liang, the tourist accommodation camp where you can stay in basic wooden cabins, buy food and arrange guided walks. There's a camp at Loh Buaya on Rinca too, but there is no food for sale here.

Apart from dragon spotting, there are some good walks, viewpoints and game viewing with buffaloes, deer, wild pigs and birds. You can also board a glass bottom boat cruising the local waters, and there's a good chance to see large sea mammals, such as whales and dolphins.

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The rest of this page contains information about:

* How to Get There
* Climate
* Sightseeing and Things to do

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Have a look through our Frequently asked questions
How to Get There

The island of Komodo is quite isolated, being some 400 km from Bali. We offer liveaboards which run from and return to Bali, so you do not need to be concerned with getting to Komodo.

If you choose to visit the area independently, the easiest way to reach Komodo is via Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores and Bima on Sumbawa - there are flights almost every day from Bali. For information on how to get to Bali, please visit our Bali tourist information section.

If you are booking a liveaboard trip through us, the dive boat operator will organise your domestic flights. Otherwise, Indonesia's domestic airlines do not have reliable websites so we advise customers to book domestic flights from Bali through our recommended ticketing agent:

Manado Safari Tours
Telephone: +62 431 857637
E-mail: info@ManadoSafaris.com
Skype name: jhbmanado

Manado Safari Tours make the reservations, have the tickets issued and delivered as e-tickets (by email) or upon arrival in Bali. They may also courier them to you, if this is your wish (extra charge applies). Dive The World has no involvement whatsoever with the booking arrangements, we simply recommend this ticketing agent due to their professionalism and reliability.

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Climate

The very dry season is between April and December with the coolest months of July and August having an average temperature of 30°C. Rainy season is between January and March, but Komodo does not have torrential rain as in the rest of Indonesia, and is relatively dry and sunny all year round. The weather affects liveaboard dive charters only in certain areas at specific times of the year. You can dive in Komodo all year round. Please check our Komodo dive sites descriptions for more detailed information on diving seasons.

We recommend a visit during high season which is between April and December.

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Sightseeing and Adventure
Komodo Dragons

Komodo dragon, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Komodo dragons are the largest member of the monitor lizard family. They grow over 50 years to 100 kg and almost 3m from head to tail tip. They use burrows to maintain their body temperature during the night, and bask in the sunlight to raise their temperature at dawn. They live off wild dear, pigs, buffalo and even horses, lying in wait and employing camouflage and ambush tactics.

There are now only approximately 1,100 dragons left in the park on Komodo Island, Rinca and Gili Motang, and outside the park area in eastern Flores.

In the 1990s they numbered only 3,300 so if you want to see the dragons before they fall the way of the dinosaurs, now is a good time to come.

Park entrance fee is a minimally small amount.

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Interested?

If you're keen to dive some of the most awe-inspiring reefs in the world and catch a glimpse of the magnificent pre-historic dragons of Komodo before they walk this earth for the final time, then click below to check your options now for:

* Komodo Diving Sites
* Komodo liveaboards

Be sure to book in plenty of time to avoid limited choice! The best scuba diving opportunities are booked by repeat customers who book well in advance to ensure their reservation!

Source : http://www.dive-the-world.com/tourist-information-indonesia-komodo.php

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