Komodo Island into the Komodo National Park along with other islands around the Nusa Tenggara Islands. In 1986, UNESCO set a tourist spot in Indonesia as one of the world heritage sites. This island is regarded as the habitat of Komodo animals that must be protected. One of the highest achievements is successfully entered into the ranks of seven natural wonders of the world or better known as the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.
This tourist attraction offers great underwater beauty and the underwater world. There are many things you can do here, from trekking, diving to snorkeling.
For trekking, you can explore the island with a group and a ranger or guide. On the way, you can find dragons that are hunting prey or rest. Ranger will equip you with a cane with a forked end. This stick is believed to weaken the dragons as these animals begin to attack. By pressing the neck of Komodo dragons using the end of a branching stick, this animal will instantly tame. It is important for you to keep every movement while walking because this animal is very sensitive to sudden movement.
Diving and snorkeling in the waters of Komodo Island are no less exciting. This tourist spot is also known for its underwater beauty and become one of the favorite dive sites. What is interesting again is the Pink Beach or Pink Beach. This beach is one of seven beaches in the world that has reddish sand. This color is allegedly derived from fragments of broken coral and mixed with sand beach. When exposed to the waves, the red color more visible because wet.
Transportation
This uninhabited and deserted beach can be reached by chartering a boat or speed boat from Labuhan Bajo. Tour travel packages will usually take you to Rinca Island and then to Komodo Island first. From Labuan Bajo to Loh BuayaPier on Rinca Island takes about 45 minutes. In these islands, you can see the world of dragons directly in their natural habitat by choosing a particular trekking path.
From Loh Liang Pier, a dock on Komodo Island, it takes about 30 minutes by boat to set foot in a pink beach, this unusual sand beach. If you are interested in trekking through cliffs and mangroves, it takes about 4 hours to walk before finally arriving at Pink Beach.
In Labuan Bajo, there are also LOB (Live Aboard) ships which are usually rented by divers who can also function as a place to stay during the tracing of the charm of Flores. This ship can also be your transportation choice.
To reach Labuan Bajo, there are flights from Denpasar with a small plane like Fokker Airport to Komodo Airport for about 1 hour. From the airport to Labuan Bajo port it takes about 10-15 minutes drive. You can rent a car to get to the harbor.
Accommodation
Considering that Pink Beach is an uninhabited beach and located in a remote area, accommodation and accommodation needs can be obtained at Labuan Bajo. If you want to stay in Kampung Komodo, you can ask the residents or your guide. Available home stay at home residents but of course with simple facilities, including the availability of food is also simple. Not much choice of food menu in the village stalls.
In Labuan Bajo, there are also LOB (Live Aboard) boats that can be rented by tourists or divers. This ship can also function as a place to stay while tracing the charm of the islands around the Komodo National Park and Flores Island.
Activities
Pink Beach (pink beach) is uninhabited and quiet makes the nature of the beach is maintained. On this beach, there is a hill extending from the tip of the beach to the other end to add to the beauty of this beach. Being on a beautiful, serene and stunning beach is an ideal place for relaxation
The color of the green sea water Tosca and very clear should not be missed. In addition, coral reefs in the sea can be seen with the eyes directly. Snorkeling and diving are an activity that must be done here considering the condition of the underwater park is still awake and the number of colorful bio diversities: thousands of fish species, hundreds of coral reefs and others.
In addition to snorkeling and diving, on the beach is also a great place to bask in the soft sand and beautiful beaches. In witnessing the beauty of the beach given do not forget to immortalize it. The view of the sunset on this beach is also famous for its amazing.
Tips
Around Pink Beach, there are no shops or stalls, so it is for those of you who will visit to immediately bring the necessary supplies such as food and drinks to taste, change of clothes, medicines, hats, sunglasses, etc. While the needs of diving or snorkeling equipment can be obtained in Labuan Bajo. You should ask your guide or travel agent about this.
Because the location of the beach located within the Komodo National Park area is expected to be careful when swimming, sunbathing, or snorkeling because of the possibility of Komodo wandering around the beach. If you see Komodo dragons you should stay away from him because Komodo is one of the dangerous animals. For this reason, visiting islands around Komodo Island and its coastal areas-including Pink Beach-should be escorted with Rangers (forest police) and our experienced guides.
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