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 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.
Drinks
- Le Pirate Hotel & Bar
- Paradise Bar
- 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