Tips and Tricks for A Trip to Labuan Bajo – Are you familiar with this particularly beautiful place, t-mates? Here we present East Nusa Tenggara’s Labuan Bajo and the photographs of its Padar Island and Pink Beach stand out the most among other pictures on social media.
Not to mention, after the Indonesian government included Labuan Bajo in one of its prioritized tourist destinations, the area has recently been on the top list of Indonesian tourism ever since.
In case you’re willing to directly experience the alluring beauty of islets surrounding the destination, priorly you need to note these tips and tricks for an even more exciting holiday in Labuan Bajo.
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Handy Tips and Tricks Before Going to Labuan Bajo
Of course, you would not want to have a dull story after being in a long, exhausting haul, would you? Therefore, to expect the worst, you need to set up a good preparation before leaving for Labuan Bajo, t-mates!
You may be wondering, what stuff does one must prepare before the trip? Thus, on this occasion, tiket.com will show you the guidance and tips and tricks for a joyful holiday in Labuan Bajo. Check these out!
1. Prepare for the Budget
Many believe that Labuan Bajo is a high-class trip destination since it calls for a quite costly budget. Indeed, this place’s expenses are not, and won’t be, as inexpensive as that of the famous budget-friendly, Yogyakarta.
Regardless, the dream of having a trip to Labuan Bajo can still be attainable if you’re clever enough to properly manage and arrange your small budget.
To minimize the spending during your trip, you can stay in a cheap hostel, rent a motorbike to go places, and travel through land rather than air.
Another alternative option to save your budget is by joining an affordable open trip tour for your Live on Board. However, this may not sound likable for you who prefer a more private holiday as you will encounter other tourists in the boat.
In case there is still some cash in your pocket, why don’t you choose a more premium Live on Board for a better experience? They often provide many conveniences to enjoy, such as luxurious cabins, karaoke facilities, workspaces, and jacuzzis. There are also some magnificent resorts suitable for spending the night.
Estimated Overall Holiday Expenses in Labuan Bajo
Lower Budget Cost: ±3,000,000 IDR–6,000,000 IDR/person*
Higher Budget Cost: starts from ±10,000,000 IDR/person*
2. Decide Your Time of Visit and Always Come During the Best Time
When you’re setting up for a trip to Labuan Bajo, it is highly suggested for you to have a specific place or activity to do, either it’s snorkeling, diving, or trekking. But why does it matter though? It is because your choices of activities will determine the best time to do them.
For instance, when you’re willing to do snorkeling and diving in the waters of Labuan Bajo, the best time for those activities is from April until June.
How about trekking, then? You can pay a visit from April to October to experience the exotic islets of Labuan Bajo.
Another interesting thing to do in Labuan Bajo is to see the Komodos. The most suitable time will be between April to May or August until October.
Unless you only want to have a normal trip, then anytime will be fine (except for February since it is the rainy season).
3. How Long Will You Stay There?
The third point of the tips and tricks is time. Before deciding to go on any trip, you need to first pay attention to your time. For example, when will you take your day off? In which month will you travel to the destination? And how long will you stay there?
Of course, it all depends on the amount of time that you possess. If you only have limited day-offs, you can consider spending your time for around 4 days-3 nights to explore the islets of Labuan Bajo through living-on-board or other means.
If somehow you’re quite free, why not stay there for a little longer becomes a 5 days-4 nights trip–so that you can step into Komodo Island.
4. Choose the Most Suitable Transportation for an Inter-Islands Trip
Inter-islands transportation is significant in Labuan Bajo. It is because the most visited area is actually not in Labuan Bajo, rather, the islets surrounding it are a major attraction. Therefore, you need to find the appropriate water transportation for island-hopping.
There are 2 ways of island-hopping, that is, by taking a day trip or obtaining a Live on Board package.
A Live on Board trip is preferable if you don’t have much time. It is because island-hopping often requires a lot of time. On the other hand, by doing a day trip, you might only spend an hour at each place since you need to catch up with the time.
Nevertheless, a day trip will be a good option to maximize your budget. Moreover, it will be cheaper if you were to take kapal kayu klotok (wooden motorboat) or kapal bemo (wooden ship). Yet, your journey will be way longer if you are joining these traditional transportations.
Live on Board package price:
- Package for a sharing trip: starts from ±2,500,000 IDR/person*
- Package for a private trip: starts from 17,000,000 IDR – 49,000,000 IDR/ship (depending on the amount of passengers and on-board duration).
Day trip price:
- Renting a Kapal Bemo: starts from 250,000 IDR/person*
- Going by ferry: starts from ±550,000 IDR/person*
5. Book Your Transportation and Accommodation Ticket Days Before Your Departure
There are 3 types of transportation that you can take to get to Labuan Bajo, that is, land, sea, and air. Obviously, the most efficient one will be through the air.
You must always purchase your ticket days before the departure in anticipation of sold-out tickets. Moreover, in case you’re looking for a place to book transportation and accommodation tickets, tiket.com is here for you.
There are many surprise deals now and then. By following tiket.com’s social media and installing the application, you can book tickets and get offers with exciting promos. Yay!
6. Arrange Your Holiday Itinerary
After setting up the time and purchasing the ticket, you can now arrange the itinerary of your trip to Labuan Bajo.
For instance, if it’s a 4 days-3 nights holiday, then you can decide which islets you wish to visit during the first day. In case you don’t know anything about Labuan Bajo, these places–Padar Island, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, and Manta Point–should be listed in your itinerary.
7. Don’t Forget to Pack Your Stuff Before Leaving for Labuan Bajo
For the last point of these tips and tricks, you need to bring stuff with you before going for a trip. Specifically speaking, in Labuan Bajo, you are required to pack comfortable clothes into your luggage.
If you’re planning to do trekking while island-hopping in some Labuan Bajo’s islets, don’t forget to stuff in your best shoes for that activity. You would not want to face any problem while walking through the hills, right?
Then, consider bringing a portable Wi-Fi with you in case you need it for work or personal matters. It is because when crossing the sea, there may not be telephone/internet service around and that gadget will definitely help you, t-mates!
Another important thing to know is that ATMs are still limited in Labuan Bajo. So, prepare some cash while you’re at home or you can withdraw a little money at the airport.
This Has Been the Tips and Tricks Before Travelling to Labuan Bajo. Now, It’s Time for You to Take the Trip!
T-mates, you have been reading some travel tips and tricks that will be beneficial if you’re planning to visit Labuan Bajo. So, when will you take a day off and set a trip to that dazzling tourist destination?
If you have decided on the date, you can book a flight to Labuan Bajo at tiket.com. Don’t forget to wear your mask while enjoying your holiday.
Stay safe and have fun, t-mates!
*The information is valid at the time of writing. Price and other policies are subject to change at any time without prior notice.