Jul 19 – Jul 23, 2026

Itinerary Central & West Komodo Labuan bajo – Labuan bajo 4 nights/5 days This itinerary covers two completely different worlds of the Classic Komodo National Park and then West Komodo/East Sumbawa. The classic Komodo National Park has become very popular amongst divers and traveled alike and gained a of traction in the last 5-7 years. All of that for a very good reason, as the National Park has so much to offer to divers and non-divers alike. Underwater you find pretty much everything from pristine coral gardens, large pelagic, sharks, manta rays, school of barracuda, turtle, black tip, white tip & grey shark, to frogfish, nudibranch and pigmy seahorse. Above water, you can enjoy the pink beach (yes the sand is pink!), trekking to some amazing view points, and of course, visit the Komodo dragons at their own habitat. The Classic Komodo National Park is definitely worth a visit - however be aware that there are many boats, divers and tourists around. So whilst in the area you definitely want to explore the most amazing sites, yet we pride ourselves on exploring off the beaten track and taking you to locations where pretty much pure privacy is guaranteed. That brings us to the second "world" this tour covers: West Komodo and East Sumbawa. Underwater exciting drift dives suitable for all levels, relaxed reef dives and macro treasure hunt dives await you. Trains of mantas, sharks, large pelagic as well as an underwater volcano, amazing macro critters and much more that awaits you. And all of that whilst there is a high probability of having these pristine dive sites exclusively to yourself! The region of West Komodo and East Sumbawa is not only breath-taking under water. The landscapes, rock formations and islands are more than photogenic. During the cruise we will also visit remote villages, arrange cultural stops and always have an eye open to spot rare wild life such as Komodo Dragons, rare birds and wild game. You'll also spend an afternoon or two at stunning, white sand, castaway beaches, sipping on a coconut with nobody around. At sunset an unparalleled experience awaits you as you gaze into the orange sky as you watch thousands of flying foxes leaving bat island for food hunting. All of this and more awaits you in the off-the-beaten track part of the tour in West Komodo and East Sumbawa. Komodo National Park, West Komodo, East Sumbawa and its surrounding areas have so much to offer, here is a brief summary of what you can expect on a trip with Fenides. All areas can be adjusted depending on level of dive experience and desire for macro vs larger subjects. DAY 1 – DEPARTURE 08.00 Pick up at the airport or your hotel in the morning 09.30 Departure from Labuan Bajo Harbor 12.00 Dive 1 Sebayur Kecil / Pengah 13.30 3 course plated Lunch 14.30 Dive 2 Golden passage / China shop/ Shot gun 17.30 Hike Gili Lawa 19.00 Night Dive Ranger Station 20.00 3 courses plated Dinner We will start off with a nice and easy dive with no to little current and just enjoyable scenery. Northern komodo is actually famous for its speeding currents however we have plenty of beginner-friendly dive sites to choose from so we can avoid drift dives - depending on the experience levels within the group. On early mornings dolphins might be passing by the reef and also mantas and other rays are a common sighting. Night dives in and around the park are in protected bays with no to little current so we can take our time and looks for macro critters and cephalopods. DAY 2 – GILLI BANTA 06.00 Small Breakfast 07.00 Dive 1 Manta Corner 09.00 Big breakfast 10.30 Dive 2 Roller Coaster 12.00 Lunch 14.00 Dive 3 PK2 /Listrik 16.00 Water sports (Kayak, SUP, Wakeboarding, snorkelling, swimming, uw scooters) 19.00 Night dive at Banta Corner 20.00 Dinner In Gili Banta where we find multiple dive sites with manta rays and sharks. The most colourful coral reefs are in the region - the most idyllic dive especially on a sunny day! At night these reefs turn into a heaven for small critters that excites every level of diver and our guides find the rarest of creatures. DAY 3 – PULAU KELAPA 05.00 Sunrise hike Pulau Kelapa 07.00 Alternative: Morning dive 08.00 Breakfast 10.00 Dive 1 Seagull Rock 12.00 Lunch 14.00 Dive 2 Manta Alley 17.00 Hike Padar & visit Komodo Dragon Ranger Station 19.00 Night dive Wreck/ Secret garden 20.00 Dinner Pulau Kelapa translated means Coconut Island. In this area you can expect postcard diving throughout! Crystal clear water, a stunning reef topography, overhangs, walls, and ledges. “Seagull Rock” is one of the best dive sites in Indonesia and a Fenides secret ( don’t tell anyone)! The area also hosts the location of beautiful sunrise hikes and offers great viewpoints for photography sessions. The region of South Komodo is also called “The end of the World”, as the next stop heading further south would be Australia. South Komodo island is magical as you never know what you'll get. Basically every big marine animal/fish migrating from Australia into Northern Asia will at some point pass this channel. Usually the more cold waters are home to Mantas, Mola Molas and other large and odd ocean inhabitants. In and around Padar island then we have several dive sites, one which is a sunken fisher boat, fantastic as a night dive to spot weird and odd creatures such as frogfishes and blue ring octopuses. DAY 4 – CENTRAL KOMODO 06.00 Small breakfast 07.00 Dive 1 at Central 09.00 Main breakfast 10.30 Dive 2 at Central 13.00 Lunch 15.00 Rinca hike 18.00 Flying Foxes during sunset 20.00 Dinner Last day will be spent in the central part of Komodo National Park where we can expect a wide range of divests depending on availability and what we want to see more after the last couple of days. We plan an afternoon visit in Rinca where you can see the world famous Komodo Dragons. During sunset we will witness the spectacle of thousands of wild “flying foxes” migrating between the islands of Komodo to mainland Flores. DAY 5 – DEPARTURE After a farewell breakfast and de briefing customers leave the boat with memories that will last a lifetime! Drop-off at the airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo.