Indonesia travel guide
What to see in Komodo
The national park of the dragons, with pink beaches and first-class diving.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to January
Komodo highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Rinca Island
To see Komodo dragons with park rangers.
- Padar Island
A viewpoint over three coloured bays.
- Pink Beach
Sand tinted pink by fragments of coral.
- Manta Point
Snorkelling with manta rays.
- Labuan Bajo
The base town, with sunsets over the islands.
Day trips from Komodo
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Komodo
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Komodo are from April to January.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: warung. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Indonesia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Komodo
What to see in Komodo?
Rinca Island, Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Labuan Bajo.
What to see in Komodo in one day?
Don’t miss Rinca Island, Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Labuan Bajo. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Komodo?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Komodo are from April to January.
What day trips can you take from Komodo?
Komodo by boat.
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More in Indonesia
- Indonesia guide
- Bali
- Ubud
- Uluwatu
- Nusa Penida
- Gili Islands
- Lombok
- Yogyakarta
- Bromo
- Jakarta
- Ijen
- Tana Toraja
- Nusa Lembongan
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.