From thriving underwater life to marvelous peaks and the legendary komodo dragons, Labuan Bajo and its surrounding area is a one-of-a-kind destination.
Kelor Island offers the shortest hike of all the famous peak points in the area, but it’s also so steep you will have to climb down while sitting down.
The rangers at Komodo Island and Rinca Island mostly appear nonchalant, but they’re always on the lookout as komodo dragons are very unpredictable and blend perfectly with their surroundings.
Boats flock the area near Kalong Island at dusk, waiting for the hordes of bats to burst out of the trees as they hunt after sundown.
A lot of visitors live aboard the boats, while some opt to spend their nights at Kanawa Island.
Best viewed from above, the sand on Pink Beach gains its color from crushed red corals.
Sano Nggoang is the largest sulfuric lake in East Nusa Tenggara. Be careful when stepping around the edges of the water or else your legs might get stuck.
The vegetation at Gili Laba and other islands turns a yellow shade during the dry season, boasting a unique scenery.
Batu Cermin Cave is believed to be submerged under the sea in the past, with evidences such as fish, coral and turtle fossils found on the rock walls.
By day, the waters around Atlantis On The Rock by Plataran offers marvelous underwater life. By sunset, it’s the favorite spot on the island.
The long hike to the peak at Padar Island pays off with the view of three bays.
Photos by Cita Arsita Farani,
Aditya Purwanto,
Kiky Y. Basuki,
Kemanalagi.com
