7-Day Komodo Yacht Charter Itinerary: Dragon Encounters & Island Escapes
7 planned days, starting at Labuan Bajo and finishing at Labuan Bajo Departure. Stops include Labuan Bajo, Rinca Island & Padar Island, Komodo Island & Pink Beach, Manta Point & Taka Makassar, Gili Lawa Darat & Batu Bolong and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Labuan Bajo
- Final planned stop
- Labuan Bajo Departure
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Welcome aboard your luxury yacht
- Day 1Sunset views over Labuan Bajo harbour
- Day 1Fresh seafood dinner
- Day 1Briefing for the week's adventure
- Day 2Guided Komodo dragon trek on Rinca
- Day 2Snorkelling in a secluded bay near Rinca
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Labuan Bajo
Your Komodo yacht charter begins in Labuan Bajo, the bustling gateway to the Komodo National Park. Settle into your yacht, enjoy a welcome lunch, and perhaps a brief exploration of the town before setting sail.
- Welcome aboard your luxury yacht
- Sunset views over Labuan Bajo harbour
- Fresh seafood dinner
- Briefing for the week's adventure
- Anchorage
- Labuan Bajo Harbour
- Dining
- Atlantis on the Rock
- DAY 02
Rinca Island & Padar Island
Today brings a thrilling trek on Rinca Island, home to the Komodo dragons. Later, ascend Padar Island for its iconic viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas of three distinct crescent beaches.
- Guided Komodo dragon trek on Rinca
- Snorkelling in a secluded bay near Rinca
- Hike to Padar Island viewpoint
- Sunset cocktails overlooking Padar's bays
- Anchorage
- Loh Buaya, Rinca
- Dining
- Onboard chef's gourmet dinner
- DAY 03
Komodo Island & Pink Beach
Visit Komodo Island for another chance to see the dragons in their natural habitat. Afterwards, relax and snorkel at the famous Pink Beach, its sands tinted by crushed red coral.
- Komodo dragon exploration on Komodo Island
- Snorkelling and swimming at Pink Beach
- Beach walk on the unique pink sands
- Underwater photography opportunities
- Anchorage
- Pantai Merah (Pink Beach)
- Dining
- Beach BBQ dinner
- DAY 04
Manta Point & Taka Makassar
Seek out majestic manta rays at Manta Point, a renowned site for these gentle giants. Then, discover Taka Makassar, a tiny, crescent-shaped sandbar emerging from crystal-clear waters.
- Snorkelling or diving with manta rays
- Relaxation on Taka Makassar sandbar
- Paddleboarding around the sandbar
- Watching seabirds around the islets
- Anchorage
- Manta Point area
- Dining
- Freshly caught seafood lunch
- DAY 05
Gili Lawa Darat & Batu Bolong
Hike to the summit of Gili Lawa Darat for a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the surrounding islands. Later, explore the vibrant reefs of Batu Bolong, a world-class dive and snorkel site.
- Sunrise hike on Gili Lawa Darat
- Spectacular views from Gili Lawa Darat
- Snorkelling or diving at Batu Bolong
- Kayaking in the calm waters
- Anchorage
- Gili Lawa Darat anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard chef's tasting menu
- DAY 06
Kanawa Island & Kelor Island
Enjoy the idyllic beaches and clear waters of Kanawa Island, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Later, a short hike on Kelor Island offers a final viewpoint of the archipelago.
- Relaxation on Kanawa's white-sand beach
- Snorkelling around Kanawa's house reef
- Short hike to Kelor Island viewpoint
- Farewell dinner under the stars
- Anchorage
- Kanawa Island Bay
- Dining
- Farewell dinner on the yacht
- DAY 07
Labuan Bajo Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard as your yacht returns to Labuan Bajo. Disembark with memories of the unique Komodo National Park and its incredible wildlife.
- Final breakfast onboard
- Last views of the Komodo archipelago
- Transfer to Labuan Bajo airport
- Souvenir shopping in Labuan Bajo
- Anchorage
- Labuan Bajo Harbour
- Dining
- Local Indonesian breakfast
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