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Discover destinations, travel tips, and stories from Komodo Island, Flores, and the incredible islands of East Indonesia.

Labuan Bajo Tour Package

Labuan Bajo is a small fishing town on the western tip of Flores Island and the main gateway to Komodo National Park. In recent years it has grown rapidly into one of Indonesia's most exciting tourism destinations, with world-class diving, stunning scenery, and easy access to the Komodo dragon's natural habitat...

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Bena Traditional Village Flores Indonesia

Bena Village is one of the most fascinating megalithic villages in Indonesia, situated at the foot of Mount Inerie in Bajawa district, Flores. The village is home to the Ngada people who have preserved their ancestral traditions for centuries, making it a must-visit destination on any Flores tour...

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Homo Floresiensis: Hobbit Cave of Flores Indonesia

In 2003, archaeologists made one of the most remarkable discoveries in the history of human evolution when they unearthed tiny fossil remains in Liang Bua Cave on the island of Flores. The species, now known as Homo floresiensis or the "Hobbit," stood only about one meter tall and lived on the island approximately 50,000 years ago...

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Riung 17 Isles Marine Park of Flores Indonesia

Riung Marine Park, officially known as the Seventeen Islands Marine Park (Taman Wisata Alam Laut 17 Pulau Riung), is one of the hidden gems of Flores Island. Located on the north coast of Flores in Ngada Regency, this marine park encompasses 17 small islands with pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life...

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Pink Beach in Komodo Island

Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) is one of only seven pink sand beaches in the entire world, and one of the most famous attractions within Komodo National Park. The beach gets its distinctive rosy hue from the microscopic red organisms called Foraminifera — red coral fragments that mix with the white sand to create a beautiful pink color...

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Komodo Island Indonesia

Komodo Island is part of Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Indonesia's most visited natural wonders. The island is famous for being the natural habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), the world's largest living lizard, which has lived on these islands for millions of years...

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Padar Island in Komodo National Park

Padar Island has become one of the most photographed and iconic destinations in all of Indonesia. Located within Komodo National Park between Komodo Island and Rinca Island, Padar is famous for its extraordinary panoramic views from the hilltop — three dramatically different bays with white, pink, and black sand beaches...

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Flores Island Indonesia

Flores is an island in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province of Indonesia, stretching approximately 360 km from west to east. Its name, which means "flowers" in Portuguese, was given by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. Today Flores is known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique attractions...

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Wae Rebo Village: The Charming Culture of Flores

Wae Rebo is a traditional Manggarai village hidden in the mist-covered mountains of central Flores, at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level. The village is famous for its seven traditional cone-shaped communal houses called Mbaru Niang, which have been designated as a UNESCO Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage...

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Komodo Dragon Indonesia

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world's largest living species of lizard. These magnificent prehistoric reptiles are found only on a handful of Indonesian islands — Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Nusa Kode — making them one of the most sought-after wildlife encounters on Earth...

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