There are 2 villages that you can find when you pass the river; Nanga Na’e village and Mbrata village. The majority of the people who live in Nanga Na’e are Muslim, the houses of Nanga Na’e are in the same style as Bugis houses of Sulawesi. At the end of the village you will find an elementary school. This school is the primary education centre for the children who live in Nanga Na’e and Mbrata village.The majority of the people who live in Mbrata are Christian. The main jobs of people who live in Mbrata are related to farming….so you can see many attractive rice fields. The livestock of people who live there are buffalo, goats, and hens – just a simple way of life where the people practice tolerance and friendliness. Back to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, you will proceed to the caves at Batu Cermin. Batu cermin is about 6 kms from the lodge and there you will find wildlife like monkeys, and sometimes pythons. Inside the cave you can find many small fruit bats, stalagmites, fish and turtle fossils on the wall of the cave. The visit takes around 3 hours round trip. The sun strikes flakes of mica through a chimney at certain times giving the name Mirror Cave (Gua Batu Cermin). On the way home, you will pass through the main sites of Labuan Bajo and have a drink in one of the pubs with a view.

After an early breakfast, you leave for the harbor and board a  boat for a one hour run to Kelor island (normally empty) where you should arrive at around 0900 hours. The island has good coral recovering from bombing some 10 years ago. You can either have your coffee and snacks on arrival or snorkel first for around 90 minutes. A short walk around this small paradise is recommended. Then at around 1030, you will proceed to Kanawa Island where there is a small resort and a fantastic restaurant. Prior to lunch, you proceed down the beach to some magnificent coral gardens for a further at least 90 minutes snorkeling prior to having lunch. After lunch, return to Labuan Bajo via Bidadari island, another paradise, where you can snorkel for another hour prior to returning to the harbor at Labuan Bajo.

Day 1. Komodo Island and Pink Beach

Komodo island is the largest island in the Komodos and apart from the dragons, it is famous for its dry land habitat and variety of birds. Departure is at 0530, breakfast will be served on the boat, arriving at Komodo at around 09.00. After checking with the park authorities, you trek for 2 km through the bush to a special site where Komodos are generally seen. During the walk you can see many species of birds, deer, pigs, and many orchids.

Lunch (on the boat ) is at the park headquarters where Komodos are generally lurking around the beach. After lunch you will move to the world famous Pink Beach where you will spend the afternoon snorkelling. This beach has great biodiversity of corals, sponges and fish.

Dinner and overnight on the boat at a site agreed between you, you’re Guide and the Skipper of the boat.

Day 2. Rinca and Bidadari Islands

After breakfast on the boat, you will travel to Rinca Island, the second main island in the Komodos This day combines seeing the wildlife on Rinca Island (especially the Komodo dragon but also Buffalo, Deer, Pigs, many species of birds and monkeys). There are 2 kinds of trekking, namely long trekking which will take 2-3 hours and short, about 1 hour. Lunch on the boat is followed by a visit to Bidadari Island, an island where you can swim among the beautiful coral and fish.The return to the Lodge is at approximately 1700.

Day 01

Snorkeling Day on three inner Islands of the Komodos . Our one day snorkeling safari gives a glimpse of this magic under water world and shows some of the great biodiversity of fish, corals and sponges of this area. After an early breakfast, you leave for the harbor and your boat for a one hour run to Kelor island (normally empty) where you should arrive around 0900 hours. The island has gorgeous coral reefs recovering from bombing some 10 years ago. You can either have your coffee and snacks on arrival or snorkel first for around 90 minutes. A short walk around this small paradise is recommended. At around 1030, proceed to Kanawa Island where there is a small resort and a good restaurant. Prior to lunch, you proceed down the beach to some magnificent coral gardens for a further at least 90 minutes snorkeling prior having lunch. After lunch, return to Labuan Bajo via Bidadari island, another paradise, where you can snorkel for another hour prior to returning to the harbor at Labuan Bajo and dinner.

Day 02

Rinca and Bidadari Islands You will travel to Rinca Island, the second main island in the Komodos. This day combines seeing the wildlife on Rinca Island (especially the Komodo dragon but also Buffalo, Deer, Pigs, many species of birds and monkeys) and snorkeling to see some of the great biodiversity of the reefs in this area, part of The Ring of Fire. On Rinca, after checking with the park authorities, you trek around 2 – 3 km through the bush and you should see Komodos, buffalo, deer and birds. You can walk as long as you wish but with the heat 2 hours maximum is suggested. A late Lunch on the boat followed by a leisurely return to the Lodge arriving around 1700 followed by dinner.
Day 03

A day in and around Labuan Bajo. After discussion with the lodge manager you can choose what to do on this day from a number of activities – visits to local caves, a drive into the mountains on the road to Ruteng to see great views and birds, a visit to the town of Labuan Bajo including a drink in one of the famous bars of the town, a river boat trip in the evening to see birds or a visit to a local school and village. It is suggested you choose two or three of these trips.
Cost per person twin share including airport transfers, all tours, park and guide fees and all meals (except lunch on Kanawa island)

Day 01

Rinca and Bidadari Islands You will travel to Rinca Island, the second main island in the Komodos. This day combines seeing the wildlife on Rinca Island (especially the Komodo dragon but also Buffalo, Deer, Pigs, many species of birds and monkeys) and snorkeling to see some of the great biodiversity of the reefs in this area, part of The Ring of Fire.  On Rinca, after checking with the park authorities, you trek around 2 – 3 km through the bush and you should see Komodos, buffalo, deer and birds.  Lunch on the boat is followed by a brief visit to Bidadari Island, an island you can swim around with beautiful coral and fish. The return to the Lodge is around 1700.

Day 02

A Snorkelling day on two more inner islands of the Komodos The Flores sea around the Komodo islands contain some of the best diving and snorkeling sights experiences in the world. This  one day of snorkeling safari gives a longer glimpse of this magic underwater world and shows some of the great biodiversity of fish, corals and sponges of this area.

After an early breakfast, you leave for the harbor and your boat for a one hour run to Kelor island (normally empty) where you should arrive around 0800 hours. The island has good corals recovering from bombing some 10 years ago. You can either have your coffee and snacks on arrival or snorkel first for around 60 minutes. A short walk around this small paradise is recommended. You then, at around 0930, proceed to Kanawa Island where there is a small resort and a good restaurant. Prior to an early lunch, you proceed down the beach to some magnificent coral gardens for a further at least 60 minutes snorkeling prior having an early lunch. After lunch, you return to the harbor at Labuan Bajo; back to the lodge for a quick wash and to the airport.

Cost per person is based on twin share including airport transfers, all meals (except lunch on Kanawa island), tours, guide and park fees.