Day 1: Travel to Bali, followed by the PELNI Ship
For example, you depart from Jakarta using domestic airline, then you have to pay approximately $50. Then, for the PELNI ship to Labuan Bajo you have to pay $25.
This ticket price includes the price of a simple meal. To save costs, you can find the time to land in Bali around 6 am, then take the boat at 9 am and arrive the next day at 5 pm.
Total cost for day 1: $75.
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Day 2: Arrive in Labuan Bajo, Overnight and Rest
When you arrive in Labuan Bajo, you can look for cheap accommodation at a price of $5 per person and eat at food stalls around the inn for approximately $2.
Total cost for day 2: $7.
Day 3: Tour to Komodo National Park
After you have breakfast (estimated cost $1 per person), you can go directly to Komodo National Park with an entrance ticket price of $20. Inside Komodo National Park, you can visit Loh Liang or Komodo Island and Loh Buaya or Rinca Island. The ticket includes a ticket to Rinca Island.
However, the entrance ticket does not include the price of the ferry to the two islands. The price for one boat rental is $150 to $200 and if you want it cheap, you can go in groups. During the trip, you can enjoy the beauty of the sea, then upon arrival on Komodo Island, you can see the habitat and witness the cold-blooded Komodo in person.
After from Komodo Island, you will go to Rinca Island, which is still filled with dry grass, large trees. In here, you will not find the same natural scenery on other islands. On the way home, while resting, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.
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Total cost for day 3: $40 (Group = 10 people)
Day 4: Heading to Mirror Cave, return to Jakarta through Bali
You can use public transportation to go to Mirror Cave, one of the tourist attractions in Labuan Bajo. Then, return to the port, and use the PELNI Ship back to Bali and continue with the last flight to Jakarta.
Total cost for day 4: $85.
The total cost for the entire trip is $250 with an additional $50 for meals, photos or other emergency needs. Quite affordable, right?
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In addition to the methods above, going in groups can also reduce expenses, for example, from lodging costs that can be shared with friends or family to food costs. Besides being more fun, going with a group will also save your travel costs.
