Are you ready for an epic underwater journey? If you’ve been dreaming of exploring the mesmerizing depths of the Komodo National Park, now is your chance! La Galigo has a 10% discount on the trip fare plus FREE equipment rental!
Komodo National Park is a diver’s dream, filled with stunning marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes. With La Galigo, you’ll explore top-notch dive sites where you can encounter everything from vibrant coral reefs to majestic manta rays.
- Departure: 9th June – 14th June 2024
- Trip Start/Finish: Labuan Bajo
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Dive: Up to 16 dives
Available Cabins and Price
- Deluxe Cabin:
was USD 2.160/pax.NOW ONLY USD 1.944 / person - Master Cabin:
was USD 2.590/pax.NOW ONLY USD 2.331 / person - The Suite Cabin:
was USD 3.025/pax.NOW ONLY USD 2.723 / person
National Park and harbor fees estimation: USD 150 / person
Contact us on now if you have any questions and to book your spot!
Itinerary
Day 1: Labuan Bajo
- Your adventure begins in Labuan Bajo, where you will board La Galigo after breakfast and receive a safety briefing. After about two hours of sailing, your first stop is the islands of Sebayur Kecil and Sebayur Besar. These islands are ideal for a calm introduction to diving in the park. As they are well shelter from the strong currents around Komodo. You’ll conduct two dives here, and have a chance to practice using your equipment, or simply enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery.
Day 2: West Komodo
- After a morning dive at stunning Tatawa Besar, we go in search of Manta rays at the world-class dive site Manta Point (known to the locals as Karang Makassar). After lunch, we will head to one of the highlights of Komodo diving – Batu Bolong, which presents us a chance to see large pelagic species such as Giant Trevally and Barracuda, as well as sharks and Napoleon Maori Wrasse.
- Later that afternoon, we set sail for the northwest part of Komodo, for a light trek on the island of Gili Lawa Darat, to witness an amazing Komodo sunset, dipping behind the nearby active volcano of Sangeang. For the night dive, we will stay in the bay close to the trekking area, and dive at the site Stranger Things, for a chance to get your first glimpse of macro life in the national park.
Day 3: Northwest Komodo
- Day three is our personal favourite in terms of diving, and all three of the dives normally conducted on this day are what we would consider unforgettable.
- The morning is spent on both Crystal Rock and Castle Rock, two submerged pinnacles that are home to an abundance of marine life. Teams of hunting Giant and Big-Eye Trevally patrol the blue waters of the reefs, chasing large schools of smaller fish. Eagle Rays glide effortlessly in the currents whilst the reef sharks hunt for their next meal.
- The afternoon sees us visit the legendary dive site known as The Cauldron (a.k.a The Shotgun). Famous for its rip-roaring drift dive, it is akin to an underwater rollercoaster that needs to be experienced to be believed, and a ‘bucket listʼ dive site for divers from across the world. Hold on until the end of the dive for a big surprise The night dive will be spent diving on Komodo Bay, depending on mooring conditions.
Day 4:
- We wake early in the morning to take in one of Komodoʼs world-class golden sunrises, followed by one of its best dive sites, the Golden Passage which is a drift dive that offers outstanding coral reef topography, as well as encounters with schools of Sweetlips and Snappers, White Tip Reef Sharks and the occasional passing Manta Ray.
- During breakfast, La Galigo will anchor up and head south into the centre of the park, where we will endeavour to dive Police Corner if conditions are favourable, one of the less-known sites in central Komodo. In the afternoon we plan to visit the island of Mauan, where mantas come to visit its cleaning station.
- Up next is Siaba Besar, a fantastic night dive for the macro photographer, where it is possible to encounter Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Ghost Pipefish, various types of Nudibranchs, as well as the elusive Wunderpus and Blue-Ringed Octopus!
Day 5: Komodo on Foot
- The final dive of your trip will be at Pink Beach, a gorgeous, shallow coral garden with schools of sweetlips and other colourful reef fish. After the morningʼs diving and a hearty breakfast, we head on foot to The Island of Komodo, home to the legendary Komodo Dragons in the park.
- Later that afternoon La Galigo anchors up and sets sail east to Pulau Kalong, where at sunset an epic number of fruit bats leave this island in search of their sustenance on the mainland of Flores. The nighttime sees our crew arrange a fancy BBQ banquet on the top deck as you take in your final Komodo sunset.
Day 6: Disembark in Labuan Bajo
- La Galigo will be anchored up in the morning around 2:00 A.M. in Labuan Bajo, in preparation for you to catch your flight, or check in toyour hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 A.M., during which we have the chance to exchange trip images, and contacts so you can keep in touch with newfound dive buddies while we assist you with transportation to your desired location.
Note: All schedules are subject to changes according to the weather, sea, diving, & local conditions.
Contact us on now if you have any questions and to book your spot!
What’s Included
- Transfers to and from the harbor from your hotel or the airport on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
- All meals and post dive refreshments / snacks, coffee and tea.
- Diving services including 12L tanks, weights and belts , SMB & reel, reef hook, air fills, dive computers, snorkelling equipment, dive guides and dive tenders.
- Land excursions where applicable.
What’s Excluded
- Flights and airport taxes
- Travel and dive Insurance
- Visas and associated fees
- Airport to Hotel /Hotel to Airport Transfer
- Marine Park fees including port clearances, ranger fees, anchorage charges and village donations
- Nitrox
- 15 litre tanks
- Private dive / snorkel guides
- Courses
- Soft drinks, wine and beer
- La Galigo merchandise
- Staff gratuities (many of our guests base their tips around 10% of the cost of the trip). Tipping is optional but greatly appreciated!
- Fuel surcharges (may fluctuate with markets, you may be asked to pay an extra fuel allowance of up to 30 days before departure, of no more than US $ 20 per person per day)
Get ready for an unforgettable journey beneath the waves. Contact us on now if you have any question and to book your spot!
