I was a little worried after reading all of the reviews of Komodo Island and how the dragons seem to be posed, but we did an early tour that arrived before most other boats and it was amazing. There …Full review by Jennifer B
Feb 26, 2025
First of all I will begin by the wonderful beauty of the nature surrounding you. The Archipelago, marine life, colors, and islands are just stunning. Unfortunately the Unique natural environment is r…Full review by Fabio C
Feb 26, 2025
My visit to Komodo National Park was profoundly underwhelming. After seeing many documentary this was a dream but I found nothing to justify its status as a "National Park." Thousands of visitors’ f…Full review by BiteBikeKiteTeam
Hi there .... can you make your own way to the Dragon park (say by taxi) and then buy a guided walk ticket from there (as opposed to paying $120 for the organised tour from the cruise ship) ???
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As of our visit in late 2018, the shortest way for an independent traveler to visit Komodo Island was to fly to Labuanbajo Airport, walk or take a taxi to the center of town (which was quite …
As of our visit in late 2018, the shortest way for an independent traveler to visit Komodo Island was to fly to Labuanbajo Airport, walk or take a taxi to the center of town (which was quite small), and book a private tour by launch. We chose a daylong boat trip including an hour or two hiking through dragon habitat but also stopping to snorkel and to view manta rays. Our guide took realistic trick shots making it appear that we were petting a Komodo dragon. Although I suffered from amoebiasis from a mandi bath that week, I could enjoy the tour as it was not strenuous.
We are on a cruise ship going to Komodo Island and believe we must book a tour to be able to leave the ship and see the dragons. The ship tour says high level of fitness and 1 hour of walking. Can anyone please tell me is this a flat stroll or hoofing it up a hill? Roughly how many km are covered? Is it easy or hard walking? Any info would be appreciated (we have a young child and unfit adults)
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Oh,and make sure you stay with your guides and do not get separated from the group. The dragons are venomous carnivores. They do not hunt in packs, but if one of them …
Oh,and make sure you stay with your guides and do not get separated from the group. The dragons are venomous carnivores. They do not hunt in packs, but if one of them wounds a prey, a group will aggressively join the killing feast. Our guides took us out in the early morning when the Komodos are a little sluggish, but they can still move rather quickly, especially the younger ones. One guide led our group -- about 10 people -- while the other guide brought up the rear.
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