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Komodo Travel GuideKomodo Water Temperature 2027: Months, Sites and Wetsuits
Komodo water is 27 to 29°C in the north and centre most of the year, so a 3 mm wetsuit covers most dives. The south drops to about 21 to 25°C from June to September, when a 5 mm suit and hood are worth packing. Month by month, by site.
Komodo Travel GuideKomodo National Park Rules: A Visitor's Guide for 2026
Komodo National Park rules require a dated SiORA ticket, a ranger on every dragon walk, distance from dragons and mantas, nothing touched, fed or taken, and a permit for drones. Here is each rule, why it exists and what happens if you break it.
Komodo Travel GuideBatu Cermin Cave: How to Visit Labuan Bajo's Mirror Cave
Batu Cermin is a limestone cave of fossil coral and shells about 4 km from Labuan Bajo. Entry is IDR 50,000, it opens at 09:00, and its mirror light needs a sunny morning. How to get there, what is inside and when to go.
Komodo Travel GuideBest Things to Do in Labuan Bajo on Land in 2026
The best things to do in Labuan Bajo on land are Batu Cermin cave, a Puncak Waringin sunset, Rangko Cave, the caci dance at Melo village and the Kampung Ujung seafood market. Cunca Wulang has been closed since May 2026.
Komodo Travel GuideHow to Choose a Komodo Island Tour Operator: 10 Checks
Choose a Komodo island tour operator by who runs the boat, not who sells the ticket. Check the boat name, licence and Labuan Bajo office, life jackets and briefing, night sailing and weather policy, group size and the full price.
Komodo Travel GuideKomodo Rainy Season: Weather, Diving and Boat Closures
The Komodo rainy season runs from about December to March, peaking in January and February. Mantas peak and diving continues, but visibility drops and the harbourmaster can stop all boats for days, so build a spare day into your trip.
Komodo Travel GuideHow to Get Around Labuan Bajo: Grab, Gojek, Taxis, Scooters
Grab and Gojek work in Labuan Bajo as motorbikes only, and since April 2026 Grab drivers cannot pick up at Komodo Airport. With luggage, take the airport taxi counter, the IDR 5,000 DAMRI bus or a pre-booked transfer. Scooters need an IDP.
Komodo Travel GuideKomodo in August: Is It a Good Time to Visit?
August is the height of the Komodo dry season, with 25 to 35 metres of visibility in the north, water at 27 to 29C and almost no rain. It is also the windiest and busiest month, and the cold south splits opinion.
Komodo Travel GuideKomodo in September: Is It a Good Time to Visit?
Yes. September is the last full month of the Komodo dry season, with 20 to 30 metres of visibility in the north, water at 28 to 29C and very little rain. The cold southern sites are still settling, and it books like high season.
