Exclusive Early Bird Komodo Tour: Beat the Crowds by Speed Boat
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our group tour for an unforgettable day exploring Komodo National Park! Our adventure begins early in the morning, with one of the first boats leaving the harbor in Labuan Bajo. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the jetty, so you can start your journey bright and early.
Our tour kicks off with a boat ride to Padar Island, where you'll be treated to breathtaking landscapes. Next, we’ll head to Komodo Island to see the legendary Komodo dragons—the largest lizard in the world. Afterward, sail to Pink Beach, where you can snorkel and discover vibrant marine life.
The journey continues to Taka Makassar for more snorkeling among colorful coral reefs. At Manta Point, you'll have the chance to see graceful manta rays gliding beneath the surface. Finally, we’ll visit Kanawa Island, renowned for its stunning coral reef garden.
In the late afternoon, we’ll sail back to Labuan Bajo, ending your incredible day in the park.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Labuan Bajo
Starting early in the morning from Labuan Bajo, we’ll pick you up directly from your hotel and take you to the harbor, where your adventure begins. From the jetty, you'll board a comfortable speed boat and head off to explore the natural wonders of Komodo National Park — with fewer crowds and more time to enjoy each destination.
Padar Island
Trekking on Padar Island is one of the highlights of any Komodo tour. After a short hike up the island’s rugged trail, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most iconic views in Indonesia — a stunning panorama of three curved bays with beaches in different colors: white, black, and pink. The trek takes about 20–30 minutes and is manageable for most fitness levels, especially with short breaks along the way. Sunrise or early morning is the best time to go, with cooler temperatures and soft golden light perfect for photos. Don’t forget your camera — this is one view you’ll want to remember!
What‘s Included
Tour guide English speaking
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance
Lunch Box
Drone usage in KNP is Required to purchase a ticket at the National Park Office in Labuan Bajo.
You have to buy drone ticket 3 days prior of the trip. The cost of the ticket is idr 2.000.000.
Government tax for national park and snorkelling fee, Padar island, Komodo island
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Exclusive Early Bird Komodo Tour: Beat the Crowds by Speed Boat
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Reviews
1,051 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking views, Great organization, Friendly and helpful guides.
Paul M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Hugo, and the boat drivers made the trip very eventful. They were very helpful and made sure everyone was enjoying the trip! We got to see the best views before most of the other tourists got there. There was plenty of time to take photos. Also lots of time to swim and snorkel. We saw around 6 different Komodo Dragons. I know the sightings are not guaranteed, so this made my day! The guides are able to accommodate different dietary preferences if you mention this when booking the trip. Make sure you fill in the information the team message you before the trip. We also saw baby sharks, manta rays, and starfish during the snorkelling. I would recommend bringing trail shoes or hiking shoes for the climb up to Padar peak. The climb is worth it for the photos! This trip is highly recommended
A Wonderful Experience!
croalls2005,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely amazing day! We were very well looked after throughout and didn't feel rushed or hurried at any of the stops. The highlight for us was seeing the Komodo dragons up close, but we also loved being able to walk about on the Taka Makassar sandbar. The Timor deer in various locations were delightful too. The snorkellers among us were thrilled to see manta rays and a sea turtle, plus plenty of fish, but the non snorkellers also had a great time, being able to enjoy Pink Beach, also seeing fish and crabs, and even seeing some rays from the boat. The lunchbox provided was absolutely delicious and the portion size was good. There was also a generous supply of bottled water and cans of coke included. A tasty unexpected bonus was the provision of another snack box after the last lot of snorkelling. Don't worry about toilet facilities - there is a wc on the boat and also on some of the islands. Also don't be put off by the horribly early start, it is well worth it. The pick up and drop off were very efficient and after our incredible day we were dropped back at the hotel with time for a nap before dinner. The whole family rated this as one of the highlights of our holiday and would definitely highly recommend to others.
An amazing day
sandrarC4327FG,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much in a day and what a day! The dragons were amazing and snorkelling with mantas was the icing on the cake! Great staff
Spectacular!
arikk2026,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent decision to take the Bintang early bird tour. We saw 8 Komodo dragons (including a baby), swam with manta rays and reef sharks, and saw hawksbill and green turtles. Really everything we asked for. The guides were helpful, the boat comfortable, and the tour group size (15) not to big. 100% recommend.
The best tour EVER
Grecia J,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t rave enough about the whole experience. The guide was absolutely amazing and we were a good group of 6 people including us. We saw everything from mantas, turtles, Komodo, snails, shore sharks, and the amazing corals. The amount of money does not account for a lifetime memory this will give you.
Unreal bucket list trip, cannot recommend more. Worth the money 100 times over.
Sunshine61714845799,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Life changing trip, can’t recommend more. The guides were incredible people, the entire process with hotel pickup was smooth. Because of weather, we couldn’t go to the scheduled points but they still made the trip so worth it. We saw komodo dragons, manta rays, black reef tip sharks, turtles, sea snakes, and much more including massive schools of fish and colourful coral. We also saw a pod of dolphins! The lunch included was delicious, and unlimited water and soft drinks throughout the day. If you’re ever going to book a tour on holiday, make it this one.
Excellent choice, highly recommended
Filip H,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day-trip. We had beautiful weather with almost no wawes and sunny all day. We saw everything there was to see, komodo dragons, sea turtles, baby sharks, manta rays and plenty of fish and coral reef. The lunch was good and enough for everyone. The staff at the boat will spray your snorkeling mask with soap water to prevent fogging, good job boys. Reminder: don't forget to apply sun protection between snorkeling stops, the sun is strong!
Amazing day
shelley k k,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time with Raya and his team. Taking professional photos and making sure everyone had the best time.Komodo dragons seen 8 of these amazing creatures and run when we didn’t know it could get. Water we swam with 7 manta rays …. Today had the wow factor with the pink beach and non stop amazing views.
Fantastic day!
doylee00,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guides and boat driver were excellent from Alexandria cruisers. They were extremely helpful and went above and beyond.Would recommend them highly. Also leaving early was a big plus as we did beat the crowd.
Great experience!
Julie L,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day! The guide was very kind and competent, as was the crew. The boat was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this early rise formula which allows to arrive before everyone at the different sites. Wonderful ☀️
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