Private Tour
Flying Fox Island Sunset Cruise Private Boat Charter Labuan Bajo
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Thinking of spending a calm sunset time in Komodo National Park ? Then you should visit Flying Fox Island (also called Kalong Island in local language), where you can see a spectacular show of dozens of thousand bats flying above your head just precisely moments before the sun goes down. It's a truly once-in-a-lifetime sighting.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo town and take you to the nearest village right in front of the island (around 30 minutes). Then you will get onboard a small local wooden boat to take you to the island (around 15 minutes). After the sun goes down, we will return to the village and drive you back to your hotel or any drop off point in Labuan Bajo. (around 45 minutes)
Therefore we could avoid spending a very long time on the sea when sky is totally dark and the wave often goes wild.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in total duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Dinner
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kalong (Flying Foxes) Island
We will pick you up from hotel and drive to the Kalong Village where you will take a small wooden boat tour to Flying Fox Island. You will watch amazing sunset view and thousands of bat flying above your head. After the sun goes down, we will return to the village and drive you back to your hotel in Labuan Bajo.
Options
Group 5-6 people
Pickup included
Group 3-4 people
Pickup included
Group 1-2 people
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent sunset tour
John C,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were picked up from our hotel by Chandra who drove us to the port. He gave us useful information about the village. We transferred by makeshift raft to a wooden boat, and sat on the roof. The journey to the island took about 50 mins and as the sun set the bats emerged. There are thousands of them. Very interesting and picturesque. The reverse journey in the dark seemed quicker (and cooler, maybe take a sweater) and we again transferred to the raft. But the tide had gone out so we needed to walk the last few meters. Water only a few inches deep and ridiculously warm! The boat crew were helpful and Chandra a good host and guide. A nice evening.
Epic private experience!!! Experience bats and local port
Cassandra M,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00DO NOT HESITATE!! I almost didn’t book because I was going solo and there were only 2 reviews (plus it’s a little privey) but I am SO glad I took this tour!!! Chan was my guide and he is SUPER nice and has good English so it was easy to communicate. I also felt very safe the whole time as a solo female. Chan happily told me about the area as we drove to the local port, which was beautiful and an experience on its own to see the local families with their goats. I felt like a queen getting onto the floating mat they use to transport from the dock to the boat (though do prepared to get your feet wet for a second). We climbed onto the roof of the boat where we sat for the whole ride. Sunset was gorgeous and then the bats came out by the THOUSANDS. It was so magical annd peaceful and we had a front-row seat as the timing for this tour got us there right before the other boats arrived. absolutely unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever. Yes the price is a little steep for Indonesia but I am so happy I did it…money comes back around but how many times am I going to be in the Komodo islands? Highly recommend
Good but very expensive!
Ratish R,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
3.00The tour was good. Flying bats was an experience and worth going. It was beautiful. The reason I am giving 3 stars is because this tour is not value for money at all. It’s way overly priced. The entire tour takes roughly about 3 hours to complete. For such a short duration of this tour I don’t understand why they have priced it so high. May be better off to book this directly with the hotel because we saw it’s half of what I paid here!!
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