The land of dragons
“Here be dragons”, the motto emblazoned on maps of old to designate lands and seas unknown, is in this case correct.
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest living lizard, and can be found only within Komodo National Park, of which this island is a part. A monitor lizard, it can reach a length of 10 feet, weigh more than 150 pounds, and live for over 50 years.
Komodo also has a particularly rich marine life, with some 200 of species of reef building corals, hundreds of varieties of tropical fish, and whales, dolphins, and sea turtles too.
Featured Voyages
- Departing: December 06, 2018
- Starting at: $5,959.02 AUD
- Port Fees: $383.02
- Departing: March 08, 2019
- Starting at: $4,738.61 AUD
- Port Fees: $484.61
Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park
Komodo Island, combined with the close-by yet smaller islands of Rinca and Padar, make up this 1,000 square mile park, protecting the prime inhabitant and main point of interest, the world famous Komodo dragon.
Flores Sea
Flores Sea
The Flores Sea that surrounds Komodo National Park is one of the most abundant sea life sanctuaries in the world. With over 250 varieties of coral, the extensive reef formations and mangroves provide a habitat for over 1,000 species of fish, manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and whales.
Pink Beach
Pink Beach
Relax on Komodo's beach of pink sand, one of only seven in the world. The sand appears pink because it is a mixture of white sand and red sand, formed from pieces of foraminifera.
Komodo, Indonesia At a glance
