Day 1: Sail to Padar & Pink Beach
Morning departure from Labuan Bajo aboard your traditional phinisi. Sail 3 hours to Padar Island. Hike 30 minutes to the famous viewpoint — three crescent beaches (black, white, pink) separated by volcanic ridges, the turquoise Flores Sea stretching to infinity. Afternoon: Pink Beach for snorkeling among coral gardens, parrotfish, and angelfish. Sunset: anchor near Kalong Island as thousands of flying foxes stream from the mangroves. Overnight on the boat.
Day 2: Komodo Encounters & Manta Rays
Morning landing on Komodo or Rinca Island. Trek with park rangers through dry savanna to observe Komodo dragons — Earth’s largest lizard, 3 meters and 70kg of prehistoric power. Afternoon: Manta Point for snorkeling with reef manta rays (seasonal, subject to conditions). Evening: anchor in a calm bay, night swim in bioluminescent plankton. Overnight on the boat.
Day 3: Kanawa Island & Return
Morning at Kanawa Island — pristine white sand, crystal water, and some of Komodo’s best house reef snorkeling. Giant trevally, cuttlefish, sea turtles, and clouds of reef fish. Afternoon sail back to Labuan Bajo. Transfer to airport for your flight.
