LABUAN BAJO

Labuan Bajo

REVIEW
Labuan Bajo is a pretty small harbor on the western tip of Flores island and is the entrance to Yosemite National Park (KNP) and other wonders of the island of Flores. At sunset, Labuan Bajo offers a spectacular view when the small islands facing the harbor silhouette dramatically creating a magical effect, as bizarre as what, you should come and see for yourself.

With the increasing number of tourists visiting Komodo and Flores, star hotels grew. Labuan Bajo You will find travel agencies, dive operators, motor boats, liveaboards to take you to the Park, or go diving in the pristine waters. Labuan Bajo You can also rent a car to take you a visit to the interior of Flores, Mount Flores and Maumere.

ACTIVITY
EAT, SHOP, ACCOMMODATION, ACTIVITIES
CULINARY

Hotels usually have its own restaurant. Restaurants Gardena (at Hotel Gardena), for example, is a favorite restaurant visitors. Here, you can find various types of food Europe and Indonesia. The restaurant is famous for the sweet and sour fish (grouper or tuna) and magnificent scenery at sunset. Other restaurants include the Paradise Bar and Lounge (near Golo Hilltop), Arto Moro, and sun (Paradise and sun have beautiful sunset views).

ROUND

You can hire a car from the airport Labuan Bajo to visit any place on the Flores mainland. The price level depends on your negotiation, the current prices offered ranged Rp500,000,00 per day. The hotel can help you get a rental car.

For your mobility within the city, bemo (traditional public transportation) and motor taxis are available, but only operates until 21:00. If you want to visit the nearby islands, such as to a park or Rinca, motor boats and speed boats available at the port.

TRANSPORTATION

TransNusa cooperation with Aviastar operate flights twice daily from Denpasar (Bali) to Labuan Bajo, leaving Bali at 08.00 and arrive at 12.00 noon Labuan Bajo. Flights take about 1 hour. While starting May 27, Batavia Air has started their daily flights from

 Denpasar-Labuan Bajo at 09.00 and returning from Labuan Bajo at 10.45.

TransNusa also has three weekly flights to Maumere from Bali using Jet Ba3-146 with a capacity of 82 seats. Additionally Transnusa also fly from Bali to Ende and Kupang (Timor) to Ruteng on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and Kupang (Timor) - Labuan Bajo every day. TransNusa also serve Kupang - Larantuka.

Batavia Air has started operating from Surabaya-Denpasar-Kupang-Maumere-Kupang using B737-200 type aircraft. Flights to Maumere 4 times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

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While Merpati flight from Kupang to Maumere and Garuda Indonesia serves only Jakarta-Kupang

labuan bajo airport

raja ampat

RAJA AMPAT is a tourist place in Papua, which has worldwide. Raja Ampat fame as one of the most attractive travel destinations have been documented in the documentary titled "Edis Paradise 3" to premiere in Switzerland. The documentary made by Avant Premiere raised the underwater natural beauty of Raja Ampat in Papua that is referred to as the Amazon of the Seas of the World. The nickname was carried because the position of the Raja Ampat central world coral triangle. Raja Ampat is included in the territory of West Papua is a group of islands with 610 islands spread, but only only 35 islands are occupied by residents.



Keep in mind that 75% of fish species in the world is located in the waters of Raja Ampat. Ocean in Raja Ampat is a natural ecosystem that is still awake kelesetariannya until now. The high value of the strategic nature of the sea in Papua led to travel Raja Ampat in Papua are protected by the laws of Indonesia.

This is to prevent the destruction of marine ecosystems act solely pursue profit business. Not without reason! Raja Ampat Tourism has become the focus of world travel at the present moment.

Underwater ecosystem tour Raja Ampat
Underwater ecosystem tour Raja Ampat
Tourism Raja Ampat in Papua offers a number of attractions that is in demand by foreign tourists in particular, namely diving. Diving activities (underwater diving) and snorkel in Raja Ampat will show the beauty of the underwater world of Raja Ampat in Papua that is so enchanting, with various species of fish and coral reefs that live naturally. Diving in Raja Ampat will show you a variety of different species of fish that even you have never known before. Remember, 75% of the world's fish species are in Raja Ampat. Have you seen manta rays? The body width stingray even reaches 2 m.

For diving activities, see also the article that explores diving Raja Ampat Island Wayag.

At least there are 1500 species of fish, 537 species of coral and 699 invertebrates that can be found in the underwater world of Raja Ampat. For diving, you will be accompanied by experts and using diving equipment are complete. If you ever do diving at other beaches, then you will be so amazed at the underwater beauty of Raja Ampat Papua. Coral reefs are living becomes a food source thousands of species of fish and other marine animals. Ecosystems are very natural and so dazzling that makes Raja Ampat dubbed Amazon World Ocean.


Some people mention the Raja Ampat in Papua tourist is a tourist paradise hidden owned by Indonesia. Tourism Raja Ampat may be crowned as the natural attractions of the most fascinating underwater owned by Indonesia. Which can rival the beauty of underwater nature may only travel in Sabang Weh Island, Aceh. If the Raja Ampat are tourist attractions in the eastern part of Indonesia, then travel Sabang Weh Island is in the most western part of Indonesia.

To know Pulau Weh, see also the article that explores travel in Sabang Pulau Weh Aceh.

Interestingly, both sites with his diving activities including the most attractive in the world just got a great attention of foreign tourists. The interest of foreign nationals and the number of visits to the trend of increasing time after time makes both a sea tours Indonesia has become so popular in international circles. Indeed, the journey of a domestic audience that is lost in the sea to visit tourist attractions.

Admittedly, the cost factor is the main cause that made the domestic tourist arrivals to the tourist attractions Raja Ampat Papua is still relatively small. Conditions in Papua's infrastructure is not adequate and the cost of transportation to / from Papua makes a point of interest in Papua has not visited by tourists Indonesia. Not to mention about the cost of accommodation and logistics to be incurred during enjoying the tour in Raja Ampat.

Unlike the foreign tourists who have a higher income level than the citizens of Indonesia, a better financial conditions that enable them to enjoy diving as one of the attraction's most popular Raja Ampat. It thus also seen in a tourist area in Sabang Pulau Weh Aceh. The level of foreign tourist arrivals more than domestic tourists.

Any attractions Raja Ampat?
Diving and snorkeling is one of the tourist activities Raja Ampat most famous. However, you should know that the tourist spots in Papua also has dense forest, a cluster of limestone colorful, various species of rare plants, as well as sea turtle nests on the beach.

Most tourists will surf in Raja Ampat because these sights have ocean surf is quite challenging. Some islands in the Raja Ampat is the most visited island Wayag, Waiwo Island, Coral Island, Gam Islands, and the island Arborek. If you want to see birds of paradise that become unique wildlife Papua, you can visit the islands Gam. There are 4 types of birds of paradise that live in the Gam Islands, the red bird of paradise, paradise big, small paradise, and paradise split rattan.

Coral Island, one of the tourist attractions Raja Ampat
Coral Island, one of the tourist attractions Raja Ampat
If you are challenged to rock climb, go to Coral Island. On this island you will climb the rock on slopes up to 90 degrees. If successfully reached the top, you will be dazzled by the panoramic beauty of Raja Ampat. At the peak of the reef, you can see keselurahan green island surrounded by blue water.