Balaraja, Komodo Open Trip 3D2N

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Balaraja, a white-hulled wooden phinisi with two masts in Komodo National Park waters

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Discover the beauty of Komodo National Park aboard Balaraja Liveaboard, a traditional Indonesian phinisi designed for a relaxed 3-day, 2-night sailing adventure. Trek to the stunning summit of Padar Island.

SuperiorOperating6 cabins20 guests3D2NLabuan Bajofrom IDR 3,000,000

Stable boat

Wooden phinisi, wide decks, good for overnighting and less seasickness

Updated Oct 27, 2026

Facilities & Amenities

Master Cabin

Private Cabin

Private Bathroom

Snorkeling Gear

Life Jacket

Fullboard Meals

Free Flow Coffee & Tea

Snacks & Softdrinks

AC in Cabin

Sun Deck

Lazy chair

Lounge

Drinking water dispenser

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Fiberglass speedboat, Yamaha 40 HP

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About this trip

Balaraja is a 33-metre superior-class wooden phinisi sailing from Labuan Bajo on 3-day, 2-night Komodo open trips. You pay per person instead of chartering the whole boat.

There are 6 cabins, all air-conditioned. The main deck has 4 Share Cabins, each with 4 single bunk beds and a shared bathroom. The upper deck has 2 Master Ocean cabins with a queen bed, sea windows and a private bathroom, minimum 2 people. A third person in a Master Ocean takes an extra bed.

The route: day one Manta Point, Taka Makassar and a trek on Padar. Day two Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Mawan and sunset at Kalong Island. Day three a trek on Kelor Island, back in Labuan Bajo around 11.30.

Included: airport or hotel transfers, 7 meals, snacks, coffee and tea, snorkelling gear, a local guide and drone photos. Not included: the Komodo National Park entry ticket, flights, hotels on land and crew tips.

Cabins

4 pax

4× Share Cabin

Book this cabinRp 3.000.000/paxlowest

Master Ocean, private bathroom, 2 guests on Balaraja

2 pax · +1 extra bed

2× Master Ocean

Ensuite bath

Book this cabinRp 4.550.000/pax+Rp 1.550.000 from lowest price

Price Breakdown

Komodo National Park entry fee

DomesticIDR 350,000 / person

ForeignIDR 650,000 / person

Not included in the package price, arranged by the Open Trip Komodo team

PaymentPay in full, seat locked

one payment with no balance later; cancel 30+ days ahead for a full refund

ARRANGED BY US

The trip price covers everything in the Included list. The national park ticket is not included in the package price and is arranged by the Open Trip Komodo team; you can pay for it at checkout.

Itinerary

Day 1
09:00 - Pick-up at the airport or hotel, welcome drink, sail at 10:00. Manta Point - Snorkel with manta rays (not guaranteed). Taka Makassar - Snorkel and relax on the sandbar. Padar Island - Trek to the summit, then dinner on board.
Day 2
Pink Beach - Snorkel and relax on the pink sand. Komodo Island - Trek to see Komodo dragons. Mawan Island - Snorkel and free time. Kalong Island - Sunset and thousands of flying foxes, dinner on board.
Day 3
Kelor Island - Morning trek after breakfast. Back in Labuan Bajo around 11:30, drop-off at your hotel or the airport around 12:00.

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Day 14 stops

09:00 - Pick-up at the airport or hotel, welcome drink, sail at 10:00.
Manta Point - Snorkel with manta rays (not guaranteed).
Taka Makassar - Snorkel and relax on the sandbar.
Padar Island - Trek to the summit, then dinner on board.

Day 24 stops

Pink Beach - Snorkel and relax on the pink sand.
Komodo Island - Trek to see Komodo dragons.
Mawan Island - Snorkel and free time.
Kalong Island - Sunset and thousands of flying foxes, dinner on board.

A Komodo dragon on the beach of Komodo Island

Flying foxes leaving Kalong Island at sunset

Day 32 stops

Kelor Island - Morning trek after breakfast.
Back in Labuan Bajo around 11:30, drop-off at your hotel or the airport around 12:00.

Sailing Route

The main stops in Komodo National Park, from Labuan Bajo and back.

What's included

2 transfers on trip days included (hotel/airport to KP3 harbour, and back)

AC cabin on board, 2 nights

Meals during the trip, snacks, coffee and tea

Free-flow drinking water

Snorkeling gear and life jacket

Local guide / tour leader

Chef and boat crew

Airport/hotel to meeting point transfers (2x)

Trip photos and video (drone, GoPro, camera)

Not included

Flights to Labuan Bajo

Tips for the guide and boat crew

Komodo National Park entry fee incl. ranger: IDR 350,000 Indonesians / IDR 650,000 foreign visitors per person, arranged by the Open Trip Komodo team

Boat Specs

Vessel type

Phinisi

Cabins

Guest capacity

20 pax (up to 22 with extra bed)

Hull type

Wooden phinisi

Engine & power

Mitsubishi 6D16

Generator

30 KVA, darurat 7500 watt

Safety gear

Life jacketLiferaftRing buoyAlat pemadam apiPerlengkapan P3K

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.

30 days or more before departureFull refund

14 to 29 days before departure70% refunded

7 to 13 days before departure50% refunded

less than 7 days before departureForfeited

If you bring a replacement guest for your seat, you get a full refund whenever you cancel.

Full cancellation policy

Trip at a glance

Superior Boat

Comfort on a budget

Sharing Tour

Price per person

3D2N

Frequently asked questions

Per person for 3 days 2 nights: Share Cabin IDR 3,000,000 and Master Ocean IDR 4,550,000 (minimum 2 people). Ask on WhatsApp for the price of a third person in a Master Ocean.

Day 1 Manta Point, Taka Makassar, Padar trek. Day 2 Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Mawan, sunset at Kalong Island. Day 3 Kelor Island, then back to Labuan Bajo around 11.30. The order can change with the weather.

Four single bunk beds in one air-conditioned cabin with a shared bathroom. You share the cabin with other guests.

No. The Open Trip Komodo team arranges it and it is paid separately.