Komodo (Indonesian: Pulau Komodo pronounced [koˈmodo]) is one of the 17,508 islands that comprise the Republic of Indonesia. It is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 291 square kilometres, and had a human population of about 1,800 in 2020.
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. It is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the Komodo District (which also includes Rinca Island and numerous other islands off the west coast of Flores, together with part of the western portion of Flores itself), forming part of West Manggarai Regency within the province of East Nusa Tenggara.
In 1991 Komodo island was include on the Komodo National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve. It is considered one of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots. It has also has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.[1] The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine biodiversity. Komodo islands is also a part of the Coral Triangle, which contains some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth.
It is also a WWF Global 200 Marine Eco-region, a WWF/IUCN Centre of Plant Diversity, one of the world’s Endemic Bird Areas and an ASEAN Heritage Park. [from: wikipedia]
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A full day trip visit the highlight of Komodo National Park. The trip starts at 05.30 and return to Labuan Bajo around 17.00. It is included hotel pick up around Labuan Bajo at 05.10 - 05.20. As it is full day trip, you need to be in Labuan Bajo a day before travel date and leave Labuan Bajo at least a day after the trip.
Padar Island
Padar Island, it offers spectacular view from the summit, do a 30 minute hike to Padar's summit to see a panoramic view of the island, a breathtaking view of the blue ocean and sandy beach below. It’s all surrounded by three turquoise bays, and curiously, each one of the bays’ beaches has different coloured sand: One is pearly white, another charcoal black, and a third is a very rare baby pink. It is a rare combination, a quirk of this unique island
Pink Beach
It is located on a small island next to Komodo Island. It is also part of Komodo National Park. The corals of the Pink Beach’s underwater gardens are in excellent condition, with hundreds of species of both soft and hard corals, and thousands of species of fish. Pink Beach is a terrific choice for snorkeling as even the shallow waters are home to an abundance of species to keep you more than entertained. The panoramic views of the luscious green hills, pristine turquoise waters, luminous pink sand, and azure blue skies will surely take your breath away.
Takat Makassar
Taka Makassar offers beautiful beach and snorkeling spots. It features white and calm water. The island is also called the emerged land. Once you arrive at the island, you will be amazed by its beauty.
Manta Point
Manta Point Swimming or snorkeling while touching Manta Ray does give a sensation of its own
Kanawa Island
Kanawa Island, located approximately 15 kilometers from Labuan Bajo at the border of Komodo National Park, is considered to be one of Southeast Asia’s most idyllic islands, fully surrounded by a spectacular reef with thousands of fish species, turtles, corals, reef sharks, and mantas. A small hill in the middle of this untouched island guarantees a spectacular view over the national park and to Labuan Bajo Bay.
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