Early Bird Group Speedboat Tour - Explore Komodo Ahead of Crowds
Overview
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11 hours
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Start your adventure early with a 5:25 AM pick-up from your hotel lobby, as our group speedboat departs promptly latest at 6:00 AM from Labuan Bajo.
The speedboats you see in our photos are the very ones you'll ride—clean and crewed by friendly locals. We offer three types of speedboats to suit our booking needs : a larger speedboat for up to 17 guest, a medium speedboat for up to 14 guest, and a smaller speedboat for up to 7 guest. Even with just one booking, our boat will depart as scheduled.
Arrive ahead of the crowds and explore the iconic attractions of Komodo National Park with a thoughtfully designed itinerary that includes trekking, photography, and snorkeling activities. Our schedule ensures you experience these attractions at their best and you'll arrive in Labuan Bajo by 4:00 PM, making it ideal for those catching an afternoon return flight.
If you look at our reviews, you'll see our guests consistently say our actions truly reflect our words.
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Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
As we do not provide breakfast and towels, kindly bring your own breakfast box and towel for the trip.
Guests planning to bring a drone to Komodo National Park must inform us at least 5 days in advance, hold a valid drone flying certification, and obtain a permit costing 2.5 million rupiah, which we must pay upfront and can be reimbursed upon your arrival. Please let us know if you’d like our assistance.
For clients with an afternoon flight after the tour, you are welcome to keep your luggage on our shuttle car.
The total duration of the tour is approximately 650 minutes, including 195 minutes of speedboat transfers between destinations, 400 minutes for activities and 55 minutes for the shuttle service and check-in process at the harbor
As this is an outdoor sea tour, weather conditions may change and are beyond our control. For safety reasons, if the original itinerary is not approved by the Harbor Master, we can adjust to an alternative route with your agreement. If not, you will receive a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Labuan Bajo
Our pick-up service begins at 5:30 AM, depending on your hotel’s location. Simply wait in your hotel lobby, and we’ll ensure a smooth transfer to the harbor for the check-in process. Once the formalities are complete, you’ll board one of our speedboats, which departs promptly before 6:00 AM from Labuan Bajo. Depending on bookings, we offer three speedboat options tailored to group sizes: a large speedboat for up to 17 passengers, a medium speedboat for up to 14 passengers, and a small speedboat for up to 7 passengers. In total, we can accommodate up to 38 guests daily and even with just one booking, our boat will depart as scheduled.
Padar Island
From your hotel, we’ll head directly to the harbor to board our speedboat and set off on a day filled with discovery. It takes approximately 60 minutes by speedboat from Labuan Bajo to reach our first destination, the iconic Padar Island. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes and unique trio of colored beaches—white, pink, and black—Padar is a feast for the senses. As we approach, you’ll be captivated by the island’s rugged hills and stunning vistas. To reach the best viewpoint for capturing truly stunning pictures, guests will need to walk up 815 well-constructed concrete steps. While a good physical condition is required, the steady steps make the ascent more manageable and guests can take their time to rest along the way. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping panoramic views—an unforgettable highlight of Komodo National Park.
What‘s Included
Simple Snack, Mineral Water, Soft Drink and Seasonal Fruits.
Tourist Personal Accident Insurance
You’ll enjoy an Indonesian lunch box which includes rice, vegetables, egg, and chicken. We’re happy to provide vegetarian or vegan meals as well—just let us know if you have any food allergies.
Please provide your shoe size (women’s or men’s) when booking so we can prepare the right fins for you.
Breakfast and Towel
The fee covers entrance to all destinations—Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo, Taka Makasar, Manta Point, and Turtle Town—as well as the ranger fees at Padar & Komodo.
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Reviews
230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome trip
560basiak,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip that I experienced with Komodo Snorkel was amazing. First of all I felt secure, both on the boat and during snorkelling. Apart from the planned places the guides took us also to spots with beautiful coral reefs, we saw mantas, we were also lucky to see a see turtle. Overall, even though I’ve just arrived in Indonesia, I could go back home with the feeling that I saw everything. Highly recommend this trip with this company because they are really professional, devoted and carrying
Join this tour - highly recommended!
bigstreet,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You might wonder why this tour started earlier than the other similar ones, but i could tell you it makes HUGE difference - so you can avoid the crowds and enjoy some peaceful moments. And the crew is very attentive - always making sure we are well informed of the itinerary and that we have enough food, beverages and beautiful pics taken. And most importantly, they are experts in looking for komodo dragons, manta rays and sea tortoise. I feel so grateful to have joined this tour which makes my stay here very memorable!
Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip: The Perfect Komodo Adventure
500msafiri,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an unforgettable day! Thanks to the early start, we beat the crowds and enjoyed these breathtaking spots in peace – it felt truly exclusive. It was a day of non-stop highlights: exploring Padar Island, being greeted by a deer on Pink Beach, seeing multiple Komodo dragons, and snorkeling with reef sharks and turtles. But the absolute icing on the cake was swimming with the mantas. The service was absolutely phenomenal: Hugo, Sofian and the whole team went above and beyond to make this day a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. This wasn’t just a tour; it was the highlight of our trip! If you want to see the best of Komodo with a team that truly cares, look no further. Highly recommended!
Incredible experience and avoids crowds
keiphur,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Staff were incredible and it was a very memorable day. The fact that it starts early and avoids the crowds makes a huge difference.
Perfect way to experience Komodo in one day
Allison S,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on the tour! There was just enough time at all of the stops to see what you needed to see before moving to the next stop. We had just 6 people in our group so it felt more personal. The tour guides and boat crew were fantastic - they were friendly, helpful, and organized. They kept us informed on our plan at the beginning of the trip and after each stop on where we were going and how long we’d be there. The Komodo park rangers were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting info about the komodo dragons as we walked through the park. The snorkeling was also a highlight - there were tons of colorful tropical fish, coral, as well as sea turtles and manta rays. Overall it was an awesome tour and we’d recommend it to anyone looking to explore Komodo for a day!
Outstanding
topgunhighfive,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good as could have hoped for. The crew of Heri and Sofian and others were so good as far as making sure we were getting the best experience possible and safe! They were fantastic and weather worked out good too!
Beautiful Labuan Bajo
jereme0,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome and wonderful experience. Great service and great guide. The island trekking, Komodo dragon close-distance encounter, snorkeling beautiful reef and awesome manta sightings. All is great.
Amazing experience!!
OnAir31674012335,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The early bird tour is the way to go! We got very lucky and saw 13 Komodo dragons including males of all ages, one female, and many youth dragons. We saw the most vibrant corals I’ve ever seen snorkeling at pink beach on Padar island. We also swam with tons of manta rays and sea turtles. Would not change a thing about our experience and highly recommend!
10/10 one of our favorite experiences in Indonesia
N5196CYjasminb,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing value - visited some of the most beautiful waters and landscapes we've ever seen. Got to swim with 10 manta rays, see a deer on pink beach, see multiple komodo dragons, all while experiencing great service from the team. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Labuan Bajo!
Beautiful Labuan Bajo
CL O,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome and wonderful experience. Great service and great guide. The island trekking, Komodo dragon close-distance encounter, snorkeling beautiful reef and awesome manta sightings. All is great.
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