The Journal
Arrival guides, fast-track tips, and the inside track on Labuan Bajo & Komodo — from the team that meets every flight.
Wae Rebo or Melo Village? Choose by the Time You Have
The rule is simple. With two spare days, go to Wae Rebo: a 4–5 hour drive, a 2–3 hour trek and a…
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Wae Rebo Complete Guide: The Trek, the Overnight and What to Bring
Wae Rebo is a Manggarai mountain village of cone-shaped drum houses at about 1,100 m in western Flores. Reaching it from Labuan…
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Rainy Season on Flores: What Overland Travel Is Really Like
Flores’ rainy season runs roughly from November to March, wettest around January and February. Overland travel keeps going — our cars drive…
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Private Driver vs Rental Car in Labuan Bajo: Why We Don’t Recommend Self-Drive
In Labuan Bajo, hire a private driver. Self-drive rental cars barely exist here — there is no international rental counter at Komodo…
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Melo Village and the Caci Whip Dance: A Half-Day from Labuan Bajo
Melo is a Manggarai village in the hills about 45 minutes from Labuan Bajo by private car, and the closest place to…
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Labuan Bajo with Kids: Car Seats, Distances and a Schedule That Works
Labuan Bajo is easier with children than most parents expect — on the ground. Hotel transfers from Komodo Airport take about 7–15…
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Labuan Bajo Hotel to Harbour: Pickup Timing for Morning Boat Departures
For a morning boat out of Labuan Bajo, book your hotel pickup 30 to 45 minutes before your boarding time. Drives from…
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Labuan Bajo Sunset Spots: Bukit Cinta, Sylvia Hill and Paradise Bar
Labuan Bajo faces west over a bay full of islands, so sunset is the town’s daily event. The three reliable spots are…
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Labuan Bajo Hotels: Distance from Komodo Airport (Real Pickup Data)
Every major hotel in Labuan Bajo sits within 7–15 minutes’ drive of Komodo Airport (LBJ). Meruorah, at the marina, is the shortest…
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