Day 1: Land in Labuan Bajo
Location: Labuan Bajo City
Fly into Labuan Bajo, get picked up and checked into the hotel. Rest of the day is yours to settle in, grab dinner in town and meet the group before we board our boat tomorrow.
Sailing Komodo Islands: Private Pinisi Charter
Trip Overview
Three days on a private wooden pinisi threading through the Komodo islands, topped and tailed with two nights in Labuan Bajo. Dragons, manta rays, a dark-o'clock Padar climb, and a lot of top-deck sunsets with the crew cooking for you.
| Destination | Komodo Islands |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20-24 May 2027 |
| Duration | 5D4N |
| Price | S$818 per person |
| Deposit | S$409 (50% of trip price) |
| Balance | S$409 (due before departure) |
| Group size | 8–14 people |
| Age range | Recommended for 21-40 years old |
| Activity type | Liveonboard |
| Status | New Trip |
Promotional price: S$818 per person (was S$918 — Early Birdie)
Route
Labuan Bajo → Kelor → Padar → Komodo → Pink Beach → Manta Point → Kanawa → Labuan Bajo
Trip Highlights
- Padar Island sunrise hike
- Komodo dragons with the rangers
- Pink Beach
- Flying foxes at Kalong at dusk
- Private Pinisi Boat
- Private Chef on board
- Manta Point
What's Included
- 3D2N private pinisi charter
- 2 nights hotel in Labuan Bajo
- Private cabin on board
- Meals on liveonboard
- Airport / hotel ↔ Labuan Bajo port transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Snorkelling gear, kayak and paddleboard
- Life jackets
- Komodo National Park entrance fees
- OTG trip leader
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals in Labuan Bajo (off the boat)
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips for crew
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2: Board the boat: Kelor, Manjarite, Kalong
Location:
Morning transfer to the port and onto the pinisi. We sail out to Kelor and Manjarite for the first snorkel and a short climb for the view, then anchor near Kalong at dusk to watch thousands of flying foxes lift off the mangroves. First night on the water.
Day 3: Padar sunrise, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach and Manta Point
Location:
Early start for the Padar sunrise hike, the classic three-bay viewpoint. Then Komodo Island to walk with the rangers and see the dragons, Pink Beach for snorkelling over the red-tinted sand, and Manta Point to swim with manta rays (fingers crossed). Takka Makassar sandbar on the way to the night anchorage.
Day 4: Last snorkels, sail back to town
Location:
Last morning of snorkelling around Sebayur and Kanawa, some of the clearest water of the trip. Sail back to Labuan Bajo by afternoon, disembark and check back into the hotel. Night in town for a proper shower and a final group dinner.
Day 5: Bye bye Komodo Islands
Location: Labuan Bajo
Breakfast or late brunch, then transfer to the airport for your flight home. Till the next adventure!
Risk & participant responsibility
Adventure travel carries inherent risks, including changing weather, transport conditions, terrain, altitude, outdoor or water-based activities, injury, delays and changes to local requirements. Before booking, review the itinerary and conduct your own due diligence on destination, safety, weather, health and visa risks!
Trip-specific Notes & Caveats
Rooming we be allocated by Off The Grid and randomly sorted unless there are special requests! Most rooms will accommodate from 2-3 pax max and all rooms have their own on suite toilets!
Getting There
Recommended flights — from Singapore (SIN ⇄ Labuan Bajo, LBJ) Trip dates: 20–24 May 2027. Flights are not included; book your own. Fares below are for reference only and change with demand, so lock them in early. All times local. Scoot provides direct flights to Labuan Bajo (Komodo Islands) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Though they only release the flights 1-2 months beforehand. (Based on 2026) Can consider booking closer to the dates for more options, but also take a risk that they may adjust the flight options in 2027! Do PM the team if you have any questions!
About Off The Grid
Off The Grid is a Singapore-based group travel company that curates small-group adventures for people in their 20s and 30s. We handle complex routes, local logistics, permits, and group facilitation — so you can focus on the experience and the people you meet.
This trip is organised by Off The Grid, a licensed travel agent under the Singapore Tourism Board. For questions, contact hello@offthegrid.asia.
How to Book
To join this trip, visit offthegrid.asia/trips/komodo-2027 and register your interest. Once approved, you will receive a payment link to pay the deposit (S$409) via PayNow or card. Your spot is confirmed once the deposit is received.
Full payment is required if booking within 30 days of the trip departure date.