Rinca Island Tour is 2 Days Package Tour to discover Komodo Dragon in Rinca Island. It combines with some visits to some places around Labuan bajo such as Hatamin Island and Rangko cave. This Tour is ideal for you who has limited time to discover Komodo Dragon in Rinca Island. It is the best place to see the dragon in wild life including other wild Animals. Their habitat features beautiful panoramic views of savannahs, rainforests, white beaches, beautiful corals and clean blue seas. In this area, you can also find horses and wild buffalo, deer and wild boar, snakes, monkeys and various types of birds.

There is a chance to see some enchanting places around Labuan Bajo. It is a 2-hour boat ride to Hatamin Island, a dedicated coral conservation located near the island of Seraya Besar. Enjoy snorkeling and learn how the project empowers local communities and raises public awareness on coral reef preservation.

Highlights of Rinca Island Tour

• • • • • Meet the biggest lizards on Earth
        • Guided trek on Rinca Island
        • Snorkel in some of the clearest water on Earth
        • Visit Hatamin Island to see coral conservation

Itinerary of Rinca Island Tour

Day 1 :  Arrival Labuan Bajo – Rinca – Kelor – Kalong Island  (-/L/D)

Begin your trip with the first flight of the day to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province. Labuan Bajo is now a busy and bustling centre of tourism since it is the entry point for trips to see the world-famous Komodo Dragons, or Varanus Komodoensis. Upon arrival, you will our local guide and then directly transfer to Labuan Bajo Harbor to embark on a local wooden Boat. A short Boat journey gets you to Kelor Island for snorkeling around the island (snorkeling gear is provided). Lunch will be onboard.

Then we continue to Rinca Island, it is one of the best locations to see the dragons in their natural habitat. It is approximately 2-hour soft trekking on the island to search the dragons with a local ranger. Afterwards, we continue sailing towards Kalong Island where you can observe bats fulling the sky when they come home to roost at sunset. Then transfer back to the main island towards Labuan Bajo. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and then transfer to your chosen hotel for an overnight. Overnight at hotel of choice in Labuan Bajo

Day 2 :  Labuan Bajo – Hatamin Island – Departure Labuan Bajo    (B/L/-)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out afterwards. We will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 07:00hrs and transfer to the harbor. It is a 2-hour boat ride to Hatamin Island, a dedicated coral conservation located near the island of Seraya Besar. Enjoy snorkeling and learn how the project empowers local communities and raises public awareness on coral reef preservation. Lunch will be onboard. Then sail back to Labuan Bajo and transfer directly to Komodo Airport  for your onward journey with wonderful memories of your visit.

Our ‘Rinca Island Tour’  includes:

• • • • • 1-night stay in Labuan Bajo based on twin-sharing (2 persons per room)
        • Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
        • Return airport transfer based on private basis in a chauffeured and fully air-conditioned vehicle
        • Boat trips based on private basis with activities as indicated in the itinerary
        • Professional and licensed English-speaking guide
        • Complete snorkeling gear
        • Applicable entrance fee and ranger fee at Komodo National Park
        • Public Liability Insurance

Our ‘Rinca Island Tour’ does NOT include:

• • • • • Visa fee and arrangements if applicable
        • Any domestic or international flights
        • Any beverages (juice and soft drinks or any alcoholic beverages)
        • Personal expenses such as travel insurance, laundry, telephone call, room service and mini bar
        • Gratuities/ tipping for driver and  guide, ranger and boat crew
        • Any additional excursion or optional tours or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g. extension stay, diving certification and/or diving trips and rental diving gear)
        • Additional Rp 75,000 per person per day for conservation fund on Sundays/public holiday

Good to know

• • • • • Suitable for FITs with minimum of 2 persons (price will be adjusted for small group or a group of 10 persons)
        • Private basis only (no seat in coach available)
        • Operated daily, with 36 hours advanced reservation required (subject to boat availability) – EXCEPT DURING BLACKOUT PERIOD
        • High potential of strong current and waves during the peak of wet season (between December to February) might affect your program. Please consult with your travel consultant closer to your date of travel (1 week prior to your visit)
        • It is harder to spot the komodo dragons during the mating season (July to August). Best time to visit is between April until June (dry season, manta season – best time for snorkling, diving on the north side of the Komodo National Park, and for overland journeys). September to October is whale season, manta season, and komodo season