Labuan Bajo is a small town where the tourism industry has taken a huge step over the last few years due to the opening of Komodo Airport. The town is the entrance port to the incredible Komodo Islands in Komodo National Park. Spend two days in town to get to know the things to do in Labuan Bajo.
1. Explore the local life
Life outside Labuan Bajo town is basic but beautiful to see for yourself. Rent a motorbike and drive through the villages. Expect surprised faces of the people living there, and once you start waving, friendly smiles are their kind answer. One of our favorite things to do in Komodo was trying to interact with locals.
Tip: Renting a motorbike costs about 60K IDR (4 USD) per day.
2. Labuan Bajo’s secret viewpoints
You don’t have to visit one of the Komodo Islands to have a beautiful view. A 30-minute motorbike ride out of town through the local villages and over a dusty road takes you to a beautiful viewpoint. This is the exact location.
3. Visit Rangko Cave from Labuan Bajo
Rangko Cave is a tucked-away gem, relatively close to Labuan Bajo. The pristine blue water inside the cave contains so much salt that it will keep you floating easily.
It is a 1.5-hour motorbike drive to the pier, followed by a boat that takes you to the cave. Highly worth the visit!
5. Taste Italy at La Casuna
In town is a very good Italian restaurant, owned by a real Italian. The balcony with a fresh sea breeze offers a view over the harbor.
6. Komodo National Park Boat Tour
Spending one or more nights on a boat, waking up in the middle of the national park, having delicious local meals, and having fewer tourists around you is the experience of a lifetime.
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Loads of companies offer these tours from Labuan Bajo in any kind of comfort.
7. Discover Labuan Bajo Town
Labuan Bajo is a small town; you are able to walk around in 30 minutes. From the main street, take a look at the small side streets and walk on the boulevard near the water.
Tip: Labuan Bajo has a shortage of accommodation (2019), which is why they are building a lot at the moment. This makes it recommended to book a guesthouse or hotel in advance.
9. Staircase to Heaven
A good place to watch the sunset near Labuan Bajo town is the Staircase to Heaven, also called Bukit Cinta. It is an easy 8-minute drive outside of town, and the staircase is easy to walk up.
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10. Coffee and Breakfast
The best coffee and breakfast place in Labuan Bajo is Bajo Bakery. Quite a lot of space, and they even offer WiFi if you really need this.
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Hi what is there to do while in Labuan Bajo other than the Komodo tours and Diving/Snork…We are a couple in our 60’s .We have booked a week in March in town…
Hi Steff, what we talk about in the guide is what there’s to do in Labuan Bajo. The town itself is very focused on the Komodo tours. You can also explore the rest of Flores island by hiring a local driver.