About Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is a coastal harbor town in Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, on the western tip of Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It serves as the main gateway to Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its harbor, island-hopping boat tours, diving sites, and views over the Flores Sea, the town has developed from a small fishing village into one of Indonesia's super-priority tourism destinations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a busy harbor town with a waterfront, marina filled with liveaboard and day-trip boats, hotels, restaurants and tour operators. The town itself is hilly with viewpoints over the Flores Sea. Most visitors use it as a base for boat trips to islands within Komodo National Park for trekking, snorkeling, diving and wildlife viewing, and can explore local markets, Batu Cermin Cave, and sunset hills within town.
Key highlights
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Main gateway to Komodo National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Harbor and marina with liveaboard and day-trip boats for island hopping
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Diving and snorkeling in waters around Komodo National Park
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Viewpoints such as Bukit Amelia and Bukit Sylvia for sunset over the Flores Sea
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Batu Cermin (Mirror Stone) Cave near town
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Access to Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Rinca Island