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One-way crossing · Teluk Nara → Labuan Bajo · Apr–Nov sailing season

Adventure & eco tours · 2027

Adventure, with a lighter footprint.

Four days and three nights east from Lombok to Labuan Bajo, from the smallest cabin to the largest — run with operators who keep to the environmental guidelines that apply inside Komodo National Park.

per person, open-trip cabin
From USD 425 per person, open-trip cabin
one-way, Lombok to Labuan Bajo
4D3N one-way, Lombok to Labuan Bajo
the dry-season months
Apr–Nov the dry-season months
A manta ray gliding over the reef in Komodo National Park

On the route

The stops that make the route.

A 4D3N expedition east across the Flores Sea, with enough time at each stop to actually see it rather than photograph it and move on.

Stop 1

Kenawa Island & Gili Kondo

Serene sandbank islands off Lombok and Sumbawa, early in the 4D3N route. Landings are managed to minimise disturbance to local flora and fauna.

  • Sandbank
  • Snorkelling

Stop 2

Teluk Saleh

Saleh Bay on the Sumbawa coast, where whale sharks are spotted in season — for many travellers the most memorable hour of the whole crossing.

  • Whale sharks
  • Seasonal

Stop 3

Komodo dragons

Wild dragons on Rinca or Komodo Island, seen on a guided walk. Park registration is required and takes a passport copy for every traveller.

  • Rinca
  • Komodo
  • Guided

Stop 4

Padar Island

The climb to the summit for the panoramic view over three differently coloured beaches — the most photographed viewpoint in the park.

  • Hike
  • Viewpoint

Stop 5

Pink Beach

Snorkelling and time ashore on the unique pink-hued sand, in shallow water that suits weaker swimmers as well as strong ones.

  • Snorkelling
  • Pink sand

Stop 6

Manta Point

Snorkelling with manta rays in their natural habitat — the set piece of the Komodo leg, and conducted respectfully under the park's guidance.

  • Manta rays
  • Snorkelling

Kalong Island at sunset, when thousands of flying foxes lift off together, is the other stop worth asking about. The order of stops depends on the boat, the tides and current park regulations.

Responsible travel

What sustainable means on this route.

Three practical commitments, stated in the only terms we can stand behind — and we book you only onto operators who keep to them.

  • Operator screening

    Environmental guidelines

    We book onto operators who adhere to the environmental guidelines that apply inside Komodo National Park and the waters around it.

  • Local first

    Communities along the route

    Priority goes to the local communities the route passes through, not only to the ecosystems of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

  • Leave no trace

    Low-impact stops

    Island landings and snorkelling stops are managed to minimise disturbance to local flora and fauna, and to leave nothing behind.

These are our own operating standards, not a third-party certification, and we do not claim one. If a particular accreditation matters to you, ask before booking and we will tell you plainly what a given boat does and does not hold.

Tour types & prices

Five cabins, one crossing.

Per person for the 4-day, 3-night route. The itinerary is identical in all five — only the cabin changes.

Captain Cabin

Two guests. Bunk beds, private bathroom, air conditioning, porthole view.

USD 425

per person, open trip

Penyu Cabin

Two guests. Queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, porthole view.

USD 465

per person, open trip

Kerang Cabin

Two to three guests. Queen bed, private bathroom, private balcony, sea view.

USD 710

per person, open trip

Paus Cabin

Two to three guests. Queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, sea view.

USD 710

per person, open trip

Ikan Cabin

Queen bed, private bathroom, jacuzzi, air conditioning, sea view.

USD 755

per person, open trip

Open-trip price per person. Park and entrance fees are not included: Komodo National Park USD 40 per person as a single payment for the whole trip, Whale Shark Teluk Saleh IDR 200,000 per person, and Moyo or Satonda IDR 200,000 to IDR 275,000 per person, with a weekend rate.

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Before you book

Three questions, answered straight.

All 100 answered questions

Are there genuinely sustainable options from Lombok?

Yes. We work with operators committed to responsible tourism: minimising environmental impact, supporting local communities, and keeping to the conservation guidelines that apply inside Komodo National Park and the waters around it. Snorkelling stops and island visits are run to those standards. We do not hold a third-party eco certification, and we will say so plainly if you ask.

When is the best time to see Komodo dragons?

The dry season, April to November, gives the best conditions: less rain, calmer seas, and better going for island excursions, hiking and wildlife spotting. November dates are generally favourable too.

What should I bring for four days on board?

Swimwear, reef-safe sun cream, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes for the Padar climb, a reusable water bottle, a camera, personal toiletries and a light jacket for the evenings. A small backpack is useful for daily excursions.

A phinisi silhouetted against the sunset

Plan it properly

Tell us your dates. We will do the rest.

Send your dates and group size and you will get the 2027 departures that fit, the boat classes running them, and a plain statement of what each fare covers.

Or email bd@juaraholding.com