Flores

The launch point for Komodo — a volcanic island of harbours, hills and the road to the dragons.

Getting there

Fly into Labuan Bajo (LBJ) on western Flores; boats depart for Komodo

Best for

The Komodo gateway, harbour town, island-hopping, a base before the dragons

The land

A long volcanic island; Labuan Bajo is its western port

Good to know

Most Komodo trips begin and end in Labuan Bajo, the gateway harbour

What it is

Flores is where a Komodo journey begins — the volcanic island whose western port, Labuan Bajo, launches the boats to the dragons.

Western Flores and the town of Labuan Bajo are the staging post for Komodo National Park. Beyond the harbour lie hills, hot springs and traditional villages, but for most travellers Flores is the comfortable base either side of the islands and the diving.

The reason to come

The gateway to the dragons

Flores eases you in before the boats head out to Komodo's islands and reefs.

Labuan Bajo harbour

The departure point for Komodo, with sunset views over the bay and islands.

Island-hopping

Day boats to nearby reefs, beaches and viewpoints.

Flores hinterland

Optional hot springs, caves and traditional villages inland.

Worth knowing

The base for Komodo

Flores keeps the logistics simple — a comfortable harbour town to bookend the dragon islands.

When to come — honestly

Dry-season seas are calmest.

April – December

Best

Dry season — calm seas for the Komodo boats and reliable island weather.

January – March

Good

Wetter and greener, with occasional rough seas.

Boat crossings to Komodo are best in the dry months; seas can be rough January–March.

Context

The harbour gateway

Labuan Bajo has grown into the hub for Komodo travel, with the islands and reefs a short boat ride away.

We use it as the staging point, keeping the focus on the dragons and the sea.

We base you in Labuan Bajo and run the dragon islands and reefs from there.

Beyond the obvious

More to Flores.

Harbour sunset

Over the bay at Labuan Bajo.

Island day-boat

Reefs and beaches near town.

Inland Flores

Hot springs and villages if time allows.

Why Wild Voyager

We turn an impossible map into one trip.

Indonesia's wildlife is scattered across thousands of islands and dozens of flights. We handle the routing, the permits and the local guides so the logistics never get in the way.