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Komodo Boat Tour 3D2N (Share Trip): Itinerary, Boats & Prices
A Komodo boat tour 3D2N is a 3-day, 2-night liveaboard share trip from Labuan Bajo covering Padar Island, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Kalong Island. Cabins start from USD 215 (IDR 3,550,000) per person, all meals included.
Quick Answer
If you only have one boat trip in you this year, make it this one. The 3-day, 2-night format is the shortest itinerary that lets you see every headline site in Komodo National Park without the rushed, seasick pace of a one-day speedboat dash.
Day by Day
Komodo Boat Tour 3D2N Itinerary
This is the standard shared komodo boat tour 3D2N itinerary we operate. Exact order can shift slightly with tides and ranger schedules, but every site below is included.
Labuan Bajo, Kelor, Rinca or Komodo, Kalong Sunset
Pickup from your Labuan Bajo hotel or the airport, boarding, safety briefing and welcome drink. 10:30 — Kelor Island: a short, steep 15-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint, then snorkeling over the house reef. 13:00 — Lunch on board while cruising into the park. 14:30 — Rinca Island (or Komodo Island, depending on ranger allocation): guided trekking with a national park ranger. Rinca has one of the densest dragon populations in the park. 17:30 — Anchor off Kalong Island for tens of thousands of flying foxes leaving their mangrove roost at sunset. 19:00 — Dinner on deck, overnight at anchor.
Padar Sunrise, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar
Early tender to Padar Island. The 30–40 minute hike (roughly 800 steps) to the viewpoint rewards you with the three-bay panorama that appears on every Indonesia travel cover — with sunrise light and a fraction of the midday crowd. 08:00 — Breakfast on board, then Pink Beach, with snorkeling directly off the beach over healthy coral gardens. 11:30 — Manta Point (Karang Makassar): sightings run above 90% in season, and drifting alongside a 3–4 metre manta is the moment most guests name as the trip highlight. 13:30 — Lunch, then Taka Makassar, a crescent sandbank in turquoise shallows. 16:00 — Optional extra snorkel stop or relaxed cruising, sunset dinner, overnight at anchor near Komodo or Siaba Bay.
Komodo Island or Manjarite, Return to Labuan Bajo
Breakfast, then a final morning activity: Komodo Island trekking (if not done on Day 1) or snorkeling at Manjarite / Kanawa Island. 11:00 — Cruise back toward Labuan Bajo, lunch on board. 13:00–14:00 — Arrival at Labuan Bajo harbor, transfer to your hotel or the airport. Book afternoon flights to Bali from 16:00 onward to be safe.
Komodo National Park is big — roughly 1,733 km² of islands and marine reserve, a 2–3 hour cruise west of Labuan Bajo.
Real 2026 Rates
Komodo Boat Tour 3D2N Prices, Per Person
These are the actual per-person share trip rates from our current departures — the same numbers on our invoices, not teaser pricing. Every rate includes 2 nights' cabin accommodation, 8 meals, drinking water, snorkeling gear, tender boat transfers, an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo.
Malca — standard cabin
Best valueBest-value entry to a full 3D2N trip. Clean shared-style cabins, the identical itinerary and the same national park. If your priority is the destination rather than the vessel, this is the best value on the water.
Ayvara — Superior cabin
Most bookedComfort upgrade: air-conditioned en-suite cabins, a spacious sundeck and a consistently praised kitchen. Our most-booked boat.
Ayvara — Deluxe cabin
Couples wanting more space and ocean views.
Ayvara — Master cabin
The best cabin on a shared phinisi. Master cabins sell out first in July–August.
Naturalia — Suite
Boutique luxuryA boutique phinisi with suite-grade cabins for travelers who want a luxury liveaboard atmosphere without chartering privately.
Not included: Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees of approximately USD 40 (IDR 650,000) per person, paid locally, and alcoholic drinks. Flights Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) run about USD 60–120 each way and take roughly one hour. Prefer the whole boat to yourselves? Private 3D2N charters start from IDR 65,000,000 (~USD 3,940) on Riley for 4–9 guests.
The Boats
Which One Should You Choose?
All our share trip vessels are traditional-style phinisi liveaboards with modern safety equipment, crewed kitchens and dedicated snorkel tenders. The honest way to choose:
Malca
The smart budget choice. Clean shared-style cabins, the identical itinerary and the same national park.
Ayvara
Our most-booked boat, and the sweet spot for most couples. Air-conditioned en-suite cabins, a spacious sundeck and a consistently praised kitchen.
Naturalia
A boutique phinisi with suite-grade cabins for travelers who want a luxury liveaboard atmosphere without chartering privately.
Schedule & Season
Departure Schedule & Best Season
Share trip departures run multiple times per week year-round, with daily departures in high season on the combined fleet.
The best season for a komodo tour 3 days 2 nights is April to November — the dry season, with calm seas, 20–30 m underwater visibility and reliable Padar sunrises. July and August are peak months: book 4–8 weeks ahead for Ayvara Deluxe/Master and Naturalia cabins.
December to March is the rainy season; trips still operate, seas are livelier and itineraries occasionally adjust for weather, but manta activity remains strong.
Most guests fly Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) — about one hour, USD 60–120 each way, with multiple daily flights. Land the day before or on a morning flight arriving before 08:30 and we collect you directly from the airport.
- April–November: calm seas, 20–30 m visibility, reliable Padar sunrises
- July–August: peak; book 4–8 weeks ahead for Deluxe, Master and suites
- December–March: livelier seas, strong manta activity, occasional adjustments
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Komodo Boat Tour 3D2N
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How to Book Your 3D2N Share Trip
Message us with your dates and preferred cabin. Confirm with a 50% deposit — your cabin is locked in on payment. Pay the balance 14 days before departure, and we send your final trip document with pickup time and packing list.