Labuan Bajo Full Day Island Hopping Tour
**A Labuan Bajo full day island hopping tour fits six Komodo National Park highlights into one day, no overnight required. The classic 6-spot loop runs Padar Island, Komodo (or Rinca) dragons, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Kalong sunset, with GetYourGuide “6 Spots by Fast Boat” listings starting from USD 80 per person as of 2026.**
You leave your hotel around 06:15 and you are back in Labuan Bajo by sunset. That is the whole promise of this product: the greatest hits of Komodo in a single, well-sequenced day, without paying liveaboard prices or sleeping on a boat. To book the island-hopping day, message the Komodo Luxury reservations team on WhatsApp at 628113823875.
How many islands fit in one day?
Six stops is the honest ceiling for a comfortable full-day speedboat trip. Push past that and you spend the day staring at the wake instead of the islands. The order below is how experienced Labuan Bajo skippers sequence the loop to chase the light and beat the crowds.
The morning belongs to Padar Island, where the three-bay panorama photographs best in soft early light and the trek is cooler before the heat lands. From there boats swing to Komodo or Rinca for the dragons, then to Pink Beach for a swim, out to Manta Point to snorkel, and finish at Kalong for the flying-fox sunset on the ride home.
What are the six stops, in order?
| # | Stop | What you do | Ranger / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Padar Island | Morning trek to the three-bay viewpoint (~08:15–09:30) | Ranger required for trekking |
| 2 | Komodo or Rinca | Guided Komodo dragon viewing | Licensed ranger mandatory |
| 3 | Pink Beach | Swim and snorkel off pink coral sand | No trek; watch currents |
| 4 | Manta Point | Snorkel with manta rays | Conditions-dependent |
| 5 | Kanawa / Taka Makassar | Extra swim or sandbar stop (varies by operator) | Optional swap |
| 6 | Kalong Island | Sunset flying-fox viewing on the way back | Late-day timing |
A licensed ranger must accompany all guests trekking or wildlife-viewing on Komodo, Rinca or Padar. That is set by Komodo National Park authorities for safety and conservation, not by any operator. Ranger fees are shared by up to five guests: Padar trekking runs IDR 150,000 per group and Komodo/Rinca dragon viewing IDR 200,000 per group, as of 2026 and subject to change.
What does the island-hopping day cost?
The entry point is the “6 Spots by Fast Boat” listing on GetYourGuide, published from USD 80 per person. Prices climb as you add snorkeling gear, better boats, or private departures. Shared full-day speedboat tours from Labuan Bajo commonly land around IDR 1,450,000 per person (roughly USD 90–100) up to USD 150+. Green Rinjani’s “Komodo Island One Day Tour by Speedboat” is published at IDR 1,450,000 per person, max 22 passengers, six destinations, no overnight.
| Option (as of 2026) | From price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Komodo NP 6 Spots by Fast Boat | USD 80 pp | Multi-stop highlights day, shared |
| Full-Day Speedboat Tour | USD 87 pp | Classic loop, shared |
| Komodo Island Day Tour with Snorkeling | USD 93 pp | Adds snorkel stops |
| Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling | USD 105 pp | Snorkel-focused day |
| Full Day Highlight of Komodo Archipelago | USD 124 pp | Wider highlight set |
| Private & Shared Speedboat Day Trip | USD 125 pp | Semi-private option |
| Full-Day Boat Tour | USD 157 pp | Premium shared day |
| Private Yacht Charter | USD 1,458 / boat | Whole-boat, private day |
Prices are “from” base rates that vary by date, group size and park fees, and are subject to change. They do not include the park fees below.
What park fees are added on top?
Per Maika Komodo Tour & Diving, a Labuan Bajo operator, the 2025–2026 fees are: Komodo Marine Park ticket IDR 250,000 per person per day; harbour fee IDR 25,000 per person (charged per day on day trips); and, for divers only, a scuba surcharge of IDR 25,000 per diver per day. A 2024 traveler report cited an IDR 400,000 foreigner entrance fee plus an IDR 1,350,000 tour, landing near IDR 1.7M combined. Bring a passport copy — it is required to register your booking at the park — and expect the park’s 1,000-visitors-per-day cap during peak dates.
Who is the island-hopping day for?
This is the first-timer’s product. If you have three or four days in Labuan Bajo and want to see the postcard shots — Padar, the dragons, Pink Beach, the mantas — without committing to a multi-night cruise, the shared island-hopping day does exactly that. No-overnight day tours are significantly cheaper per person than liveaboards, where 3D2N mid-range to premium cruises typically run USD 499–799 pp and 2D1N shared trips start from USD 181.
Who should look elsewhere? Divers wanting multiple sites, photographers chasing golden-hour light at remote reefs, and anyone who wants Padar sunrise entirely to themselves. Those travelers are better served by a private charter or an overnight trip. For one packed day that covers the icons and gets you back to your hotel by 5:00–6:00 PM, the shared 6-spot loop is the right call.
How does booking work?
- Message the concierge. Send your dates, group size and hotel to Komodo Luxury on WhatsApp 628113823875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com.
- Pick your day type. Confirm shared 6-spot from USD 80 pp, or a private speedboat if you want a fixed group and flexible timing.
- Send your passport copy. A passport copy is required to register the booking at the park; booking at least 15 days in advance is recommended.
- Pay the deposit. Secure your seats by PayPal or bank transfer; the balance is settled in cash on arrival.
- Get picked up. Hotel pickup is around 06:15–06:30, departure by speedboat around 07:00–08:00.
- Cruise back by sunset. The return leg runs about 15:30–16:30, with hotel drop-off between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.
Seas between Labuan Bajo and Komodo are calmer in the dry season and rougher in the waviest months, when the harbour master can cancel departures for weather. Build a spare day into rainy-season trips.
Ready to book the island-hopping day?
The full-day 6-spot loop is the fastest way to see the best of Komodo National Park in one trip. Bookings for this site are handled directly by Komodo Luxury, a real operator founded in 2015 in Labuan Bajo, through its reservations team.
WhatsApp: 628113823875 · Email: sales@komodoluxury.com
Send your travel dates and group size and the reservations team will confirm availability, current park fees and a firm price for your day. Prices and fees quoted here are as of 2026 and subject to change; park fees and the daily visitor cap are set by Komodo National Park authorities. Published by Juara Holding Group.