Labuan Bajo

Remarks

• Is a town on Flores island, right next to the Komodo archipelago (home to actual dragons)
• $8-15/night for budget hotel is common
• January is the rainy season. http://www.labuan-bajo.com/labuan-bajo/weather/labuan-bajo-weather-rainfall and http://www.weather2travel.com/january/indonesia/labuan-bajo.php#weather-months

Local Facts Labuan Bajo

• http://wikitravel.org/en/Labuan_Bajo
• http://www.labuan-bajo.com/

Getting There

• Has an airport. Flights come in from Jakarta (CGK) and Bali (DPS). It's also possible to take a boat from Bali.

Todos

• Komodo dragon watching
• Diving
• Snorkeling (with huge manta rays!)
• Hiking

Hiking

• National Parks
• Nearby islands
• Mountains and lakes

Diving

• > 10 of dive shops
• Komodo National Park has dozens of dive spots
• "Some of the greatest fish and coral diversity in the world"
• Snorkelling too

Beaches

• La Prima Beach - No shade
• Kanawa (on Kanawa island)
• Binongko (on Binongko island)
• Pede Beach (small)

Food & Drinks

• Burger Time is a great place for burgers, with free delivery.
• Mediterraneo for Italian food with real Parmesan cheese.

Drinks

• Le Pirate Hotel & Bar
• Paradise Bar - great place for watching sunsets, plus live music
• Golo Hilltop Hotel & Bar - has a pool with a view
• Waecicu Beach Inn - Grab a drink and use their furniture/beach all day

Accommodations

• Official list: http://www.tourkomodo.com/hotel/
• Waecicu Beach Inn - One of the only accommodations with a beach, scooter distance north of town.
• Golo Hilltop Hotel & Bar - 12 bungalos, short walk to Paradise Bar, long walk to town centre
• Le Pirate Hotel & Bar

Internet

Network Coverage

Network provider : Telkomsel

Looks fine along the coastal areas https://opensignal.com/?z=15&minLat=-8.5116&maxLat=-8.4862&minLng=119.8623&maxLng=119.9083&s=all&t=2-3-4

Carriers & Pricing

You can buy a 3G/4G SIM just outside of the Arrivals room at the airport.

WiFi most places too, but the cellular data is more reliable

Money

• 3 ATMs in town