Dive Komodo National Park - Komodo Island, Indonesia

Nestled between eastern Sumbawa and western Flores lies  three tiny grass-covered islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, which is famous  as  a Komodo National Park, a protected wildlife reserve. Home of the giants lizard known as the "Komodo Dragon" it was thought to be a myth until the turn of the century, when fishermen who were forced by a storm to take shelter on Komodo sight the monsters.

 

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Manta ray - Komodo Island

 

Explore the underwater live and its ecosystems which has well known as the best diving site in the world. From beautiful coral, reefs, thousands sort of fishes to the crystal water and beautiful beach are await to visit. Komodo dragons live in one of the driest area in Indonesia, where there are few permanent water sources.

Diving in the World Heritage site of Komodo National Park - Indonesia allows you to experience adventure underwater exploration with a pristine and untouched surroundings. Our dive instructor has discovered every new sites before introduced to the public. You will dive with the first hand expert that able to give you brief on any sorts of marine life on Komodo National Park.
More than 50 sites to choose for all divers level of experience, such as completed your Open Water course or have years of challenging dives behind you.

 

KOMODO ISLAND

  • NE Gili Banta
  • GPS Point
  • NW Gili Banta .
  • Castle Rock
  • Crystal Bomie
  • Gililawa Laut - Lighthouse
  • Darat Passage South
  • Darat Passage North
  • Batu Bolong
  • Tatawa Kecil
  • Tatawa Besar
  • Batu Tiga
  • Pantai Merah / Pink Beach
  • Loh Namu
  • Indihiang
  • Pilaarsteen
  • Three Sisters
  • Payung
  •  Nusa Kode
  • Canibal Rock
  • Invertibrate Wall
  • Crynoid Corner
  •  Boulders
  • Loh Sera
  • Tala
  • German Flag
  • Manta Alley
  • TNC Rock
  • Sebayor Kecil
  • Mini Wall

 

 

Water temperature :
20 - 28 Degrees Celcius (68-85 °F) , cooler water is experienced on the southern sites.


Visibility :
10 - 50M year round. Traditionally clearer water on northern sites.

Current :
Komodo experiences a strong tidal flow. Not all sites are affected by current. Drift diving is excellent, however during spring tides some sites are impossible to dive. Particular attention is placed on diving the correct sites at the most suitable time to ensure optimum conditions, in accordance with the preferences of the group.

 

How to get there

While most visitors enter Komodo National Park (KNP) through the gateway cities of Labuan Bajo in the west of Flores or Bima in eastern Sumbawa, the departure point for your trip is actually Denpasar, Bali.

 

By Air:
TRANSNUSA AIR SERVICES

  • Denpasar - Labuan bajo - Daily flights.
    By Avia Star : ETD 07.40 - ETA 08.10
    By Indonesia Air Transport : ETD 13.30 - ETA 15.00
  • Labuan bajo - Denpasar - Daily flights
    By Avia Star : ETD 08.40 - ETA 09.10
    By Indonesia Air Transport : ETD 15.50 - ETA 17.00

NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER / BATAVIA AIR

  • Denpasar - Labuan bajo- Daily flights
    By Batavia Air : ETD 10.00 - ETA 11.00
  • Labuan bajo - Denpasar - Daily flights
    By Batavia Air : ETD 11.30 - ETA 12.30

WINGS AIR

  • Denpasar - Labuan bajo
    By Wings Air : ETD 11.00 - ETA 12.20 - (Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday)
  • LABUAN BAJO - DENPASAR - TUESDAY - THURSDAY - SATURDAY
    By Wings Air : ETD 12.50 - ETA 14.00

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*KOMODO ISLAND DIVING LIVEABOARD*
Attraction            : Diving & Trekking Komodo Island.
Duration              : 07 Days / 06 Nights
Tour area            : Labuan Bajo – Rinca Island – Komodo National park.
Grade                  : Easy
Start – end         : Bali.

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Day 01: Bali - Labuan Bajo - Sabolon

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Get the morning flight from Bali to LabuanBajo.
  • On arrival our staff will meet you and drive you to the harbor and boarding to the boat.
  • Short introduction to the facilities of  the boat, the diving operation and the tour program while heading to our first stop and diving around Sabolan Island.
  • Lunch willbe served on boat. Hard coral cover here is minimal, there are lots of soft corals and some large gorgonias. The reason to dive here is the fish life, you can watch white-tips, silver-tips and black-tips.
  • Overnight on boat.

Day 02: Sebayur Island

  • Early morning passage to Sebayur Island.
  • Diving around Sebayur Kecil - wall covered with corals and sponges, sandy bottom at around 25-30 meters. Fish life - Napoleon Wrasse, reef fishes, butterfly fish, groupers and lots more.
  • Sebayur Besar /Barusa Saha - bottom sand and coral, you can spot more rays here than anywhere else.
  • Overnight on boat.

Day 03: Tatawa Island

  • Early morning passage to Tatawa Island.
  • Diving around Tatawa and Crystal Rock .
  • Drops to 30 meters , nice coral caves. Lots of fish - black snappers, butterflyfish, large cuttlefish , sharks, turtles and large reef rays.
  • Overnight on boat.

Day 04: Komodo National Park

  • Early morning we start our 2hours " Dragon Walk " to see the famous Komodo Lizard.
  • Dive the Pantai Merah - Pink beach. Gorgonian fans and sponges, thousands of fish of every colour.
  • Afternoon diving around Batubolong and Takat Makassar.
  • Overnight on boat.

Day 05 : Padar Island

  • Morning sailing to Padar and diving around Padar Island.
  • Padar Kecil / Pillar Rock - caves, channels and canyons, variety of soft corals and gorgonias , plenty of fish , sweetlips, surgeonfish as well as sharks.
  • Overnight on boat.

Day 06: Pengah / Rinca Island

  • Early morning passage to Pengah island. Morning dives around Pengah.
  • Afternoon passage to Rinca Island for " trekking with the dragons ".
  • Lunch will be served in one of the islands.
  • Afternoon transfer to Labuhanbajo, upon arrival in Labuhanbajo direct transfer to hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Labuanbajo - Bali

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning city tour to visit The Mirror Stone Cave (Batu Cermin ), then transfer to the airport for your flight return to Bali.
  • Upon arrival in Bali, meet with our staff then transfer to hotel.

Includes :komodo_diving

  • Return airport transfers Bali & Labuan Bajo,
  • Full board meals ( Breakfast, lunch & Dinner ),
  • 5 nights Accommodation on Boat ,
  • One night Accommodation at hotel in Labuan Bajo ,
  • Boat charter ,
  • Diving Activities as per Specified ,
  • Entrance Fees ,
  • Mineral Water, morning & afternoon Tea coffee , soft drinks ,
  • Dive tanks & weight belt,
  • Certified Dive Master ,
  • Visit Komodo Dragon , Fishing Gear.

Exclude :

  • Return airfares Bali - Labuan Bajo - Bali.
  • Return Airport tax,
  • Conservation fee USD 15/person paid when enter the park,
  • BCD , Regulator
  • All Personal Item Expenses,
  • Tips & gratuities etc

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