The only destination where you can find the largest living lizard.

The Komodo dragon lives

on the most driest islands in Indonesia, also in which it is named after. Komodo Island is
recognised for its magnificent landscape of sparkling crescent-shaped beaches that can be
seen from the top of the mountain. An island that displays its beauty from the highest point of
the mountain to the lowest end of the ocean. It is known for its rich flora and fauna.

1. Komodo Village

One of the villages that is located within the Komdo Islands, in the valley of mount Ara that
is being managed by the Komodo’s national park. Most of the people make a living by
fishing. The rest of them become a carver. Once you reach Komodo Village, you may see
some houses use a “Panggung” design and mostly made of wood. The village also features
simple pavement. A unique part is a dock. You can walk on it and enjoy the beauty of the sea.
Some local boats are parked near to the dock. There are also several kids riding a boat.
Despite their age, they are able to navigate the boat easily. This is a unique sight during your
vacation.

2. How to get there?

By sea:

Komodo National Park is serviced by a wide range of live-aboard boats, with return packages
to Komodo National Park from a variety of departure points, including Bali, Lombok, Bima
and Labuan Bajo.

The Komodo village can be reached by renting a boat by locals for 4 hours from Labuan Bajo
to Loh Liang, the main gate to the komodos village.

You can catch a flight to Labuan Bajo Airport (also known as Komodo Airport) from both
Bali and Jakarta for between $120-180USD by Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik and Nam
Air with multiple other routes offering connecting flights. From the airport you can go to the
town by taxi which is located less than 10 minutes away from the airport. The taxi will cost
you not more than 50.000,00 - 60,000,00 IDR and heres a tip for you, before getting in the
price could be negotiated. You also can walk for 20-30 minutes (it’s downhill).By Land:

The gateway cities of Labuan Bajo and Bima are connected to Denpasar, Bali by overland
buses. By Sea (ferry): Travel time: approximately 36 hours

The gateway cities of Labuan Bajo and Bima are also connected to Denpasar, Bali by inter-
island ferry.
Contact the Indonesia Sea Transportation Company (PELNI) at Jalan Raya Kuta No. 299,
Tuban - Bali (Tel: 0361 - 763 963) to reserve a seat on the KM. Tilong Kabila, which departs
Benoa Port, Bali bound for Bima and Labuan Bajo

Benoa-Bima-Labuan Bajo

Fortnightly (every two weeks) on Saturdays: 09.00-20.00 (next day).

Labuan Bajo-Bima-Benoa

Fortnightly (every two weeks) on Thursdays: 08.00-11.00 (next day).

Note: the ferry schedule and ticket prices may change with or without prior notice3. Maps

3. Maps