How and when to go to the Indonesian Komodo Islands?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Do you want to travel to the Komodo Islands? It is the national park of Indonesia and the only global reserve for exploring the huge lizards known as Komodo or the Komodo dragon.

Where are these islands located?

The Komodo and Rinca Islands, which are the two large islands, are located in the Komodo National Park, Indonesia, between the Lombok Islands in the west and Flores (Labuan Bajo) in the east. Exploring this park is very easy, but you should go to Bali first and then take a plane or boat.

If we look at the issue of weather in Komodo , the island can be visited throughout the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season between April and December, and Komodo dragons can be found throughout the year, but the mating season is from July to August and the nesting season is from September to November and find Dragon is not an easy task during these periods.

Several ways to get to the island

Aviation

From Bali Airport to Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, which is the best base for exploring Komodo National Park, from there you can go diving by joining one of the local diving centers that make daily trips to the marine reserve.

Or from Labuan Bajo, where you can get the chance to board a Liveaboard diving yacht for a 2, 3 or more night tour of the Komodo Islands among the best diving spots.

Boat rental

And be in Labuan Bajo and enjoy your excursions according to what you want around the Komodo Islands, which is an ideal way to discover the archipelago, snorkeling and more private for families, and from Bali also, you can board Liveaboard yachts that can take you on a cruise of 3 nights or 6 nights diving around the island Lombok and then around Komodo Island.

hot tips

- The flights between Bali and Labuan Bajo are operated by small companies with small planes also that don't get very high, and the flight offers great views, so be sure to get a seat in front of the window to get some amazing views over the scattered Indonesian islands.

Smaller planes are often full so it is best to reserve your seat early.

- Otherwise, travelers on a budget can take public ferries from Bali to Labuan Bajo, this way it will take about 3 days to reach, and the trip itself offers more adventure and fun.