{"id":720,"date":"2026-01-03T21:19:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T20:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2026-02-15T19:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:31:32","slug":"komodo-tierra-de-dragones-un-dia-en-el-parque-nacional-de-komodo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/en\/komodo-tierra-de-dragones-un-dia-en-el-parque-nacional-de-komodo\/","title":{"rendered":"Roaming with Dragons: A Day Trip to Komodo National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roaming with Dragons: A Day Trip to Komodo National Park<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-6a9c487\" data-block-id=\"6a9c487\"><style>.stk-6a9c487 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-01-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Imagine a land where dragons still roam. Welcome to Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled amidst the turquoise waters of the Indonesian archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extraordinary park, scattered across volcanic islands, is home to pristine beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, colourful coral reefs, dramatic landscapes, manta rays, and, of course, its most iconic residents, the legendary Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards on Earth and a species found nowhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we planned our trip to Indonesia, we knew a visit to Komodo Island had to be on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">When to Visit Komodo National Park<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Komodo National Park has two main seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Knowing this can help you plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dry season (April to November)<\/span>: Mostly sunny days with little rain. The landscapes, like the hills of Padar, turn brown with dry vegetation. Trails are dry and ideal for hiking, though it can get hot, so bring water and sun protection. The sea is calm and clear, making it perfect for snorkelling. This is the high season, especially in July and August, so expect more tourists and higher prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rainy season (December to March)<\/span>: The islands turn lush and green. Hiking is cooler, but trails can be muddy and slippery. Rain showers are usually short but intense. Underwater visibility may be lower, but this is the time (especially December to February) when you\u2019re most likely to see manta rays at Manta Point, as plankton-rich currents attract them. This is the low season, with fewer visitors and often lower prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Starting Point<\/span>: Labuan Bajo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gateway to Komodo National Park is the small fishing town of Labuan Bajo, on the island of Flores. From here, most boat tours set off towards the park\u2019s islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers can choose between single-day excursions or multi-day cruises. Since our time was limited, we opted for a one-day trip, a packed itinerary that gave us a taste of the park\u2019s most iconic highlights. If you have more days to spare, however, a liveaboard cruise is the perfect way to explore the islands at a slower pace and immerse yourself fully in this unique setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Our One-Day Trip Itinerary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We started early in the morning. The tour picked us up from our hotel in Labuan Bajo, and we headed down to the harbour, where our boat was waiting. With the first light of the sun rising over the bay, we set sail towards Komodo National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Padar Island<\/span>: Hiking to Iconic Views<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first stop was Padar Island, famous for its spectacular views. The island no longer has a population of Komodo dragons; they are believed to have disappeared long ago, likely due to a lack of fresh water and sufficient prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main activity here is a steep but rewarding hike to the island\u2019s famous viewpoint. We started early in the morning, making our way up the trail. The climb was absolutely worth it. From the top, we were greeted with a breathtaking panoramic view of three crescent-shaped bays, a scene that has become an iconic postcard image of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-d9ed77f\" data-block-id=\"d9ed77f\"><style>.stk-d9ed77f {margin-bottom:0rem !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-726\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02.webp\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02.webp 1824w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-02-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6b82d87\" data-block-id=\"6b82d87\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6b82d87-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d08ce3f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d08ce3f\"><style>.stk-d08ce3f-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d08ce3f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3ebc4ad-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3ebc4ad-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4e56289\" data-block-id=\"4e56289\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04.webp\" width=\"912\" height=\"1368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04.webp 912w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-04-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-297726c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"297726c\"><style>.stk-297726c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-297726c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-297726c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-297726c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-a13548c\" data-block-id=\"a13548c\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-729\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05.webp\" width=\"912\" height=\"1368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05.webp 912w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-05-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pink Beach<\/span>: Nature\u2019s Rare Gem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the hike, we headed down to the boat again and made our way to Padar\u2019s Pink Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Padar doesn\u2019t just have the famous viewpoint, it also has one of the rare pink beaches in the world!\nThe sand has a subtle blush hue, created by the mix of white sand and tiny fragments of red coral. It\u2019s one of those rare natural wonders you can\u2019t quite believe until you see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-6c45418\" data-block-id=\"6c45418\"><style>.stk-6c45418 {margin-bottom:0rem !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-730\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01.webp\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01.webp 1824w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-01-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a648d25\" data-block-id=\"a648d25\"><style>.stk-a648d25 {margin-top:-10px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-a648d25-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a648d25-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-197cea6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"197cea6\"><style>.stk-197cea6-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-197cea6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2f1fb61-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2f1fb61-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3aa13c9\" data-block-id=\"3aa13c9\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-736\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-07.webp\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-07.webp 600w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-07-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Padar-Island-Pink-Beach-07-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Loh Liang<\/span>: Face-to-Face with Dragons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next stop was Loh Liang, the main entrance for visitors to Komodo Island. This area is a key point within Komodo National Park, famous as the natural habitat of the Komodo dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Loh Liang, we were welcomed by a park ranger who guided us along the trails and shared insights about these incredible reptiles. Walking through their environment, knowing these creatures can run surprisingly fast and have a venomous bite (not a bacterial one, as once believed), was both thrilling and incredible to witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aac3533\" data-block-id=\"aac3533\"><style>.stk-aac3533 {margin-bottom:0rem !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aac3533-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7d09664\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7d09664\"><style>.stk-7d09664-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7d09664 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7d09664-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7d09664-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-a0d9bf4\" data-block-id=\"a0d9bf4\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01.webp\" width=\"1368\" height=\"912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01.webp 1368w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-01-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a34b4f9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a34b4f9\"><style>.stk-a34b4f9-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a34b4f9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2e3296c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2e3296c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-cf640c9\" data-block-id=\"cf640c9\"><style>.stk-cf640c9 {margin-top:-10px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-743\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07.webp\" width=\"1216\" height=\"1824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07.webp 1216w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Komodo-Island-Loh-Liang-07-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1216px) 100vw, 1216px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Taka Makassar<\/span>: A Postcard Sandbank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After leaving Komodo Island, we sailed to Taka Makassar, a tiny sandbank that emerges from the sea during low tide. Unlike the islands we had visited earlier, this isn\u2019t a proper island, but a crescent-shaped stretch of pristine white sand surrounded by turquoise waters \u2013 a truly striking contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before reaching it, we were given the option to snorkel to Taka Makassar. Some of us chose to jump into the clear water and enjoy the colourful marine life along the way, but it wasn\u2019t mandatory; you could also simply step onto the sand directly from the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the sand, it felt like stepping onto a postcard: a small, perfect patch of white sand in the middle of the sea, surrounded by nothing but ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-e4e4b41\" data-block-id=\"e4e4b41\"><style>.stk-e4e4b41 {margin-bottom:0rem !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-744\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01.webp\" width=\"1552\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01.webp 1552w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-01-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1552px) 100vw, 1552px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-31ef897\" data-block-id=\"31ef897\"><style>.stk-31ef897 {margin-top:-0.44rem !important;margin-bottom:0rem !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-31ef897-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-13fa5a6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"13fa5a6\"><style>.stk-13fa5a6-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-13fa5a6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-127084d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-127084d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-96ee415\" data-block-id=\"96ee415\"><style>.stk-96ee415 {margin-top:-1px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-749\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-06.webp\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-06.webp 700w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-06-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-06-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-06-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7bad5d3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7bad5d3\"><style>.stk-7bad5d3-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7bad5d3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7bad5d3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7bad5d3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c9e8abf\" data-block-id=\"c9e8abf\"><style>.stk-c9e8abf {margin-top:-1px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-750\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-07.webp\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-07.webp 600w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-07-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-07-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-833607c\" data-block-id=\"833607c\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-751\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08.jpg\" width=\"1288\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08.jpg 1288w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Taka-Makassar-08-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Manta Point<\/span>: Swimming with Gentle Giants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Taka Makassar, we continued to Manta Point, also known as Karang Makassar, one of the best spots in Komodo National Park to see and snorkel alongside manta rays. The water here is rich in plankton, which attracts these majestic creatures in large numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We jumped into the water, and suddenly there they were: giant manta rays swimming calmly beneath us. Their size is breathtaking, with wingspans ranging from 3 to 5 metres (some can reach up to 7 metres!), but their movements are smooth and elegant. Unlike stingrays, manta rays have no venomous stinger, making swimming with them a safe and unforgettable experience. Swimming alongside them was one of the most magical moments of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0aad7b7\" data-block-id=\"0aad7b7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0aad7b7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0bf2a7d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0bf2a7d\"><style>.stk-0bf2a7d-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-0bf2a7d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0bf2a7d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0bf2a7d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c1f25ae\" data-block-id=\"c1f25ae\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-752\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-01.webp\" width=\"892\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-01.webp 892w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-01-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-49f78ff\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"49f78ff\"><style>.stk-49f78ff-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-49f78ff {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-49f78ff-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-49f78ff-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-219dc10\" data-block-id=\"219dc10\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-753\" src=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02.webp\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02.webp 1620w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/withlovenuria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/INDONESIA-East-Nusa-Tenggara-Komodo-National-Park-Manta-Point-02-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kanawa Island<\/span>: The Perfect Ending<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our final stop was Kanawa Island, the perfect place to relax after such a full day of exploring. 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