Komodo & Lombok Experience : July 18th to 27th
This ultimate Indonesian adventure brings together two of Indonesia’s most captivating island experiences — the rugged beauty of Komodo National Park and the relaxed coastal charm of Lombok.
The journey begins in Labuan Bajo, gateway to Komodo. Over a multi-day sailing experience, guests explore remote islands with dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. Highlights include Padar Island viewpoints, visits to Komodo and Rinca to see the legendary Komodo dragons, and swimming and snorkelling with Manta Rays.
The journey then continues to Lombok, offering a slower, more laid-back contrast. From the beaches of Kuta Lombok to the coastline of Senggigi, and north to Senaru’s waterfalls beneath Mount Rinjani, the island blends natural beauty with authentic local life.
Essential Info
Cost: Rs 74500/- ( Komodo ) | Rs 39500/- ( Lombok )
Country: Indonesia
Start: Labuan Bajo
End: Lombok
Start Date: 18th July’ 2026
End Date: 27th July’ 2026
Duration: 10 Days ( 6 Days + 5 Days )
Group Size : Min 5 / Max 15
Theme: Culture, Adventure, Sailing, Experience
Highlights
– Explore the markets and food scene in multi-cultural Kota Kinabalu.
– Visit Kinabalu National Park and stay at Kundasang village with panoramic views of Kinabalu Peak.
– Go on boat safaris on the Kinabatangan River searching for Borneo Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis Monkeys and Orangutans among other animals
and birds.
– Visit Manukan and Sapi islands and go snorkeling to see the beautiful marine life.
– Experience rural life in Kinabatangan and Kundasang
– See Rafflesia flowers ( the largest flowers in the world ) as its the blooming season.
ITINERARY
Day 1: July 18th: Labuan Bajo
Arrive in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to the Komodo Islands. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in. Evening free to explore the town and see the sunset from Pede beach. Later, visit the night market near the harbour for dinner.
Overnight in Labuan Bajo.
Day 2: July 19th: Komodo Sailing Adventure (Overnight Onboard)
After breakfast, board your traditional wooden boat and begin your unforgettable journey through Komodo National Park.
Cruise past rugged islands and turquoise bays, stopping at selected snorkeling points where you can swim among vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish. Depending on your route, you may also visit smaller islands or sandbanks. Enjoy freshly prepared meals onboard and relax on deck as the sun sets over the archipelago. Overnight stay onboard in comfortable cabins. Overnight stay on the boat under the stars.
Overnight on the boat.
Day 3 : July 20th : Komodo Exploration & Island Hopping (Overnight Onboard)
Wake up to stunning island views and start your day early to make the most of the park’s highlights. Visit iconic locations such as: Padar Island – a short but rewarding hike to one of Indonesia’s most spectacular viewpoints, Pink Beach – known for its rare pink-tinted sand and excellent snorkeling, and Komodo Island – a guided walk to see the legendary Komodo dragons in their natural habitat
Continue with snorkeling stops at pristine reefs and, if conditions allow, manta ray spotting areas. Return to the boat to relax, sunbathe, or enjoy the serene surroundings.
Overnight on the boat.
Day 4 : July 21st : Labuan Bajo
After breakfast, cruise back to Labuan Bajo, arriving by afternoon. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening—perfect for a sunset drink or a seafood dinner by the harbor.
Overnight in Labuan Bajo.
Day 5 : July 22nd : Labuan Bajo (Waterfalls & Cave Day Tour)
Today, after breakfast, discover the hidden natural gems around Labuan Bajo on a full-day excursion. First, we visit Cunca Wulang Waterfall – a 30-45-minute scenic trek through a tropical forest that leads to a canyon waterfall, where you can swim in clear freshwater pools. Later, after lunch, head to Rangko Cave – a unique cave featuring a natural saltwater pool illuminated by sunlight. Later for sunset visit Amelia Hill for 360° panoramic views of sea, islands, and hills.
This day offers a great contrast to the marine landscapes of Komodo, showcasing Flores’ lush inland beauty.
Overnight in Labuan Bajo.
Day 6 : July 23rd : Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight, carrying unforgettable memories of Komodo’s wild beauty.
LOMBOK EXTENSION – July 23rd to 27th
Day 1 : July 23rd : Labuan Bajo – Lombok
Arrive at Lombok International Airport and transferred to Senggigi (2-hour drive). The drive offers your first glimpses of Lombok’s coastline and rural landscapes.
Check into the hotel and relax. Senggigi is known for its laid-back vibe, making it a perfect starting point. The rest of the day is free to explore Sengigi town, or in the late afternoon, head to Malimbu Hill for one of Lombok’s best coastal sunsets, with views stretching toward the Gili Islands.
Overnight in Sengigi.
Day 2 : July 24th : Senggigi – Gili Islands
After breakfast, transfer to Bangsal Harbor, followed by a speedboat ride to Gili Air. Check into your beachside resort and spend the day enjoying the island’s relaxed charm: Many options to choose from – Snorkel directly from shore (often with turtles nearby), Walk around the island, Enjoy beachfront cafés and slow island living, go kayaking or paddle boating, Island hopping to Gili Trawangan. End your day with a classic sunset facing Bali’s Mount Agung. Dinner by the beach.
Overnight in Sengigi
Day 3 : July 25th : Gili Air – Senaru (Waterfalls & Rinjani Region)
Take an early morning boat back to Bangsal, then continue by road to Senaru ( 2.5 hrs) On arrival, visit the region’s most famous waterfalls: Sendang Gile Waterfall – a short walk from the entrance, and Tiu Kelep Waterfall – further ahead with a scenic jungle trail of about 45 minutes. After the excursion, check into your hotel in Senaru. Enjoy cooler temperatures and, if the weather permits, views of Mount Rinjani.
Overnight in Senaru.
Day 4 : July 26th : Senaru – Kuta Lombok (Cross-Island Journey & South Coast Beaches)
After breakfast, depart for Kuta Lombok. A five-hour scenic journey through traditional villages, rice fields, and hilly landscapes gets you to Kuta Lombok on the south coast of Lombok, which has some of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Visit Tanjung Aan – soft white sand and calm turquoise water, Selong Belanak – wide bay ideal for beginner surfing, Mawun Beach – quieter, crescent-shaped bay surrounded by hills. End your day with sunset on the beach, followed by dinner at one of Kuta’s trendy cafés.
Overnight in Kuta, Lombok
Day 5: July 27th: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Lombok airport. End of Tour.
Trip Info
Kota Kinabalu
Renau
Kinabalu National Park
Kinabatangan
Sandakan
INCLUSIONS
– 2 Night stay in Kota Kinabalu, 2 Nights stay in Kundasang, 2 Nights stay in Kinabatangan, 2 Night stay in Sandakan ( Double / Twin sharing )
– Breakfast on all days
– Private Car / Van for the mentioned internal travels
– Airport transfer’s and city sightseeing by private car / van
– Kinabalu National Park, Gomantong Caves and Poring Hot Spring visit
– One Kinabatangan River Safari and One trek / Jungle walk ( Easy to Medium level )
– Munakan & Sapi Island tour
– Service charges
– Taxes
EXCLUSIONS
– India to Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan to India ( we can advise you which flights to book )
– Lunch & Dinner
– Any extra excursions and tours other than those mentioned
– Day 8 activities ( Free day )
– Entry tickets and camera charges at sightseeing points ( wherever not mentioned )
Day 1 : Aug 15th – Kota Kinabalu
Hotel : Sky Hotel / Gaya Centre Hotel or similar
Included Activities : Market & Town walk
Included Transport : Airport pickup
Meal : None
Day 2 : Aug 16th – Manukan island and Sapi island
Hotel : Sky Hotel / Gaya Centre Hotel or Similar
Included Tour : Munakan Island & Sapi Island visit
Optional Activities ( Excluded ): Snorkeling, Sunset Cruise
Included Transport: Boat to Munakan & Sapi Island
Included Entry tickets: Munakan & Sapi Island
Meal : Breakfast
Day 3 : Aug 17th – Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang
Hotel : Bayu Senja Lodge / Amazing Grace Lodge or Similar
Included Activities : Tanjung Aru beach, Poring Hot Springs
Included Transport : Full day tour
Included Entry tickets : None
Meal : Breakfast
Distance : 120 kms | 4 hours | By car or van
Day 4 : Aug 18th – Kundasang
Hotel : Bayu Senja Lodge / Amazing Grace Lodge or Similar
Included Activities : Kinabalu National Park, Cattle Farm
Included Transport : Half day tour
Included Entry tickets : None
Meal : Breakfast
Distance : 30 kms | 1 hour | By car or van
Day 5 : Aug 19th – Kundasang to Kinabatangan
Hotel : Sukau Backpackers B&B / Greenview or similar
Included Activities: None
Optional Activities: Kinabatangan evening river cruise.
Included Transport: Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan
Included Entry tickets: None
Meal : Breakfast
Distance : 250 kms | 5 hours | By car or van
Day 6 : Aug 20th – Kinabatangan
Hotel : Sukau Backpackers B&B / Greenview or similar
Included Activities : River cruise safari, Jungle Trek
Included Transport : Boat for river cruise
Meal : Breakfast
Day 7 : Aug 21st – Kinabatangan to Sandakan
Hotel : Elopura Hotel / Hotel Sandakan or similar
Included Activities : Gomantong Cave, Sandakan Walk
Included Transport : Kinabatangan to Sandakan
Included Entry tickets : None
Meal : Breakfast
Distance : 130 kms | 3 hours | By car or van
Day 8 : Aug 22nd – Sandakan
Hotel : Elopura Hotel / Hotel Sandakan or similar
Included Activities : None
Optional Activities : Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, Sun Bear Rehabilitation Center, Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Included Transport : None
Included Entry tickets : None
Meal : Breakfast
Day 9 : Aug 23rd – Departure
Included Transport : Drop to airport
Meal : Breakfast
- Rs 2500/- Discount ( For repeat travellers )
- Rs 2000/- Discount ( For 3 or more people booking together )
- Stay will be in Standard category hotels and Bed n Breakfast places with good reviews on double/twin sharing basis.
- Asian, Western and Malay food is available at all places. Some places also have few Indian restaurants
- Breakfast ( Included ) will be mostly Malay and western breakfast at most places
- Private car/van for Airport transfers
- Private car/ van for Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park and Kinabatangan
- Group mini van for Kinabatangan to Sandakan
- Malaysia is free visa for Indians till Dec 31st’ 2026
For this trip
This trip is for the wildlife enthusiasts, adventure seekers and experience hunters, to experience the culture life style of Borneo and witness the flora and fauna of the last remaining wildernesses in Asia.
For all our trips
Our small group tours also allow enough time for yourself ( mostly in the evenings ) and the group leaders will assist you too if you need to do your own thing.
Stay and food is a big part of the travel and we make sure you are made comfortable and therefore we choose some of the best-reviewed places to stay and eat.
We try to incorporate more local experiences on our tours with the help of our experienced tour leader and local guides to make your experience even more memorable.
Our tours are not standard sightseeing package tours, it’s more experience-oriented so as to give a real travel value to the guests.
Who are we?
Exotic Expeditions is an experiential based travel company founded in 2010. We are based out of Bangalore and Mumbai and we create uniquely designed tours that have high travel value. We include activities, local interactions, and offbeat destinations so that the guests go back with experiences to remember for a long time.
What are all included in our tours?
A comprehensive list of inclusions and exclusions is mentioned on the respective trip page, but across all our trips, we have these in common: exclusive private transfers, breakfast on most days, good accommodation, unique experiences, expert guides and an experienced trip leader who’s there to assist you around the clock.
Are flights & visas included in your costs?
No.We don’t include flights and visa costs in our prices unless specified. We, however, will help you with booking flights and getting the visa done.
What is the typical group size?
We believe that a small group is can enjoy the journey better and have closer interactions with the group members, therefore, we restrict our group size to a maximum of 15. Group size typically between 5 and 15. Our travelers are friendly, open-minded, well traveled and we have a good gender mix on our tours.
Who can join this trip?
Anyone above 18 years of age can join our trips. Participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an elder.
Which cities do travelers come from?
Our travelers come from all over India. Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Calcutta are the cities where most of our travelers come from.
What are the payment options?
You can make payments through credit and debit cards, net-banking, cash or cheque. Installment options are also available.
Can solo travelers join one of the tours?
Yes. On most of our tours, we have a high turnout of solo travelers seeking a different travel experience. Many of them even end up becoming friends after the tour.
How safe is it to travel with you?
Your safety is our number one priority and we design our travel journeys keeping this in mind.
What do our guests say about our tours?
Please check out the reviews on our facebook page to know what our guests think about our tours.
- You can contact us at contact@exoticexpeditions.org / exoticexpeditions@gmail.com
- Call / whatsapp us at 9986450370
- Bookings can be done by online bank transfer / cash/ cheque or credit / debit card
- Installment options are also available
