Eliya: Komodo, 5 nights, Labuan Bajo return

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Komodo aboard our stunning KLM Eliya with this 6D5N Komodo Itinerary. The perfect way to be able to experience the Komodo National Park and the incredible sites it has to offer. From Central to the North, from South Rinca to South Komodo, we have you covered! Whether you love finding the rare and wonderful smaller macro life such as nudibranchs, frogfish or even blue ring octopus, or being surrounded by majestic manta rays- here at Scuba Junkie, we have you covered!

Beside diving, you will also have the opportunity to visit Rinca Island where the iconic Komodo dragons can be seen!

Dive sites will be chosen based on the conditions at the time, tides, your dive experience level and of course if you have any particular requests, we will always try to accommodate where possible!

Our Standard Terms and Conditions can be found here .

If you are planning to join us onboard KLM Eliya in Komodo National Park there has been some changes about the Komodo National Park Permits that you need to be aware of.

As part of the Indonesian government’s efforts to protect the park’s extraordinary marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable tourism, a daily visitor quota system has been introduced. The National Park now allows a maximum of 1,000 visitors per day based on its ecological carrying capacity.

This new policy means that all of your Komodo National Park Permits need to be secured in advance of arrival to secure your dates.

Permits are issued for specific dates and availability is limited. For those of you joining us onboard KLM Eliya we will arrange the permits on your behalf. We will collect the permit fees prior to arrival so we can purchase them ahead of time.

We appreciate your understanding as these new regulations are implemented. The goal is to help protect Komodo’s incredible marine ecosystem so divers and ocean lovers can continue enjoying it for many years to come.

If you have any questions about permits or your upcoming trip, feel free to reach out to our reservations team.

Itinerary below is for illustration purposes and will be subject to conditions at the time

One of our drivers will collect you from your hotel (If you plan to take the early morning flight we can have our driver collect you from the airport also) and bring you to our office in Labuan Bajo. All guests will meet at our office in town between 08:00-8:30am. We will then walk down to the harbour together at 09.00am.

Once everybody is onboard our crew will offer you a welcome drink and our Cruise Director will orientate you to the KLM Eliya and explain how the next week is going to work as well as ensuring you are fully aware of our safety procedures onboard.

You will be given ample time to check out your cabins and become familiar with the boat while we make our way to the first dive site.

Today we aim to do 3 dives with you: 2 afternoon dives with lunch in between followed by a sunset/ night dive before a delicious evening meal cooked by our fantastic local chefs. Depending on the the Cruise Directors plans, today might offer 2 dives + the opportunity to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca island- the specific itinerary will be clarified once you are aboard :)

As we will have journeyed overnight, we will wake you up nice and early for your first dive of day 2! Today your adventure truly begins with world class dive sites that the Komodo National Park has to offer.

Days 2- 5 will follow a similar schedule:

We will wake you each morning around 6.00am, allowing you the option to enjoy some light snacks, tea and coffee, before embarking on your first exhilarating dive of the day- we cannot think of a better way to wake up!

After Dive 1 you will be welcomed back onboard with a hot, tasty breakfast to enjoy as we travel to our second site of the day.

Dive 2 will begin late morning. After Dive 2 you will enjoy an extended surface interval, allowing ample time to enjoy a delicious lunch!

Dive 3 will begin late afternoon, allowing plenty of time to soak up the stunning scenery this area has to offer.

Your final dive of the day will be a sunset/ night dive. Depending on the location of the site, we will serve dinner either before, or after this dive.

It's not all about the diving! At some point during day 2-5 we will aim to explore the Komodo National Park a little deeper with two incredible land/nature tours (such as a walk up Gilli Lawa Darat for incredible views over the National Park, encountering the Komodo Dragons on Rinca island or visiting the famous Pink beach to name a few possibilities!) These will vary depending on which part of the Komodo National Park you are in. Your Cruise Director will explain more during your welcoming briefing!

Your final dive will be in the morning, so to ensure you clear the 18 hr no fly time, we recommend that you book a departing flight the day after you disembark from KLM Eliya.

After your last and final dive (until next time that is!) and, as no journey to Komodo National Park is complete without a visit to see the famous Komodo Dragons, we will take you over to Rinca island for your Dragon Tour!

The Ranger Station at Loh Buaya offers a recently built Education Centre which is a great addition to seeing the Komodo Dragons. The Rangers of Rinca are infinitely knowledgeable about the Komodo Dragon and are always happy to share their knowledge with you.

The trekking time on Rinca Island usually ranges from 1.5 - 2 hours (including visiting the Education Centre). Komodo dragons are not the only animal you can see here- keep your eyes out for monkeys, water buffalo, deer and an array of birds flying over head!

If you have already enjoyed the wonders of Rinca island on day 1, then the plan will be to complete 2 morning dives today!

KLM Eliya will return to harbour around 14:30pm on the final day. Breakfast and lunch are served as per usual after the first and second dive (or Dragon tour). Once back at the office in town, our staff will assist in settling any remaining payments, and arranging taxis to your hotels or airport.