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
Getting There
- Has its own airport, flights from Denpasar (big Indonesian airport)
Todos
- Komodo dragon watching
- Diving
- 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
Food & Drinks
Local Kitchen
Restaurants nearby
- Many, including other ethnic foods
Drinks
Accommodations
- Official list: http://www.tourkomodo.com/hotel/
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.
Money
- 3 ATMs in town