Lying 200 nautical miles east of Bali, Komodo National Park nestles between the large islands of Sumbawa and Flores, all of which are part of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara on current maps). This unique biosphere was born in the great volcanic uplift that formed Sumatra, Java, Bali and the islands lying eastward to Papua New Guinea. In 1928 the Dutch colonial government of the then Dutch East Indies formalized the nature reserve status originally conferred on Komodo in 1915 by the Raja of Biwa in neighbouring Sumbawa. Indonesia decreed the area a national park in 1980, and in 1992 Komodo was declared a World Heritage Site. Despite these official designations and its obvious interest to the scientific community, Komodo is daily suffering irreparable damage by the hand of man. Almost before the world can properly appreciate the natural beauty of Komodo – home of the Komodo Dragon – its wonders are in danger of disappearing forever.  It is disturbing that so little has changed since the declaration of Douglas Burden, leader of the 1926 American expedition to Komodo:

“a place where every prospect pleases, and only man is vile”

We at the The Komodo Foundation and the Department of Tourism of Manggarai, West Flores want to make a difference and are dedicated to preserving this rich and wonderous area for the benefit of future generations

“The Komodo dragon, as befits any creature evoking a mythological beast, has many names. It is also the Komodo monitor, being a member of the monitor lizard family, Varanidae, which today has one genus, Varanus.  Residents of the island of Komodo call it the ora. Among some on Komodo and the islands of Rinca and Flores, it is buaya darat (land crocodile), a name that is descriptive but inaccurate; monitors are not crocodilians. Others call it biawak raksasa  (giant monitor), which is quite correct; it ranks as the largest of the monitor lizards, a necessary logical consequence of its standing as the largest lizard of any kind now living on the earth…. Within the scientific community, the dragon is Varanus komodoensis. And most everyone calls it simply the Komodo.”

The Komodo dragon is an ancient species whose ancestors date back over 100 million years. The varanid genus originated between 25 and 40 million years ago in Asia. The Komodo descended from this species and evolved to its present form over four million years ago.

The Komodo is long lived (as are most of the larger reptilian species) with an estimated life expectancy of over 50 years in the wild. In keeping with its longevity, the Komodo matures late in life, becoming sexually viable at five to seven years, and achieving maximum body density in fifteen years.  Komodos are sexually dimorphous, which means males are bigger than females. The largest recorded specimen was 3.13 meters in length and was undoubtedly a male. Females rarely exceed 2.5 meters in length. What is perhaps more important, is that the characteristic bulk is achieved by older dominant males in clearly delineated territorial areas. As an adult Komodo can consume up to 80% of its body weight in one gorging, weight is a highly variable factor, and is largely dependent on the most recent feeding. A typical weight for an adult Komodo in the wild is 70 kilograms.

Komodo dragons are first and foremost opportunistic carnivores, and predators second.  Although the Komodo can sprint briefly at 20 kilometers an hour, it does not chase down game as do the larger mammalian predators. The Komodo is a stealth predator, which lies motionless and camoflouged alongside game trails for the unwary, which tend to be the very young, the old and the infirm. In an attack, the Komodo lunges at its victim with blinding speed and clasps it with the serrated teeth of the jaw. Prey are rarely downed in the initial attack unless the neck is broken or caratoid artery severed. The more likely outcome is escape, followed by death a few hours or days later from septicemia introduced by the virulent strains of bacteria found in the saliva of the Komodo dragon (the Komodo survive primarily on carrion and  ingest the bacteria when feeding).

The Komodo has two highly developed sensory organs – the olefactory and the Jacobson’s  – which allow the dragon to detect rotting carcasses from distances as great as 10 kilometers. The yellow forked tongue is

constantly being flicked in and out of the mouth, “tasting the air”, and inserted into the Jacobson’s organ located in the roof of the mouth. The individual tips are highly sensitive and are capable of discriminating odors in the magnitude of millionths of a part. Using the information garnered, the dragon wends in a seemingly random, winding path which becomes straighter the closer it approaches to the carrion. The Komodo is typically a communal feeder and any number of dragons might arrive at the site of the carcass.

Socialization occurs during feeding at carrion sites, as does mating. The abdomen is slashed first and the intestines and stomach contents scattered. Young juveniles roll in the fecal matter to mask their scent from aggressive adults, which attack and sometimes kill juveniles during feeding. The dominant male feeds until sated, followed by other dragons in order of size. While the dominant male is gulping down hindquarters and ribcages, the braver dragons chance foraging a few scraps. Virtually the entire carcass is consumed in the process– head, fur, hooves and bones. After feeding, the Komodos become quiescent and approachable while their digestive tracts are converting the food into fat energy stored in the tail.

Between the months of  May and August, mating occurs at and around feeding sites. As males outnumber females in a ratio of nearly four to one, the dominant male must fend off other suitors before mating. Males will engage in slashing, biting and bipedular rearing onto the tail, until the dominant male is acknowledged by displays of subservience and the vanquished flees. The female is forced into a prone position while the male tongue flicks her body, and in particular, the fold between the torso and the rear leg close to the cloaca. With Komodos, the male hemipenes are located here as are the female genetalia. Once prone, the male mounts onto the back of the female and inserts one of the two hemipenes into her cloaca , depending on which side he is perched. The month of September is when a clutch of 15-30 eggs is buried in a nest dug with the powerful claws of the female dragon. A typical nesting site is in the composting vegetative mounds of the maleo birds which are indigenous to Komodo.

The gestation period for the eggs is eight to nine months. Hatchlings, which average 40 centimeters in length and weigh 100 grams, emerge from the nest in April and immediately scramble up the nearest tree to avoid being eaten by the adults.  There are plenty of small lizards, insects and mammals in the canopy after the brief rainy season in January and February to sustain the juveniles until they descend to the forest floor roughly a year later. This period of change between an arboreal and a terrestial habitat, when the juveniles are a meter in length, is a time fraught with danger.  The juvenile Komodo is just too bulky to safely ascend many trees, and not big enough to outrun a ravenous and determined adult. Cannibalism is a fact of life for this species, and perhaps is an evolutionary response to the harsh, arid climate of Komodo.

Prey species for the dragon on Komodo island include deer, boar, wild buffalo, the maleo bird, snakes, reptiles and small mammals. On Rinca, the monkeys and wild horses found there are also constitute prey, as do the goats raised by the local people. On the odd occasion people are also attacked by the Komodo dragon. There have been eight recorded instances of attacks on humans since Komodo has become a national park, almost all of which occurred on Rinca.

Location:

Komodo National Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands, at a distance of 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali. It has a total land area of 75,000 hectares and encompasses a number of islands, the largest of which are Komodo (34,000 hectares), Rinca (20,000 hectares), Padar, Nusa Kode, Motang,  numerous smaller islands, and the Wae Wuul sanctuary on Flores. A total of 112,500 hectares of the surrounding waters are also under the jurisdiction of the park rangers.

History:

In 1938 Padar and the south and west of Rinca were declared a Wildlife Sanctuary, but it was only in 1965 that the island of Komodo was formally included in the sanctuary. Komodo National Park was established by government decree in 1980 followed by the designation of Komodo National Park as a World Heritage Site in 1991.

Climate:

Komodo National Park has the lowest annual rainfall in all of Indonesia, with an abbreviated rainy season in the month of January. For most of the year Komodo is dry and hot, parched by arid winds from the Australian desert that blow from April through October. Maximum temperatures reach 43 C, with minimums of 17 C in August.

Topography:

Most of the Park is dry, rugged and hilly, a combination of ancient volcanic eruptions and more recent tectonic uplift of sedimentary seabeds. The irregular coastline is indented with rocky headlands and sandy bays, many framed by soaring volcanic cliffs.

Komodo island  is 35km long and 15km wide, and is mountainous on a north to south axis, with an average altitude of 500-600m. The highest peak is Satalibo (735m) in the north. Most of the island is lontar palm savannah with remnates of rainforest and bamboo forest at higher elevations. On Rinca the land rises gradually from the north coast to a plateau that ends at Mount Dora (667m) in the south.  The rugged south coast is very sheer as a result of volcanic activity in the distant past, as evidenced by the crater bay in which Nusa Kode nestles.

Fauna:

The Park encompasses most of the recognized habitat of the largest known lizard, the world famous Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis). The Park is also home to Sunda deer (Cervus timorensis), wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), wild boar ((Sus scrofa), the macaque monkey (Macaca fascicularis), and wild horse (Equus qaballus). All the large mammals have been introduced by man, but indigenous frogs, snakes and lizards abound on the island. The sole endemic species found on Komodo is the aptly named Komodo rat. Over 150 species of birds have been identified in Komodo National Park, many of which are migratory and more representative of Australasian than Asiatic species. Distinctive species include sulphur-crested cockatoos, imperial pigeons, white-breasted sea eagles and maleos. The seas surrounding the park teem with over 1000 species of fish and marine mammals.

Komodo National Park
Balai Taman Nasional Komodo
Labuanbajo, Flores NTT Indonesia
Tel: 62.358.41004, 41005
Fax: 62.385.41006
E-mail : tnkomodo@indosat.net.id
The official website of The Komodo National Park: www.komodonationalpark.org

Via Labuan Bajo (West Flores Island)
Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : two person
Single traveler        : Additional 80 % from adult rate

This is the world’s largest monitor lizard, varanus Komodoensies, when full grown it measures up to 3.13 meters (10feet 2 inches) in length and weight anything up to 165.9kg (365pounds). They are fearsome creatures with enormous jaws, squat muscular legs and sharp claws.

Preying on live deer, goats  and wild pigs, they lie in  wait hidden in the long grass. Young dragons spend most of their time in trees but dragons over 1.5m long can not climb well. Dragons over 2 meters are too heavy to climb trees. Komodo dragons are constantly regulating their body temperatures. In the early morning, they must warm-up their bodies in the sun. If their body temperature drops too low, the food in their stomach can rot and cause regurgitation or even death.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Bali – Labuan Bajo – Rinca Island
Pick up service at the hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport leaving for Labuan Bajo (in the western part of Flores island). Upon arrival in Labuan Bajo, our local staff will pick you up and transfer to the harbor to embark boat cross to Rinca island. On your arrival in Rinca start your trekking, walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon, island itself, wild animals and various species of tropical birds. You are sometime see the wild horses, wild buffalo, deer (rusa) and wild pig. Keep your eyes look above as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragon are on the trees. A local ranger will lead you to enter this nature preservation. After discovery the land and its life, we return to boat. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02: Rinca Island – Bidadari – Labuan Bajo – Departure
Very early in the morning we slowly boating to Bidadari Beach, water activities include snorkel through the beautiful coral and reef will take place at Bidadari Beach.  Breakfast is served on board. After snorkel, we return to Labuan Bajo – proceed transfer to the airport for your return flight to Denpasar (Bali). Arrive in Denpasar, we will pick you up again and drop at your original hotel in Bali.

RATES Valid Period  31 march 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Adult	US$ 415.00/Person	US$ 400.00/Person	US$ 390.00/Person	US$ 380.00/Person
Child ( 5-11 YO )	US$ 290.00/Person
Child ( below 5 YO )	NOT ALLOWED

Tour package Include :

- Return airfare from Denpasar.
- Airport transfers in Bali and Labuhan Bajo ( West Flores )
- All sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- One night boat accommodation.
- Boat charter.
- Land transportation.
- Entrance fees.
- Mineral water.
- English speaking guide.

Tour Package Not Include :

- Conservation fee at US$15/person – net paid directly at ranger office in Komodo.
- Airport tax.
- Alcohol beverage.
- Soft drink.
- Phone call.
- Laundry service.
- Travel insurance and personal insurance.
- Snorkeling equipment.
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals.
- Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide (USD3/day/pax is appreciated).

What to Bring :
- small size of luggage
- some cash
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat
- seasick tablets
- copy of your passport
- malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- snorkel equipment to suit your size
- fishing gear.

Via Labuan Bajo (West Flores Island)
Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : two person
Single traveler        : plus 80 % from adult rate

This is the world’s largest monitor lizard, varanus Komodoensies, when full grown it measures up to 3.13 meters (10feet 2 inches) in length and weight anything up to 165.9kg (365pounds). They are fearsome creatures with enormous jaws, squat muscular legs and sharp claws.

Preying on live deer, goats  and wild pigs, they lie in  wait hidden in the long grass. Young dragons spend most of their time in trees but dragons over 1.5m long can not climb well. Dragons over 2 meters are too heavy to climb trees. Komodo dragons are constantly regulating their body temperatures. In the early morning, they must warm-up their bodies in the sun. If their body temperature drops too low, the food in their stomach can rot and cause regurgitation or even death.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Bali – Labuan Bajo – Bidadari Beach
We will pick you up from your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport. Depart from Bali by domestic flight for Labuan Bajo located in of West Flores island. Upon your arrival you will be welcomed and met by our local staff and direct transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, aboard wooden boat cross to Bidadari beach for snorkeling and swimming or relax on the white sandy beach. We will spend the whole afternoon – then return to the hotel in Labuan Bajo. All meals provided and accommodation at the hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 02 : Rinca Island – Labuan Bajo
Very early in the morning, transferred to the port aboard the our boat cross to Rinca island of Komodo National Park. We are boating through the magnificent scenery surrounded by tiny islands, while enjoying sunrise and breakfast on board, Upon arrival at Loh Buaya port of Rinca, we begin our trek and hike through the tropical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon at Rinca island. While entering the park led by local ranger. You are requested to look at any directions as sometimes you will also find young komodo dragon hanging over the trees. Return on board, proceed to the beach nearby before back to Labuan Bajo. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Labuan Bajo

Day 03 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar
After breakfast, short city sightseeing to visit the old stone fossil at Mirror cave, local market will be made before transferred to the airport for your flight to Denpasar. On your arrival we will pick you up and transfer to your original hotel in Bali.

RATES Valid Period 31 March 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	06-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Adult	US$ 440.00/Person	US$ 415.00/Person	US$ 405.00/Person	US$ 395.00/Person
Child ( 5-11 YO )	US$ 300.00/Person
Child below 5 YO	NOT ALLOWED

Tour package Include :

- Return airfare from Denpasar
- Airport transfers in Bali and Labuan Bajo
- All sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Labuan Bajo
- Boat charter
- Land transportation
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water
- English speaking guide

Tour Package Not Include :

- Conservation fee at US$15/person – net paid directly at ranger office in Komodo
- Airport taxes
- Alcohol beverage
- Soft drink
- Phone call
- Laundry service
- Travel insurance and personal insurance
- Snorkeling equipment
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
- Tipping or gratitude for driver and guide (USD3/day/pax is appreciated)

What to Bring :
- small size of luggage
- some cash
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat
- seasick tablets
- copy of your passport
- malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- snorkel equipment to suit your size.
- fishing gear.

Via Labuan Bajo (West Flores Island)
Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : two person
Single traveler        : Additional 80 % from adult rate

This is the world’s largest monitor lizard, varanus Komodoensies, when full grown it measures up to 3.13 meters (10feet 2 inches) in length and weight anything up to 165.9kg (365pounds). They are fearsome creatures with enormous jaws, squat muscular legs and sharp claws.

Preying on live deer, goats  and wild pigs, they lie in  wait hidden in the long grass. Young dragons spend most of their time in trees but dragons over 1.5m long can not climb well. Dragons over 2 meters are too heavy to climb trees. Komodo dragons are constantly regulating their body temperatures. In the early morning, they must warm-up their bodies in the sun. If their body temperature drops too low, the food in their stomach can rot and cause regurgitation or even death.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Bali – Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island
Pick up service from your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport. Depart from Bali by domestic flight for Labuan Bajo in West Part of Flores island. Upon your arrival you will be welcomed and met by our local representative. Transfer to the harbor to catch a boat cross to Komodo island. Lunch will be provided After boating for approximately 4 hours, in the early evening we arrive at Komodo island. Dinner and overnight on board

Day 02 : Komodo Island – Rinca Island
Early breakfast on board. start your trekking, walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon, island itself, wild animals and various species of tropical birds. You are sometime see the wild horses, wild buffalo, deer (rusa) and wild pig.  Keep your eyes look above as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragon are on the trees. A local ranger will lead you to enter this nature preservation. Return to boat and proceed to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach) for a peaceful beach, swimming and snorkel in unspoiled coral and reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch provided on board. After lunch we will continue our trip to Rinca Island. We will stop at Padar island if time permit. Late afternoon arrive at Rinca island. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 03 : Rinca Island – Labuan Bajo
Early breakfast on board, start your trekking, walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon, island itself, wild animals and various species of tropical birds. You are sometime see the wild horses, wild buffalo, deer (rusa) and wild pig.  Keep your eyes look above as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragon are on the trees. A local ranger will lead you to enter this nature preservation. Return to boat and proceed to Pantai Bidadari for a peaceful beach, swimming and snorkel in unspoiled coral and reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch provided on board. After lunch we will return to Labuan Bajo. Arrive in Labuan Bajo, transfer to Golo Hill Hotel or similar for dinner and overnight.

Day 04 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (Bali)
After breakfast, morning excursion to visit Batu Cermin (miror stone cave). Then transfer to airport to catch the flight leaving for Denpasar – Bali. On your arrival in Bali, we will pick you and transfer to your original hotel

RATE Valid Period  31 March 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Adult	US$ 520.00/Person	US$ 500.00/Person	US$ 485.00/Person	US$ 475.00/Person
Child ( 5 - 11 YO )	US$ 365.00/Person
Child below 5 YO	NOT ALLOWED

Tour package Include :

- return airfare from Denpasar
- airport transfers in Bali and Labuan Bajo
- all sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- one night hotel accommodation in Labuan Bajo.
- two night boat accommodation
- boat charter
- land transportation
- entrance fees
- mineral water
- English speaking guide

Tour Package Not Include :

- conservation fee at US$15/person – net paid directly at ranger office in Komodo
- airport taxes
- alcohol beverage
- soft drink
- phone call
- laundry service
- travel insurance and personal insurance
- snorkeling equipment
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
- Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide (USD3/day/pax is appreciated)

What to Bring :
- small size of luggage
- some cash
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat
- seasick tablets
- copy of your passport
- malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- snorkel equipment to suit your size
- fishing gear.

Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : 02 (two) person
Single traveler        : Add 80 % from adult rate

This is the world’s largest monitor lizard, varanus Komodoensies, when full grown it measures up to 3.13 meters (10feet 2 inches) in length and weight anything up to 165.9kg (365pounds). They are fearsome creatures with enormous jaws, squat muscular legs and sharp claws.

Preying on live deer, goats  and wild pigs, they lie in  wait hidden in the long grass. Young dragons spend most of their time in trees but dragons over 1.5m long can not climb well. Dragons over 2 meters are too heavy to climb trees. Komodo dragons are constantly regulating their body temperatures. In the early morning, they must warm-up their bodies in the sun. If their body temperature drops too low, the food in their stomach can rot and cause regurgitation or even death.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Bali – Labuan Bajo (West Flores) – Komodo Island
Pick up service from your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport. Depart from Bali by Merpati airlines or Germania Trisula Airlines for Labuan Bajo in West Part of Flores island Upon your arrival you will be welcomed and met by our local representative. Transfer to the harbor to catch a boat cross to Komodo island. Lunch will be provided After boating for approximately 4 hours, in the early evening we arrive at Komodo island. Dinner and overnight on board

Day 02: Komodo Island – Rinca Island
Early breakfast on board. start your trekking, walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon, island itself, wild animals and various species of tropical birds. You are sometime see the wild horses, wild buffalo, deer (rusa) and wild pig.  Keep your eyes look above as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragon are on the trees. A local ranger will lead you to enter this nature preservation. Return to boat and proceed to Pantai Merah (Pink Beach) for a peaceful beach, swimming and snorkel in unspoiled coral and reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch provided on board. After lunch we will continue our trip to Rinca Island. We will stop at Padar island if time permit. Late afternoon arrive at Rinca island. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 03: Rinca – Labuan Bajo – Ruteng
Early breakfast on board, start your trekking, walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon, island itself, wild animals and various species of tropical birds. You are sometime see the wild horses, wild buffalo, deer (rusa) and wild pig.  Keep your eyes look above as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragon are on the trees. A local ranger will lead you to enter this nature preservation. Return to boat and proceed to Pantai Bidadari for a peaceful beach, swimming and snorkel in unspoiled coral and reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch provided on board. After lunch we will return to Labuan Bajo. Arrive in Labuan Bajo, proceed to Ruteng town (capital city of Manggarai Regency). Drive through beautiful panorama of Lembor enjoy the afternoon scenery. Arrive in Ruteng check in at Dahlia Inn or similar in Ruteng Town.

Day 04 : Ruteng – Liang Bua – Labuan Bajo
Early morning hiking at the Mount Ranaka enjoy the morning fresh and sunrise Back at hotel for breakfast, then we depart for an excursion to Liang Bua. The pre-historic/Ancient Human fossils first found from the three sites which currently in study to discover. Liang Bua is located about 20 km from Ruteng Town. We will need to walk about 40 minutes from the main street to the site. IT IS IMPORTANT for you to know that LIANG BUA is one of the most and high level of the secret place according to the local legend. Travellers required to respect and honor to keep quite while walk or entering this site. Please always follow the instruction from the local guide. Drive back to Ruteng in time for lunch. In the afternoon we drive back to Labuan Bajo and stay at hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 05 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar
After breakfast, morning excursion to visit Batu Cermin (miror stone cave). Then transfer to airport to catch the flight leaving for Denpasar – Bali. On your arrival in Bali, we will pick you and transfer to your original hotel.

RATE Valid Period  : 01 April 2010-31 March 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Adult	US$ 620.00/Person	US$ 600.00/Person	US$ 585.00/Person	US$ 575.00/Person
Child ( 5-11 YO )	US$ 435.00/Person
Child below	NOT ALLOWED

Tour package Include :

- return airfare from Denpasar
- airport transfers in Bali and Labuan Bajo (West Flores)
- all sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- two nights hotel accommodation
- two nights boat accommodation
- boat charter
- land transportation
- entrance fees
- mineral water
- english speaking guide

Package price NOT include :
- conservation fee at US$15/person – net paid directly at ranger office in Komodo
- airport taxes
- alcohol beverage
- soft drink
- phone call
- laundry service
- travel insurance and personal insurance
- snorkeling equipment
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
- Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide (USD3/day/pax is appreciated)

What to Bring :
- small size of luggage
- some cash
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat
- seasick tablets
- copy of your passport
- malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- snorkel equipment to suit your size
- fishing gear.

Single traveler        : Additional 80 % from adult rate

starts from : Labuan Bajo
return from : Maumere

Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Mini participants     : two person
Single traveler        : plus 79% from adult rate

This is the world’s largest monitor lizard, varanus Komodoensies, when full grown it measures up to 3.13 meters (10feet 2 inches) in length and weight anything up to 165.9kg (365pounds). They are fearsome creatures with enormous jaws, squat muscular legs and sharp claws.

Preying on live deer, goats  and wild pigs, they lie in  wait hidden in the long grass. Young dragons spend most of their time in trees but dragons over 1.5m long can not climb well. Dragons over 2 meters are too heavy to climb trees. Komodo dragons are constantly regulating their body temperatures. In the early morning, they must warm-up their bodies in the sun. If their body temperature drops too low, the food in their stomach can rot and cause regurgitation or even death.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Bali – Labuan Bajo – Rinca Island
Pick up service from your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport. Depart from Bali by domestic flight for Labuan Bajo in West Part of Flores island. Upon your arrival you will be welcomed and met by our local representative. Transfer to the harbor to catch a boat cross to Rinca island. Lunch will be provided.

We arrive at Rinca after boating about 2 hours proceeding with hiking to see the activities of komodo dragon for the whole afternoon. All meals provided and accommodation on board.

Day 02 : Komodo – Rinca – Pink Beach – Labuan Bajo
We are slowly moving from Rinca to Komodo island, while enjoying sunrise and breakfast on board, again we begin our trek and hike through the tropical dry forest to explore the Komodo dragon at Komodo island. While entering the park, please keep your look at any directions as sometimes you will also find young komodo dragon hanging over the trees. A local ranger will lead you during the trek.

We return on board for relax and lunch before proceed to Pink Beach for a beautiful beach, spectacular snorkel site. In the afternoon return to Labuan Bajo. On your arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Day 03 : Labuhan Bajo – Ruteng – Bajawa
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bajawa via Ruteng. Stop in Lembor for irrigation area, Aimere for the process of palm wine, Ranamese lake. Lunch provided at local restaurant. Dinner at Camelia Restaurant. Overnight at Wisma Kembang or similar.

Day 04 : Bajawa – Ende
Breakfast at hotel. visit the morning market in Bajawa, then to Naru. visit to Ngada village in Langa and Bena the interesting cult houses. Continue the trip Wogo village for a collection of rather neglected megaliths. Road to Ende via Nuabosi, offers wonderful view of the town and Ende bay. Lunch provided at local Rumah Makan. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel Dwi Putra or similar.

Day 05 : Ende – Kelimutu – Maumere
Early morning drive up to the three colored lake of Kelimutu, one of the Indonesia’s most mysterious and dramatic sights. The three lakes, set in deep craters at a height of 1,600m.Down to Moni for breakfast, then continue to Maumere with stop at Lio hill tribes of  Jopu and Ranggase, offers fine Ikat weaving, then the village of Wolowaru. Lunch is provided. Dinner and accommodation at Sea World Club or Soa Wisata Cottage

Day 06 : Maumere – Denpasar or Next Destination
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport. Depart for Bali or your next destination. Meeting service on your arrival. Transfer to your original hotel.

RATES VALID  PERIOD 31 MARCH 2011

CATEGORY	RATE 02 Person	RATE 03-06 Person	RATE 07-10 Person	RATE 11-16 Person	REMARKS
Adult	US$830.00/Person	US$810.00/Person	US$795.00/Person	US$785.00/Person
Child ( 5-11 YO )	US$580.00/Person
Child below 5	NOT ALLOWED

Package price include :
- return airfare from Denpasar
- airport transfers in Bali and Labuan Bajo and Maumere
- all sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- one night boat accommodation in komodo tour
- hotel accommodation in flores island
- boat charter on komodo
- land transportation in flores island
- entrance fees
- mineral water
- english speaking guide

Package price NOT include :
- conservation fee at US$15/person – net paid directly at ranger office in Komodo
- airport taxes
- alcohol beverage
- soft drink
- phone call
- laundry service
- travel insurance and personal insurance
- snorkeling equipment
- tip and gratuities, etc …….

What to Bring :
- small size of luggage
- some cash
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat
- seasick tablets
- copy of your passport
- malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- snorkel equipment to suit your size
- fishing gear

Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : two person
Single traveler        : Additional 80 % from adult rate

Day 01 : Bali – Labuan Bajo – Komodo National Park
Our guide will pick you up at the hotel in Bali, transferred to the airport aboard domestic flight leave for Labuan Bajo of West Flores island. Upon arrival our local staff will meet and greet you at the airport before transfer to Labuan Bajo harbor. Aboard local dive boat across to Komodo island or recommended dive site decided on the spot by dive guide/master. Stay overnight on board. Your afternoon dive will be managed on your first day.

Day 02 : Labuan Bajo – Komodo National Park – Labuan Bajo
All your meals provided on the boat. After breakfast on boat we will depart to explore the komodo dragon either in Rinca or Komodo depend on the weather and current condition for diving. Return to the boat take a rest and relax awhile before beginning your dive activities till late afternoon. Return to Labuan Bajo in time with your dinner at local restaurant. Stay at the hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 03 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (Bali)
Breakfast at the hotel, morning excursion visiting Batu Cermin before transfer to the airport for your return flight to Denpasar, Bali. Arrive in Bali, we will transfer you back at your original hotel in Bali.

RATE Valid Period  31 March 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Local Boat ( sleep on deck )	US$ 810.00/Person	US$ 790.00/Person	US$ 780.00/Person	US$770.00/Person
Local Cabin Boat	US$ 1.060.00/Person	US$ 1.040.00/Person	US$ 1.050.00/Person	US$ 1.040.00/Person
Luxury Boat	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST

Package price include :

-return airfare from Bali to Labuan Bajo of West Flores,
-one night stay on board, one night stay at hotel accommodation,
-dive program as per itinerary,
-dive tanks, 2/3 dives per day,
-tank and weight belt,
-boat charter, dive guide, all meals (full board),
-all entrance fees,
-mineral water,
-visit to see komodo dragon and snorkeling for non diver.

Package price not include :

-airport taxes,
-alcohol beverage,
-conservation fee which currently at US$15/person paid directly to the park management in Komodo or Rinca island,BCDs, Wet Suite, Underwater camera and others.

Rental Equipment : rental equipment is available to divers : Oceanic Regulators and gauges, Buddy BCD, Prescription Masks minus 1.5 up to minus 8, 5 and 3mm suits, long and short, Boots and Fins, Computers. In case it is not available or for some reason our facilities may be damage, we will suggest you to take along or hire them in Bali before travel to do dive in Komodo.

What to wear - when you travel to Komodo National Park : everyone feels the cold to different degrees, but we generally recommend at least 3mm full suits, we use 5mm full and often a shorty 3mm on top when it gets a little chillier.

Departure schedule : everyday from Bali by flight
Minimum participants     : two person
Single traveler        : Additional 80 % from adult rate

Day 01 : Bali – Labuan Bajo – Komodo National Park
Our guide will pick you up at the hotel in Bali, transferred to the airport aboard domestic flight leave for Labuan Bajo of West Flores island. Upon arrival our local staff will meet and greet you at the airport before transfer to Labuan Bajo harbor. Aboard local dive boat across to Komodo island or recommended dive site decided on the spot by dive guide/master. Stay overnight on board. Your afternoon dive will be managed on your first day.

Day 02 : Diving at Komodo National Park (Rinca Island)
All your meals provided on the boat. After breakfast on boat we will depart to explore the komodo dragon in Rinca. Return to the boat take a rest and relax awhile before beginning your dive activities till late afternoon. If time and weather permitted we will do the night dive. Stay on board.

Day 03 : Rinca – Komodo Island – Labuan Bajo
All your meals provided on the boat. Very early in the morning, we depart to Komodo island. Arrive at Komodo island depart to explore the komodo dragon either in Komodo. Return to the boat take a rest and relax awhile before beginning your dive activities at the pink beach or area surroundings. Return to Labuan Bajo in time with your dinner at local restaurant. Stay at the hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 04 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (Bali)
Breakfast at the hotel, morning excursion visiting Batu Cermin before transfer to the airport for your return flight to Denpasar, Bali. Arrive in Bali, we will transfer you back at your original hotel in Bali.
RATE Valid Period 31 March 2011

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Local Boat ( sleep on deck )	US$ 1.130.00/Person	US$ 1.115.00/Person	US$ 1.105.00/Person	US$ 1.0955.00/Person
Local Cabin Boat	US$ 1.350.00/Person	US$ 1.335.00/Person	US$ 1.325.00/Person	US$ 1.315.00/Person
Luxury Boat	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST

Package price include :

-return airfare from Bali to Labuan Bajo of West Flores,
-two nights stay on board, one night stay at hotel accommodation,
-dive program as per itinerary,
-dive tanks, 2/3 dives per day,
-tank and weight belt,
-boat charter, dive guide, all meals (full board),
-all entrance fees,
-mineral water,
-visit to see komodo dragon and snorkeling for non diver.

Package price not include :

-airport tax
-alcohol beverage,
-conservation fee which currently at US$15/person paid directly to the park management in Komodo or Rinca island,
- BCDs, Wet Suite, Underwater camera and others.

Rental Equipment : rental equipment is available to divers : Oceanic Regulators and gauges, Buddy BCD, Prescription Masks minus 1.5 up to minus 8, 5 and 3mm suits, long and short, Boots and Fins, Computers. In case it is not available or for some reason our facilities may be damage, we will suggest you to take along or hire them in Bali before travel to do dive in Komodo.

What to wear - when you travel to Komodo National Park : everyone feels the cold to different degrees, but we generally recommend at least 3mm full suits, we use 5mm full and often a shorty 3mm on top when it gets a little chillier.

Day 02 : Diving at Komodo National Park (Rinca Island)
All your meals provided on the boat. After breakfast on boat we will depart to explore the komodo dragon in Rinca. Return to the boat take a rest and relax awhile before beginning your dive activities till late afternoon. If time and weather permitted we will do the night dive. Stay on board.

Day 03 : Rinca – Komodo Island – Labuan Bajo
All your meals provided on the boat. Very early in the morning, we depart to Komodo island. Arrive at Komodo island depart to explore the komodo dragon either in Komodo. Return to the boat take a rest and relax awhile before beginning your dive activities at the pink beach or area surroundings. Stay at the hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Day 04: Komodo Island – Diving
We will also make the morning diving, return to the boat for breakfast. After breakfast and relax. Then continue your diving activities for the rest of the day. All meals and overnight on board. In the afternoon return to Labuan Bajo and stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (Bali)
Breakfast at the hotel, morning excursion visiting Batu Cermin before transfer to the airport for your return flight to Denpasar, Bali. Arrive in Bali, we will transfer you back at your original hotel in Bali.

RATES Valid until March 31, 2012

CATEGORY	02 Person	03-06 Person	07-10 Person	11-16 Person	REMARKS
Local Boat ( sleep on deck )	US$ 1.270.00/Person	US$ 1.250.00/Person	US$ 1.240.00/Person	US$ 1.230.00/Person
Local Cabin Boat	US$ 1.500.00/Person	US$ 1.480.00/Person	US$ 1.470.00/Person	US$ 1.460.00/Person
Luxury Boat	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST

Package price include :

-return airfare from Bali to Labuan Bajo of West Flores,
-two nights stay on board, one night stay at hotel accommodation,
-dive program as per itinerary,
-dive tanks, 2/3 dives per day,
-tank and weight belt,
-boat charter, dive guide, all meals (full board),
-all entrance fees,
-mineral water,
-visit to see komodo dragon and snorkeling for non diver.

Package price not include :

-airport tax
-alcohol beverage,
-conservation fee which currently at US$15/person paid directly to the park management in Komodo or Rinca island,
- BCDs, Wet Suite, Underwater camera and others.

Rental Equipment : rental equipment is available to divers : Oceanic Regulators and gauges, Buddy BCD, Prescription Masks minus 1.5 up to minus 8, 5 and 3mm suits, long and short, Boots and Fins, Computers. In case it is not available or for some reason our facilities may be damage, we will suggest you to take along or hire them in Bali before travel to do dive in Komodo.

What to wear – when you travel to Komodo National Park : everyone feels the cold to different degrees, but we generally recommend at least 3mm full suits, we use 5mm full and often a shorty 3mm on top when it gets a little chillier.