Labuan Bajo: Let’s Explore the land of Komodo Dragons

All this is possible at Labuan Bajo City in Bali Indonesia. 

Labuan Bajo is a small quaint town on the Island of Flores in the  East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. This city is widely recognized as the gateway to the world of Komodo Dragons, the world’s largest endangered Lizard, and the Komodo National Park. 

Over the years Labuan Bajo has garnered tourist’s attention due to its stunning and uniquely colored shoreline, vibrant coral reefs, and dramatic sunsets. This fishing town offers a tantalizing glimpse into the extraordinary destination of Indonesia.

Whether you’re seeking encounters with the endangered and fierce Komodo dragons, diving into vibrant coral reefs, snorkeling along the manta Rays, trekking to sunset hills,  finding the rare phenomena behind the illuminating caves, or just simply soaking in the laid-back charm of island life, Labuan Bajo promises an unforgettable escape for every tourist into nature lap.

Bali Tour Packages takes you through the Labuan Bajo landscapes where you will fall in love with the striking beauty of the city. 

Things to Do in Labuan Bajo

• Visit Komoda Dragon National Park

Your visit to Labuan Bajo cannot be considered complete if you have missed the chance to take a day trip to Komodo Dragon National Park. 

Komodo Island and Rinca Island in Bali together form the national park and have a huge population of endangered and fierce Komodo Dragons.

The sheer size and huge body of the Komodo Dragons will leave you in awe of this majestic wildlife species. Your first encounter with the giant lizard will surely be a frightful experience. 

A pro tip for the trip to the National Park is not to attempt to visit the area without a professional guide as they best know the spots to locate the Komodo dragons and how to protect yourself when encountered by the species. The guide will explain all the fascinating facts about the creature. 

• Swim with giant Manta Rays

The Manta Point in the Labuan Bajo is a world-renowned destination for scuba diving and snorkeling with the Manta Rays. At this point in Labuan Bajo tourists can witness the huge population of Manta Rays in their natural habitat. 

Manta Point is a dream place to visit and the ultimate thing to dive along with the Manta Rays and watch them play with the virgin waters of the secluded island. 

There are several professional tours available that let the tourists experience unforgettable snorkeling, Surf in Bali beaches  and sea diving into the sea. Unless you are an experienced diver do not attempt to undertake the adventure activities without the guidance of a professional. 

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• Head to Pink Beach

This beach with its unique shore color is an Instagrammable beach of Bali. With the hues of pink-tinted sands, this beach is on the bucket list of most tourists traveling to Labuan Bajo Bali in Indonesia. 

The beach gets its unique color from the coral insect foraminifera. These creatures are characterized by their stark red shells, contributing to the brilliant pink hue of the beaches. Blending with a mix of coral, shells, and calcium carbonate matter, it creates a uniquely beautiful color of the sand.

The best time to visit the beach is at sunset when the sun’s rays sparkle at the pink color and create a wondrous site as if the world is painted in the hues of pink.

• Witness the sinking sun at Sunset Hill 

A particularly celebrated hill called Sunset Hill is the best place to visit to see the drowning sun. This hill offers a picture-perfect view of the setting sun into the sea. 

The view gives a sense as if the giant sea is gulping the Sun as viewed from Sunset Hill.

To watch the amazing view of the sunset hike up to the hill, the top of the hill presents you with a great view of the cluster of Islands over the distance. 

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• Participate in Caci Dance

This is especially for tourists who are connoisseurs of the traditional culture and dances of Bali. 

Caci is the most heroic dance of the Manggarai tribe, in West Flores Indonesia that is performed during cultural festivals and traditional ceremonies. 

The dance is a type of war dance that is performed by two men.  During the dance performance, the men hit each other by using a whip called Larik, while the dance is performed. The major moral message of this dance is solidarity, togetherness, and friendship symbol.

When in Labuan Bajo engage in this fun thing to do and experience the culture of the far-flung region.