Komodo Open Trip 3D2N Ayla Deluxe Boat
3D2N Komodo Open Trip aboard Ayla
Updated Oct 5, 2026
Facilities & Amenities
About this trip
Want to explore Komodo but not keen on a boat packed wall to wall? Come join the 3 Days 2 Nights Open Trip aboard Kapal Ayla! 🌊
We set off early from Labuan Bajo and you get two nights sleeping onboard (liveaboard). With a maximum of 10 guests the group stays small, so the trip actually feels relaxed and private.
So what happens across the 3 days?
Day 1: We start with island hopping to Kelor and Manjarite to ease into the water. Late afternoon we settle in at Kalong Island and wait for thousands of flying foxes to lift off against the sunset. Pure magic.
Day 2: Up early to chase sunrise on Padar Island, then straight on to Pink Beach. After that we go say hello to the Komodo dragons (relax, a ranger comes with us!). The day closes with a swim alongside manta rays at Manta Point and a stop at the Taka Makassar sandbar.
What is the boat like?
Kapal Ayla is a 22.6 metre wooden boat. For sleeping there are 4 cabin options you can pick from:
- •Double 1, Double 2, & Twin: 2 people each (perfect for a partner or your best mate).
- •Bunk (4 single beds): this is the one if you are travelling solo!
A crew of 4 including the captain looks after you the whole way, and the facilities cover what you need, including 2 outside bathrooms with sit-down toilets.
Interested? Just message us on WhatsApp. Totally fine if you only want to ask which dates are open or the latest price per cabin.
(One more thing: the Komodo National Park entrance ticket is not included and is arranged by the Open Trip Komodo team. IDR 350,000 for Indonesian citizens and IDR 650,000 for foreign visitors.)
See you in Labuan Bajo! ⛵
Cabins
2 paxDeluxe 1
This double-bed cabin has the most windows on board, one on each side of the bed. You wake up straight into natural light. The mattress sits against the wooden wall, with a handy side shelf for your things.
2 paxDeluxe 2
The twin of Deluxe Cabin 1, same price. Windows face one side, and the air-con sits right above the bed. There is also a small shelf at the head of the bed, just right for your phone or water bottle, sitting easy against the plain wooden wall.
2 paxDeluxe Twin
The right pick if you are travelling with a friend and would rather have separate beds. Two single beds, windows on both sides, and the air-con on the middle wall. It is the only cabin dressed up a little, with a rattan mirror and a dreamcatcher on the wall.
4 paxDeluxe Share
The cheapest way on board, because you pay per bed rather than per room. An air-conditioned room with two sets of bunk beds. The upper bunks have a safety rail and a wooden ladder. Perfect for an easy-going solo traveller who enjoys sharing a room and a few stories with the others.
Price Breakdown
Not included in the package price, arranged by the Open Trip Komodo team
A seasonal surcharge may apply depending on the operator
one payment with no balance later; cancel 30+ days ahead for a full refund
ARRANGED BY US
Departure dates
Itinerary
Day 1
We cast off from KP3 Harbour in Labuan Bajo between 10:00 and 11:00. An easy warm-up trek for the view over Kelor Island, then a relaxed snorkel at Manjarite. The day closes with the magic of sunset at Kalong Island, thousands of flying foxes lifting off behind it.
Day 2
Up early to chase the iconic sunrise over the three bays of Padar Island. Then the pink sand of Pink Beach, meeting the ancient dragons on Komodo Island with a ranger, a swim looking for manta rays at Manta Point, and a stop at Taka Makassar.
Day 3
One last clear-water snorkel at Kanawa or Siaba. The boat docks back at KP3 Harbour in Labuan Bajo around 11:00, leaving you a safe margin for an afternoon flight.
See the detail
Day 15 stops
- 10:00-11:00 - Board at KP3 Harbour in Labuan Bajo, meet the crew and settle into your cabin.
- Kelor Island - An easy trek up the ridge. Short but steep, and the cluster of islands opens up from the top.
- Manjarite - A relaxed snorkel in clear water over shallow reef and reef fish.
- Kalong Island - We anchor in the late afternoon and wait for thousands of flying foxes to leave the mangroves as the sun drops.
- Overnight on board.
Day 26 stops
- Padar Island - We leave in the dark to catch sunrise. The climb is real, and what waits at the top is the three-bay view Komodo is known for.
- Pink Beach - The sand is pink from broken coral. You can swim and snorkel straight off the beach.
- Komodo Island - A trek with a national park ranger to see the dragons in their own habitat. The ranger sets the route and the distance.
- Manta Point - A swim looking for manta rays. It depends on the current and the sea that day.
- Taka Makassar - A sandbar that surfaces at low tide, good for photos and a snorkel along its edge.
- Overnight on board.
Day 33 stops
- Kanawa or Siaba Island - A last snorkel in clear water. Turtles pass through Siaba often.
- Around 11:00 - Back alongside at KP3 Harbour in Labuan Bajo.
- That leaves room for an afternoon flight, but do not book one too tight.
SAFETY FIRST
Sailing Route
Three days and two nights across the best of the Komodo islands, leaving from and returning to KP3 Harbour in Labuan Bajo.
What's included
Not included
Boat Specs
Booking terms
Pay in full when you book and your seat is locked straight away. It is a single payment through the official payment page, with no balance chased later.
If you bring a replacement guest for your seat, you get a full refund whenever you cancel.
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