Labuan Bajo is not only an idol for local tourists. It cannot be denied, the enchanting beauty of this place is also the main attraction for tourists from all over the world when visiting Indonesia. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (2018), visitors to Labuan Bajo tourist attractions reached 67,852 people.
The number of tourists in 2018 is indirectly the basis that this tourist spot has a natural and extraordinary charm. This time, Adventura will discuss further related to Labuan Bajo tourism.
What is Labuan Bajo?
This place is a village located in Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Who would have thought that this village has so many tourist destinations that have views of heaven. Unfortunately, not many know the tourist destinations available in Labuan Bajo tours.
Famous foreign artists and figures such as Gwyneth Paltrow to Valentino Rossi have visited Labuan Bajo tours. How? Do you still doubt to visit this place?
What’s on the Labuan Bajo tour?
You may often ask this question. Have you tried to find information but haven’t found anything complete yet? Calm! Adventura have summarized various interesting destinations in Labuan Bajo tourism.
Padar Island
This island is the prima donna of tourists visiting the Labuan area. In fact, almost all well-known travel agents never forget to include this destination as a destination. This island is included in Komodo National Park area.
The situation of this place is very cool and calm. Visitors can enjoy and observe the wide expanse of sea from the existing green hills. To go to this island, you have to rent a boat/speed boat from Labuan Bajo tourism. There are various kinds spot that photo instagrammable.
Entrance tickets to one of the tourist attractions in Labuan Bajo can be purchased at a price of Rp. 50,000 / person. You can also be directly accompanied by a tour guide for an additional fee of Rp. 80,000.
Kelimutu Lake
This tri-colored lake is also not to be missed. This tourist spot is still near the Labuan area. This lake will be a favorite for connoisseurs sunrise and sunset. Of course this place is also a beautiful background in your photos. There are three colors namely red, white and blue.
These three lakes are the craters of Mount Kelimutu (active volcano status). Visiting this place will allow you to see first hand one of the real miracles. The color of each crater is constantly changing. But there is no exact measure of time. This is still a mystery among the people.
To enter this tourist spot, you only need to pay Rp. 5,000 – Rp. 7,500 / person.
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Wae Rebo
Wae Rebo is a tourist village located around the Labuan area. This village is crowned as world heritage site in 2012 by UNESCO. There is a Mbaru Niang traditional house which has a unique architecture. In total there are 7 traditional houses in this village and have been around for 19 generations.
In this tourist area you can directly see the beautiful scenery and observe directly the lives of the residents there. There is a typical Flores coffee garden managed by the local community. There are also weaving craftsmen in this village.
To get to this village, you will feel the true sensation of adventure. You have to pass through the wilderness and hills. It would be better if you use the services of a tour guide at a price of Rp. 250,000 – Rp. 300,000 / 15 people.
To enter Wae Rebo Village, you have to pay Rp. 250,000 (without staying overnight) or Rp. 350,000 (with overnight). All price packages include food and drink.
Moringa Island
Kelor Island must also be included in your travel plans if one day you visit Labuan Bajo tourism. This island has green hills and beaches with white sand. Tourists who visit can do activities snorkel because the sea water is calm.
To get to this island, you need about 1 hour (by boat) from Labuan Bajo. You don’t need to pay to enter this place. However, of course there is a fee for boat rental and snorkel (if you want to try). Adventura suggest to use the services of a tour guide when visiting.
Pink Beach
As the name implies, this beach has pink sand. This is because the sea waves carry the red pigment from the coral. Visitors can certainly produce photos instagrammable without having to use an editing application. Interested in visiting?
There are various types of fish and beautiful marine life. Therefore, there is a point for diving and snorkel in this place. Pink Beach deserves to be called a paradise for marine life lovers.
Gili Lawa Darat
Gili Lawa Darat or Gili Laba is a small island located in the tourist area of Labuan Bajo. This island has a beautiful hilly shape. It is from this hill that you can enjoy the stretch of blue sky up to sunrise nor sunset. The charm of this place was even able to attract Valentino Rossi to visit.
Lodok Rice Fields
Ever seen a stretch of rice fields with a shape similar to a spider’s web? You can see this unique concept directly in Lodok Rice Fields. This rice field is evidence and a real form of the traditions and customs of the people which are still being preserved today.
Sawah Lodok or also often called Sawah Lingko is land that is intended for the common good. Ownership of this land is shared directly by the adat leader. In total, there are 11 stretches of lingko in the Lodok Sawah area.
Mirror Stone Cave
Who does not know this one place? The mirror stone cave has walls that glisten like mirrors. In this place you will feel a different tourist sensation. Access to this place is fairly easy. The facilities and conditions of these tourist attractions are also guaranteed to be clean and well maintained.
Rinca Island
Rinca Island is also the habitat of the ancient Komodo dragon. You can see directly this one animal. This place is also cared for and strictly guarded by the Komodo National Park.
Cunca Wulang Waterfall
Cunca Wulang Waterfall has a charm like no other! This waterfall is flanked by beautiful natural rock cliffs. The clear water of the pool that is owned is also a target for visitors to play and bathe. To enter this tourist area, you have to pay a price range of Rp. 30,000 – Rp. 50,000.
How? Interested in visiting this place which is known as the bridge to heaven? Let’s immediately schedule to visit Labuan Bajo tours! It would be better if you look for an official travel agent that offers Labuan Bajo tour packages at pocket-friendly prices to visit here.
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