Travel guide

Komodo Islands

Pink-sand beaches and giant lizards

🗓️ Best time: April–November💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Indonesia

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About Komodo Islands

The world's only home of the Komodo dragon — plus pink-sand beaches, manta-ray dives at Manta Point, and the iconic Padar Island viewpoint of three differently-colored bays.

⭐ Things to do in Komodo Islands

Komodo Island dragon trekPadar Island viewpoint hikePink BeachManta Point diveKelor Island snorkelKanawa IslandBidadari IslandCunca Wulang waterfall

🍽️ What to eat in Komodo Islands

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Grilled Flores fishNasi gorengSate ayamLocal arak

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Boat tour from Labuan Bajo (2-3 days); fly to Labuan Bajo from Bali.

💡 Local tip

Live-aboard 3-day boat tour beats day trips — fewer crowds at Padar at sunrise.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist zones safe. Bali traffic is brutal — rent scooter only if confident.

🌙 Nightlife

On-boat sunset; Labuan Bajo has a few bars.