Komodo Island
Komodo Island
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- abquilter49 contributionsA fab experience if you are lucky enough to get to see a dragon.Definitely visit and see these amazing reptiles. We arrived and were the only ones in the island as our private boat got to the island before the other boats arrived. Our guide was fab snd we saw 5 dragons and were lucky enough to get some amazing footage. It was a highlight for our boys 18 and 19. You are not guaranteed to see them especially later in the day as on the walk we only saw one large Male but saw 4 on the beach at the end of the walk. Also buy your souvenirs here. We made the mistake of thinking it would be expensive on the island however back at Lauban Bajo the souvenirs are 3 times more expensive.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 1, 2023
- LittleAffySydney, Australia58 contributionsIncredible experience seeing more than 8 Komodo DragonsWe visited Komodo Island as part of a day tour organised by our hotel AYANA Komodo. I had hopes of seeing at least a couple of Komodo Dragons but my whole family were blown away by this experience. We saw 2 baby Komodo Dragons and at least 6 large Dragons (to be honest I lost count in the end due to the excitement !). Our guide was an excellent spotter and told us many interesting facts about these magnificent creatures. I have read other reviews and was shocked with people saying that guides were hitting the dragons with sticks but thankfully this was not our experience. I highly recommend this unique experience to see Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 4, 2023
- Visitor23_13Adelaide, Australia45 contributionsWhat a beautiful day & Dragons.I love seeing wildlife in their natural setting and this doesn't dissapoint. The dragons are big and fast and chased all the visitors into the jungle which was exciting. The rangers, however, had it all under control and made us safe. Definately woth it. We embarked from Lubuan Bajo which is also a wonderful place to visit.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 3, 2023
- MelissaLondon, United Kingdom133 contributionsRather disappointingGlad we went but rather like going to a zoo. Dragons were surrounded by many visitors and the guides appeared quite aggressive going up very close to the dragons. However our guide was even more aggressive when asking for a quite large tip at the end. In addition children on the island quite rude to some tourists who didn’t want to buy plastic toys. A sad end to the experience having paid entry fees. Probably wouldn’t recommend a visitVisited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 7, 2023
- Zsuzsa.GuideTargu Secuiesc, Romania695 contributionsHighlightBefore I came here, read a lot about what to expect. I have seen dragons treated well at Komodo & Rinca islands. There are two times a day U can visit and get there by boat. Rangers going with tourists, no danger.. Amazing experience! Thank you a lot.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 19, 2023
- Ozz5 contributionsAn amazing visit with friendly VennyWe arrived in Labuan Bajo just before the Asian summit was held there in May. The whole town was shut down, we could hardly find businesses that were open. Thanks to Venny Dcredo Tours, we managed to find both an island tour and the last scuba diving tour that set out before entering a curfew. She was like like our angel, taking care of us and arranging everything, making all the inquiries. We heartfully recommend her to anyone seeking a professional and friendly guide.Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 20, 2023
- patricia c7 contributionsDragons!A unique experience. The dragons are huge and look slow but they are NOT! Stick with you guide and do exactly as he says. Wear long trousers and stout shoes/boots. I also wore long sleeves as I dislike being bitten and there are a huge number of insects about. You may be introduced to civet cat coffee. Watch out for juveniles up the trees as the adults can be cannibalsVisited October 2022Traveled soloWritten August 31, 2023
- Mei-Mei F49 contributionsGreat Komodo National ParkMy boyfriend and I saw on 1 hour trip many Komodo dragons, older on the sand and younger on the trees. The youngers ones were moving a lot :) The guide was really serious with our security which was good and gave us a lot of informations. It was interesting. We also saw warthogs.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 9, 2023
- RSLondon, United Kingdom76 contributionsGreat - awesome to see the dragonsThoroughly enjoyed our experience to Komodo Island. We were lucky to see 5 dragons and all quickly. We arrived early afternoon when it was hot. Near the harbour and entrance there are shops and stalls (as you would expect), just past the entrance we saw a Komodo hanging around the toilets! Then we saw 3 others (some large, one baby) before we started our trail. This is of course a popular tourist attraction and there were many people getting photos with Komodo’s who were ultimately just looking for some shade from the heat! It was cool and a little daunting to be so close to them, but ultimately we felt safe at all times. We started the walk and the guide cut it short because we had seen so many dragons before we had started, which we didn’t mind because it was so hot already. On the trail we saw another baby dragon and some different wildlife. Overall a great visit and the star attraction for anyone heading out to Flores.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 27, 2023
- AndyEightLeeds, United Kingdom425 contributionsAmazing AdventureAmazing place to visit but the going is not for the infirm. It’s in a beautiful location but the trails through the national park are barren and on a hot humid day hard work. We had people with us collapse and had to be carried out. To be fair they were warned but decided to go anyway. Saw plenty of dragons and they are impressive up close in the wild. Had to run a gauntlet of hawkers at the end but wasn’t bad enough to detract from the experienceVisited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 1, 2023
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bsmith
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Jan 2020
28 JAN 2020 My wife and I took a daily tour package to six different sites from Labuan Bajo. Most of the tours follow the exact same itinerary.
We arrived at Komodo Island about 11:30. After a short introduction to the island by a National Park guide, he began to lead us on an ‘hour’ trek looking for the dragons. My wife and I, independently of each other, noticed that the guide was only looking at the trail and not scanning each side of the trail for the dragons. Not once did he ever appear to be looking at anything else than the trail itself. This, as it turns out, was not looking for dragons - it was killing time.
We ended our tour at the island cafe. And there, alongside the cafe, surrounded by about 30 adventurers, were two apparently sleeping komodo dragons. One did struggle to stand, moved a little bit, and slumped back down. They seemed stuporous.
Advice: if you want to see the dragons, spend the extra money and go to Komodo Island early when the real dragons may be more active.
We arrived at Komodo Island about 11:30. After a short introduction to the island by a National Park guide, he began to lead us on an ‘hour’ trek looking for the dragons. My wife and I, independently of each other, noticed that the guide was only looking at the trail and not scanning each side of the trail for the dragons. Not once did he ever appear to be looking at anything else than the trail itself. This, as it turns out, was not looking for dragons - it was killing time.
We ended our tour at the island cafe. And there, alongside the cafe, surrounded by about 30 adventurers, were two apparently sleeping komodo dragons. One did struggle to stand, moved a little bit, and slumped back down. They seemed stuporous.
Advice: if you want to see the dragons, spend the extra money and go to Komodo Island early when the real dragons may be more active.
Written January 28, 2020
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josep a
Jakarta, Indonesia78 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
There are 2 islands normally people see Komodo, Komodo Island and Rinca Island. We can go to this island by boat from Labuan Bajo or with Cruise. In Komodo Island, we can have a tour but need an escort by local Ranger to assist and protect us. There are 3 route, short, medium and long route to go. Please follow the Ranger instruction to make sure we not disturb the Komodo and make them angry. People said, Komodo in this Island is bigger than in Rinca Island.
Written January 10, 2020
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Andika D
Jakarta, Indonesia156 contributions
Jun 2021
Komodo island is about 60 minutes from labuan Bajo by speedboat that you can rent it 2000-2500K in a day. when you arrive on that island, in the first gate there are saveral sign such as welome and watch out komodo crossing. suddenly you will realize that place is not like a zoo. all animals live freedom (Komodo, Pig, deer, buffalo, etc)
Enjoy the journey by tracking island with ranger who direct and guard your activity. dont forget to capture your moment esspecially with Komodo, ranger always offer you to do it. this place is quiet incredible, not only the Komodo but the atmostphere also.
Enjoy the journey by tracking island with ranger who direct and guard your activity. dont forget to capture your moment esspecially with Komodo, ranger always offer you to do it. this place is quiet incredible, not only the Komodo but the atmostphere also.
Written August 24, 2021
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Kenai Drift Anglers
Soldotna, AK52 contributions
Oct 2019
It's a must do to see the dragons, but it was a little pricey when we got on the island for the park fee. The dragons were very cool and guide was really fun. It just was a pretty short tour and not a lot of activity however the guide made it very enjoyable. Just make sure you bring enough cash for the entrance fee and all the other fees attached to that.
Written February 25, 2020
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Daan S
Bangkok, Thailand5 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
I got scammed.
We booked a tour with an agency, then the day before the trip they said they had troubles with the boat. We booked two nights on a boat with 5 people, 3 rooms. They gave us a horrible small boat with 2 rooms. They didn’t want to refund or do anything about the price.
Then they charge more for entrance fees in the park etc.
So negotiate in real life! Don’t book a boat without seeing it with your own eyes first!
The trip was disappointing as the tour on Komodo island is 45 minutes long and the Komodo dragon is drugged. I’m sad I supported this nonsense.
Don’t go in rainy season by the way, half of our trip the rain was very bad so we had to skip some activities like hiking and snorkelling.
We booked a tour with an agency, then the day before the trip they said they had troubles with the boat. We booked two nights on a boat with 5 people, 3 rooms. They gave us a horrible small boat with 2 rooms. They didn’t want to refund or do anything about the price.
Then they charge more for entrance fees in the park etc.
So negotiate in real life! Don’t book a boat without seeing it with your own eyes first!
The trip was disappointing as the tour on Komodo island is 45 minutes long and the Komodo dragon is drugged. I’m sad I supported this nonsense.
Don’t go in rainy season by the way, half of our trip the rain was very bad so we had to skip some activities like hiking and snorkelling.
Written February 22, 2022
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Mike P
Cowboys Heaven, Montana, United States8 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
The dragons are teased to come out for the tourist with meat on a stick. This continued even after everyone took their photos. Kinda sad. My biggest complaint is all park entrance money, 400 rupiah, no matter who you book through, become backsheesh money. This is quite common in Indonesia. But as this is expensive the stealing is bigger profits and more important as less miney goes to conservation/preservation efforts. I asked as others did for used ticket stubs (actually colorful and nice souvenirs) and we were told someone would bring to our hotels. Never happened. Quite dissappointed.
Written July 3, 2023
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DanielaKLI
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam218 contributions
Apr 2023
There are 3 different trails you can take with a guide - a short, a medium and a long. They will push you to take the medium (around 2.5K) because the guides don't want to walk around 8K. Very annoying, but we accepted the medium length. The guides (we had 2 for 8 people) tell you some interesting facts, but you will not see any dragon during the trail - the guides don't even bother looking around, they know there aren't dragons there. The total population is around 1.500 dragons and the island is massive. The landscape is nice though,
Your best chance to see Komodo dragons is actually the beach where you'll disembark. We saw 4 adult ones there, and three juvenile.
There is a big market on that beach with food stalls. Market: they'll try to rip you off (10 USD for a fridge market....) but you can negotiate. Food stalls: they'll "forget" to give you your change.
The pier is surprisingly big and we were told that big cruise ships dock there, so if your agency is good, hopefully you'll avoid going there at the same time. We were lucky, there were only four other tourists when we visited the island.
Your best chance to see Komodo dragons is actually the beach where you'll disembark. We saw 4 adult ones there, and three juvenile.
There is a big market on that beach with food stalls. Market: they'll try to rip you off (10 USD for a fridge market....) but you can negotiate. Food stalls: they'll "forget" to give you your change.
The pier is surprisingly big and we were told that big cruise ships dock there, so if your agency is good, hopefully you'll avoid going there at the same time. We were lucky, there were only four other tourists when we visited the island.
Written April 13, 2023
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Haelen
10 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
It was great to do the Komodo medium walk. We saw 4 Komodo Dragons nearby. There are plans to increase the entrance fee till 250 USD starting in January 2023 in order to reduce the number of tourists. Please do follow the instructions of your guide in order to reduce the impact of your visit.
Written March 19, 2023
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Mark
Godalming, UK26 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Visiting the Komodo Dragons was rather underwhelming and over priced. The guides (Harry in particular) were rude, surly and belligerent. Vocally unhappy about the tips they were getting (maybe if they were more cheerful tips would have been larger).
Written April 10, 2024
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abquilter
49 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Definitely visit and see these amazing reptiles. We arrived and were the only ones in the island as our private boat got to the island before the other boats arrived.
Our guide was fab snd we saw 5 dragons and were lucky enough to get some amazing footage. It was a highlight for our boys 18 and 19. You are not guaranteed to see them especially later in the day as on the walk we only saw one large Male but saw 4 on the beach at the end of the walk. Also buy your souvenirs here. We made the mistake of thinking it would be expensive on the island however back at Lauban Bajo the souvenirs are 3 times more expensive.
Our guide was fab snd we saw 5 dragons and were lucky enough to get some amazing footage. It was a highlight for our boys 18 and 19. You are not guaranteed to see them especially later in the day as on the walk we only saw one large Male but saw 4 on the beach at the end of the walk. Also buy your souvenirs here. We made the mistake of thinking it would be expensive on the island however back at Lauban Bajo the souvenirs are 3 times more expensive.
Written July 1, 2023
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We are 4 fit ladies aged 70-73 and would like to see the Komodo dragons. Is there an upper age limit if we travel on private boat with private guide?
Zsuzsa.Guide
Targu Secuiesc, Romania695 contributions
No, there is no problem. A local guide will help you, there are 3 routes to see dragons, than can help you to choose which way is better for you. They are really helpful and friendly. You can ask Francisco Franco to help, he is a local guide there
PT. Dragon Island Tours
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia27 contributions
Hello cruiseline, if you are cruising to Port Komodo Island and you haven't book any shore excusion yet.Dragon Island Tours is here to help you make your day a memorable one. We have great sites around the island to show you. Please see our packages below and message us for further details.
Tour Option 1: Komodo Dragon Trekking Only
• Cruise to the wildlife island of Komodo
• Meet park ranger for a close encounter with the legendary Komodo Dragon
• learn about theses endangered Lizard
The tour package includes your entry fees, morning refreshments, park rangers, English speaking guide.
Duration: Approx 2 hours.
Cost: $70 Usd per adult/Child$35 usd
Cost:$100 Aud per Adult/Child $50 Aud
For more queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via facebook page or pm me.
#dragonislandtours
Tour Option2 : Komodo dragon with pink beach
• Cruise to the wildlife island of Komodo
• Meet park ranger for a close encounter with the legendary Komodo Dragon
• learn about theses endangered Lizards
• Discover pink beach, one of the most celebrate destination in Komodo national park
• Snorkel in the teeming marine life,or unwind,bask and relas on a pink sand beach
The tour package includes your entry fees, morning refreshments, park rangers,English speaking guide,Local wooden boat Charter,Lunch on boat,Snorkeling Equipment.
Duration: Approx 5 Hours
cost:$85 Usd per adult/Child $40 Aud
Cost:$115 Aud per Adult/Child $55 Aud
For more queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via facebook page or pm me.
#dragonislandtours
Tour Option 3: Pink beach only A famous pink beach in komodo island
• Discover pink beach, one of the most celebrate destination in Komodo national park
• Snorkel in the teeming marine life,or unwind,bask and relas on a pink sand beach
Duration. : approx 3 hours
Cost:$65Usd per adults/Child $30 usd
Cost: $95 Aud per adult/Child$45 Aud
For more queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via facebook page or pm me.
#dragonislandtours
The tour package includes your entry fees, morning refreshments, park rangers,English speaking guide,Local wooden boat Charter,Lunch on boat,Snorkeling Equipment
Hi! My name is Anabelle Smith and I will be visiting Komodo National Park with a Holland America cruise, March 19, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The company is offering 2 options (each is 2 hours and same price, $109). IS THE BEST VIEWING AREA FROM BANUNGGULUNG OR FROM HUTAN ASAMAND?
I would appreciate a response.
Thank you,
Anabelle Smith
Yohanes Romualdus
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Hi Anabelle
Please join Komodo MasTour on March 19th, we have short tour (USD70 pp) approx 2 hours to spot dragons and long tour (usd100 pp) approx 4 - 5 hours to spot dragons and snorkeling at Pink Beach.
Regards, Yohanes
Melanie H
Austria39 contributions
Hello, would you say that we should also visit Komodo Island to see the dragons or is only Rinca Island fine? We found a few trips on the internet, who are only offering trips to Rinca Island but not Komodo Island.
Thank you!
Dian Dermawan
North Sumatra, Indonesia86 contributions
Saya kira keduanya boleh dikunjungi, saya baru saja kembali dari pulau komodo dan bertemu komodo di tanggal 10 januari 2020
Leanne
Malta2 contributions
Hi, I am planning to visit Bali for a period of 3 weeks and most probably will spend around 3 days in each place. However, I am thinking about also visiting Komodo island during these 3 weeks. Is it worth visiting given the time it takes to get there? I am thinking of catching a plane to Flores and get a ferry from Flores to Komodo. But is it worth it considering the time it takes?
Komodo Miracle Tours
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia32 contributions
Hi... Could you mind to find us on internet and send us your request by email or whatsapp.
Regards,
Asis Janggur
Mark C
Singapore, Singapore19 contributions
Is it possible to do day trips out to each individual island? Most of the tours I see online seem to be either a single day trip to all the islands, resulting in only a short time on each, or 3 day tours which require you to sleep on the boat.
Also, are there any cheaper tours that can be booked over there? Most of the ones online are like $200 just for a day
Gladys L.
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Planned for my own trip and agree that its tough to find a single day trip out to a particular island only but my best guess is that it does not make logistical sense for them to bring you out only to one island hence the packages?
Was comparing between local tour operators online and found a site that compares local provider onground prices - found a One Day one to the key islands for about USD95 last i checked. Site is called Seek Sophie. Maybe they'll be able to link you up with the local operators too to see if they would do single island trips out ? Good luck!
David P
London, UK59 contributions
Is it easy to get of a cruise ship and employ a local guide to see the dragons.
The ship prices are so expensive ,they have a captive audience so it seems they can charge what they like. I must admit I object to being ripped off. what do you think.
I would much rather support the locals.
Komodo Miracle Tours
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia32 contributions
Hi David. We are local people who organize tour to Komodo island from cruise passenger. Could you mind to search us on internet and send your request? Thank you
Avishkar Jayrajh
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Where do I find tours to komodo dragons from Bali?
Komodo Miracle Tours
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia32 contributions
Hello.. We are tour operator based in Labuan Bajo. We are organizing tour to Komodo island. Please find us on internet and send your requested through an email or Whatssapp. Please check your inbox. When will you come? And how many person?
Roger90050132
Singapore, Singapore80 contributions
We were quoted about 21,000,000 IDR for a 3d2n tour of komodo island including boat stay with AC for 4 pax. Would that be considered expensive?
Robert K
Gold Coast, Australia269 contributions
Hi
I wish I could help you but unfortunately have only been there for day trips so I don’t know about accommodation etc
The cost sounds a bit high but not knowing what’s included and provided but if it’s got everything and for 4 people
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