Open Trip Komodo
Shared phinisi through Komodo National Park — Padar, Pink Beach, dragons, Manta Point.
A shared phinisi tour is the most affordable way to see Komodo National Park. We connect your LBJ arrival directly to the harbour — and collect you again at dusk.
Shared phinisi, small group
1-day & 2D3N liveaboard
Padar · Pink Beach · dragons · mantas
Airport ↔ harbour transfer
What an open trip includes
A typical day covers Padar viewpoint, a ranger walk on Komodo or Rinca, Pink Beach and Manta Point snorkelling, and a sandbar stop at Kanawa or Taka Makassar. Snorkel gear and lunch are included by the operator.
How we fit into your day
Boats leave early from Labuan Bajo harbour. We time your LBJ transfer to the dock and are there again when the boat returns at dusk.
A Day on the Water
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05:30
Harbour Departure
Transfer to Labuan Bajo harbour to board the phinisi before sunrise.
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07:30
Padar Island
Climb the three-bay ridgeline for the classic Komodo panorama.
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09:30
Pink Beach
Snorkel and swim at Pantai Merah, one of the world’s few pink-sand beaches.
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11:30
Komodo / Rinca
Ranger-guided walk to see Komodo dragons in the wild.
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14:00
Manta Point
Snorkel above manta rays at their natural feeding grounds.
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16:00
Kanawa / Taka Makassar
Final swim at a sandbar before the sunset cruise back.
Open Trip Boats & Indicative Rates
Per-person rates; final price varies by season, cabin, and trip length. Airport transfers included in one plan.
Malca Voyages
Shared phinisi · classic route
Yumana
Value liveaboard · shared cabins
Lamborajo III Popular
Mid-range phinisi · open deck
Elbark Cruises
Premium cabins · small group
Ayvara Cruises
Boutique phinisi · refined finishes
Neptune Cruise Phinisi
Luxury liveaboard · top-tier service
What You’ll See
Padar Island
Three-bay ridgeline — Komodo’s most photographed viewpoint.
Pink Beach
Rose-tinted sand and vivid coral snorkelling.
Komodo Dragons
Ranger-led walk among the world’s largest lizards.
Manta Point
Snorkel above manta rays in clear current.
Kanawa Island
Turquoise shallows and calm swimming.
Taka Makassar
Crescent sandbar adrift in open sea.
Open Trip FAQ
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Ask the Concierge01 How much is an open trip to Komodo?
Shared trips start from USD 300 per person, rising with vessel comfort and trip length. Airport transfers are folded into one plan.
02 Can I do an open trip on my arrival day?
Often yes, if your flight lands early — boats leave around dawn. We’ll advise based on your flight time.
03 Do you arrange the boat or just the transfer?
Both — we coordinate a partner phinisi and your airport-to-harbour transfers as one booking.
04 Is snorkelling gear and lunch included?
On most open trips, yes — gear, lunch, and water are provided by the operator. We confirm inclusions for your vessel.
Join an Open Trip Komodo
Share your dates and group size. We’ll match you to the right boat and handle the transfers.
