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Learn more about Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores.

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Komodo National Park

Two may be the reasons you have heard of Komodo National Park: the famous dragons and the magnificent diving. We will leave the dragons roaming peacefully in their natural habitat for a while since here we will be talking about the second reason: its underwater wonders.

It is undoubtedly its unsurpassed bio-diversity that makes Komodo National Park one of the most praised diving destinations on earth. The reason of this abundance? The merging of the Pacific and Indian Oceans creates plankton-rich currents attracting almost every imaginable form of marine life!

The Park is a sanctuary for both pelagic and reef fish, as well as benthic dwellers, critters and coral species. So you will be diving at Manta Point trying to divide your attention between mantas, eagle rays and reef fish. Elsewhere you will enjoy diving with sharks, rays, turtles and many species of schooling fish. With a bit of luck you may even spot a whale shark or dolphins on the surface!

And if you love the macro stuff this is the place for you too. Here you can spot the pigmy sea horse, frog and mandarin fish, many colourful nudibranchs and sponges. A multitude of soft and hard corals offer the ultimate shelter for all sorts of critters!

WEst Coast

Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is a busy fishing village with a colourful harbour on the west coast of Flores. It nestles on the slopes of a beautiful bay overlooking the spectacular Komodo National Park.

Blessed with a perfect position, Labuan Bajo is also the ideal gateway to the hidden treasures of Flores. Here is where you start your adventure in one of the world’s best diving destinations. From here you will leave with unforgettable memories and a strong desire to come back. When not diving you can rent a motorbike and head inland to discover the natural beauty and cultural richness of the island.

Apart from its diving appeal, Labuan Bajo is also becoming popular with the discerning traveller. You can’t help falling in love with its lively harbour, breathtaking sunsets, romantic dine-outs and delicious yet affordable seafood. So much that you may end up changing plans and stay a bit longer to relax and rejoice in this wonderful little place!

Labuan Bajo is presently served by a regional airport with daily connecting flights to Bali, Kupang and Jakarta. There are plans for an international upgrade with direct flights from Singapore, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur.

Our diving centre is just a short walk up the street from the harbour. We are right in the centre of Labuan Bajo and on one of the two main streets crossing the village. You can’t miss us here and we are waiting for you!

The island

Flores

Flores is an island of beauty and tradition. It takes less than an hour to fly from Bali but it feels like time travelling. Flores is still wild and unspoiled, specially when compared to Bali, and there is still so much to discover here!

First, the natural treasures: waterfalls, rice paddies, forest-clad mountains, pristine beaches and amazing blue water. You can trek to the summit of Mount Kelimutu and reach the famous three lakes at the top. Each lake periodically changes its colour all the way from bright red to dark grey and pastel blue. Or maybe you can swim in the secluded bays of Riung wondering if you just found the ‘lost paradise’. Here you can stroll around looking at the profusion of beautiful flowers that give the island its name. Keep an eye on the path ahead though, just in case you may stumble into a Komodo dragon!

Next is the culture: the traditional villages around Bajawa have been declared a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Six different languages are spoken on the island as ancient traditions and distinct cultural traits are alive in each district. Catholicism is the main religion in Flores, due to centuries of Dominican missionary activity throughout the island.

So grab a backpack, rent a car or a motorbike and start exploring. You could spend weeks wandering around, perhaps getting lost but certainly not bored!