Kampung Komodo, Pink Beach and Trekking
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8 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
Komodo Island is one of over 17000 small islands that make up Indonesia and is most well known as the habitat of the Komodo Dragon, the largest lizard in the world. The inhabitants on the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and are predominantly Islamic with some groups of Hindus and Christians.
On this tour, you will be joined by a Komodo National Park Ranger as you go in search of the famous Komodo Dragon. Along the way you will see some of the islands other residents including wild buffalo, deer, and wild pigs as well as a wide variety of tropical birds. Be sure to bring your camera on this special tour as you will want to capture the magical moment you finally get to meet this magnificent beast in its natural habitat.
After you have found the dragon it is time to board a local boat to visit the secluded village of Kampung Komodo. The island is very laid back and incredibly peaceful and you will have the opportunity to meet with local people and visit the village school before heading back to the boat to enjoy a delicious lunch.
After lunch you will head back to Komodo to Pantai Merah Beach which is famous for its pink sand. Spend the afternoon exploring the amazing undersea world, snorkel inn the crystal clear waters or relax and sunbathe under the Indonesian sun.
This tour is perfect for those wishing to explore a paradise island and see the real beauty and magic of Indonesia.
Disembarkation by tenders arranged by cruise ship.
Itinerary:
0.00-1.00 hr - disembarkation time to get to jetty at Loh Liang
1.00-1.30 hrs - 30 minutes before starting the 1½ hours walking with guide and ranger
1.30-3.30 hrs - 1½ hours walking with guide and ranger
3.30-4.30 hrs - by boat to Komodo Village including Lunch On Board
4.30-5.00 hrs - Visit Komodo Village
5.00-5.30 hrs - to Pink Beach
5.30-7.00 hrs - snorkeling/swimming at Pink Beach
7.00-7.30 hrs - Return to Loh Liang
7.30-8.00 hrs - embarkation by tenders of cruise ship
What's Included
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English Speaking Guide
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Komodo National Park Fees
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Boat Journey
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Light lunch on boat
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Bottled Water
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Snorkeling Equipment
Considerations
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Tenders to disembark from cruise ship to jetty
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Cost regarding documents and permits for KNP
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Drinks
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Camera and video fees at KNP
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Gratuities/Tips
Special Instructions
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On Komodo Island there are no roads/cars/motorbikes
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Early morning disembarking (big cruise ships cant reach the jetty and tenders from the cruise ship are used to bring all visitors to the jetty or beach). English Speaking Guide(s) awaits the clients on the jetty. Then the clients will be divided into small groups and will make a 1½ hours hike on Komodo island
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One ranger per group is provided by KNP (Komodo National Park)
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The whole visit on just Komodo Island should not be longer than 4 hours depending on how fast the tenders can bring the clients to the jetty.
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Due to the parks restrictions, there's a minimum age required to enter the park (5 years old and up)
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Excluded are any costs regarding documents and permits for cruise ships visiting Komodo National Park and camera/video fees at KNP (Respectively Rp. 50.000; Rp. 150.000, Subject to Change)
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Please tell the ranger upon departure if you have any open wounds or if you are on your menstrual cycle. Komodo Dragons can smell blood from 18 km away and it is recommended to stay near the ranger during the visit
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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