This is the reverse of our budget Lombok-to-Labuan Bajo crossing: start in Labuan Bajo, spend the first two days on the best of Komodo National Park, then sail west to Lombok with stops at Moyo Island and Bola Island along the way. Day one takes in Kelor Island (a short trek to the viewpoint, beach time and snorkeling), Manjarite Bay with its coral reefs, tropical fish and a chance to see turtles, and the flying-fox sunset at Kalong Island — then dinner on board and a night at anchor near Padar.
Day two is the Komodo highlight reel: sunrise trekking on Padar Island, snorkeling and beach time at Long Pink Beach, a jungle walk on Komodo Island to see the dragons and other wildlife, and Manta Point with a chance to swim above manta rays. In the evening the boat begins the long night sail to Moyo Island (around 15–17 hours). Day three slows the pace down: a short walk to the Moyo waterfall with a swim in its natural pool, snorkeling at Bola Island, then on to Labuhan Lombok, arriving around 10.00 PM for the last night on board. On the final morning you check out at Kayangan Harbour after breakfast, with a free bus transfer to Mataram, Senggigi or Bangsal.
Meeting point
- Meeting point: Leong The Explore, Labuan Bajo.
- Check-in: 10.00 – 11.00 AM.
Four boats, one itinerary — choose your day
The same route and the same per-person pricing run on four comfortable budget boats; only the departure day changes. Every boat carries air-conditioned private rooms (double bed with towel) and air-conditioned sharing rooms, with air conditioning, Starlink WiFi and documentation on all boats. Pick the day that fits your dates.
| Boat | Departure | Private Room | Sharing from | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Berkah Bersama | Every Monday | Rp 4,000,000 | Rp 3,600,000 | 6 rooms · 35 pax · 2 bathrooms |
| KLM Fajar Fadillah | Every Wednesday | Rp 4,000,000 | Rp 3,600,000 | 8 rooms · 36 pax · 4 bathrooms |
| KLM Nur Amira | Every Friday | Rp 4,000,000 | Rp 3,600,000 | 6 rooms · 33 pax · 3 bathrooms |
| KLM Budi Jaya | Every Sunday | Rp 4,000,000 | Rp 3,600,000 | 5 rooms · 30 pax · 3 bathrooms |
Life on board
These are simple, well-run open-trip boats kitted out for comfort and safety at sea: Starlink WiFi, GoPro documentation, an Automatic Identification System (AIS), radio, GPS and compass, and full safety equipment including a liferaft, life jackets and ring buoys. Fresh water and a simple shower are on board, along with snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel — no fins), charging points, a cool box with ice and a small transfer boat that shuttles you to the beaches. Sleep in an air-conditioned private room with a double mattress, pillow and blanket plus a towel for two, or a sharing room with an air-conditioned berth, mattress, pillow and blanket per person. All meals are provided — ten across the trip (three breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners) with unlimited coffee and tea and refillable mineral water, and vegetarian food is available on request.
Which direction suits you?
Flying into Labuan Bajo and finishing your trip in Lombok or the Gilis? This departure is for you. Travelling the other way — already in Lombok, Bali or the Gili Islands and heading to Komodo? Sail the Lombok to Labuan Bajo 4D3N open trip instead. And if you would rather stay in Komodo National Park on a phinisi with en-suite cabin classes, see the Komodo Open Trip 3D2N aboard the KLM New Pandawa.
Good to know
This is an open-trip departure that leaves every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Labuan Bajo, finishing at Kayangan Harbour on Lombok on day four. Be ready for one long leg: the crossing from Komodo to Moyo Island is an overnight sail of roughly 15–17 hours — part of the adventure on a route that covers this much of Nusa Tenggara. The Komodo National Park entrance fee, the whale shark fee, all meals, snorkeling gear, an English-speaking guide, transport pick-up across Lombok and boat tickets from the Gili Islands are all included; only your personal expenses and travel insurance are not. Sharing rooms are Rp 3,600,000 per person and private double-bed rooms Rp 4,000,000 per person.
