Tugujatim.id – Labuan Bajo, can be called the hidden paradise of Indonesia. With the charm of its natural beauty, Labuan Bajo attracts many local and foreign tourists. This beautiful small village is directly adjacent to East Nusa Tenggara. This small village is also the capital of East Manggarai with dock, port, and airport facilities.
This place presents many natural beauty spot which can be visited by tourist either local and foreign. In 2022, this beautiful village attracted up to 170, 354 visitors. Then how is the access to Labuan Bajo? Here are some transportation recommendations that you can use to get to Labuan Bajo!
How to Go to Labuan Bajo?
1. Flight to Labuan Bajo
You can use an airplane to go to Labuan Bajo. The existence of direct and transit flights makes tourists have many departure options. Here are some airplane ticket prices that you can make a reference:
Direct Flight
Surabaya (SBY) – Labuan Bajo (LBJ) ticket price is around 1.5 million
Bali (DPS) – Labuan Bajo (LBJ) ticket price is around 1,4 million
Ende, Flores (ENE) – Labuan Bajo (LBJ) ticket price is around 1 million
Jakarta (CGK) – Labuan Bajo (LBJ) ticket price is around 1,5 – 2,5 million
Transit Flight
Transit flight to Labuan Bajo start from several airports in Indonesia such as Medan, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta and Samarinda. On average, most of these airports transit in Jakarta and Denpasar.
2. Bus to Labuan Bajo
Another alternative to get to Labuan Bajo, you can go by bus from Bali. From Bali, the bus will go directly to the city of Bima or Sumbawa. Then it will continue to Sape Harbor using an elf or small bus vehicle. When you are at the port, you will then use the ferry to Labuan Bajo.
3. Ships to labuan Bajo
Going by sea to Labuan Bajo can also be your choice. There are several ship schedules that depart to Labuan Bajo. Among them is the Tilongkabila ship from PELNI which starts from Makassar to Labuan Bajo. There are also ships departing from Surabaya, precisely at Tanjung Perak. Then there are also ships departing from Bali’s Benoa Port.
So, which ones are curious about some places to visit in Labuan Bajo? Here are the recommendation places that you can visit while on vacation!
7 Famous Places in Labuan Bajo
1. Padar Island
Padar Island is one of the famous places that is a favorite of local and international tourists. With its natural beauty, the third largest island in Labuan Bajo has become the biggest attraction for tourists. The path to get to Padar Island is not easy. Even though the trekking is not easy, you will get the amazing natural beauty of Padar Island.
Once you get to the top, you will be able to see the entire Komodo National Park without having to go around them. The vast expanse of ocean combined with the beautiful blue color of the sea and the small islands around it make Padar Island more crowded with visitors. In addition, on this island there are 42 dive spots that you can try. To get to Padar Island, it takes approximately 3 hours by boat from the Labuan Bajo pier.
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2. Pink Beach
Pink Beach is another famous place that you must visit in Labuan Bajo. This place is no less popular than Padar Island. The combination of beautiful blue sea water with soft pink sand. This unique beach sand color is obtained from microscopic animals that give red color to coral reefs. Then the coral flakes will dissolve with sea water so that it blends with white sand and produces a beautiful pink color.
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Not only that, there are also 260 coral reefs and 1000 species of fish that you can meet. On this beach you can take Instagramable photos, play sand, swim, snorkel, and dive. Various beautiful and unique coral reefs can also be found on this beach. To get to this beach, it only takes about 40 minutes by boat from the Labuan Bajo pier. So if you visit Pink Beach, don’t forget to take lots of photos!
3. Komodo Island
Who doesn’t know about Komodo dragons? Komodo dragons are native to Indonesia and are famous overseas. Many people visit Labuan Bajo to see this ancient animal. Komodo dragons are the oldest animals in Indonesia, so it’s only fitting that so many people are interested in this place.
When visiting this place, you will be presented with several attractions from amazing komodo dragons. One of them is being able to take pictures with Komodo dragons, provided that you stay within a safe distance and are accompanied by a travel guide.
This will be an experience that will never be forgotten in a lifetime, because this animal only exists in Indonesia. In addition, it takes approximately 2 hours to reach Komodo Island by boat from the Labuan Bajo pier.
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4. Kelor Island
Kelor Island, is another famous place that you must visit if you go to Labuan Bajo. This island has a hill in the middle and is suitable for enjoying the view in Labuan Bajo. The white sand and clear blue water are perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
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If you want to go to Kelor Island, then the perfect time to go to this place is during the dry season, because the color of the hill here turns brown. While during the rainy season, the trekking to this hill will be slippery, but the hill remains green. Getting to the island only takes 1 hour by boat from the Labuan Bajo pier.
5. Kalong Island
Why is it called Kalong Island? Kalong itself means bat. So on this island there are many bats. So at night, tourists can watch a flock of bats flying in search of food. This unique thing makes tourists want to visit this island. The charm of the sunset which is no less beautiful makes tourists increasingly competing to hunt the sunset on Kalong Island.
Therefore, the perfect time to visit this place is in the afternoon. Where you can watch the flying bats combined with the beautiful sunset. The journey to this island is about 30-50 minutes by boat from the Labuan Bajo pier. So don’t forget to capture those beautiful moments when you visit Kalong Island!
6. Manjarite Island
Manjarite is an uninhabited island in Labuan Bajo. The best time to visit the island is from 8am to 3pm. In addition, this island is also referred to as one of the opening gates. Well, the location of this island is also quite close to Labuan Bajo Port, only less than 1 hour by boat, you can reach this island.
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If you visit Manjarite Island, you can do snorkeling and don’t worry, because the beach on this island is suitable for people who try snorkeling for the first time. Many species of ornamental fish can be seen here, so your vacation will feel good if you visit this island.
Another activity that can be done on this island is sunbathing. You can sunbathe by sitting on the beach while looking at the blue sky combined with the roaring waves that make your mind calmer. If you visit here, don’t forget to capture your best moments
7. Rangko Cave
Rangko cave is one of the must-visit places in Labuan Bajo. In this cave you can enjoy the beauty of the cave by swimming like in your own swimming pool. The architecture that blends with natural works makes this place even more interesting to visit.
If you are heading to Labuan Bajo by plane, then after arriving at Labuan Bajo airport, you will be directed to the car or motorbike that you have rented beforehand to go to Rangko Village.
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The journey is also only 40 to 50 minutes. From Rangko Village, there are boats that are usually rented by tourists. Then from the beach in Rangko Village, you must continue the boat trip for about 15 minutes and continue on foot for about 5 minutes to get to Rangko Cave.
If you visit this place, you can come at 12pm to 14pm because the cave is still bright but not too hot. To visit this place, there is no set price, aka free! So what are you waiting for? Come to this cave and take as many photos as you can!
Those were some recommendations for famous places that are suitable for you to visit in Labuan Bajo. Those were some recommendations for 7 famous places in labuan bajo complete with how to get to the place from bajo port. Interested to visit one of them? Enjoy your vacation!
Writer: Annisa Listya
Editor: Imam A. Hanifah
Editor Bahasa: Nugrahaningtyas FA MPd
