Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan, the furthest out, has been tagged as the ‘party island’. And with three weekly parties and a groovy collection of beach bars, you can get loose here. But Trawangan is growing up, with stylish accommodation (including a number of inland vacation villas), a fun expat community and outstanding dining.

All-natural yet sprinkled with a collection of restaurants and bars that would meet the needs of any passionate cosmopolitan, Gili Trawangan is the road-weary rambler’s lucid fantasy. The biggest and more popular from the carless Gilis, Gili Trawangan earliest blipped on the tourism radar during the ’90s, when Bali rose to worldwide popularity and backpackers descended in search of white sand, warm water, rich reefs and a good party.

Expectations were exceeded across the board. Trawangan’s Indonesian community has benefited from the increase in tourism here, as well. Some of the best new bars and bungalows are locally owned. The water is the aqua blue colour you dream about and the snorkelling is great. Nest here and you’re still just a 20-minute beach walk away from that scrum of dive shops, sushi bars, lounges, reggae joints and beach front dining rooms that are difficult to resist

Boats dock on the island’s eastern shore, which is also home to most of Trawangan’s accommodation, restaurants and facilities. The best stretch of beach is on the stunning northwest corner. Stay here, and you’ll have a longer trek to the action.


Getting There
Travel via Senggigi; via the public boats that leave from Bangsal (the cheapest route), you can charter your own boat from Bangsal (195,000Rp) or book passage on a private speedboat. Blue Marlin and Manta Dive on Gili Trawangan can arrange transfers (600,000Rp for up to three people). Speedboats use the Teluk Nare harbour south of Bangsal.

Coming by public transport, catch a bus or bemo to Pemenang, from where it’s 1km by cidomo (3000Rp) to Bangsal Harbour. Bangsal is beyond annoying (see boxed text, opposite ). The touts raise blood pressure for a living, and you should sooner ignore than trust them. Boat tickets are sold at the Koperasi harbour office on the beach. Public boats run roughly from 8am to 5pm, but don’t leave until full (about 18 people). One-way fares at the time of research were 8000Rp to Gili Air, 9000Rp to Gili Meno and 10,000Rp to Gili Trawangan. Special charters can also be organised in Bangsal. Boats pull up on the beach when they get to the Gilis. You’ll have to wade ashore with your luggage.

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Diving
Trawangan is made for divers, with six established scuba schools, including one of the best tech-diving schools in the world, and one newcomer (Diving Buddha).

Big Bubble (Phone 625 020; www.bigbubblediving.com)
Blue Marlin Dive Centre (Phone 632 424, 0813 39930190; www.bluemarlindive.com)
Diving Buddha (Phone 644 179)
Dream Divers (Phone 634 496; www.dreamdivers.com)
Manta Dive (Phone 643 649; www.manta-dive.com)
Trawangan Diving (Phone 649 220, 0813 3770 2332;www.trawangandive.com)
Villa Ombak Diving Academy (Phone 638 531)

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Snorkelling
There’s exciting snorkelling off the beach north of the jetty. The coral isn’t in the best shape here, but there are tons of fish. The reef is healthier off the northwestern coast, but you may have to scramble over coral to access it at low tide. If the current is quick, you’ll have fun flying above the reef, but will have to walk back to your starting point. Snorkelling gear can be hired for around 25,000Rp per day from shops near the jetty.

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Surfing & Kayaking
Trawangan offers a fast right break that can be surfed year-round and can swell overhead. It’s just south of Villa Ombak. Gili Surf Shop (Phone 0812 372 7615) in the pasar seni rents boards.
Karma Kayak (Phone 0818 0559 3710; tours 300,000Rp), a hotel, tapas bar and kayaking school, is set on the northern end of Gili Trawangan, where Astrid, a former champion stunt kayaker (she took silver at the 1991 world championship leads half-day kayaking trips around the Gilis when currents allow.

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Walking and Cycling
Trawangan is exciting to explore by walking or with bicycle. You can walk round the entire island in a several of hours - if you finish at the hill on the southwestern part (which has the remains of the old Japanese World war 2 gun placement), you’ll have terrific sunset views of Bali’s Gunung Agung.
Bikes will be the preferred mode of transport and are also easily hired from 25,000Rp per day. Your hotel can arrange rental otherwise you can approach the bicycle stores on the main drag directly.

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Sleeping
over a hundred places to stay in Gili Trawangan. They range from simple village huts to mod Zen beach bungalows with outdoor baths to sprawling air-conditioned villas with private pools.

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Sirwa Homestay (s/d 40,000/45,000Rp)
Aldi Homestay (Phone 0813 3954 1102; s/d 60,000/100,000Rp)
Lisa Homestay (Phone 0813 3952 3364; r 75,000Rp)
Sandy Beach Cottage (Phone 625 020; d from 100,000Rp)
Edy Homestay (d from 120,000Rp)
Warna Homestay (Phone 623 859; d from 150,000Rp)
Puri Hondje (r 150,000Rp)
Balenta (Phone 0818 0520 3464; d from 180,000Rp)
Pondok Sederhana (Phone 0813 3860 9964; r 200,000Rp)
Trawangan Cottages (Phone 639 282; s/d 200,000/250,000Rp)
Quiet Water (Phone 0819 1753 1652; d from 250,000Rp)


Midrange
Black Sand Homestay (Phone 0812 372 0353; r from 300,000Rp)
Tir na Nog ( Phone 639 463; tirnanog@mataram.wasantara.net.id; r from 300,000Rp)
Rumah Saga ( Phone 648 604, 0818 0571 4315; www.rumahsaga.com; cottages 350,000-500,000Rp)
Pesona (Phone 660 7233; www.pesonaresort.com; r 400,000600,000Rp)
Sama Sama Bungalows ( Phone 0812 376 3650; r with aircon 400,000, deluxe lumbung 650,000Rp)
Beautiful Life Bungalows ( Phone 0818 0376 4102; bungalows 450,000Rp)
Tanah Qita ( Phone 639 159; bungalows 500,000Rp)
Balé Sampan ( Phone 0813 3988 2153, 0813 3774 8469; www.balesampanbungalows.com; bungalows with garden/sea view 500,000/800,000Rp)
Manta (Phone 643 649, 0812 376 4780; www.manta-dive .com; bungalows 550,000Rp)
Karma Kayak (Phone 0818 0559 3710; bungalows550,000Rp)
Trawangan Dive (Phone 649 220, 0813 3770 2332; www.trawangadive.com; bungalows US$60-80)
Kelapa Kecil (Phone 0812 376 6496; bungalows US$70-90)
H Rooms (Phone 639 248; villas from 800,000Rp)


Top End
Desa Dunia Beda (Phone 641 575; www.desaduniabeda.com; bungalows US$110-140 plus 21Phone tax)
Gili Exotic (Phone 692 113, 0818 360 019; www.giliexotic .com; villas 1,500,000Rp)
Kelapa Villas (Phone 632 424, 0812 375 6003; www.kelapa villas.com; villas US$150-550 plus 21Phone tax)
Gili Villas (Phone 0812 376 4780; www.gilivillasindonesia .com; villas US$250)

Koka beach, Flores Indonesia

Koka beach is one of the many scenic beaches and famous since long, is located 48 kilometers south coastal area of the town of Maumere. Koka beach is one of the attractions located in the village (Mbengu) Wolowiro Paga district, Sikka district, Flores Maumere NTT.

Nature Park with a beautiful panorama and white sand beaches make this area every day of the week is always visited by local tourists who live around the border district. Sikka and Kab. Ende. Koka coast, rich in natural resources.

Cover edges are very gentle with small waves and gently wipe along the coast, combined view of hills and sturdy stone tower "Nusa Toe" towering some 20 meters in a shallow sea, the distance to the beautiful natural engravings treat to the eye.

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But the road leading to the beach Koka unkempt and not as impressed Park, is still the land and rocks, approximately 2.5 meters from the highway. Yet if only the access road is improved, it is possible Koka Coast will be one of the beach tourism attraction in the province of the many beaches in Maumere park is very beautiful and amazing.

To be able to enjoy the exotic beauty of the Coast Koka, you have to down a winding path toward the direction of Ende. The trip usually takes an hour to finally arrive in the District of Paga, which is the location of this beach. Before entering the District of Paga, you can enjoy smoked fish are sold along the way. For the three smoked fish are large, you can simply spend only 20,000.

After entering the District of Paga, by following the guide, you can get to this beach in a few minutes and see a very beautiful and charming. From the main road, you should browse through the lane for about 15 minutes. Because the roads are quite small and not good condition, you should walk or bike ride to get there. When searching for a beach location, you must pay attention to the guide carefully. Because of its size is very small and covered bushes.

Unfortunately, the tourism potential has not been used optimally. Lack of tourism promotion and facilities may be one cause. In fact, if treated better, Koka Coast could become a tourist destination that is not less interesting than the well known tourist sites first

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Kelimutu Lake, Flores Indonesia

Lake that located at the top of the National Park Kelimutu has three colors. Travel by rental car with a capacity of seven seats can keep you entertained with impressive scenery along the road for several hours. winding road that connects the island covering an area of ​​350 kilometers is a fair price for the beauty of the panorama of Kelimutu who deserves to be discussed.

Kelimutu National park is the smallest national park of six national parks in Bali and Nusa Tenggara. However, the size, is not so important when you see the natural beauty of this national park offered. Lake Kelimutu popularized a Dutch citizen named Van Such Telen 1915. Its beauty the more widely known after Y Bouman describe the beauty and the lake water discoloration in his writings in 1929.

Accommodation
To reach the location of the lake, you can start from Moni, a small town which is the basecamp of the backpacker. Sights along the path to the location of the lake is very beautiful. The bungalow here is far from luxurious. If you want to stay somewhere more comfortable, Maumere is the right choice because it is only 4 hours. In Ende also be an option because there are. There are several hotels that you can choose, like Flores Crater Lakes Ecolodge, Watugana Bungalow, Star Lodge, Hotel Arwanti, Hotel Flores Sare, or Sao Ria Tour. Most of the hotels in the village of Moni-facility hot water, but some are not. The price is varied, ranging from Rp 150,000 to Rp 300,000.


Culinary.
There are only a few restaurants in Moni. Stalls available in the local market. If you want to climb into Lake Flores, you do not need to bring food, because the journey can be taken for about 1 hour. However, if you want to explore the national park, you must bring your own food, especially drinking water. Seller ginger tea is available at its peak, where tourists enjoy a captivating sunset pamandangan.

Transportation.

Kelimutu  is located in the village Koanara, Wolowaru District, about 66 kilometers from the town of Ende and 83 kilometers from Maumere. Moni is the closest town, located at the foot of Mount Flores. This small town is a gateway to Lake Flores. The distance between Moni and Flores is about 15 kilometers.
You can use a motorcycle taxi, car or public transportation to bring to the parking area prior to the summit of Mount Flores. There are buses to the Ende of the past Maumere Moni. Local people call it bus kayu (wooden bus) or oto kol. From there, you should be shooting went about 15 miles to the location of the lake. Every day, available flights from Denpasar and Kupang to Maumere.

Best time.

Kelimutu is usually shrouded in fog. You are better to visit in the early morning at around 3:30 in order to watch the sunrise charming atmosphere. This is the best atmosphere to watch the scenery Lake Flores.
The best time to visit Lake Flores is in July and August. Please book your hotel two months before your visit.

Doka Village, House weave fabrics in Flores

FROM Maumere, a city on the northern island of Flores is only 20 kilometers apart from the edge of the south, traveling on four wheel drive vehicles to the village of Doka presents the views of verdant hills gap is very charming. Full travel down the road bends to go up the hill into the realm of trees such as banana china, cocoa, copra, hazelnut, and cashew nuts.

Condition of road between the north and south in Sikka district known as District Thousand Nyiur counted very well. However, since the width of the narrow and winding road so the vehicle can not speed the rate of more than 40 miles per hour. Public transportation charged orange sacks packed on it occasionally drove over the narrow streets of the village towards Maumere Doka.

Doka village is a village in the Village Bola, Sikka regency is known to have a beautiful woven ikat fabric. Still more remarkable from the material manufacturer dominated the landscape. Doka Village Community since ancient traditional weaving skills with a variety of hues.

Doka village became one of the examples coaching tourist village in Flores. Initially the support of tourism is the originator of Java Kornelis, 1997 Village Doka started to squirm. Now since the year 2010, Cletus Lopez, son of Kornelis Java, continue to show the village attractions and local wisdom of a village behind the mountain. Guests who have come here from different countries and witnessed the beauty of fabric weaving.


Lined with houses overlooking a connecting road between villages, Doka Village is not as visible as other traditional villages. Some have mingled with the modernity of life in Maumere but persistent community to live by maintaining ancestral traditions.

When guests arrive then the villagers will play a welcome dance, the dance tradition, show the process of making ikat cloth, dish up food and traditional beverages. Doka Hospitality Village is an attraction that can not be missed when you are in Sikka.

Doka village recently revealed from the path of exploration on the island of Flores. Appearance gave a new color on your adventure before reap more natural awkwardness charming in Flores, the Lake Flores in Moni, Stone Blue or Green Stone on the beach toward Bajawa, the apparent removal of the seabed in the hills along the south fault inter Flores, placement altar stone in the traditional village Boawae, as well as various unique cultures that still live on the island of this snake.

Cultural attractions are also waiting admirers, ranging from dance and party welcoming guests in Belaraghi to dance on the ragged To'e chided. Final visit in the western part of Flores can be enhanced with a visit to the house in the Komodo National Park Komodo as a baby for Flores, Indonesia as well, even the world.



Accommodation

Because the location of Doka village not too far from the town of Maumere then the option to stay in Maumere suggested a more complete with a range of facilities and accommodation. Often travelers made Maumere as the beginning of exploration on the island of Flores. The travelers are not too often leave too much time at the starting point of the trip.

Culinary

As a tradition in many other villages in Flores, guests who come to a village are usually treated to a welcome sign of symbolic dish of betel and tobacco or areca nut. In addition, offering a presentation of a cake made from tubers (Leku) are also commonly given to guests combined wine or arrack from palm or palm tree called gin.

Pinang is still a small-sized fruit fibers taken under the outer skin which will continue to chew so soft. The trick, peel the outer portion of the green betel nuts with incisors or front teeth little by little as if to bite too deep then it must be difficult to peel. After a bit in and found the fibers and the fibers collected at the mouth and chew until smooth.

As the fibers of areca nut chewing, eat too young betel rods that have been given a white camphor. You just need a little betel alone with a little lime, because betel can make your head dizzy when too much is consumed and the lime was burned when the excess.

Save betel and lime on the molars. Chewing all these ingredients over time will give a fresh taste and produces the red color of the mixture of natural chemicals derived from betel and lime. Ludahkan your excess saliva and red when it feels uncomfortable. Surely this is not the bite of the sweetest in the world but his experience is probably the sweetest thing perceived worth.

Wine or gin is made from natural ingredients that palm trees or palm. Unlike the wine (also called the Moke in the local language), palm wine is not so much even though they contain alcohol can make a hangover if consumed in excess. In welcoming guests, do not be surprised if before the wine is offered to you in a cup made from coconut shell or clay.

Shop

In one corner of the Village Doka venue for dances and demonstrations of making ikat cloth, neatly displayed on the display of bamboo-woven colorful villagers Doka. Ikat fabrics on display as a natural wall of weaving open space where provided for guests who want to examine the process of ikat cloth. Ikat fabric labeled prices ranging from Rp 250,000 to Rp 2,000,000. This of course depends on the type and size of these ikat fabrics. Trying to bargain must not be prohibited, even encouraged as a sign of appreciation and your interest in the cloth.

Transportation

Doka village can be reached by the two-wheeled vehicle or four wheels, depending on how many people in your group. Along the main road leading from Maumere Waiara then need to ask residents about the road south to the village of Doka.

When the adventure with the help of a guide then it will be easier to find. When the adventure itself not to worry because everyone in siniumumnya understand Indonesian very well. Angkot orange will mark the way to the village of Doka impressive.

Language

In Flores there are five different regional languages, including in Sikka with its own regional language. It does not matter if you go with a guide who understands the language in Sikka, but if not then use the Indonesian language that is good and right in order for a smooth journey without communication problems.

Unlike a few years ago where a stroll along the famous island of Flores is still broken, now cross-Flores made the trip on the vehicle feel more comfortable without having to bounce when sitting in the back seat. The quality of roads is very good, although you will still feel the curve of Maumere to Labuan Bajo like never-ending. (Angke / Him - Kompas.com)

Tips for Holidays in Lombok

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Tourist island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is now increasingly compete with next-door neighbor, Bali. Lombok is arguably one of the most complete tourist destination because it has lots of stunning natural potentials ranging from Mount Rinjani to the exotic beaches are still "virgin" such as Kuta, Tanjung Aan, until the small islands (dyke) is not less captivating.

For a vacation on the island of Lombok, there are seven ways you can do so that your vacation unforgettable. This method can be done for travelers who are accustomed to backpackers or not.

Itinerary Spontaneity does sometimes make the holiday more exciting. However, if you only have limited time for vacation, it is advisable to prepare a travel plan (itinerary). Try to find as much information as possible from the virtual world from a place to stay, transportation equipment, up to a distance and travel time to places you would want to go. Thus, the time you will not be wasted with discussions about the place that will be addressed. Moreover, if you are on vacation as a group, a mature travel plans and agreed in advance to avoid conflicts that could disrupt the holidays.

In preparing the itinerary, do not forget to check the agenda of the festival in Lombok when you visit. To find out, look in Lombok tourism agenda www.visitlomboksumbawa.net site. For example, in July 2011, Lombok has a pity if the tourism agenda is passed as Malean Cattle (cow racing) in the West and Lombok Senggigi Festival at Stone Village Display, Lobar District, West Lombok.


Rental cars
Renting a car does require travel expenses to be slightly more expensive than using public transportation in Lombok Bemo (public transportation) or Cidomo (sort of gig). However, if you're vacationing in groups then the cost of transportation may be cheaper. To rent a car in Lombok with type Avanza charge to reach Rp 300,000 for eight hours already, including the driver. Cars can also reach the more remote areas than public transport. Because, if you stay in Mataram, bemo and cidomo more rare. Two flagship Lombok's public transport more often found outside the city of Mataram.

Another advantage to renting a car is to get a free bonus tour guides from the driver. Typically, a driver who is a native citizen there already memorized places frequented tourist turuis and other places rarely visited but kept the potential of incredible natural wealth. Do not forget, when renting a car you already have an agreement with the driver about the fare perdebatahn saay penyewaannya to avoid the payment later.

Extra Cash
Almost all tourist attractions in Lombok area is free of charge typical of pottery Banyumulek Village, a traditional Sasak village, the village of Sade, and Pura Lingsar. However, when you enter those places, there is usually a charity box and a large journal book to write down the value of the contribution that you provide. It's good that you contribute can seikhlasnya Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000. The donation will be used to promote the village.

In addition, to bring you the complete story and history surrounding attractions, you can use a local tour guide native village. Cost of tour guides is also not specified, all seikhlas your heart. Therefore, prepare a small money-money bernominal Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000, - to give the donations it.


Do not waste time and Stop in Unexpected Places When you visit the island of Lombok, is actually a lot of places you can explore attractions in addition to the official who frequently visited by tourists. Therefore, start your day exploring the island since the morning began at 7 am for example. At that hour, along the road in the region and Stone Sukarara Jayi, West Lombok, Sasak tribal farmers grow rice still appear active in the middle of the morning dew began to rise. Sunlight dawn also increased the green expanse of landscape beauty farm.
If you are a lover of photography, do not waste this opportunity to capture the moment. Stop and start to capture the activities of women farmers who were growing rice, farmers are men who were plowing, and akvitas the middlemen who were buying grain from farmers. Begin socializing with the locals, say hello and introduce myself. Gradually, they will begin to tell you about the activities and life as a farmer Sasak. If you're lucky and they feel comfortable, could be a call-eat breakfast together at the edge of the field will glide from these farmers.
You can also make stops at traditional open markets that exist on the roadside. In Lombok, there is market day in which all traders from around the region gathered in Lombok as a single point in the market Sengkol, Central Lombok. Market Day usually falls on a Monday and Thursday.
So do not ever waste your time inside the hotel quiet, beraktivitaslah since morning, socializing with the local community and stop where when you see an interesting activity.

Polite dress
The majority of the population is Sasak Lombok are Muslims. They still uphold religious and social norms in society. Although already a tourist destination, but tourists can not be arbitrary in clothes. Clothes that are open only to invite local residents cynical gaze. This indicates that you do not respect the people there. Other applicable rules that prohibited drunkenness in the open. Unwritten rule is more restrictive occurred during Ramadan, when Muslims start fasting.


Get ready to party Gili and Senggigi! Evening entertainment on the island of Lombok fairly minimal, unlike Bali's tourism alive for 24 hours. In downtown Mataram, the activities of people began to quiet start at 20.00 pm. However, if you still want to explore the beauty of Lombok in the evening, you can simply slide into the Senggigi Beach. There, dozens of open cafe, karaoke, to flood and sea food restaurants open until the early hours.

If you're staying in Gili Trawangan, sempatkanlah feel the beauty of the night in this small island. Usually, every midnight Gili Trawangan held a party and musical entertainment for the tourists who come. Here, tourists can vent his excitement and danced as they pleased until the morning dawn.

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Komodo Island - "New 7 Wonders of The World"

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 Komodo Island is located in the westernmost province of East Nusa Tenggara, which borders West Nusa Tenggara Province. Exactly at Komodo district, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Since 1980, the island has an area of ​​1817 km2, it has been used as a National Park by the Government of Indonesia, then recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Together with two other large islands, namely Pulau Rinca and Padar, Komodo Island and several small islands around it continued to be maintained as natural habitat of Komodo Dragon.

Komodo is one of the 17,000 islands in Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 1000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and

who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

Tourists can see up close the life of these ancient reptiles. With a body length of 2-3 meters, Komodo dragons can weigh up to 70-100 pounds. This animal likes hot and dry and live in tropical forest or savanna habitat at low altitude. When night fell, dragons nest in the hole with the 1-3 meter to maintain body heat at night. As a carnivore at the top of the food chain, In certain conditions, Komodo can behave cannibals. sense of smell is located on the tongue dragons, the Komodo dragon can smell carrion prey as far as 9 kilometers. Bites which can contain bacteria and deadly, plus a sharp front claws are weapons. In addition, the dragons were able to run 20 kilometers per hour in short distances, climbing trees, swimming and even diving.
 

Government of Indonesia share this amazing iskand with those who love adventurous travel. Started about more than 13 years ago, Komodo island have become one of the most favourite tourist attractions. Komodo or Rinca Island has created a distinctive experience of Indonesian tour and adventure. As this rare and protected animal is believed as one of the animal survive from the age of the dinosaur.


You will stroll along the island filled by the savannas. While in the middle of your journey, you will meet giant lizard, “The Komodo Dragon” lived as they are never disturbed by the existence of people. Even more amazing, when you stay at the ranger lodge, you will be amazed by the presence of the Komodo dragons around the lodge. In order to provide more security, people of Rinca constructed their house uniquely. Their houses are high and leave a spacious area below thus Komodo dragon cannot enter their house. The Komodos usually rest under the house while in the upstairs people keep doing their daily activity. However, after finishing their eating time, by digesting animals such as deer or buffalo, they will crawl and lay their body under the sun to accelerate the metabolism. As they have slow metabolism, the Komodos can eat once in a month or 12 times in a year. It must be challenging yet astonishing experience and great adventure for being close with this komodo dragon in the wild life.


Komodo Diving

The Komodo Marine park lies between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. These islands run east west and each are over 300 km wide. As a result the 80 Km wide passage and island between them experience a huge tidal flow.

 

There are over 50 dive sites that we like to visit encompassing a huge range of environments. Fringing reefs, rock pinnacles, walls, canyons, sea mount, channels, sea grass beds, to extraordinary critters in muck. We have comprehensive knowledge of the dive sites, conditions, and the ecology of komodo's marine environments.

Water temperatures range from 18- 28 Degrees Celcius. 
Usually 21 to 24 degrees C in the south and 24-28 Degrees Celcius in the north. We reccomend a full length 3mm Suit for most sites but for liveaboards visiting the south a 5mm and Hood are sometimes required.

Visibility extends from 15 to 40 metres. Usually clearer in the warmer northern waters.

Sea Conditions are usually very favourable. The Archipelago offers great protection from open ocean swells and many safe calm anchorages.

Weather is also very favourable for most of the year. Jan February do experience the north western monsoon. With wind and Rain. But we also have some of the clearest and warmest water on the southern sites at this time of the year.

Transportation to Komodo island :

• From Jakarta to Denpasar

• Flight Jakarta - Denpasar  by Local Airlines 

• Flight Denpasar - Labuan Bajo by Local Airlines 

• Boat from Labuan Bajo to Rinca Island

• Boat from Rinca Island to Komodo island