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Gili Lawa

A un-inhabitant small island in Komodo Archipelago, in Northern part of Komodo Island and directly facing the Flores Sea. Gili means ‘small/little/tiny’ in locals. Gili Lawa divided into two island, Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut. Gili Lawa dominated by exotic savanna hills, if its dry season the savanna will have a yellowish look, and if you go to the island in rainy season then you will see a green savanna. Trekking is the main activity for tourist in this island to see the whole amazing view from the top of the hill. You can also swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling or even diving to see the beauty of its underwater world. The waves are quite calm in this island, therefore at night it is a good places for boats to leaned.

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Kalong Island

Based on its named, this island is surrounded by mangrove where thousands bats or flying fox lived. Bats or Flying fox is called Kalong by the local. Kalong Island located in a row of small islands inside Komodo National Park area. The best time to visit Kalong island is at late afternoon to evening for sunset time. Starting from some bats flying in circle on the trees then continue to flying across the mangroves follows by the other big groups of bats. Its like they want to welcome every tourist which watch them from the boat. Some of the tourist sometime wants to see the bats near the mangrove or even want to explore inside the mangrove, however it is not recommended for safety reason. The mangrove where the bats live, is also inhabitant by snakes, and it is untouchable by human. However, this island condition makes the Kalong island remain sustainable and safe from those who will destroy the island’s ecosystem.

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Taka Makassar

For some peoples Taka Makassar is also known or also known for some people as Pulau Gusung. The name of Taka Makassar come from ‘Taka’ which means shallow and ‘Makassar’ come from the sailor who found the island which come from Makassar, an area in Sulawesi island. According to the name, this island is actually a sand bank which is only visible when low tide, when its high tide almost the entire surface of the island is submerged in sea water. Taka Makassar is a tiny piece of heaven, its a small island with white sand beach surrounded by turquoise water. Like other destinations in Komodo Archipelago, this spots is also loved by our guests. Whether it’s because of their experience strolling around the island or sunbathing or capturing their moments with their loved ones. 

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Manta Point

One of the perfect spot for those who love nature and specially the underwater life is Manta Point in Labuan Bajo. Manta is quite a gentle giant, because they are not dangerous and have shown a curious behavior at human approach, however their appearance are quite big than human although there are many bigger creatures than mantas. They loved to swim elegantly in a sea currents with a big group. The best way to explore manta point is surely swimming, snorkeling or diving with Mantas. Please also to keep accompanied by the guide to keep you safe and they also can give you a little tips. Or if you want to watch them from your boat is also a good choice, you can chill out onboard while having a exclusive afternoon view. Of course, there is always a good choice on whichever you choose! 

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 Pink Beach

Pink beach has become famous destination and a must-visited icon when you are in Labuan Bajo. It has a pink / light reddish sand color and turquoise crystal clear water. A perfect combination for swimming, sunbathing and of course instagram-able! The pink sand come from the microscopic organism produce a red pigments on the coral, and it’s eroded by the ocean currents and carried to the coast. The red coral combine with the white sand created a pinkish sand beach. It might be one of the best pink sand beach in the world. In Labuan Bajo itself, there are some beaches has pink sand, such as pink beach, long beach and sometime a hidden beach also have it, just get your swim-wear or your favorite beach outfit with your camera and let us show you around!

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