Lamborajo FAQ

Share-trip prices depend on cabin class, season and trip length, so ask for a current quote rather than assuming a fixed figure. Whole-boat charter rates are published in full on the prices and booking page — from USD 3,400 for a 2D1N on Lamborajo I.

For twenty foreign guests on Lamborajo II for 3D2N: USD 7,750 for the boat, plus IDR 250,000 each for park entry, plus flights and any ranger or retribution charges collected at the park. Roughly USD 388 per person for the vessel.

Rates include your cabin, all meals on board, crew, an English-speaking guide, snorkelling gear and small-boat transfers to each landing, plus the Labuan Bajo airport or hotel transfer on charters. The Komodo National Park entry fee, flights, insurance, alcohol and tips are extra.

Park entrance and ranger charges, scuba diving, alcohol, flights and gratuities sit outside the charter rate. Everything else — cabin, meals, crew, snorkelling gear, tender transfers, Labuan Bajo transfer — is included.

For the whole trip. USD 3,700 buys Lamborajo I for three days and two nights, not one night. Longer durations have their own tier on the published card.

Not on a charter — you are buying the vessel, not berths. On scheduled share-trip departures, single-cabin arrangements depend on the departure; ask the reservations desk for your specific date.

Gratuities are discretionary and not built into the rate. When given they go to the crew as a group at the end, in cash. Draw rupiah in Labuan Bajo — there are no ATMs in the park.

Send dates, group size and preferred vessel to WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com. The desk confirms availability and the current rate before anything is paid. The full five-step process is on how to book Lamborajo.

Bookings are typically held with a 50% deposit at the time of reservation, with the remaining balance due around 14 days before departure. Paying the deposit early locks your cabin and the quoted rate, which matters most for popular dry-season dates that sell out. The desk confirms the exact amount and terms in writing.

Three to five months for July and August. Four to eight weeks for shoulder months. In January and February a fortnight is often enough, weather permitting.

July, August and the holiday period around year-end are the fastest to sell out. For these dates, book four to eight weeks ahead — or earlier for a whole-boat charter. Shoulder months like April, May, October and November are quieter and easier to reserve.

Get it in writing before you pay, particularly for December-to-March dates. When a captain cancels on safety grounds, reputable operators reschedule or refund.

Usually possible subject to availability and any rate difference between seasons. Ask early — moving a peak-season charter into another peak week is far harder than moving into a shoulder month.

Lamborajo is operated as a charter by the charter desk, operating since 2015. Official contacts are WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 and sales@komodoluxury.com. Verify before transferring funds.

The classic route is 3 days and 2 nights from Labuan Bajo, covering Komodo National Park highlights: Padar Island, Komodo dragons on Komodo or Rinca, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar and the Kalong bat sunset. The hour-by-hour version is on the 3D2N page.

3D2N covers every signature site once and suits first-time visitors and tight schedules. 4D3N adds a buffer day around Siaba and Sebayur, which matters if you dive or dislike the Padar-to-Manta sprint.

It works if one night is all you have, but something gets cut — usually either the Padar sunrise or the manta channel. Most guests who do 2D1N say afterwards they wish they had added a night.

On a charter, yes, within reason and with the captain’s agreement. Weather, tide and park regulations set the limits. On scheduled departures the route is fixed.

Mantas feed on tidal flow and Padar is only worth climbing at first light, so a good captain reads the day. Manta Point and Taka Makassar routinely swap position in the afternoon.

On a 3D2N, roughly half the daylight hours are under way. The longest single leg, Kalong to Padar, runs overnight while you sleep. Most stops are 45 to 120 minutes ashore or in the water.

Broadly yes: Kelor, Manjarite, Kalong, Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo or Rinca, Taka Makassar, Manta Point and Kanawa or Siaba. What differs is how long you actually spend there once tender logistics are counted.

Yes. The itinerary includes a ranger-guided trek on Komodo or Rinca Island to see Komodo dragons in the wild. Rangers accompany every walk for safety and to point out dragons, deer, wild boar and birdlife along the marked trails. Sightings are very reliable but never guaranteed — these are wild animals.

Typical stops include Manta Point for reef mantas, Pink Beach, the Taka Makassar sandbar, and reefs at Manjarite, Kanawa or Siaba. The park’s clear water and healthy coral make it one of the best snorkelling regions in Indonesia. Snorkelling gear is provided on board.

Yes. Padar Island is on the standard route, usually as an early-morning hike up the ridge for the famous three-bay panorama. It is a moderate climb on steps and trail; bring water and grippy shoes, and start early to beat both the heat and the crowds.

Trips start and end at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) on Flores, the gateway town for Komodo National Park. You board on the morning of day one and return to the same port around midday on the final day, timed so you can connect to an afternoon flight out.

Cabins range from shared four-berth rooms with shared bathrooms on Lamborajo I to en-suite air-conditioned doubles, twins and family cabins on Lamborajo II and III. Higher cabin classes add private bathrooms and better climate control. Your cabin choice is the main factor in the per-person share-trip rate.

Yes. The share-trip format is designed for solo travellers to book one cabin and join a mixed group of couples and small parties. You pay per cabin rather than chartering the whole boat, which keeps the cost low while still giving you a private place to sleep on board.

Every vessel in the fleet has air-conditioned cabins. Air conditioning typically runs on a generator schedule rather than continuously overnight, so confirm the pattern for your vessel when you book. The difference between classes is the bathroom: shared on Lamborajo I, en-suite on Lamborajo II and III.

Two to three on Lamborajo II and III. On Lamborajo I the larger cabins take up to four, which is how she reaches 24 guests in six rooms.

Assume none inside the park. Mobile signal is patchy to absent around Padar and Komodo and returns as you approach Labuan Bajo. Download offline maps and warn people at home.

Power is available on board, generally on a generator schedule. Bring a power bank for the Padar pre-dawn hike, when the generator may not be running. Confirm socket type and hot-water availability for your vessel.

Yes — three cooked meals a day plus snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee, prepared on board by the boat’s own chef. This applies to all three vessels on every duration.

Yes, with at least 48 hours’ notice so the galley can provision in Labuan Bajo. Severe allergies should be confirmed in writing, not mentioned at boarding.

No. Alcohol is not part of the rate. Most vessels allow you to bring your own; confirm the policy and any corkage arrangement with the reservations desk before you shop.

Indonesian and Western dishes built around fresh fish, rice, vegetables and fruit provisioned in Labuan Bajo. Breakfast is usually cooked. Expect generous portions rather than fine dining.

Yes, throughout. Bring a reusable bottle rather than relying on single-use plastic — refills are available on board and the park has no waste infrastructure to absorb bottles.

Yes, with notice. Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals are common on charters and the crew provision for them in town. Tell the reservations desk when you book, not on the day.

A full complement — captain, engineer, chef, deckhands and an English-speaking guide. Exact numbers vary by vessel and group size; the reservations desk will confirm the crew list for your charter.

Yes. Lamborajo operates with trained crew, a safety briefing as you leave the harbour, and life jackets on board including children’s sizes; all dragon treks are ranger-guided. Ask to see the jackets if the briefing is ever skipped — on any boat, anywhere.

The captain decides. Routes get reordered, anchorages change, and in serious conditions departures are postponed. That authority sits with the captain, not the office, and not the guests.

Yes with supervision. Ranger-guided dragon treks have strict group rules, and children must stay with the group at all times. For young children a larger, steadier hull is a meaningfully better choice.

They are large wild predators, which is why rangers are compulsory on every trek and carry a forked staff. Follow instructions, stay in the group, and do not walk off alone. Incidents are rare and almost always involve broken rules.

Strongly recommended, and essential if you are diving. Check that your policy covers boat travel, remote-area evacuation and your intended dive depth. The nearest hyperbaric facilities are not in Labuan Bajo.

May, June, September and October — calmest seas, dry weather, 15 to 30 metres of visibility and prices below the July–August peak. April and November are close behind with thinner crowds. The full month-by-month table is on best time to visit Labuan Bajo.

December to March brings the roughest seas of the year, higher cancellation risk and some vessels out of the water for maintenance. It is also peak manta season, so it is a genuine trade rather than a write-off. If you travel then, keep your plans flexible and confirm departure status before booking.

Northern and central sites run 27–29 °C from November to April and 26–28 °C from May to October. Southern Komodo drops to 21–25 °C during the June-to-September upwelling.

December to March, when plankton-rich water draws the largest aggregations at Karang Makassar and Manta Alley. Reef mantas are present year-round, so a dry-season trip still has good odds — though no sighting is ever guaranteed in the wild.

July and August by a wide margin, plus the Christmas and New Year window. March and November are the quietest months that still have workable weather.

For snorkelling in the north, a rash guard is usually enough. For diving southern Komodo between June and September, bring a 5 mm — a 3 mm is not enough against the upwelling thermocline.

Yes on all three vessels — mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy vest and beach towels. Bring your own mask if you are particular about fit, plus reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard.

Arrange it before departure. Tanks, weights and a divemaster are quoted per dive and are not part of the charter rate. Strong-current sites carry certification and experience requirements.

Siaba Besar, a sheltered bay at 5–18 m with light current, and Karang Makassar at 8–18 m, a gentle drift where mantas appear year-round. Both work for open-water divers with limited logged dives.

Castle Rock, Shotgun and Tatawa Kecil. Currents run very strong, negative entries are standard and operators typically require Advanced Open Water plus 30 to 50 logged dives, with a reef hook.

Lamborajo II carries one kayak and one banana boat plus a Bluetooth sound system and karaoke; Lamborajo III has a paddle board, bar and indoor lounge. Lamborajo I has a sundeck and karaoke.

A stepped and partly rough trail to the main viewpoint, typically 20 to 40 minutes at an easy pace. It starts in the dark. Bring a head torch, shoes with grip and water.

Fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ) — 1 to 1.5 hours from Denpasar, 2 to 2.5 hours from Jakarta. The airport is 10 to 15 minutes from the harbour, and there is no direct ferry from Bali. Every route in and out is covered on how to get to Labuan Bajo.

Yes. Boats board between 09:00 and 10:30, and flights into LBJ are weather-sensitive. One hotel night costs far less than a missed departure you have already paid for.

Late afternoon on the final day at the earliest. Boats return between 11:00 and 13:00 and the exact time moves with wind and the last snorkel stop. A 16:00 departure is comfortable.

Yes on charter bookings — airport or hotel to harbour, roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Confirm your pick-up window with the desk the day before, as boarding piers occasionally move.

Pack light: swimwear, quick-dry clothing, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, grippy shoes for the Padar and dragon treks, a light rain layer, motion-sickness tablets, a head torch, any personal medication, and a dry bag for electronics. Bring a soft duffel rather than a hard case — storage is under bunks and in deck lockers.

None. Labuan Bajo is the last place to draw cash, and you will need rupiah for park fees, local tickets, the night market and crew gratuities. Take more than you think.

Under PP No. 36/2024, IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor per visit. Indonesian visitors pay IDR 50,000 on weekdays and IDR 75,000 at weekends and on public holidays. It is charged separately from the boat price.

Those are bundled figures — regulated entrance plus regional retribution plus ranger and trail services — not the entrance tariff. Ask any operator to itemise what they are collecting.

For foreign visitors, the regulation places trekking, wildlife observation and snorkelling within the IDR 250,000 entrance component. Local ranger and trail service charges are collected separately at the park.

The membership-style conservation fee proposed in 2022 was cancelled and never came into force. Any operator still quoting it is working from outdated information.

Drone use in the national park is restricted and permit-based, and at least one operator in the region publishes a permit cost of IDR 1,000,000. Clear it in advance rather than launching and hoping.

Approximately 1,817 km² of land and sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991, holding more than 1,000 reef fish species and over 250 coral species within the Coral Triangle.