
Komodo & Flores
Dragon islands, pink beaches and some of the best diving in Southeast Asia.
- Budget level
- Mid-range
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Ideal stay
- 4–7 days
- Best for
- Adventure, Nature, Beach
Overview
Labuan Bajo on Flores is the launch point for Komodo National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site — visited by day boat or multi-day liveaboard. Inland Flores adds the Kelimutu crater lakes and traditional villages.
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Why go to Komodo & Flores
- Komodo dragons in the national park
- Padar Island viewpoint and Pink Beach
- Manta rays and drift diving
- Kelimutu's coloured crater lakes
Budget
Komodo & Flores is mid-range by Indonesia standards. Across Indonesia, mid-range travellers typically spend about $55–$100 per person per day.
Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Indonesia budget breakdown.
Practical information
- Park fees are charged separately from boat trips
- Seas are roughest in the wet season; some operators pause
When to go to Komodo & Flores
Plan 4–7 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.
Getting around
- Domestic flights are the practical way to move between island groups and are frequent and inexpensive
- Fast boats link Bali with the Nusa islands, the Gilis and Lombok — sea conditions can cancel them
Suggested itineraries
Islands and dragons
14 daysBali, east Java volcanoes and a Komodo boat trip.
Route: Bali → Mount Bromo & Ijen → Komodo & Flores


