Komodo is the biggest and thus the strongest living lizard. The large animal has a flat, long head with a rounded snout, bowed legs, scaly skin, and a big, muscular tail.
Komodo island is National Park in Indonesia preserving the life of Komodo Dragons. The main reasons of people to travel to Komodo National Park are not only to see the Komodo Dragons, but also the the superb beaches as well as the unspoilt corals along with other animals that live in the park such as wild pigs, horses, monkeys on Pulau Rinca, one of the two bigges islands in the region.
Komodo National Park was established in 1980, which lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia. In 1986 Komodo National Park was declared s a Man and Biosphere Reserve as well as a World Heritage Site and by UNESCO. Both recognitions are indications of the biological importance of Komodo island as National park. It is also declared by Conservation International and WWF as a global conservation priority area. This park is situated in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, which lies between Sumbawa and Flores islands.
Komodo National Park consists of three main islands: the Komodo, Rinca and Pada as the largest ones along with many other smaller islands that create a surface area (marine and land) that has a total size of more than 1,800 km2. The park is not only the home of the Komodo Dragons, but also known as the Komodo Monitor, or `Ora` also providing refuge for numerous other well-known terrestrial species. Komodo National Park is also acknowledged as one of the richest marine environments.There are many interesting facts about komodo dragon inhabiting the komodo island. Komodo dragon belongs to Order Squamata, Family Varanidae, Genus Varanus and species name Varanus komodoensis.
Aside komodo island there is Kanawa Island in Flores that is perfect for diving. The island can be reached within an hour out of Labuan Bajo, which is located on the edge of the Komodo Marine Park.Here there are 14 rustic bungalows mostly situated on the beach completed with restaurant along with free transfer on daily basis from Labuan Bajo. The tour companies offers daily diving day and night in area ranging from the house reef and the beach and 2 or 3 dive trips into the marine park.
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EXPLORE KOMODO ISLAND (3Days 2Nights Trip) PRICE LIST :
Member / Group Person | 2 person | 3 person | 4 - 6 person | 7 - 11 person | 12 - 15 person | 16 - up person |
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2 Stars Hotel : Eden Beach / Golo Hill Top / Bay View / Green Hill | IDR 6,210,000 | IDR 6,075,000 | IDR 5,872,500 | IDR 5,602,500 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
3 Stars Hotel : Laprima / Luwansa / Purisari / Selvia | IDR 6,345,000 | IDR 6,210,000 | IDR 6,007,500 | IDR 5,737,500 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
4 Stars Hotel : Jayakarta / Bintang Flores | IDR 6,547,500 | IDR 6,412,500 | IDR 6,210,000 | IDR 5,940,000 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
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KOMODO ISLAND EXPLORE 2 Days 1 Night Itineraries :
Labuan Bajo Airport - Rinca Island - Komodo Island - Pink Beach - Labuan Bajo - Airport
Tour Program Description :
Return to the boat on to Pink beach for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing. It is really spectacular and unspoiled coral reef and many color fish. Lunch will be provided on board. Late in the afternoon back to Labuan Bajo harbour and transfer to your prefer Hotel for overnight and Dinner.
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What you should bring : During the trip to the island please do not forget please bring below necessary items :
Tips For Your Trip :
Comfort and safety during travel are two very important things before deciding traveling to a place. Here are some tips that can help you survive during the journey to the destination:
Important Notice :
Komodo Dragons in komodo island often attack dogs, deer, goats, pigs, and even humans as they will eat just about any meat to live. These giant lizards occasionally also attack one another.The dragon uses its forked, long tongue, with which it can both taste and smell, to identify chemicals in the air. When hunting, Komodo dragons mostly rely on patience and camouflage just by lying in wait for passing prey. The dragons may suddenly springs when a victim ambles by by using its strong legs, sharp claws, long jaws and 60 shark-like, serrated teeth to eviscerate their prey.
Animals that can flee from the jaws of a Komodo dragons will only briefly feel lucky. It is because the saliva of Komodo Dragon teams with more than 50 strains of bacteria. All of these bacteria are poisonous that within 24 hours all together make the stricken creature commonly dies of blood poisoning. When this happens, as the bacteria takes effect Dragons quietly follow an escapee for miles, using their powerful sense of smell to detect the location of the corpse. In a single feeding a Komodo dragon can eat around 80% of its body weight.
It is important to note that it is not permitted nor advisable to conduct any tours by yourself without local guides, since the Komodo Dragons are dangerous animals and the can aggressively attack people. Always stay around the ranger or local guide during your trekking or tour exploring Komodo Dragons.
How to go to Labuan Bajo Komodo Island Explore :
We recommend to choose much safer bet by flying with regular flight Garuda Indonesia, Wings Air that goes from Denpasar-Bali to Labuanbajo and Return. When getting around in Komodo island, on land it is only possible to go by walk since there are no motor transport nor roads available. For Flight booking to Komodo Island also manage your journey to visit Komodo Dragons, please Contact Arunatoursbali for more details and information...