EAST NUSA TENGGARA, mybalinews.com – Leaving Todo Traditional Village, we spent more than 3 hours driving to Labuan Bajo. We have free time in the evening to explore the city of Labuan Bajo.
Located on the west coast of Flores, Labuan Bajo sits right on the beach with expansive views across the Flores Sea and to the islands on the horizon. It’s small port town that have beautiful sea view with many wooden ships. We spent the night at hotel in Labuan Bajo before starting our next great journey, Komodo island sailing.
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Our sailing adventure begins this morning! After breakfast, we make our way to the harbour. We board a traditional sailing boat for the night.
When arrive at the boat, we are warmly welcome by the boat captain and crew. We enjoy a welcome drink and introduction to the boat while set off to our first destination, Kelor Island.
Famous for its serenity, unspoiled scenery and hiking, Kelor Island is the perfect spot to find gorgeous, panoramic views. Head up to the top of the island and take in the surrounding beaches and rolling hills.
After Kelor island, we jump back on board and head to Manjarite Island, where we spend our time snorkeling and swimming in the crystal waters.
Later in the afternoon, we cruise to Kalong Island, a small mangrove inhabited by thousands of fruit bats, and watch the sunset over the horizon as the bats take flight for the evening.
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After enjoying the sunset while seeing the bats on Kalong Island, our boat going to Padar Island while we spend the night in the boat. Don’t worry, the boat have been completed by a comfort hotel standard room.
Early in the morning, we are wake up and preparing ourselves. This morning, we will make landfall on the Komodo National Park’s third-largest island – Padar Island. Hike up to the top and look out over the verdant landscape, covered in green hills that stretch right down to the shoreline, meeting the blue waters of the Savu Sea. What an amazing view!
On the way back from Padar, we see a beautiful deer relaxing on the beach. Another great moment to be captured on the island.
Head back down the mountain, we actually plan to join the local sea life with some snorkeling at Pink Beach. However, as the bad weather, we decided to skip it and focus on our main target, see the Komodo Dragon! (mybalinews/ERV)
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