4 Exciting Activities When Visiting Komodo Island
NTT Tourism - 4 Exciting Activities When Visiting Komodo Island and Surroundings
- Komodo Island is one of the islands in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara which is the original habitat of the ancient Komodo dragon. This tourist spot was nominated for the seven wonders of the world in 2019. It has other activities that you can do besides seeing Komodo dragons.
1. Trekking on Komodo Island
There we can trek with three route options, namely short, medium and long, chosen according to ability.
Tourists don't need to worry if they don't meet Komodo dragons along the way because they are numerous and spread out.
2. See Komodo
Whichever trekking route is chosen according to the tourist's ability to take it,
There are around two thousand Komodo dragons still alive. Komodo dragons usually hide behind the forest. Three routes can see Komodo dragons because they are numerous and spread out.
Even though seeing Komodo dragons may be one of the dreams of tourists, there are rules that must be obeyed, especially by female tourists, namely that no menstruation is permitted because Komodo dragons have a sharp sense of smell. So those who are menstruating (also) cannot trek on Komodo Island.
3. Selfie on Padar Island
If you are still not satisfied with trekking activities on Komodo Island, tourists can visit Padar Island. Komodo National Park (KNP) is very large, so the attraction is not only Komodo Island but other beautiful islands. One of them is Padar Island.
Meanwhile, Padar Island is the third largest island in KNP, which according to Kadek is not too far from Komodo Island, although you have to use a boat to reach it.
The ship that takes tourists to the uninhabited prairie island will stop on the coast.
Road from the coast for trekking to the top of Padar Island. Trekking about 15-20 minutes, there are still stairs. You can go to the top of Padar Island.
From this peak, tourists will be given natural views ranging from the ocean dotted with tourist boats to the peaks of the hills. Usually, travelers who arrive at the top of the Padar Island hill will take advantage of the sunset moment to take photos after trekking.
5. Climb the hill (Hiking) on Kanawa Island
Kanawa Island is almost like a private island which is so enchanting. Kanawa Island has its own pier for tourist boats that take tourists to enjoy the charm of this beautiful island.
In fact, Kanawa Island is managed privately by an Italian citizen after previously being managed by local residents. However, this island can still be visited by tourists so it is open to the public. With an entrance fee of IDR 50,000, tourists can enjoy tourism at this location.
Kanawa Island is close to Komodo Island and Rinca Island. The location is in Flores, about 10 km from Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara.
Tourists who visit here can enjoy tourism at the location with various activities. So, here are some of the most suitable activities to do on Kanawa Island.
In the middle of Padar Island, there is a hill that is not too high. You can climb it because there are lots of beautiful birds for photography. On the hill, there are no tall or lush trees but grass that is only 15 cm high. You can still see the sea and surrounding Kanawa Island from a height and relax on it.